Despite coming from Detroit, chances are youâve never heard of rock musician Rodriguez, especially if youâre from the US. – John Cunliffe
Category Archives: Golden Oldies
Keep On Chooglin'
Keep On Chooglin’ with Creedence Clearwater Revival live at Woodstock, August 1969
Sun by Impi | 1001 South African Songs You Must Hear Before You Go Deaf
Sun â Impi (Youâd be bats not to like it) Impi, (not to be confused with John Kongosâ briefly lived band or Johnny Cleggâ seminal anthem) were mostly The Bats under a different name. To their ranks they added Sounds of Brassâ Peter Hubner, The Square Setâs Neville Whitmill and Hubnerâs girlfriend Deni Loren. TheContinueContinue reading “Sun by Impi | 1001 South African Songs You Must Hear Before You Go Deaf”
Die Vloek Van Die Kitaar: 18 Afrikaanse Rockers 1979-2001
This CD compiled by Dirk Uys in March 2002, and released by EMI in May 2002, is now long out-of-print, but inspired by Marq Vas I have linked to the songs that are available to download on Rhythm Music Store. This album collected the A to Z of Afrikaans Rock (from Akkedis to Karen Zoid)ContinueContinue reading “Die Vloek Van Die Kitaar: 18 Afrikaanse Rockers 1979-2001”
Martin Raphael and Ramases are not the same person
Ramases and Sel, 1975 | Photo: Pennie Smith It was reported by many reviewers and reissue liner note writers that Ramases’ real name was Martin Raphael. However in May 2012, Dorothy, better known to Ramases fans as Sel (or Selket), advised that her late husband, Ramases (real name Barrington Frost) and Martin Raphael were notContinueContinue reading “Martin Raphael and Ramases are not the same person”
Just Give Me Rock & Roll Music
A small collection of rock & roll covers by classic rockers.
Free Basin' Fridays â RODRIGUEZ! « Light in the Attic Records
Itâs been a crazy year for Rodriguez. The documentary Searching For Sugar Man was one of the first films to be purchased (by Sony Pictures Classics) at Sundance and picked up two awards on the way (World Cinema Audience Award: Documentary and World Cinema Documentary Special Jury Prize for its Celebration of the Artistic Spirit).ContinueContinue reading “Free Basin' Fridays â RODRIGUEZ! « Light in the Attic Records”
Falling Mirror Live at Alma Cafe on 31st March
Sat 31st March â South Africaâs legendary band, Falling Mirror perform at The Alma Cafe. We all remember their iconic and unforgettable âJohnny Calls the Chemistâ but with an original repertoire of over 100 songs, you are in for an evening of truly quirky, fascinating and powerful songs. The evening of original music is alsoContinueContinue reading “Falling Mirror Live at Alma Cafe on 31st March”
Billy Forrest: A Selection Of My Favourite Songs
From Billy Forrest It was a difficult one this. To remember my favourites over a span of 55 years was no mean feat, who do you leave out? Iâve chosen the songs that moved me the most, with just that âsomethingâ that makes a song reach into your soul. Iâve got two lists, International andContinueContinue reading “Billy Forrest: A Selection Of My Favourite Songs”
Off The Edge – Debut Album Released on CD
Twenty Nine years after the first Off the Edge album was produced, it has now officially been re-released. Originally produced on vinyl, it is now available on CD featuring 8 bonus tracks that were recorded between 1982 and 1984. âIt feels like a lifetime ago that we ventured into a recording studio to put thisContinueContinue reading “Off The Edge – Debut Album Released on CD”