The article details the origins of the SA Rock Digest newsletter, highlighting the friendship between Stephen Segerman and Brian Currin, who revived interest in musician Rodriguez through their online efforts, culminating in an Oscar-nominated documentary.
Category Archives: Reviews & Interviews
Neutron Bop – Falling Mirror
“Neutron Bop” by Falling Mirror is a lively rock n’ roll track featuring energetic guitar and harmonica. It showcases the band’s versatility while paying homage to classic rock influences.
Rockfest Reunion, Monday 31st December 2012 (9am to 3pm)
Back in early 2006, radio legends Chris Prior, David Blood, Phil Wright and Rafe Lavine, joined me in forming The Rockfest on a community station called Radio Today (later to become known as 1485am). We were on that station for around three and a half years before it was stopped. The present Rockfest has beenContinueContinue reading “Rockfest Reunion, Monday 31st December 2012 (9am to 3pm)”
Interview with Dilana on the RockIt Scientist on Friday night
I will be doing Graham Rees’s show again tomorrow (Wednesday) night (9pm to midnight) on The Rockfest on Mix93.8fm – would be great to have your company! Also, on my RockIt Scientist show, this coming Friday night (8pm to midnight), I will be talking to the electrifying and dynamic DILANA, who is in SouthContinueContinue reading “Interview with Dilana on the RockIt Scientist on Friday night”
Terence Reis on the RockIt Scientist on Friday night
A serious scoop for The Rockfest on Mix93.8fm!! I will be chatting to TERENCE REIS, the fantastically talented SA vocalist/guitarist who replaced Mark Knopfler in Dire Straits (now known as THE STRAITS). Terence will be the “mystery” guitarist (nothing like blowing the lid on something that’s supposed to be a surprise or secret, I alwaysContinueContinue reading “Terence Reis on the RockIt Scientist on Friday night”
On The RockIt Scientist on Mix93.8fm last night …
On The RockIt Scientist on Mix93.8fm last night: Delta Rebels, Brother Cane, Four Horsemen, Axis, Camel, Lake, Phenomena, Threshold, Birth Control, Black Sabbath, Mountain, (Fabulous) Rhinestones, Minnesoda, Marshall Tucker Band, Sunship, Alan Fox Band, StoneAge,The Firm, Demon (Remembrance Day – in memory of and dedicated to the millions who lost their lives in countless wars,ContinueContinue reading “On The RockIt Scientist on Mix93.8fm last night …”
On the RockIt Scientist on Mix93.8fm last night
On the RockIt Scientist on Mix93.8fm last night: Wild Turkey, Caravan, Wishbone Ash, Savoy Brown, Chicken Shack, Mel Botes, David’s Confession, Laura Hollie, Murky Red, Lana Lane, Slamer, Thunder, Pride Of Lions, Talon, Gotthard, Doro, Demon, Band o’ Gypsys, Human Instinct, Stray, Stone Machine, Gov’t Mule, Krash Rover, Pipedream, Big George & The Business, Strider,ContinueContinue reading “On the RockIt Scientist on Mix93.8fm last night”
Redhand Blues Band on the RockIt Scientist last Friday night
On The RockIt Scientist on Mix93.8fm this last Friday night: Interview with Des and Martin of Redhand Blues Band, who are appearing at the Durban Blues Festival this coming weekend. Also featuring tracks by Jericho Jones, Warhorse, Kansas Hook, The Invaders, RTZ, Off The Edge, Stone Axe, Earthless, Grand Magus, Marillion, Dokken, Doro, Lita Ford,ContinueContinue reading “Redhand Blues Band on the RockIt Scientist last Friday night”
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”
Nova Rise interview on the RockIt Scientist tonight
On The RockIt Scientist on Mix93.8fm tonight (between 8pm and midnight), interview with great SA band NOVA RISE (previously The CHRISTIAN HEATH BAND), one of the excellent bands I saw at the Harley Davidson Africa Bike Week recently. From 9pm onwards (in place of the regular feature), they’ll be playing a couple of acoustic songsContinueContinue reading “Nova Rise interview on the RockIt Scientist tonight”