The Cape Town Folk ‘n Acoustic Music Festival Saturday 10 December at CTICC, Cape Town 18 Top South African artists: Ard Matthews, Steve Newman, Farryl Purkiss, Rory Eliot, Brian Finch, Guy Buttery, Christine Weir and Julie Blundell, Janie Bay, Gavin Minter, Louise Day, Tombstone Pete, Andrew James and Steady Tiger, John Ellis, Diesel Vanilla, Machineri,ContinueContinue reading “Cape Town Folk ‘n Acoustic Music Festival”
Category Archives: South African Rock Music Digest
Lesley Rae Dowling’s debut album from 1981 now available to download
Tracks The Spaniard Grips Of Emotion The Raven Somethin’ Goin’ On You Young Lochnivar Mama’s Leaving Oh, My Love Morocco Lady Sophistication Release information 1981, Warner Brothers Records, WBC 90202006, Fresh Music, freshcd149 (2LPs on 1CD, with Unravished Brides)2011, Next Music, digital reissue Review SA Rock Digest #94, February 2001 The little lady with theContinueContinue reading “Lesley Rae Dowling’s debut album from 1981 now available to download”
Music of the 60’s groups
Name: Bennie Solomons Message: Hi there Brian, I just came across your column and saw the 40 songs from 6 decades.I was fortunate to be a member of 2 groups featured, namely, The Big Beats and The Phantom 5. Have you still got some of this music, I am also looking for “she’s a yum,ContinueContinue reading “Music of the 60’s groups”
Moshito turns up the heat on the “Business of Music” at 2011 event
Moshito turns up the heat on the business of music at 2011 event Moshito Music Conference and Exhibition is turning up the heat on the business of music in South Africa with its most extensive and impressive conference programme to date – once again confirming its standing as Africa’s premier music industry event aimed atContinueContinue reading “Moshito turns up the heat on the “Business of Music” at 2011 event”
Interview for Rands & Sense magazine (via Michael Currin’s Blog)
Michael Currin interview for Rands & Sense magazine For the Rands & Sense magazine of 2011, I was interview by Stephanie Craig of the Commerce Students Council (University of Cape Town) about my photography experience. Knynsa harbour large version 1) How did you get started with photography? I worked with Sony compact cameras since 2008.ContinueContinue reading “Interview for Rands & Sense magazine (via Michael Currin’s Blog)”
Joanna Field “Don’t Fly Too High”
Name: JADE HURLEY Message: Hello Brian … I am trying to find out who wrote the Joanna Field song “DON’T FLY TOO HIGH” … and i believe you may be able to help? If so … I would really be obliged as I have just recorded this song and require the writers details. I hopeContinueContinue reading “Joanna Field “Don’t Fly Too High””
Al’astair’s Giant Puzzle
One of my new favourite songs is Giant Puzzle by Al’astair. It is one of those songs that really grows on you with repeated listening. die ou lewe..is ‘n puzzle..giant puzzle…..mhm.. net ‘n puzzle die ou lewe..bly ‘n puzzle..giant puzzle..mhm..net ‘n puzzle dan’s dit oorlog …dan weer vrede… dan’s dit winter…en dan weer somer… watContinueContinue reading “Al’astair’s Giant Puzzle”
Chris Blignaut’s family tree
Name: bea greyling Message: I’m looking for fam tree details of Chris Blignaut he was cousin of my grandma I would like to trace something along the line. My dads father died when they were young and she must have been married to a I guess Ernst Philippus Woest . Thanks Bea
Laurie Levine new album “Six Winters” (via Rhythm Records)
Rhythm Records new release: Laurie Levine – Six Winters: Laurie Levine’s voice fuses childlike playfulness with maturity, a combination that evokes a wide range of emotions; a voice that is simply unique in its ability to engage the listener. Laurie’s catchy folk tunes are reminiscent of what you’d expect to be coming from world classContinueContinue reading “Laurie Levine new album “Six Winters” (via Rhythm Records)”
