SA ROCK DIGEST ISSUE #168 http://www.sarockdigest.com http://www.cd.co.za 26th August 2002 Established 27th January 1999 ----------*********----------- -------------------------------------- SA MUSIC EVERY WEEK @ SAMP3.COM -------------------------------------- SAMP3.com http://www.samp3.com New and exclusive MP3s added every week. Soul Smile (live) - Blk Sonshine (courtesy of Fresh Music and SAFM) This week we have an exclusive live version of 'Soul Smile' from Blk Sonshine. The original version of 'Soul Smile' as well as the very popular 'Born In A Taxi' can be found on their debut album. More at: http://www.cd.co.za/legends/90s/blk_sonshine_album.html Still (French Submersible Mix) - Egyptian Nursery (courtesy of Fresh Music) An exclusive French remix of the track 'Still' off Egyptian Nursery's 'God's Window' album. More at: http://www.cd.co.za/legends/2000plus/egyptian_window.html Come In My Chicken (You'd Better) - Swamp Funk Quartet (courtesy of Ted Baumann) After the chart success of SFQ's blues-rock cover of Muddy Water's 'I'm A Man' (currently at #4 on the SAMP3.com downloads chart), comes this cover of Robert Johnson's 'Come On In My Kitchen'. Swamp Funk Quartet are a Cape Town blues-funk band with Ted Baumann (ex Woodshed), Tom Fox (ex Bright Blue & The Usual), Paul Tizzard (ex-The Usual), and Johan "Yo-Yo" Buys (ex-The Usual). Their debut release 'Go Funk Yourself' will soon be available at One World. Beneath - State Far Better (courtesy of Nicky Bernard) The follow-up to the chart-topping and still popular 'Everytime' is another rousing rocker from State Far Better. This 5-piece formed in Stellenbosch in August 2001 and consists of Nicky Bernard: bass, Deon Conradie: lead guitar, Sebastiaan Bock: vocals, Gideon Kretchmer: rhythm guitar and Jacques Joubert: drums Kamakastig Land - Frosted Orange (courtesy Frosted Orange and Rhythm Records) Lenny Kravitz meets Cream in Stellenbosch. Or more accurately: Albert Frost, Simon Orange and Jacques Schutte play guitar and organ driven blues rock with Afrikaans lyrics on this stand-out track from their sophisticated 'My Love Is Leopard' CD. Compare 'Kamakastig Land' to the more jazzy 'One In Many' which enters the SAMP3.com Top 30 at no.27 this week. After The Rinderpest & Warlord - Bill Knight (courtesy of A Little Knight Music) 2 tracks from Bill's new CD which will be launched on the 31 August at the Independent Armchair Theatre. Read review under "New Releases" below. Goeienag Generaal (live) - Jack Hammer (courtesy of Piet Botha and Intervention Arts) The real story behind the Border War - not for sensitive listeners. And if you would like to read the real and untold story get 'The Days Of The Generals' by Hilton Hamann, published by Struik (Zebra). http://www.kalahari.net/e-trader/referral.asp?linkid=19&partnerid=1101 Download all these MP3s and many more at http://www.samp3.com -------------- COMPETITION -------------- THE SAMP3.com / OFF THE EDGE JIGSAW PUZZLE COMPETITION http://www.samp3.com/competition.html The third in the random series of six MP3 sections required to assemble Off The Edge's unreleased track, 'Space Dream', is now available for downloading at http://www.samp3.com/competition.html Only five of these six sections will ultimately comprise this full ten-minute epic piece. What you need to do is download and listen to each of these sections over the next few weeks, and then tell us what the right order is, and which song doesn't belong in the 'Space Dream' suite. Five lucky winners will win a special limited edition release of 'Unfinished Business' by Off The Edge, with a bonus CD containing the full 'Space Dream' track. Visit the official Off The Edge website at: http://www.cd.co.za/offtheedge -------------- IN THIS ISSUE -------------- SA Music Week... Woodstock 4 coming soon... the top 20 MP3 chart changes to a Top 30... New CD from Bill Knight... Last chapter in the Snowy White story... Kurt goes Off The Edge... John goes to China... State Far Better play live at Life in Stellenbosch... and loads of gigs to help celebrate SA Music Week... ------------------------ SA ROCK DIGEST ONLINE ------------------------ AMUZINE The HTML version of the SA Rock Digest is updated every Tuesday and can be found at http://www.cd.co.za ---------------------------- SOUTH AFRICA'S ROCK FILES ---------------------------- From Abstract Truth to Karen Zoid, from 'Astra' to 'Zen Boulders', from 'Ag Pleez Deddy' to 'ZX Dan'... visit the online archive for the history (and future) of South African Rock at: http://www.sarockdigest.com/rockfiles ------------------------ RODRIGUEZ - 'COLD FACT' ------------------------ This classic album from the 70s, which has had a profound affect on the South African music scene, has been re-issued and is now available at One World http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&ID=CDADTA7000 For more info on Rodriguez, please visit: http://www.sugarman.org ------------ ONE WORLD ------------ Proudly selling South African music to the world http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321 ----------- CONTENTS ----------- 1.NEWS: SA Music Week, Joy Of Jazz, Jamiroquai, Woodstock 4, Sunways 2.CHARTS: Top 30 MP3s and Top 20 albums 3.CDs: Zoom Zoom, Bill Knight, C-Weed 3 4.CLASSIC ROCK: Snowy White, Off The Edge, Tony Cox 5.ROCKLISTS: Essential SA Albums 6.FORUM: Readers questions 7.CONCERTS: State Far Better 8.RADIO: SAFM 9.ON THE NET: SA Rock Files links 10.INFO: subscriptions, contributors _____________________________________________ 1.NEWS -------- ITS SA MUSIC WEEK For as full list of all the events being staged across South Africa to celebrate SA Music Week, please go to the official website at http://www.samw.co.za SA Music Week began last Saturday 24 August and runs until Saturday 31st. Go mad! James Stewart (Street Level Records) and Stephen Segerman (SA Rock Digest) will be leading an open discussion titled 'A Shift of Power in the 21st Century Record Industry?' on Monday 26 August at 6.30pm as part of SAMW. The workshop will focus on the changes currently taking place within the record industry, the creative and economic empowerment of musicians, and the resurgence of independent music. Any musician with an interest in a recording career - either as an independent or signed artist - should attend. When: 6:30 pm, Monday 26th August Where: Paul Bothner Music, Richmond Centre, Main Road, Plumstead, Cape Town ---------------------- JOY OF JAZZ FESTIVAL This weekend's annual Standard Bank Joy of Jazz festival starts on Thursday 29 August and culminates in highlight shows on Saturday 31 August. It features more than 50 international and local artists sharing various stages in the Market Theatre Newtown Cultural Precinct in Johannesburg. The hosting of this festival is designed to parallel efforts of regenerating the Johannesburg CBD and attracting those international visitors attending the World Summit for Sustainable Development. The line-up includes top jazz musicians from USA, UK, Cameroon, Cuba, New Orleans and South Africa, and is proof of South Africa's business commitment to attracting long-term investment in South African arts and culture projects. Key artists appearing include USA legends Oletta Adams and Kirk Whalum, UK's Courtney Pine, Cameroon's Richard Bona, and Cuban bands Havanna Ensemble, Havanna Club Son and Bellita & the Jazz Tumbata. South Africa is represented by Suthukazi Arosi, Gloria Bosman, Sibongile Khumalo, Judith Sephuma, Moses Khumalo, Tshepo Tshola, Ray Phiri, Steve Kekana, Lungiswa, and Jonas Gwangwa, amongst others. Details at: http://www.joyofjazz.co.za ------------------ JAMIRO-KWAAI HERE IN OCTOBER 5FM and Edgars will be bringing top UK dance-pop group Jamiroquai to South Africa in October as part of the group's international 'Funk Odyssey' tour. Over the past ten years, Jason "Jay" Kay ("The Cat In The Hat") and his five musical cohorts have released five albums, selling in excess of 16 million albums. The group also won four MTV music awards and one Grammy. Jamiroquai will perform in Johannesburg on October 12, and then at the Bellville Velodrome in Cape Town on October 16. Booking through Computicket phone 083 915 