Sun – Impi (You’d be bats not to like it) Impi, (not to be confused with John Kongos’ briefly lived band or Johnny Clegg’s seminal anthem) were mostly The Bats under a different name. To their ranks they added Sounds of Brass’ Peter Hubner, The Square Set’s Neville Whitmill and Hubner’s girlfriend Deni Loren. TheContinueContinue reading “Sun by Impi | 1001 South African Songs You Must Hear Before You Go Deaf”
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Newsletter – new Rockfest line-up
http://www.93-8fm.co.za (011) 848-6900/1 Hi again! This newsletter requires a bit of reading, so sit yourself down, grab a cuppa, and be thankful and grateful that my ONE typing finger has worn itself down to the bone, just for YOU!!! Read it from beginning to end – I’m gonna ask questions afterwards, and if you getContinueContinue reading “Newsletter – new Rockfest line-up”
SA Rock Gold [3CD 2010]
SA Rock Gold is a 3 CD compilation featuring 59 tracks from iconic South African rock artists spanning the 1970s to the 1990s, showcasing notable acts like Ă©Void, Tribe After Tribe, and Freedoms Children.
Forthcoming releases from Retro Fresh
The final Otis Waygood album, alongside new releases from McCully Workshop, Wildebeest, The Third Eye, Hammak, and The Invaders, is set for upcoming months, highlighting cherished South African progressive rock and historical content.
Rock Of Ages Radio – Playlists for 5th & 12th November 2009
Playlist – 12th November 2009 Benjy Mudie 12 Nov 2009 Artist Track Album Label Year Motley Crue Kickstart my heart Dr Feelgood Universal Music 1984 Europe Gonna get ready Last look at Eden Next Music 2009 Chickenfoot Turning left Chickenfoot Edel Records / Next Music 2009 Mountain Mr Tambourine Man Masters of War Big RackContinueContinue reading “Rock Of Ages Radio – Playlists for 5th & 12th November 2009”
From The Vaults: SA Rock Digest, this week 10 years ago
SA ROCK DIGEST ISSUE NUMBER 37 [24th October 1999 – edited, 22nd October 2009] ———-*********———– The South African Rock Music Digest is a free, subscription e-mag, edited by Brian Currin and Stephen “Sugar” Segerman and delivered direct to your e-mailbox. Established January 1999 ———-*********———– INTRODUCTION ————————– This e-mag is a discussion forum for rock andContinueContinue reading “From The Vaults: SA Rock Digest, this week 10 years ago”
Rock Of Ages Newsletter October 2009
Greetings rock lovers, Welcome to the October edition of the Rock of Ages newsletter. Some of you may not know that the show has moved to a Thursday night between 7-10pm on UJFM (95.4FM in Joburg only) , you can also hear it online at http://www.ujfm.co.za so tune in. I have had many emails fromContinueContinue reading “Rock Of Ages Newsletter October 2009”
Duncan Mackay’s Chimera now available on CD
Chimera After 35 years, the classic, but sadly over-looked ‘Chimera’ by keyboard wizard, Duncan Mackay, is officially available on CD for the first time, thanks to Fresh Music. Also includes a bonus track ‘The Opening’ from 1990. Morpheus [11.14] 12 Tone Nostalgia [8.10] Song For Witches [19.42] Bonus track The Opening [7.07] Sleeve notes ItContinueContinue reading “Duncan Mackay’s Chimera now available on CD”
Duncan Mackay – Chimera
The South African Rock Encyclopedia > Rock Legends > 1970s > Duncan Mackay > Chimera Tracks Morpheus [11.29] 12 Tone Nostalgia [8.23] Song For Witches [19.56] Bonus Track The Opening [7.03]Â recorded 1990 All songs composed by Duncan Mackay https://open.spotify.com/album/73ajalPWeyGQUOm3xCI8Ht?si=hNeVIrS7QKmRMbfLZ-N_cQ Musicians Duncan Mackay: Vocals, piano, Hammond B3 organ, Denon electric piano, clavichord, ARP synthesizer Gordon Mackay: Violin, electric piano, piano Mike Gray: DrumsContinueContinue reading “Duncan Mackay – Chimera”
Footstomping Music Vol. 2 from Rock Of Ages
Benjy Mudie on Rock Of Ages website Finally after months of label negotiations we are almost ready to release Vol.2 – whilst the track listing is not entirely finalised you can count on the following classic bands and tunes: Juicy Lucy – Who do you love Trapeze – You are the music (we are theContinueContinue reading “Footstomping Music Vol. 2 from Rock Of Ages”