Category Archives: Jack Hammer

Hammerhead Hotel, featuring Falling Mirror, Jack Hammer, The Dolly Rockers, McCully Workshop, Radio Rats

This mix explores South African rock’s wild side, blending Psychobilly, Punk, and Surf influences. Inspired by Falling Mirror, it features cult tracks celebrating chaos and the underground spirit of local artists.

Piet Botha 18 July 1955 to 2 June 2019

Piet Botha was born in 1955 and shared his birth date of 18th July with Nelson Mandela. He began writing songs and forming bands while still at school and his first professional gig was as an acoustic duo in 1974 at a local drinking hole in Pretoria. Piet Botha was the son of the formerContinueContinue reading “Piet Botha 18 July 1955 to 2 June 2019”

The Suitcase Show, 16 June 2020 featuring Piet Botha, Valiant Swart, Anton Goosen, David Kramer, Akkedis, Beeskraal

Every vagabond needs a suitcase. This is a, mainly South African, mostly Afrikaans, series of shows with some well-known tjoons and many obscure ones. Some happy songs, some angry songs, a few light songs, and quite a few dark ones. “Die geraamtes in jou kas sal ewig kriewel” The name of this show is inspiredContinueContinue reading “The Suitcase Show, 16 June 2020 featuring Piet Botha, Valiant Swart, Anton Goosen, David Kramer, Akkedis, Beeskraal”

Get A Haircut, Get A Real Job

Piet Botha was born on the 18th July 1955 and passed away on the 2nd June 2019 (today a year ago). I created a mix inspired by attending a variety of Piet’s gigs over the years, and discovering some of his many and varied influences. I have only just scratched the surface here, as Piet’sContinueContinue reading “Get A Haircut, Get A Real Job”

Vagabond Show On Mixcloud [24 August 2019] featuring Piet Botha, Jack Hammer, Seether, Albert Frost & More

This mix showcases South African Pop, Blues, and Rock tunes from 2003 to 2019, featuring artists like Piet Botha and Johnny Clegg, along with a variety of cover songs across different genres.

Vagabond Blues Show, 13 June 2013 featuring interview with Piet Botha & Akkedis

Two hours of great blues on All Jazz Radio, featuring an interview with South African legends, Piet Botha (RIP 2019) (from Lyzyrd Kyngs & Jack Hammer) and Arthur & Rudi Dennis (from Akkedis & Lyzyrd Kyngs). Interview starts at about 43 minutes. Update May 2020 This was my first Mixcloud upload. I was looking forContinueContinue reading “Vagabond Blues Show, 13 June 2013 featuring interview with Piet Botha & Akkedis”

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