Falling Mirror at Barnyard Theatre, Willowbridge, 28 April 2013.

Falling Mirror at Barnyard Theatre, Willowbridge, 28 April 2013.Photo: Irene McCullagh http://fallingmirror.wordpress.com

Babe Ruth on The RockIt Scientist on Friday

I’ll be doing Mike Tymvios’s 9 to midnight show this coming Thursday on Mix93.8fm. Vivian Bannatyne and Manie Grove will be joining me, so you can expect a lot of laughs and great music – we all have perfect faces for radio, with Manie being the pin-up and centrespread for this month’s edition of Farmer’sContinueContinue reading “Babe Ruth on The RockIt Scientist on Friday”

Rory Gallagher on the RockIt Scientist tonight

I will be talking to the legendary MEL BOTES at around 8.15 / 8.30pm on my RockIt Scientist show this evening, with emphasis on his upcoming “Riders From The Storm” guitar feast that is taking place tomorrow in Vereeniging and on Sunday in Pretoria. Special feature will be on the sadly departed RORY GALLAGHER, andContinueContinue reading “Rory Gallagher on the RockIt Scientist tonight”

Saxon on The RockIt Scientist Tonight

On The RockIt Scientist on Mix93.8fm on Friday) night, special feature will be on one of the greatest metal bands of all time, England’s SAXON, who’s new album “Sacrifice” is one of their strongest ever offerings! Plus the usual MIX of blues, prog rock, metal, etc etc, together with a short tribute to brilliant ScottishContinueContinue reading “Saxon on The RockIt Scientist Tonight”

SA music comes up trumps at Music Exchange 2013

South African music is entering an exciting era of opportunity and progress as new markets open up for homegrown sounds. This was one of the key messages emerging from the 2013 Music Exchange Conference, which saw industry moguls and musicians congregating at the iconic Cape Town City Hall to talk about the serious business ofContinueContinue reading “SA music comes up trumps at Music Exchange 2013”

On The Rockit Scientist on Mix93.8fm last night

Windchase – Horsemen To Symphinity Quidam – Credo 2 Peter Hanmer – Living For The Moment (track) Wrabit – Run For Cover St. Paradise – Live It Up Franke & The Knockouts – Gina Gamma – Razor King Zephyr – Sun’s A Risin’ Red Dirt – Ten Seconds To Go Sitting Bull – Trip AwayContinueContinue reading “On The Rockit Scientist on Mix93.8fm last night”

Tribute to Alvin Lee on the RockIt Scientist this Friday

Just heard the unbelievably sad news that ALVIN LEE (Ten Years After) died this morning following a routine surgical operation!! Born on 19 December 1944, he was 69 years old. Wow – our heroes are leaving us at a seriously quick pace!! RIP Alvin – you were undeniably one of the true guitar greats! I’llContinueContinue reading “Tribute to Alvin Lee on the RockIt Scientist this Friday”

The Rockfest: News update

MIKE “Spando” TYMVIOS and myself will be joining MANIE GROVE at 8pm tonight on Mix93.8fm in celebration of Manie’s first anniversary at the station! Manie has done a fantastic job on his Photographic Show, which he started exactly a year ago today, so much so that he’s given up his male escort and pin-up job!!ContinueContinue reading “The Rockfest: News update”

Tribute To Phil Wright Tonight on the RockIt Scientist

Don’t forget the tribute to Phil “Metalhead” Wright tonight, on Mix93.8fm, from 6.30pm. I’ll be joined by Mike Tymvios and we’ll be reading out tributes to the great man and playing some of his favourite music. If you’d like to send me any special memories you might have of Phil, please send them to leon@rock.co.za.ContinueContinue reading “Tribute To Phil Wright Tonight on the RockIt Scientist”