SA ROCK DIGEST ISSUE #154 http://www.sarockdigest.com 13th May 2002 Established 27th January 1999 ----------*********----------- FREE MP3 WITH THIS ISSUE! State Far Better's chart-topping song 'Everytime' is available for SA Rock Digest subscribers to download at: http://www.sarockdigest.com/mp3/state_everytime.mp3 This MP3 has been made available by kind permission of Nicky Bernard from State Far Better. Visit their website at: http://www.statefarbetter.com We are hoping to make a new, exclusive SA MP3 available for you every week so that you can get to hear the songs appearing on the Digest charts. Buy South African CDs from One World http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321 -------------- IN THIS ISSUE -------------- Lukas Luislang from Via Afrika passes away... Henry Ate to play at the Roxy... Big Rock Concert at Carnival City... SAMA winners Sunways are looking for a drummer... stunning debut album from Ian Henderson... Die Vloek Van Die Kitaar compilation is finally released... Kurt chases the Mystic Boer... John has no regrets... and he saw Blind at Dublin Castle... Hugh Masekela to visit CD Wherehouse... Frosted Orange are on tour... and a list of gigs that are coming up this week... -------------- AMUZINE http://www.cd.co.za Amuzine (African MUsic MagaZINE) is now the official HTML version of the SA Rock Digest and is updated with the majority of the new content off each Monday's Digest, by the following Tuesday evening. 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Please visit: http://www.outlawrecords.co.za --------- CONTENTS --------- 1.HOT & FRESH - News: Farewell to Lukas Luislang, Henry Ate at the Roxy, The Rock Concert, Seether complete 'Disclaimer' 2.CHARTS - Top SA Albums & Songs this week 3.LET'S ROCK - New releases: Ian Henderson, Vloek Van Die Kitaar, Wired-Up 4.CLASSIC ROCK - Van Der Graaf Generator part 3, Valiant Swart - Die Mystic Boer, Kevin Duke - No Regrets, charts, birthdays 5.RUK EN ROL - Afrikaans Rock: Onderhoud met with Dagga-Dirk Uys 6.ROCKLINE - Forum, Requests & Feedback: Rolling Stones 7.ROCK ON - Live reviews and gig info: Blind, Venessa Nolan, CD Wherehouse gigs, Frosted Orange, Blues Broers, The Jam, Julian's 8.LISTEN HERE - SA Rock Radio 9.CLICK HERE - SA Rock on the net 10.BUMPF - Archives, contributions, editors and contributors _____________________________________________ 1.HOT & FRESH -------------- FAREWELL TO LUKAS LUISLANG It is with a deep sense of regret and loss that we mourn the untimely passing recently of Via Afrika keyboardist and composer Lukas Crouse (aka Lukas Luislang). Lukas was one of the leading lights of the highly creative 80's South African music scene and was renowned for his vibrant stage performance and sense of humour. Fellow band members René and Kitty posted this tribute: "Lukas Crouse, the fabulous and legendary keyboard player and style icon of Via Afrika has passed on. He will be vastly missed by the film and music industry, friends and Via Afrikans." Benjy Mudie Fresh Music Via Afrika http://www.cd.co.za/legends/viaafrika -------------- HENRY ATE FAREWELL AT THE ROXY Henry Ate burst onto the local scene in the heady days of 1996 with their first album 'Slap in the Face' produced by Willem Möller on a shoe-string budget in a quaint little house in Yeoville. In 1998 Karma Swanepoel signed to Primedia Music, and the second album, 'One Day Soon', saw the light. However a name change, from Henry Ate to Karma, proved to be a disastrous decision and the band’s career stalled. The band then signed to EMI, reinstated the name Henry Ate, and released 'Torn and Tattered', an impressive and ambitious body of work that received the credit it deserved and put Karma’s career back on track. Karma has now announced that she will be relocating to London to open a studio with Neal Snyman. So on Friday 17 May, The Roxy Rhythm Bar will be featuring the last Henry Ate show in Johannesburg/SA for some time. Expect a large crowd of distraught Karma devotees up close to the stage, singing along to all those Henry Ate songs they've come to love, and some new ones they may not yet know. The Digest wishes them well in their venture {aren’t they going on a plane? - motoring ed}. ----------------- THE ROCK CONCERT A ‘Woodstock 4’ Warm-Up Event Sat 25 May On Saturday 25 May, Authentic Ideas and Carnival City Casino & Entertainment World join forces in bringing an all ages rock onslaught to the Big Top Arena, with some of South Africa’s most loved rock bands and DJ Barney Simon. Starting at 3pm and going non-stop until midnight, The Rock Concert presents over 13 bands playing with no breaks. Bands will perform directly after each other on side-by-side stages with top quality sound equipment and a state-of-the-art lighting rig. This powerful ‘Rock Concert’ line-up features: 1st Project, Marlowe, Siamese, Karen Zoid, Sunways, Zen Arcade, The Phoebes, Cutting Jade, Rim 3, one80, Ashton Nyte, Tweak and Wonderboom. Barney Simon will be our emcee for the day as well as resident DJ before and after the bands start. ‘Woodstock 4’ will be happening once again this year on 27, 28, 29 September at the Heidelberg Kloof Aventura Resort, Heidelberg. Early bird tickets are currently on sale through Computicket for the ultra-cheap price of R170.00 until 1 June. Thereafter tickets will be R195.00. Tickets for the event are R65 only and are available through Computicket, or at the gate. ------------ HIP OPERATION CONCERTS ON THE WAY Fresh from promoting, recording and completing the wonderful series of ‘Wonder Gigs’, featuring a host of SA artists in live recordings, Afribeat’s Struan Douglas and Iain Harris have announced the next phase of this project. In mid-May they will be launching the Hip Hop series of the ‘Wonder Gigs’, entitled the ‘Hip Operation’, in association with the Beach Rd Studios (SABC) in Sea Point. Details to follow, keep an eye on http://www.afribeat.com --------------- SA ROCK JOBS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE: SUNWAYS DRUMMER Fresh from their SAMA Award for ‘Best Rock Album’ for ‘The Moon Is A Spoon’, SA band Sunways are now looking to fill their vacant drum stool as they set off on another round of live gigs in both SA and overseas. The successful applicant will join the band as a full-time touring drummer which will involve touring South Africa extensively and performing abroad on a regular basis in the UK, Ireland, and Europe. So grab your sticks and run