Montreux, inspired by Deep Purple’s “Smoke On The Water,” became a dream destination for Brian Currin over decades. A family visit prompted a pilgrimage to the town, fulfilling a long-held aspiration amidst its vibrant musical heritage.
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Iconic UK retro festival “Let’s Rock” is coming to South Africa in 2025!
Let’s Rock festival, featuring Tom Bailey, Midge Ure, and local artists, debuts in South Africa on February 15-16, 2025. Tickets go on sale October 25, 2023.
Revelations – A Musical Anthology For Glastonbury Fayre 1971 [3LP 1972]
The Glastonbury Fayre 1971 compilation album “Revelations” features various iconic artists, capturing a free-spirited festival atmosphere, influencing diverse music tastes. It remains a collectible legacy from that era.
Craig Bartholow Strydom and Stephen “Sugar” Segerman talk to Danie Marais at US Woordfees 2016
Craig Bartholow Strydom and Stephen “Sugar” Segerman talk to Danie Marais, 7 March 2016 at 10: 30.
Camphill Music Festival 24 September 2014
CAMPHILL VILLAGE MUSIC FESTIVAL – WEDNESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER Featuring Freshlyground, Valiant Swart, No Pressure, SillyBoi, Tasha, Che-V and CeeJ Music, Picnic, Camphill Market, Fun! To celebrate their 50th Birthday, Camphill Village, Westcoast will be hosting a music festival on Heritage Day, the 24thof September. The event will start at 13H00 and run until 18H30. TheContinueContinue reading “Camphill Music Festival 24 September 2014”
Cape Town Folk n Acoustic Music Festival 2014 – Sat 30 Aug at Baxter
Presented by Sedgwick’s, the original Old Brown:The Cape Town Folk ‘n Acoustic Music Festival30 August – 20h00 at Baxter Theatre, Concert Hall.What happens when you mix Folk, Country, African Folk, Flamenco, World Music, Acoustic Rock, Singer-songwriters, Classical Music, Ragas, Cape Jazz, Bluegrass, Celtic Music – a little Neo-Soul and a Swamp of Blues …… thenContinueContinue reading “Cape Town Folk n Acoustic Music Festival 2014 – Sat 30 Aug at Baxter”
Table Mountain Blues Summit 2014 – 6 and 7 December, Hillcrest Quarry, Durbanville
TABLE MOUNTAIN BLUES SUMMIT 20146 & 7 December, Hillcrest Quarry, Durbanville. “Blues is a natural fact, it is something that a fellow lives.” Big Bill Broonzy. South Africa’s Premier Blues Music Festival returns to Hillcrest Quarry in Durbanville, Cape Town on the 6th and 7th of December 2014. Hosting 20 of the country’s top Blues Rock Artists over 2 days,ContinueContinue reading “Table Mountain Blues Summit 2014 – 6 and 7 December, Hillcrest Quarry, Durbanville”
Otterlake Easter Festival
Here is the line-up for the weekend. Ticket prices will be as follows: Online tickets: R300 (includes camping and 4 days access) Weekend tickets @ the gate: R350 Day tickets (no camping): Thursday: R80 Fri, Sat, Sun: R120 https://www.facebook.com/OtterlakeEasterFestival
Black Sheep Rockonspiracy
South African Rebels Meet East German Underground A Cultural Exchange Initiative by Piet Botha & Akkedis & Kilian Nestler The Black Sheep Rockonspiracy is the brainchild of East German-born Kilian Nestler, who made South Africa his home in 1994. He was previously involved in the semi-legal blues-rock East German underground as a fan, photographer, managerContinueContinue reading “Black Sheep Rockonspiracy”
Press Release: Up the Creek Music Festival 2013
UP THE CREEK MUSIC FESTIVAL BROUGHT TO YOU BY 4TH STREET, SWELLENDAM: 31 JANUARY – 3RD FEBRUARY 2013. One river, three stages, four days, loads of music and comedy and festival goers with a passion for some of South Africa`s best music in common – get ready for Up the Creek 2013 brought to youContinueContinue reading “Press Release: Up the Creek Music Festival 2013”