Tag Archives: Piet Botha

Piet Botha – Goeienag Generaal

The real story behind the Border War; not for sensitive listeners. Originally released on ‘Suitcase Vol Winter‘ in 1997. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwMZkA4ttu8&list=PL-u1s_Wc1vIJDJEX-McSToHYlhE_SGISZ&index=2 https://youtu.be/cCWRDY95zH4?t=2535 Here I am talking about my first hearing of Piet Botha’s Goeienag Generaal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_o4r6YLDSA I was at this concert! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECDfBEJLAK4 Piet Botha’s Goeienag Generaal by Skuim https://open.spotify.com/track/0QJuS8DCwuwDJNV6DKS4eM?si=2ff5d2d9da39497a Piet Botha – Goeienag Generaal Goeienag GeneraalContinueContinue reading “Piet Botha – Goeienag Generaal”

Hammerhead Hotel, featuring Falling Mirror, Jack Hammer, The Dolly Rockers, McCully Workshop, Radio Rats

This mix explores South African rock’s wild side, blending Psychobilly, Punk, and Surf influences. Inspired by Falling Mirror, it features cult tracks celebrating chaos and the underground spirit of local artists.

Piet Botha 18 July 1955 to 2 June 2019

Piet Botha was born in 1955 and shared his birth date of 18th July with Nelson Mandela. He began writing songs and forming bands while still at school and his first professional gig was as an acoustic duo in 1974 at a local drinking hole in Pretoria. Piet Botha was the son of the formerContinueContinue reading “Piet Botha 18 July 1955 to 2 June 2019”

The Suitcase Show, 16 June 2020 featuring Piet Botha, Valiant Swart, Anton Goosen, David Kramer, Akkedis, Beeskraal

Every vagabond needs a suitcase. This is a, mainly South African, mostly Afrikaans, series of shows with some well-known tjoons and many obscure ones. Some happy songs, some angry songs, a few light songs, and quite a few dark ones. “Die geraamtes in jou kas sal ewig kriewel” The name of this show is inspiredContinueContinue reading “The Suitcase Show, 16 June 2020 featuring Piet Botha, Valiant Swart, Anton Goosen, David Kramer, Akkedis, Beeskraal”

Get A Haircut, Get A Real Job

Piet Botha was born on the 18th July 1955 and passed away on the 2nd June 2019 (today a year ago). I created a mix inspired by attending a variety of Piet’s gigs over the years, and discovering some of his many and varied influences. I have only just scratched the surface here, as Piet’sContinueContinue reading “Get A Haircut, Get A Real Job”

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