through the following checklist before you apply, as applicants should meet the following requirements. You should: Own a reasonable professional drum kit - Have a car - Have a valid drivers license - Want to/or already have played music professionally both in South Africa and abroad - Want to be an international musician - Be independent, free thinking, happy - Be technically proficient - Be able to learn an existing drumming repertoire off existing releases - Be resourceful, self-reliant and optimistic - Have a part-time / flexible job which pays your rent - Like hard/alternative music such as Smashing Pumpkins/ Soundgarden/ Nirvana/ Pixies/ Stereophonics/ Manics/ etc - Be between the ages of 10 and 100 - Be a boy or a girl - Love playing. Sound like you? Applicants can call 082 584 96 92 or 011 477 1697 [o/h] or e-mail mailto:sunways@mweb.co.za for further information. Sunways info at: http://www.freshmusic.co.za Auditions will be scheduled once applicants complete interview with band. Please forward to contacts who may be suitable. ----------------- SEETHER COMPLETE 'DISCLAIMER' Seether have finished off the recording of their new album ‘Disclaimer’, after four months of hard work in the NRG and Larrabee studios in Los Angeles CA. The album is expected to reach SA shelves in August 2002. ‘Disclaimer’ was produced and mixed by Jay Baumgardner [Papa Roach, Alien Ant Farm, Drowning Pool], and will see release on the Wind Up Records label in the US and elswhere. Musketeer Records, an SA independent label, will release the album in SA. Seether has returned to South Africa for 10 days, for personal rest, before embarking on a three-month touring period to support the album release. The band will be performing at club level in the New York State in May/June, and a support tour in July (band tbc) and is featured on the second stage line-up of Ozzfest 2002 (West Coast). Saron Gas/ Seether http://www.cd.co.za/legends/2000plus/saron_gas.html __________________________________________ 2.CHARTS ----------- SA ROCK DIGEST TOP 20 SOUTH AFRICAN ALBUMS OF THE WEEK http://www.sarockdigest.com/charts This week [last week] (highest position) Title - Artist (Label) 1. [2] (1) Kobus! - Kobus! (ENT) 2. [3] (2) New World Inside - New World Inside (Indie) 3. [4] (3) 4/4 Down The Stairs - Felix Laband (African Dope) 4. [1] (1) Spergebied - Brixton Moord En Roof Orkes (Rhythm) 5. [6] (5) Kelvin Declined - Kelvin Declined (Rhythm) 6. [7] (6) Donkerkant - Wouter van de Venter (Janus) 7. [12] (7) Lady One - Breyten Breytenbach and SA Artists (Rhythm) 8. [5] (1) Picture Perfect - Perez (Sovereign) 9. [9] (3) Kombuis Musiek - Various (Fresh) 10. [10] (2) Rocking Against The System - Various (RetroFresh) 11. [8] (6) Cloud Control - Jedi Rollers (Indie) 12 [15] (12) Legendary Beauty - Silex (Intervention Arts) 13. [11] (1) Shooting Star - BOO! (Sheer) 14. [20] (14) Op Die Ou Blou Ghoen - Amanda Strydom (JNS) 15. [13] (1) Communate - Starskii (Indie) 16. [14] (1) Glory Glory - Dolly Rockers (Huh?) 17. [-] (17) Freefall - Ian Henderson (N3) 18. [18] (1) African Dope Volume 1 - Various (African Dope/Sony) 19. [17] (1) Everything You Hear Is True - David Michael (Indie) 20. [-] (20) Reana - Reana (Maranatha) Sponsored by Networld http://www.new.co.za More info on most of these artists and albums at: http://www.cd.co.za/legends/2000plus/ Buy South African CDs from One World http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321 ------------ SA ROCK DIGEST TOP 20 SOUTH AFRICAN SONGS OF THE WEEK http://www.sarockdigest.com/charts This week [last week] (highest position) Title - Artist (Album/Label) 1. [1] (1) Everytime - State Far Better (Demo/Indie) 2. [2] (2) Since I Met You - New World Inside (‘New World Inside’ EP/Indie) 3. [5] (3) 10 Seconds - Cutting Jade (Single/David Gresham Records) 4. [11] (4) Brixton-Dae - Brixton Moord en Roof Orkes (‘Spergebied’/Rhythm) 5. [6] (5) Jou Oë - Kobus! (‘Kobus!’/ENT) 6. [3] (3) Seize The Day - BEAM (‘Seize The Day’ EP/EMI) 7. [10] (7) 42 - Kelvin Declined (‘Kelvin Declined’/Rhythm) 8. [8] (8) Reggae Lisa - Wouter van de Venter (‘Donkerkant’/Janus) 9. [4] (1) Donkey Rattle - Felix Laband (‘4/4 Down The Stairs’/African Dope) 10. [12] (9) Another Country - Breyten Breytenbach (‘Lady One’/Rhythm) 11. [18] (11) Hoenderman - Kobus! (‘Kobus!)/ENT) 12. [15] (12) Bright Young Thing - Natalia (Indie) 13. [16] (13) Die Son Kom Weer (demo) - Piet Botha (exclusive SARD MP3) 14. [7] (3) Rockpop - Diff-Olie ('Die Borrelbad Insident'/ Boereplaas Plate) 15. [-] (15) Beautiful Life - Ian Henderson (‘Freefall’/N3) 16. [9] (9) Soul Glazier - Jedi Rollers (‘Cloud Control’/Indie) 17. [-] (17) In The Minimum Amount Of Time I Want To Make You Mine - Radio Rats (‘Music For Funerals’/Radium Wreckords) 18. [13] (7) Johnny Is Nie Dood Nie - Frank Opperman (’Kombuis Musiek’/Fresh) 19. [-] (19) Under Open Skies - Andy Hoyle (Indie) 20. [14] (8) Change The World - Dolly Rockers ('Glory Glory'/Huh?) Sponsored by Networld http://www.new.co.za More info on most of these artists at: http://www.cd.co.za/legends/2000plus/ Download South African Artist MP3s at: http://www.sarockdigest.com/mp3 Chart statistics at: http://www.sarockdigest.com/charts --------------- TOP SELLING SOUTH AFRICAN CDs 1. Various Artists - Rocking Against The System 2. Ipi 'Ntombi feat Margaret Singana - The Warrior 3. Hugh Masekela - Time 4. Various Artists - Voëlvry Die Toer 5. David Kramer - Karoo Kitaar Blues Buy South African CDs from One World http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321 _____________________________________________ 3. LET'S ROCK - NEW, RECENT AND UPCOMING RELEASES --------------------------------------------------- IAN HENDERSON - FREEFALL http://www.ianhenderson.net ‘Freefall’ is the sound of a musical plan coming together beautifully. Ian Henderson is a new SA singer songwriter who has taken ten of his best compositions into the Durban studios of Angus Kerr and David Birch and, with their help and that of a host of Durban musicians, has emerged with an album that is soon going to find its way into many people’s hearts, homes and stereos. The Kerr/Birch team has produced some great albums recently (Perez, Tony Cox, Landscape Prayers), but ‘Freefall’ is going to bring them plentch new customers. Every one of these ten songs has been given a sympathetic and appropriate musical makeover, and consequently each adds another facet to this little gem of an album. As is the