The South African Rock Encyclopedia has recently updated its content, including new entries for artists such as Mel, Mel & Julian, and The Black Cat Bones. Adjustments were made to existing articles like Saron Gas/Seether, Kenny Henson’s Harambee, and Freedoms Children’s Mummies, alongside enhancements and the addition of AI artwork.
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Abstract Truth – Totum
Tracks Jersey Thursday [3:47] Coming Home Babe [6:32] Oxford Town Fat Angel / Work Song [10:16] Summertime [5:40] Scarborough Fair [3:44] Parchman Farm / Moaning [2:57] Ain’t Necessarily So / Take Five [10:02] Total Totum (Acid Raga) [5:10] https://open.spotify.com/playlist/04c7N794UWLuL3f124W6Ul?go=1&sp_cid=b10018f26c0433b01beb168dce98bfcd&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktop “Ain’t Necessarily So / Take Five” not available on Spotify. https://youtu.be/lvQr_gi-42A Musicians Ken E Henson: guitar,ContinueContinue reading “Abstract Truth – Totum”
Jive Talking and Eyeballing #14 [25 September 2020] featuring Jack Hammer, Falling Mirror, The Awakening
A series of one hour All-South African mixes to enhance the Facebook Group “Jive Talking and Eyeballing”, an interview showcase of both South African and International artists. Celebrating Gypsies and Ghosts. Tracks 1. Bus Station – Fly Paper Jet2. Morrison Hotel – Jack Hammer3. Judas – David’s Confession4. The Boogie Mansion – Martin Rocka AndContinueContinue reading “Jive Talking and Eyeballing #14 [25 September 2020] featuring Jack Hammer, Falling Mirror, The Awakening”
Jive Talking & Eyeballing #1 [26 June 2020] featuring éVoid, Albert Frost, Peach, Roger Lucey, Wonderboom
“Jive Talking and Eyeballing” features a one-hour South African music mix spotlighting éVoid. An interview with the band accompanies a curated selection of tracks from various local artists, enhancing the group’s experience.
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.
A FINE SLICE OF NOSTALGIA – BRIAN FINCH: IT'S THE MUSIC THAT MATTERS MOST
Brian has just completed an extensive tour around the country, Bloemfontein, Johannesburg, Plett, J.Bay,East London, Durban. He had a very successful tour with great performances. He continues his tour throughout the year, and this month will be performing “UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL” with 3 shows, l Friday 30th April at 8.00pm/cover charge R80 pp. (BarnyardContinueContinue reading “A FINE SLICE OF NOSTALGIA – BRIAN FINCH: IT'S THE MUSIC THAT MATTERS MOST”
A FINE SLICE OF NOSTALGIA – BRIAN FINCH: IT’S THE MUSIC THAT MATTERS MOST
Brian has just completed an extensive tour around the country, Bloemfontein, Johannesburg, Plett, J.Bay,East London, Durban. He had a very successful tour with great performances. He continues his tour throughout the year, and this month will be performing “UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL” with 3 shows, l Friday 30th April at 8.00pm/cover charge R80 pp. (BarnyardContinueContinue reading “A FINE SLICE OF NOSTALGIA – BRIAN FINCH: IT’S THE MUSIC THAT MATTERS MOST”
SA Rock Digest – this week ten years ago
SA ROCK DIGEST ISSUE NUMBER 38 3rd November 1999 [edited 2nd November 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 and pop musicContinueContinue reading “SA Rock Digest – this week ten years ago”
“JACK HAMMER JAMBOREE”
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS ON THE ROCK ‘N ROLL HIGHWAY @ CAFÉ BARCELONA SATURDAY 18TH JULY 2009 FROM 15h00 TILL LATE The year 2009 sees Jack Hammer, one of the country’s finest and longest serving rock bands, celebrate 25 years pounding the Rock ‘n Roll ‘Highway’ in South Africa. The “JACK HAMMER JAMBOREE” is a musicContinueContinue reading ““JACK HAMMER JAMBOREE””
Jack Hammer News 14 June 2009
Posted by Piet Botha Time keeps on slipping… Thanks to all for making this this such a wonderful year. We have had the most amazing gigs and now it’s June. July 18th is the Jamboree and we hope to celebrate 25 years of Jack Hammer history in style. Most of the players have been foundContinueContinue reading “Jack Hammer News 14 June 2009”