I will be presenting my RockIt Scientist show on Mix93.8fm from the SEXPO at the NASREC Showgrounds tonight, between 8pm and midnight. Mike Tymvios will be joining me, and we will no doubt be having a lot of fun, especially if Mike wears his leather safari suit, studded dog collar and floral flip flops! NoContinueContinue reading “The RockIt Scientist at the SEXPO”
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Interview with Nanette Scott, plus feature on Ronnie James DIO
On The RockIt Scientist on Mix93.8fm Friday night (from 8pm to midnight): interview with fantastic singer Nanette Scott, who has just released her debut album, “Keeping Promises” (from 8.15pm), plus special feature on one of the greatest metal / hard rock singers of all time: Ronnie James DIO (from 9 to 10pm). Streaming via http://www.mixfm.co.zaContinueContinue reading “Interview with Nanette Scott, plus feature on Ronnie James DIO”
Interview with the guys from NOVA RISE on The RockIt Scientist tonight
On The RockIt Scientist on Mix93.8fm tonight, from 8pm to midnight: interview with the guys from NOVA RISE, who have an opportunity to record in the US (from around 8.15pm), special feature (between 9pm and 10pm) on excellent Norwegian hard rock/prog outfit TITANIC. (Conversation with an irate listener, many years ago: “Yes, m’aam, I knowContinueContinue reading “Interview with the guys from NOVA RISE on The RockIt Scientist tonight”
Special feature on one of Canada’s best prog outfits, MYSTERY
On The RockIt Scientist on Mix93.8fm Friday night: special feature on one of Canada’s best prog outfits, MYSTERY, who have recently released an excellent new album. Plus interview with Frans J.C. Martins of the excellent St. J (at around 8.15) You can also expect to hear the usual MIX of blues, metal, prog, etc etc.ContinueContinue reading “Special feature on one of Canada’s best prog outfits, MYSTERY”
Hawkwind Special on The RockIt Scientist this Friday
For those of you who asked me to play Budgie, Grand Funk Railroad, Motorhead, Uli Jon Roth, Robin Trower and others on my show on Friday night, your wish has been granted, but if you don’t tune in, you will be removed from my will!!! Oh, and if you fancy a trip into the depthsContinueContinue reading “Hawkwind Special on The RockIt Scientist this Friday”
Interview with the sensational DINO JELUSIC on RockIt Scientist tonight
Tonight on The RockIt Scientist on Mix93.8fm, interview with the sensational DINO JELUSIC (he did a track with David’s Confession on Monday night), from around 8.15pm. This young man is exceptionally talented, as a musician and as a singer! Also, special feature on (Jon Hiseman’s) COLOSSEUM, one of the most important jazz / blues/ rockContinueContinue reading “Interview with the sensational DINO JELUSIC on RockIt Scientist tonight”
RockIt Scientist standing in for Mike Tymvios tonight
VERY short notice, for what it”s worth: I’m standing in for Mike Tymvios tonight (9 to midnight) – he was out in the skids (if Kimberley can be called the skids!), and he’s only just left now to come back – he won’t make it home in time for his show, so you’re saddled withContinueContinue reading “RockIt Scientist standing in for Mike Tymvios tonight”
Special feature on the fantastic Australian prog/symphonic outfit, SEBASTIAN HARDIE
On The RockIt Scientist on Mix93.8fm tonight (between 8pm and midnight), special feature on the fantastic Australian prog/symphonic outfit, SEBASTIAN HARDIE, who have recently released a much awaited, and brilliant, new album, called ”Blueprint”. The feature is normally about an hour long (from 9 to 10pm), but given the length of the band’s tracks, theContinueContinue reading “Special feature on the fantastic Australian prog/symphonic outfit, SEBASTIAN HARDIE”
Book now for David’s Confession
Book NOW at Computicket for one of the best conceptual rock shows ever to be staged in South Africa! DAVID’S CONFESSION, featuring the genius of singer / songwriter / guitarist MEL BOTES and the stunning drumming and singing of GHAPI, backed by an incredible band, complete with choir and a special guest. I hope toContinueContinue reading “Book now for David’s Confession”
Rodriguez and his place in The Story Of Rock
I can’t remember when exactly I first heard ‘Cold Fact’. For me his music just always seemed to have been there. A number of the mixtapes from my teenage years show “Sugar Man”, “Rich Folks Hoax” and “I Wonder” as being from 1973/74 when I was about 14/15.