new style, acoustic instruments and personal lyrics mix comfortably with their electronic cousins and these inventive arrangements give these songs space and time to grow and expose their charms. ‘Freefall’ is also packed with a range of magical musical touches by artists in ‘a supporting role’ that demand repeated listenings. There’s that gorgeous cello on ‘Grandfather’, the soaring choral climax of ‘I Believe’, Ntsholeng Se’etso’s wondrous and emotive bass all over the album, and many other memorable moments. Like the strong but vulnerable opener ‘Crash Landing’, the jazzy mid-album catharsis of ‘Feel’, the beautiful Buckley-like ‘Lover Goodbye’, and the powerful and moving closing duo of deserved first single, ‘Beautiful Life’, and ‘Fine Day’ with Kerry de Witt on vocals. But ultimately it is Ian Henderson’s rough-sweet vocals, thoughtful piano touches and obvious songwriting skills that give this bright debut its winning core. ‘Freefall’ into this! (SS) ------------ COMPILATIONS ------------ VLOEK VAN DIE KITAAR - 18 AFRIKAANSE ROCKERS 1979-2001 http://www.cd.co.za/legends/2000plus/vloek.html Dagga-Dirk Uys first mentioned this CD in September 2001 (see http://www.new.co.za/~currin/boereplaas1.html), and now at last it sees the light of day. It is a history of Afrikaans Rock and Roll from Anton Goosen's 'Blommetjie Gedenk Aan My' from 1979, through the 80s and 90s with tracks from Afrikaans rock legends like Koos Kombuis, Valiant Swart (singing the title track), Bernoldus Niemand (the alter ego of the late, great James Phillips), Piet Botha (with his incredible anti-war song 'Goeienag Generaal'), Akkedis and Battery 9 and then crashing into the new millennium with Karen Zoid ('Afrikaners is Plesierig'), Spinnekop, Beeskraal and Brasse Van Die Kaap ('Cape Flats', with support from Cape band Nine). Also included is the early (and prophetic) Springbok Nude Girls song, 'Pappa Ek Wil 'n Popster Word', originally released on the 'Wingerd Rock 1 - Songs Uit Die Bos' CD in 1997. Another 'Wingerd Rock' song, 'Elektrisiteit' by Raaskopleef, is also on this new compilation. The A to Z of Afrikaans Rock (from Akkedis to Karen Zoid) and all its genres (blues, boogie, industrial, punk, hip hop, rap, reggae, metal and more) are on this one CD. Highly recommended. More info at: http://www.cd.co.za/legends/2000plus/vloek.html If the cover painting by Vernon Swart looks vaguely familiar, get out any of your old Led Zeppelin albums on the Swan Song label and you'll get the picture. Read extracts from an interview with Dagga-Dirk Uys by Hannalie Booysens below under the 'Ruk 'n Rol' section. ------------- INTERNATIONAL ------------- VARIOUS ARTISTS - WIRED-UP If just names like Slipknot, Marilyn Manson, Rammstein, Godsmack and Limp Bizkit scare the living @#$% out of you, then you are probably too old for this CD. A brilliant collection of what's been happening recently on the nu-metal scene internationally. 20 tracks including 'How You Remind Me' from Nickelback, 'My Way' ("or the highway") by Limp Bizkit, 'Its Been Awhile' from Staind, the powerful 'Crawling' by Linkin Park and many other songs from the likes of Puddle Of Mudd, A, P.O.D., Incubus, Blink 182 and others. Even if you have most of the albums by these artists, this is great way to have some of their best songs all on one CD. And you over 35s should buy this CD so you can hear what your teenage children are listening to. Remember how your parents hated your Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and Budgie albums? And hey, you might even find some stuff you like here. ----------- ONE WORLD ----------- NEW TITLES AT ONE WORLD http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321 Various - ‘African Guitar Kings’ [jazz] As the title suggests this is a not-to-be-missed compilation of the kings of guitar. Featuring the smooth jazz of Jimmy Dludlu and the skillful and intricate melodies of Louis Mhlanga and Selaelo Selota and others. Steve Dyer - ‘Son Of The Soil’ [jazz] This great saxophonist releases his second album for the Sheer label. A classy release with some brilliantly expansive jazzscapes. The album also features two of SA's great pianists, Themba Mkhize and Paul Hanmer. Peach - ‘On Loan For Evolution’ [rock] More classic South African rock from the Retro Fresh label with rare pictures and liner notes that make for some very interesting reading. The music is great too, digitally re-mastered and with the bonus track ‘Out Of Tune’. Khaya Hayane Dlamini - ‘Utshwala’ [township pop] This debut album of smooth township pop and jazz gets better and better with every listen. Khaya was also featured on the 'Easy Over Africa' compilation where he opened proceedings with a great number entitled ‘Ithemba (Hope)’. Joe Nina - ‘Nomthandazo’ [township pop] The follow-up to his ‘Sbali’ album and features the legendary Steve Kekana on one of the tracks. A cool collection of township pop tracks that show maturity and class in a way that only Joe Nina knows how. Felix Laband - ‘4/4 Down The Stairs’ [electronica] South African music may not be associated with bleepy down-tempo electronica but Felix Laband is without a doubt leading the way in that field. Some very interesting packaging and a broad array of mind bending tunes. Gurash - ‘Back 2 Mapetla’ [kwaito] A great Kwaito release, the songs are a mixture of house, township pop and jazz. Featuring artists like Suthukazi Arosi and McCoy Mrubata, this is hot! Nokukhanya - ‘Uyinkosi Yami’ [gospel] The debut album from a rising star on the SA gospel scene and includes the outstanding title track 'Uyinkosi Yami' which is getting all the radio and TV airplay. Urban One - compiled by Dave Chislett [contemporary literature] A selection of hip SA writings featuring 16 up-and-coming SA writers. ONE WORLD http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321 ______________________________________________ 4. CLASSIC ROCK ---------------- SHILOH'S CORNER VAN DER GRAAF GENERATOR (Gothic Deliverance) Part 3 Anti-war sentiment comes to the forefront with a nine minute deluge "The emperor in his war-room" clearly reflecting the passive embrace of the Dutch spirit Peter Hammill. The rhythms of "Pioneers over C" or the thirty minute mind mangle "A plague of lighthouse keepers" will definitely keep you in-doors. In 1976 came the violin virtuoso of Graham Smith from the Scottish group String Driven Thing. One look at Van Der Graaf would send you back to Mama with your