As with the trajectory of the blues and rock ’n roll tradition, revisiting comes with reshaping and maturing. “Second Chapter” is a homage to Piet Botha and Jack Hammer precisely in the way in which the band members affirm themselves and their own musical stylings.
– Jannike Bergh
Category Archives: Jack Hammer
Celebrating ‘Second Chapter’: Jack Hammer Band’s Tribute to Piet Botha
“Second Chapter” by the Jack Hammer Band does what it says: without any pretences, the album blasts straight into the driving rock sound that has come to define the longest-standing South African rock band. You immediately find yourself at a Jack Hammer gig, with Duke steady behind the kit, Bean towering over his black bassContinueContinue reading “Celebrating ‘Second Chapter’: Jack Hammer Band’s Tribute to Piet Botha”
South African Rock History: African Daze – Progressive Rock
Two mixes of Progressive Rock tracks from South African Rock History, compiled by Brian Currin.
South African Music History: Jack Hammer at the Whammy Bar, 11 November 1999 and 17 February 2000
Piet Botha, Johnathan Martin and Tertius du Plessis wowed the enthusiastic audience at the Whammy Bar in Cape Town…
What Am I Listening To? Crossroads by Jack Hammer!
On 22 December 2020 a live album was released by Piet Botha & Jack Hammer titled “13 Towns Vol 2”. This album had been recorded live on the road between 2017 and 2019 and followed the July 2020 release of Vol 1. There are 10 tracks on this album, ending with a cover of BobContinueContinue reading “What Am I Listening To? Crossroads by Jack Hammer!”
What Am I Listening To? Piet Botha and Jack Hammer!
In 2019, a little while after Piet’s passing in June that year, a limited edition retrospective double album was released on vinyl only. I have re-created this marvellous album as a Spotify playlist.
What Am I Listening To? The Judas Chapter by Jack Hammer
The second Jack Hammer album released in late 1990 by Gallo Records.
Reflections (The Good, The Bad & The Ugly) Of My Life
This collection features prominent and obscure South African rock songs from the ’60s to the ’90s, curated by Brian Currin.
Jive Talking and Eyeballing #14 [25 September 2020] featuring Jack Hammer, Falling Mirror, The Awakening
A series of one hour All-South African mixes to enhance the Facebook Group “Jive Talking and Eyeballing”, an interview showcase of both South African and International artists. Celebrating Gypsies and Ghosts. Tracks 1. Bus Station – Fly Paper Jet2. Morrison Hotel – Jack Hammer3. Judas – David’s Confession4. The Boogie Mansion – Martin Rocka AndContinueContinue reading “Jive Talking and Eyeballing #14 [25 September 2020] featuring Jack Hammer, Falling Mirror, The Awakening”
Jive Talking & Eyeballing Mix Series
A collection of one-hour All-South African mixes by Brian Currin enhances the “Jive Talking and Eyeballing” Facebook Group, showcasing interviews with South African and international artists.