Cape Town - The South African Rock Encyclopedia

Music of the 60’s groups

Name: Bennie Solomons Message: Hi there Brian, I just came across your column and saw the 40 songs from 6 decades.I was fortunate to be a member of 2 groups featured, namely, The Big Beats and The Phantom 5. Have you still got some of this music, I am also looking for “she’s a yum,ContinueContinue reading “Music of the 60’s groups”

Interview for Rands & Sense magazine (via Michael Currin's Blog)

Michael Currin interview for Rands & Sense magazine For the Rands & Sense magazine of 2011, I was interview by Stephanie Craig of the Commerce Students Council (University of Cape Town) about my photography experience. Knynsa harbour large version 1) How did you get started with photography? I worked with Sony compact cameras since 2008.ContinueContinue reading “Interview for Rands & Sense magazine (via Michael Currin's Blog)”

Interview for Rands & Sense magazine (via Michael Currin’s Blog)

Red Cello Concert

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The Blue Trommel Basement (via Mabu Vinyl)

Mabu Vinyl has opened another two-roomed basement shop in a house in Oranjezicht where we keep all our more valuable and collectable records in a series of Blue Trommels, hence the name…. In the Blue Trommels are a wide selection of international and SA pressings that we sell on eBay, and to private buyers andContinueContinue reading “The Blue Trommel Basement (via Mabu Vinyl)”

Heineken® Symphonic Rocks 2011

Hello friends, I am thrilled to be able to finally share the news that SYMPHONIC ROCKS is back! This is a friendly “heads up” that tickets will be going on sale from 09h00 tomorrow morning (Friday 15th July) at Computicket, and they are going to fly!! The line-up of Artists this year is a mind-blowingContinueContinue reading “Heineken® Symphonic Rocks 2011”

Haal Asem Kwagga Tour kicks off at Assembly, CT on 30 July 2011

Zebra & Giraffe and Van Coke Kartel: Haal Asem Kwagga Tour: 30 July – 27 AugustSponsored by: MK, Jagermeister, Ray-Ban and Music Connection. Get ready Cape Town! The Haal Asem Kwagga Tour kicks off at The Assembly in Cape Town on Sat 30 July. Going to be a phenomenal party! Get your tickets at http://www.webtickets.co.zaContinue Continue reading “Haal Asem Kwagga Tour kicks off at Assembly, CT on 30 July 2011”

Is It An Ism or Is It Art – Niki Daly (via 1001 South African Songs You Must Hear Before You Go Deaf)

Is It An Ism or Is It Art – Niki Daly (More sophisticated than the arse-elbow debate) Sometimes quirky songs can end up being just embarrassing. The best way to avoid that is to consult your nearest ‘Encyclopaedia of Artists From The Late 1800’s To Early 1900’s Who Have Unpronounceable Names’ (available in paperback fromContinueContinue reading “Is It An Ism or Is It Art – Niki Daly (via 1001 South African Songs You Must Hear Before You Go Deaf)”