arms wide open (Graham Smith included). The strength of Hammill is puritanically expressed on his landmark dream work "Over". This outstanding 1977 release which comprises of challenging folk contributions (expressed like never before) excels all previous work. His soprano ability on "This side of the looking glass" is beyond beauty and extraordinary in penetration and poignancy. Beware of the four minute "Betrayed" where Graham Smith grinds your chakras with his spell binding violin. Not to be taken lightly "(On Tuesdays she used to do) yoga" should emancipate those trapped with suicidal tendencies. The album "Over", although one of many magnificent solo releases, is likened to an earlier Germanic reflection called "Chameleon in the shadow of the night". No-one touches you the way Hammill does, but you have to be ready for it (few are). Robert Fripp would again assist Hammill on a solo album called "Fools mate", while later Hammill would return the compliment on Fripp's "Exposure" album. The group only played one concert in the US in 1976, and New York never knew what hit them. These days Peter Hammill has joined the global family on Gabriel's Real World label. His world music contributions with John Cale on violin are likened to the content of his "Over" album. Although the world music repertoire has becomes his eventual embrace, he remains a poet boundlessly superior in lyrics, way beyond the Morrisons / Buckley's and Cohens of the day. Next week Shiloh starts a 4 part series on Frank Zappa. Shiloh Noone, Cape Town mailto:shiloh@sarockdigest.com Blues and Variation Fine Music Radio 101.3 FM Wednesdays 10 pm -------------- USA FOR AFRICA Texas-based Kurt Shoemaker gives his unique views on SA music VALIANT SWART - DIE MYSTIC BOER My introduction to Valiant Swart was 'Dorpstraat Revisited'. Hearing that work, I thought, "So, that's Valiant's sound. He's a pleasant-sounding folkie." Then, intrigued by the title and the cover art of a horseback rider toting a guitar to join the Afrikaner Rock Commando, I ordered 'Die Mystic Boer'. "Hey," I thought naively, "Valiant can also rock! Listen to that guitar!" Subsequent CDs have proved that Valiant Swart is a rocker, not an acoustic troubadour who rocked on one digital outing. Instead, he's an electric troubadour who unplugged on 'Dorpstraat'. I don't pretend to understand all of the words, but in the flashes I do understand and have managed to translate, there is excellent, poetic songwriting. I have three versions of the title song on as many CDs (one the first Tassenberg CD), which shows how popular is 'Die Mystic Boer'. I suspect the song has deep resonances in the heart of the modern Afrikaner. Perhaps it has been chosen by many Afrikaner people as an unofficial modern anthem. Anyway you hear it, 'Die Mystic Boer' is a rhythmic song, haunting and spiritual. The other songs rock with plenty of sharp electric guitar. The first track, 'Eldorado' (the lost city of gold) is a modern rock 'n' roll instrumental. 'Dis 'n Hondelewe', ironical to the title, talks about fat cats. 'My Kroon!' is an uplifting rocker. In fact, there's not a weak number on this whole set. The closest Valiant gets to slow dancing is 'In die Transvaal', a song full of longing and evocative of memories, or the bluesy 'Slangdans'. And here in Texas, we can two-step to 'Ware Liefde'. Mostly though, Valiant Swart rocks. His music satisfies. Who knows what's going to come out of his recent trip to the Louisiana Delta, and Robert Johnson's crossroads? I suspect Valiant wouldn't cut deals, but would shout at the devil and just go on playing his rocking electric blues guitar his own way. Kurt Shoemaker, Blanco, Texas mailto:kurt@sarockdigest.com ------------------ LONDON LEKKER London-based John Samson gives his own twist on SA music KEVIN DUKE - NO REGRETS Judging by the cover shots of Kevin Duke's 'No Regrets' he's white, but not exactly thin. However the moniker The Average Build White Duke doesn't really flow, so I guess we'll have to call him Kev (if that's all right with you Mr Duke?). Starting with a tipping of the hat to Eric Clapton by using the riff from 'Layla' (you know the one), the album does throw up the odd cameo of this influence, but doesn't dwell too much on this. There are 13 tracks of solid rock pop (no relation to the Diff-Olie track) songs here that blend some rather good guitar playing with occasional organ or piano to good effect. The organ comes to the fore in 'Dream On' and 'Veriphobia', giving them a white reggae sound, with the latter having a real sting to it. 'Choose Your Destination' is what is usually described as a slow burner, however, I would refer to it as a reverse braai song. It starts quiet, but smouldering like the dying coals and builds up with occasional flames of simmering guitar flaring up and then dying down again. There is also the big flare up choruses as beer is thrown over the meat for extra flavour. 'No Regrets' is not an album that is going to set the world alight, I don't think there enough strong tracks on it, but it is a solid debut that shows promise. Released on Ugly Duck records, here's hoping that his next release will be on Swan Records. The sleeve notes contain a picture of The Duke on his throne (or a toilet as we peasants call it). Who knows one day, he may be flushed with success. John Samson, London, UK mailto:john@sarockdigest.com ------------------- SPRINGBOK RADIO CHARTS http://www.cd.co.za/charts This week [Last week] Title - Artist 30 YEARS AGO 1 [1] Beautiful Sunday - Daniel Boone 2 [3] Amazing Grace - Military Band of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards 3 [2] Mother and Child Reunion - Paul Simon 4 [5] Without You - Nilsson 5 [6] Sacramento - Middle of the Road 25 Years Ago 1 [1] Don't Cry For Me Argentina - Julie Covington 2 [2] Don't Leave Me This Way - Thelma Houston 3 [5] When I Need You - Leo Sayer 4 [3] Living Next Door To Alice - Smokie 5 [10] Every Face Tells A Story - Olivia Newton-John 20 Years Ago 1 [1] Get Down On It - Kool & The Gang 2 [3] Don't You Want Me - Human League 3 [4] Centrefold - J Geils Band 4 [8] I Love Rock 'n Roll - Joan Jett & The Blackhearts 5 [2] Happy Birthday - Altered Images 15 Years Ago 1 [1] All I Ask - Cliff Richard & Sarah Brightman 2 [6] Is This Love - Alison Moyet 3 [3] Boom Boom - Paul Lekakis 4 [5] Everything I Own - Boy George 5 [2] Sometimes - Erasure The Number 1 spot was unchanged for all the years under review. Daniel