Tracks 1 Suitcase Vol Winter by Piet Botha2 As Ek Kon (Blou Oog Skoffel) by Gerald Clarke3 Almal Maak Haar Mal (1998 acoustic version) by Valiant Swart4 Geraamtes In Jou Kas by Brixton Moord En Roof Orkes5 My Dooie Valentine by Bacchus Nel6 Breyten se Brief by Jan Blohm7 Staan My By by Die RadioContinueContinue reading “Suitcase Vol Blues”
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Illuminating Headlight Dreams
Back in early April 2021, I read a press release announcing a new album coming from Steve Louw and it included the video of a song called “Crazy River”. I loved the big open spaces this song evoked (and enhanced by the video) and the subtle African guitar sounds reminded me of early Johnny Clegg.ContinueContinue reading “Illuminating Headlight Dreams”
Current Web Project: Steve Louw
I have been very involved since the beginning of April 2021 with re-establishing the Online Presence for South African musician Steve Louw Steve has been around since the early ’80s and he released his new album Headlight Dreams on the 7th May 2021 and it has been attracting a lot of positive attention. I haveContinueContinue reading “Current Web Project: Steve Louw”
Building Websites Since 1997
Brian Currin has been creating websites since 1997 and co-founded a South African rock music site in 1999.
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 Article in SAFFER Magazine, 20 July 2020
Magazine: Issue #7, 20 July 2020 Website: Saffer Worldwide
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”
Abstract Truth – 50 Years Ago
It was 50 years ago, round about this time, that acclaimed South African band Abstract Truth released their debut album, Totum. Before the end of 1970 a second album and a compilation had been issued. And then during 1971 the band imploded.
This is their story.
GET UP AND DANCE featuring Trevor Rabin, Harari, Pacific Express, Hot R.S., Disco Rock Machine and Others
The “Get Up And Dance” mix celebrates South African disco, inspired by the 1999 “Disco Fever” collection. It features classic tracks reflecting South Africa’s musical influences and includes various artists and medleys.