Boone was enjoying his 5th week at the top, Julie Covington her 4th, Kool & the Gang their 6th while Cliff & Sarah were only on their 2nd. Each week also featured only 1 new entry into the top 5, although 30 years ago Middle of the Road were actually re-entering the top 5. The appearance of Alison Moyet's 'Is This Love?' in 1987 meant that both members of the defunct Yazoo where in the top 5 with Vince Clarke (the other half) charting with his new partner Andy Bell under the guise of Erasure. South African's at number 1 this week: Put Your Hand In The Hand - Alan Garrity (1971) I Won't Give Up - Bruce Millar (1976) Michael Row The Boat Ashore - Richard Jon Smith (1979) John Samson mailto:john@sarockdigest.com ------------ BIRTHDAYS May 13 Stevie Wonder (1950) 13 Dale Stephens (1957) 15 Richard Laws (1946, The A-Cads) 15 Mike Oldfield (1953) 15 Brian Eno (1948) 18 Amanda Tiffin (1972, solo, Not The Midnight Mass) 18 Rick Wakeman (1949) 19 Pete Townshend (1945) 20 Joe Cocker (1944) 20 Cher (1946) 24 Bob Dylan (1941) 25 Miles Davis (1925) 26 Stevie Nicks (1948) ------------- MABU VINYL Cape Town's finest record shop @ 34 Kloof Street, Gardens (by Longkloof Studios) Various - ‘Sounds Of Soweto’ (double LP) Osibisa - ‘Welcome Home’ (LP) Stallion - ‘Stallion’ (LP) Basil "Mannenberg" Coetzee - ‘Monwabisi’ (LP) Bea Benjamin (With Dollar Brand) - ‘African Songbird’ (LP) Cash paid for records in saleable condition. Jacques Vosloo - (+27 21) 423 7635 mailto:die_vos@hotmail.com ------------- FRESH MUSIC WANTS YOUR IDEAS We are planning a Retro "Rarities" compilation album for release in September. This album will feature rare rock and pop tracks that have either never been available on CD or have been out of print for some time. Basically all those songs that we constantly get requests for here at Fresh - stuff like Crocodile Harris 'Give me the good news', Jill Kirkland's '1st of May', etc. We have always appreciated your input/ advice/ criticism, etc so what we want you to do is to send us your list of rarities, what you would like to see on this album & we'll try to accommodate as many tracks as possible! Also we are still looking for more photos of Freedom's Children!! I'll say it again - for a band that is recognized worldwide as one of the greatest band's of the period and that was photographed consistently in the late 60s/70s there is a disturbing lack of material out there! Come on please look in your scrapbooks. For more information contact: Benjy Mudie @ Fresh Music (011) 467-3051 / 082-4902743 mailto:fresh@icon.co.za ________________________________________________ 5.RUK EN ROL -------------- VADER VAN AFRIKAANSE ROCK PRAAT Hannelie Booyens, News24.com Dis vroegoggend en Dagga Dirk Uys voel nie baie vars nie. "Ek is kwart oor vyf eers uit Valiant (Swart) se huis uit. Ek het veertig minute gelede uit die bed opgestaan en 'geshower' en stad toe gejaag." Dat Dirk ná 'n nag se harde kuier met sy rockbroers vroeg is vir 'n onderhoud spreek boekdele oor dié "vader van Afrikaanse rock" se missie om rockers se "image" te verander. Om rockers se roekelose beeld nog verder af te breek, stuur Uys 'n dag ná die onderhoud 'n e-pos met ellelange antwoorde op vrae wat hy voel hy nie "deeglik genoeg" beantwoord het nie. As iemand met gesag kan praat oor Afrikaanse rockers, is dit Uys, wat as musiekkenner, organiseerder, vervaardiger, promotor en gesoute "rockgroupie" al goed op pad is na twee dekades aan die voorhoede van Afrikaanse rock. Die uitreiking van 'Vloek van die kitaar: 18 Afrikaanse rockers 1979 tot 2001' is 'n poging om die Afrikaanse rocktoneel in perspektief te plaas, sê Uys. "Dit het nodig geraak, want mense wat nie agtergrond het nie, het 'compilations' begin maak, soos 'Alternatief Op Sy Beste'. Iemand wat deel was van die beweging, moes die 'record straight set'. "Ek het probeer om 'n klomp goed op een slag te doen. Ek wou die musiek in 'n historiese perspektief plaas om vir mense te wys hoeveel 'great' songs daar al was en hoe dit ontwikkel het en waar ons nou staan. "Ek wou ook wys hoe lewenskragtig ons musiek is en hoe wyd die omvang is. Daar is van Anton Goosen se 'Blommetjie gedenk aan my', wat ek beskou as die eerste Afrikaanse 'rocksong', tot Bernoldus Niemand en Koos (2 'songs' van 'Niemandsland', volgens my sy beste album), Valiant is daar, Springbok Nude Girls, Beeskraal, Akkedis, Spinnekop, Brasse vannie Kaap en Battery 9." Waarom niks van Johannes Kerkorrel nie? "Vriend Kerkorrel 'didn't make it', want ek het regte rock 'n roll gesoek. Buiten 'n 'song' van David Kramer wat ek wou gebruik en nie kon kry nie, is almal daar." "Die 'eighties' was 'n verskriklike oorlewingstryd vir Afrikaanse rock, maar met die Voëlvry-toer het ons 'n muur afgebreek wat 'n klomp dinge moontlik gemaak het. Ek het van die begin af geweet Afrikaanse rock gaan werk. Ek moes 'n klomp mense oortuig, onder andere Johannes Kerkorrel, wat eintlik maar 'n 'cabaret artist' was. Selfs Piet Botha het daai jare geglo Afrikaanse rock sal nie kan werk nie." Hoekom het dit so lank gevat voordat 'n vrou soos Karen Zoid opgang gemaak het in Afrikaanse rock? "Is dit 'n 'gender'-ding? Ek weet nie. Karen is fenomenaal - die eerste Afrikaanse 'girl' wat regtig rock 'n roll uit die heup uit speel. My grootste wens is dat sy 'n paar ander 'girls' aanspoor om uit die kas uit te klim." Oor die kloof tussen populêre ligte Afrikaanse musiek en Afrikaanse rockers is Uys ook baie uitgesproke. "Hulle verstaan ons nie. Hulle dink ons is alternatief en 'weird'. Mense is moerse verras as hulle vir my kom kuier en sien ek het 'n 'nice' huis en 'nice' kinders en 'n vrou en alles is skoon. Mense is verbaas om te hoor Valiant het 'n kunsversameling." Die enkele groot struikelblok wat Afrikaanse rock se uitbreiding kortwiek, is volgens Uys "brain drain". "Dis baie erger as wat mense dink. Ek het dit die laaste twee jaar begin besef dat van die 60 000 mense wat ons met die Voëlvrytoer bereik het, amper die helfte oorsee sit. Dit het SA rock 'n moerse 'blow' gegee. "Die aanhangers van ligte Afrikaanse musiek, die 'eisbein'-blok wat 'thrive' op Ek en my meisie woon in 'n huisie is nog steeds hier. Die 'breindrain' het kultuurverarming tot gevolg." Uys is besig om 'n boek te skryf oor sy ervaring van die Afrikaanse musiektoneel. "Die voorlopige titel is Vroumense en ou karre - die verhaal van Afrikaanse Rock 'n Roll. Soos ek praat, so skryf ek. Dis nogal outobiografies - dit begin so in die middel-tagtigs. Dit gaan 'n moerse storie wees." Extracts reprinted here by kind permission of Cobus Heyl of News24.com Read the full article at: http://www.news24.com/Beeld/Plus/0,4127,3-175_1164561,00.html VLOEK VAN DIE KITAAR - 22 JARE VAN AFRIKAANS ROCK http://www.cd.co.za/legends/2000plus/vloek.html SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT http://www.new.co.za/~currin/boereplaas1.html geskryf deur Dirk Uys, Boereplaas Plate 20th September 2001 ___________________________________________ 6.ROCKLINE - FORUM, REQUESTS AND FEEDBACK ------------------------------------------- LOOKING FOR STONES Let me please present myself; I am a web designer and music lover and am living in France, 34 y-o; I look for Stones 7"s (singles, eps) from SA, and also any Rupert Hine SA pressings; I have build up www.stones7.com where I list the most complete discography for Stones SA pressings, I would love to do trades with a collector of vinyl from SA... or buy from anybody serious. Thought I'd give it a try with you.. If you have any idea, please write to me at mailto:tim@stones7.com; thanks Tim mailto:tim@stones7.com http://www.ruperthine.com http://www.stones7.com ------------------ ONSEKAYA 'Committed to South African Music...' If you live in the United Kingdom and you want to get hold of South African music, please contact Malissa. I have a range of CDs available and I am able to get most things. My numbers are: 0044 7815 899 053 (Mobile) or 0044 20 8743 0687 (Home) ------------------ SOUND SOLUTIONS http://www.cd.co.za/soundsolutions A Cape Town-based music resource that offers two main areas of expertise and assistance: 1) Music Searches - Assists in recommending and finding relevant music soundtracks for television, cinema and radio commercials and productions. 2) Music Licensing - Assists in obtaining the publishing and recording rights for music to be used as soundtracks for commercials and other productions. For more info, please contact: Stephen Segerman or Graham Katz 021 461-9541 mailto:sugar@cd.co.za ------------------ SMOKE SIGNALS PUBLICISTS http://www.cd.co.za/smokesignals Smoke Signals is an arts and entertainment publicity company that provides a professional and affordable service, aimed at increasing the public's awareness of deserving talent and events. Entertainers and performers will benefit from our combined knowledge and experience in both the media and entertainment industries, offering quality exposure via radio, magazines, newspapers, and the Internet. Smoke Signals can also act for venues, as well as entertainers, to help ensure successful events or performances. Contact: Brian Weinronk ph: (021) 4619152 mailto:brianwein@kingsley.co.za Stephen Segerman ph: (021) 4619541 mailto:sugar@cd.co.za Smoke Signals will take care of the publicity, leaving the performers free to do what they do best. Simple as that! ---------------- HIDDEN LYRICS #38 Last week's hidden lyrics were taken from: 'Die Son Kom Weer' - the demo version off the soon-to-be-released new CD from Piet Botha. Download it here: http://www.sarockdigest.com/mp3/pietbotha_dieson.mp3 ______________________________________________ 7.ROCK ON - LIVE REVIEWS AND GIG INFO -------------------------------------- ------------ LIVE REVIEWS ------------ BLIND LIVE IN LONDON The Dublin Castle, 21 April 2002 http://www.sarockdigest.com/london Blind are not a band who wear their influences on their sleeve, they're emblazoned on front of the lead growler, Warren Britz' T-Shirt which bears the legend "Alice in the Temple of Pearl Garden." If you can't work out from that what kind of music Blind play then you're in the wrong review and I suggest you wander on over to Issue Number 82 of the SA Rock Digest for Kurt Shoemaker's exposition on the virtues of 'The Very Best of Four Jacks & a Jill Volume 1'. http://www.sarockdigest.com/archives Those who are still with us will realise that the Blind gig I attended at the Dublin Castle involved a lot of loud guitars, a screaming vocal performance and a lot of long hair being flung about, both on stage and in the audience. Suffering from a receeding hairline, I did feel a little left out, but still enjoyed the solid blast of sound coming from the small stage. It's the kind of gig that clears out some of the cobwebs and reminds one that one is alive. For a band that are regarded as a side line these days with guitarist Dave Friedlander concentrating on on his other band Sting Theory, and bassist Dave Mullen living in Belfast, they sound remarkable tight and leave the audience sated but still craving more. A lovely loud night out which left me wondering if the word 'Tool' on Dave's T-Shirt refered to further influences (one hopes so) and did they tie their shoes with a Slipknot? John Samson mailto:john@sarockdigest.com -------------- UPCOMING GIGS -------------- THE VENESSA NOLAN BAND WITH MORGAN THOMAS Live at the Independent Armchair Theatre - Fri 17 May In June 2001, Venessa Nolan and her current band made their first public appearance at the Independent Armchair Theatre in Observatory. An article published in the Digest summed up the gig as "a thrill-filled two hours in the company of an important new SA talent". Now, nearly a year later, with accreditations such as Venessa’s debut album 'Burn' being voted 5th best album of 2001 by the Digest, the band (Venessa - vocals and keyboards, Jo - vocals and backing keyboards, Carl - drums, Bruce - guitar, and Morne - bass guitar) are returning to this intimate venue. The band has been off the circuit for the last 3 months apart from a couple of private functions, and during this break they have been fine-tuning their stage performance and working on new material. A recent review describes the new performance as "typically sparkling and confident". This evening will be capped by a guest appearance by the prominent Morgan Thomas doing his debut performance of the cover songs ‘Present Tense’ by Pearl Jam, and ‘Drops of Jupiter’ by Train. This has always been Morgan's dream, and the Venessa Nolan Band is honoured to transform his dream into reality. {Ag sweet man! - ed} The band has been working hard on their new material and will also be performing all the old favourites off the original ‘Burn’ album such as the modified ‘Haunted’ and ‘Glorious Gem’. The Independent Armchair Theatre, with its cosy couches and warm atmosphere is definitely the place to be on Friday night - so, bring all your friends for another "thrill-filled" evening of top quality South African talent. Independent Armchair Theatre (Lower Main Rd, Observatory) Date: Friday, 17 May 2002 - Doors open at: 20h30 Tickets: R30 - Pre-booked (see below); limited availability at the door For more details and ticket bookings contact: Nicolette Strachan (Artist Manager) - 082-9641632 / 021-9757572 mailto:nixevents@freemail.absa.co.za (The Venessa Nolan Band also has an impressive new website which can be viewed at http://www.venessanolan.co.za) ------------------ BARLEYCORN http://twisted.co.za/barleycorn/ Barleycorn Music Club, River Club, Observatory, Cape Town Mondays 8.00pm, R10 at the door ------------------- BRASS BELL The line up for Wednesday 15 May at the Brass Bell is Bill Knight, Stark Raving Sane and The Robert Flunka Duo. The evening starts at 20:30 and entrance is R15. The Brass Bell is behind Kalk Bay Station in Kalk Bay. For details contact Dave (021) 7886330. ------------------- BINARY Friday 24th May - Margate (BACKLINE) Saturday 25th May - Durban (BURN NIGHTCLUB) ------------------- BLUE MOON, NELSPRUIT 17 May Mathys Roets 24 May Zen Arcade & Cutting Jade 14/15 Jun Dozi ------------------ CD WHEREHOUSE FREE CONCERTS V&A Waterfront, Cape Town Sat. May 18th 2pm Meet Hugh Masekela We are once again honoured to welcome a living legend to Compact Disc Wherehouse. Based on the overwhelming response to his last visit, Hugh Masekela will once again be available to meet his fans and sign CDs. This internationally acclaimed trumpeter, bandleader, composer and lyricist is adored by his many fans, and his mix of jazz, bebop, funk and Afrobeat is renowned from New York to Dakar. Of all the musicians exiled by apartheid, it was Masekela who probably became the most noted of South Africa’s cultural ambassadors-at-large - and certainly one who has emerged unbowed from the rigours of those difficult years. Masekela takes his place among those other South African artists who, with their pan-African experience and global horizons, carved out an international landscape for South African music. Hugh’s latest release "Time" is a must-have, and he will be available to sign CD’s and meet the public. Sat. May 18th ‘Wired Up’ CD Promotion Join us at CD Wherehouse to celebrate the compilation 'Wired Up'. The compilation features bands like Staind, Nickelback, Alien Ant Farm and Puddle of Mudd (just to name a few). It's definitely not for the faint-hearted. There will be give-aways throughout the day and a focus on selected artists from the CD. Pop in, get your copy of the album, and win a prize, it’s that simple! The UCT Jazz Society Tribute to Jimmy Dludlu: Baxter Theatre Hall Friday May 17th In honour of its 20th anniversary, the UCT Jazz Society is paying tribute to a Cape Town great, Jimmy Dludlu. Jimmy studied music at UCT and is a role model for other College of Music students. Paying tribute will be two top up and coming Cape Town bands, Tribe and Breakfast Included. Jimmy will be at the event and will meet his fans and sign copies of his CD, which will be available for sale at the Compact Disc Wherehouse stand. Tickets for the event are available at Computicket. Upcoming in-stores will include: May 25th - Robin Auld, May 26th - Cape Town Men's Welsh Choir For more info, phone Lara Utian on (021) 425 6300 ------------------ ORANGE BLUES Frosted Orange gigs Sat 18 May 21:00 The Blues Restaurant, Welkom 057-3531456 Sun 19 May 21:00 Saints, Atlasville, Johannesburg 011-973 1423 Wed 22 May 21:00 Tings 'n Times, Hatfield, Pretoria 012-3625537 Blues Broers and Frosted Orange Thu 23 May 21:00 The Blues Room, Village walk Centre, Sandton 011-784 5527 Friday 24 May 21:00 Barcelona's, Elardus Park, Pretoria 012-345-3602 Sun 26 May 21:00 The Bassline, 7th Street, Melville, Johannesburg 011-482 6915 Blues Broers Saturday 25 May The Concert on the Square, Hatfield Square, Pretoria. 082 653 8538 It's been four years since South Africa's premier blues outfit, the Blues Broers, entertained Gauteng audiences. The band was formed in 1990 by five Cape Town blues fanatics and they've been spreading the gospel ever since. During live performances they're known for swapping their regular instruments for bizzare items such as a washboard, a bass made from a tea-chest and beer-bottle slide guitars. Recently they've performed with Chicago based 'Saffire-The Uppity Blues Women' and had several sold-out shows at the Klein Karoo Kunstefees. Cape Town trio Frosted Orange play a blend of blues and spacious indie rock. Simon Orange formed the band with Albert Frost in 1995 and they performed as a duo until meeting drummer Jacques Schutte in Stellenbosch in 1999. Simon and Albert are both members of the Valiant Swart Band and the Blues Broers. They've toured and recorded with many local artists over the years but public interest in Frosted Orange grew so much in 2001 that they decided to bring out their own album. My Love Is A Leopard was recorded at Sunset Studios in Stellenbosch in September last year. Blues Broers http://www.cd.co.za/legends/90s/blues_broers.html ------------------ INTERVENTION ARTS GIGS Fans of De-con Rock and Goth rejoice! May holds gorgeous treats in store for you. If you're a long way from Gauteng and have been crying out to the heavens for a chance to see Silex live, check out their dates below. If you are in Gauteng and were too afraid of nasty evil Jo'burg to come to The Bassline in Melville, check out Ashton's dates as well. You're always bitching that there is nothing to do, so there is no excuse for not attending. Plus, we know where you live. Don't make us lock you in your house and burn it down. Ashton Nyte (CD launch tour, part 1) Sat 25 May: "The Rock Concert" at Carnival City (a Woodstock warm-up). 13 bands, no breaks, featuring Ashton Nyte, Wonderboom, Tweak, Cutting Jade, RIM3, Karen Zoid, The Phoebes, etc... Silex (CD launch Tour) Fri 17 May: Rock Festival, Bloemfontein showgrounds, Bands ranging from Rock to Metal, featuring Silex as headline act. Silex album on sale. Sat 1 June: The Winston, Durban. KZN release of "Legendary Beauty". Silex's first performance in KZN since "Goth Invasion". Album on sale. Silex http://www.cd.co.za/legends/2000plus/silex.html ------------------ THE JAM/206 GIGS Wednesday 15 May 206 - Kursten Blind and Burton Lane come together for their 206 debut. Kursten Blind describe themselves as being the type of band that will satisfy everyone’s solution for soft to hard rock. Burton Lane is a 4-piece band presenting themselves tonight in duet form, performing soothing light rock. Thursday 16 May 206 - Benguela are back at 206 tonight. Need we explain? One of the best bands in the country perform their eclectic and thought provoking instrumental arrangements. Friday 17 May The Jam - Velve and Death by Chocolate come together at the Jam tonight. After two successful individual gigs at 206, these boys are doing a double bill. With a deep alternative sound, good song writing talents and strong crowd following, they are a definite must for all of their fans, as well as the uninitiated. Saturday 18 May The Jam and 206 - Sees the continuation of the RP Studios/Emerging Sounds competition, which ties in with the rest of the regional gigs around the country. Semi Finals and Finals take up every Saturday of July. National finals are at Oppikoppi in August, so this is not for the faint-hearted. Bands that have already featured are Human Error, About Blank, Ill System, Arbor and The Buckfever Underground. Even if you are not part of a band, this is definitely a chance to come and see some of South Africa’s up and coming musicians in action all under one roof. Tonight features My Latest Ex, Niche, Soulja and Gilt. Details available at The Jam office. 206 - hosts our usual Saturday night line-up of DJs. The JAM - Cape Town's Premier Live Entertainment Venue 43 De Villiers Ave, Zonnebloem, Cape Town 021 465 2106 thejam@intekom.co.za Sean Wienand - 072 123 0263 Karina de Robillard - 083 621 4284 ------------------ JULIAN'S http://www.julianlaxton.com Julian's Bistro and Theatre, 286 Acacia Rd, Blackheath, Jhb. 011-678-2880 Wed from 7.00pm Pool and Bar. Thur from 8.30pm Contempory Blues rock with "Triple Axis", R25 Fri from 9.00pm Blues with "Three Foot Thang", R35 Sat at 8.00pm, "The Legend of Jimi Hendrix", His life/His music, R55 Sun from 7.30pm, Groove to "The Addam's Family", No cover --------------- LIVE IN LONDON http://www.sarockdigest.com/london SA artists performing in London ANTON GOOSEN Anton Goosen will be performing for 2 nights at The Lorne Arms in Walthamstow on 14th and 15th June. To book call Stan on 07957688209. BOO! AND NOT MY DOG http://www.cd.co.za/legends/90s/boo_index.html South African monki punksters Boo! will perform at the TNT Fierce Festival in Brixton, London on the 2nd June 2002. Joining them would be Pretoria-bushveld-based band Not My Dog. The Fierce Festival include South African, Australia and New Zealand bands. Headlining this festival is Midnight Oil. More info at http://www.fiercefestival.co.uk Boo! and Not my Dog will also perform at the Underworld (Camden) on Friday the 7th of June 2002. More info for pre-sales at http://www.black-pepper.net DAVID KRAMER http://www.new.co.za/~currin/david_kramer_index.htm The Veldskoened one is making his first appearance on a London stage at the Tricycle Theatre in Kilburn. He will be playing there from 29 June - 6 July and will be accompanied by Gammie Lakay on lead guitar, Howard Links on bass and Danny Petersen on drums. Details of the show should appear soon on the Tricycle Theatre's webpage: http://www.tricycle.co.uk although tickets should already be obtainable by calling 0207 328 1000. DORP http://www.cd.co.za/legends/90s/dorp_index.html Dorp will be launching their new CD at the Half Moon in Putney (93 Lower Richmond Road, Putney SW15 1EU) on 25th May. --------------- LOCAL IS LEKKER http://www.local-is-lekker.co.za Your complete guide of live entertainment in Pretoria --------------- MILLERS GIGS Here's what's going down at Millers in Pietermaritzburg during May: Fri 17th - May - JIMMY 12" - door opens 7.30 - tickets R15 Sat 25th May - BORED are launching their first CD - door opens 7.30 - tickets R15 --------------- MONTY'S PUB AND GRILL 46 Landdros Mare Street, PIETERSBURG Tel:(025) 295 8980 Alternative Dance Parties 18 May - 'Tarrantino Night' theme 22 June - 'The Doors Night' 27 July - 'Saron Gas' party 24 August - 'Peace' party 13 September - 'Friday the 13th' party 26 October - 'Halloween' party 30 November - Masquerade party 31 December - New Year's party ---------------- NIANELL LIVE AT THE SHOWCASE - 18 MAY 2002 Nianell, the lauded new SA singer with the staggering 3.5 octave vocal range will be performing a dynamic presentation of her original material at the Showcase on May 18, including the hit singles - ‘As One’, ‘Isn’t It’ and ‘Have Faith’ - off her acclaimed debut album, ‘Who Painted The Moon?’. This remarkable album was produced by guitarist supremo Mauritz Lotz and features a stellar lineup of players (including Nianell on piano). The Showcase - Cnr Banbury and Olievenhout Roads, Northriding - bookings 011 794 4382 Nianell’s debut album 'Who Painted The Moon?' [Fresh Music] is available now on CD. http://www.freshmusic.co.za ------------------ TUESDAYS CHILD http://www.cd.co.za/legends/2000plus/tuesdayschild.html 20 May Durban Folk Club. Craig and Lois will be doing an acoustic set of Tuesday's Child songs. We will be playing for about an hour. For our fans up the coast, its an opportunity to come and have a drink with us (and even hear us play), and to buy a CD. 31 May (Public Holiday) at the Whammy Bar, Tableview. We will be sharing the stage with another band (still to be confirmed). We will be playing as a full band, so it will be a great gig. ----------------- WHAMMY BAR MARINE CIRCLE, TABLEVIEW 557-5692 Open Mon.-Sun 6:00pm till late TUE 14 MAY: "NEW BAND NIGHT" Starting at 9:00 pm WED 15 MAY: "JAM NIGHT/ NEW BAND NIGHT" with CALLAN CAN BOOGIE Starting at 9:00pm THUR 16 MAY: "ROCK'N RICK'S KARAOKE" Starting at 9:00pm FRI 17 MAY: Always a Whammy Bar Favorite KELVIN DECLINED with backup vocals by Barman Bill. http://www.cd.co.za/legends/2000plus/kelvindeclined.html SAT 18 MAY: "BOSTON LAGER NIGHT" with SCARLET HOST and CRUEL APRIL (tonight is sponsored by BOSTON BREWERIES from PAARDEN ISLAND) Pint & Jug specials all night long! ----------------- WONDERBOOM FRIDAY 17 MAY - The Blues Room, Village Walk, Sandton SATURDAY 18 MAY - Gold Reef City Theme Park, "Idols event" - Gold Reef City. Band from 12 midday. ___________________________________________ 8.LISTEN HERE - SA ROCK ON RADIO --------------------------------- THE BRUCE MILLAR SHOW - WEDNESDAY MORNINGS @10.30am on SAFM Stephen Segerman, Digest co-editor, talks to Bruce Millar about SA music news, new releases, and charts from each week's Digest. 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