8000. Tickets are R125.00 excluding booking fee. ------------------- WOODSTOCK 4 LINE-UP With one month still to go, over thirty acts have been confirmed for this year's Woodstock 4 Rock Concert, which takes place at the Aventura Resort in Heidelberg Gauteng over the weekend of 26, 27, 28 and 29 September. It is one of the premier youth, music and lifestyle events on the SA music calendar and has grown from 5000 patrons to over 17000 at last year's event. This year's impressive line-up includes: The Musica Stage: Caytie Marvelis, Cutting Jade, Jo Day, Martin Rocka and The Sickshop, Mr Croxley, N8ive, One80, Perez, Pink Noise, Rainshine (USA), Semisane, Siamese, Skwatta Kamp, Sunways, Tweak, Wonderboom, Zen Arcade, All This For Nothing, Diesel Whores, Even Flow, Flatworld Society, Four Ounce Freedom, Fruit Fly Navigators, Ignorance is Typical, Leek and The Bouncing Uptones, Marlowe, New World Inside, Pestroy, Pet Flyz, Rim 3, Soil 7t7, The Phoebes. The Castle Contemporary Stage: Brixton Moord & Roof Orkes, Ian Henderson, Modena City Ramblers (Spain), Nianell, Son of Dave (UK), The Flash Monkey (UK) Tickets for Woodstock 4 can be purchased through Computicket and Musica stores. Tickets are R195 excluding service fees. A parking ticket has been instituted to alleviate traffic conditions. The parking ticket is also available at both outlets at R50. Vehicles must have a parking ticket in order to gain access to the event. Tickets at the gate will be R220. Camping is available on a first-come-first-served basis and is included in the ticket price. Groups of over ten tickets are entitled to a 15% ticket discount and must purchase their tickets directly from Authentic Ideas. ----------------- SUNWAYS SWITCH DRUMMERS Sherene Hustler has joined bassist Sarah Hills and guitarist Robbie Boake in Sunways' new line-up. The trio is in intensive rehearsals for the upcoming three-month European tour, beginning in October. The band will play dates in Ireland, Scotland and England, and are planning extra dates in Holland. Listen to an exclusive live and unplugged version of the hit 'Colour Me In' at http://www.samp3.com __________________________________________ 2.CHARTS ----------- SA ROCK DIGEST TOP 30 SOUTH AFRICAN MP3s OF THE WEEK http://www.samp3.com This week [last week] (highest position) Title - Artist (Album/Label) 1. [1] (1) Silverfish - Dolly Rockers (SAMP3.com/Indie) 2. [3] (2) Jammez - Zen Arcade ('Letter From A Friend' EP/Indie) 3. [8] (3) Diep In Die Bos - Valiant Swart ('Maanhare'/Rhythm) 4. [7] (4) I'm A Man - Swamp Funk Quartet ('Go Funk Yourself'/Indie) 5. [6] (5) Bok en Spring - Piet Botha (SAMP3.com/PietBotha.com) 6. [2] (1) The Psyche Of The Situation - Tuesday's Child ('Following Light'/Indie) 7. [5] (1) So Many Times - Jimmy 12" ('Selection #3'/Sovereign) 8. [9] (2) Extra Larry - Sons Of Trout ('Odd Times'/SAFm) 9. [4] (1) Beautiful Life - Ian Henderson ('Freefall'/N3) 10. [16] (10) Le Mystique Sonar - DJ MacAngel ('Sample This - Final Edition'/SoniQue Fusion) 11. [15] (2) Hoenderman - Kobus! ('Kobus!/ENT) 12. [12] (1) Letter From A Friend - Zen Arcade ('Letter From A Friend' EP/Indie) 13. [10] (1) Girls In Black - Kelvin Declined ('Kelvin Declined'/Rhythm 14. [14] (1) Sestien Jaar Met 'n Vals Kitaar - Koos Kombuis ('Equilibrium'/Rhythm) 15. [-] (15) Tripping - Curious George (demo/Indie) 16. [19] (16) Disaster - AntiGRAVITY (SAMP3.com/Fresh) 17. [-] (17) Colour Me In (unplugged) - Sunways (SAMP3.com/Fresh/SAFM) 18. [11] [11] Here Be Dragons - Tuesday's Child (demo/Indie) 19. [-] (19) Africa - Lance Goldman ('Seems Like A Good Idea At The Time'/Indie) 20. [13] (3) Twyfelaar - Battery 9 ('Vloek Van Die Kitaar'/Boereplaas) 21. [-] (21) As One (remix) - Nianell (SAMP3.com/Fresh) 22. [18] (3) RockPop - Diff-Olie ('Die Borrelbad Insident'/Boereplaas) 23. [-] (23) Getting Better -Scabbie Annie ('Superhero 2000'/Way Cool) 24. [17] (1) Everytime - State Far Better (demo/Indie) 25. [-] (25) The Semi-sampler - Semisane (Semisane.com/BMG) 26. [21] (4) Die Son Kom Weer - Piet Botha (SAMP3.com/PietBotha.com) 27. [-] (27) One In Many - Frosted Orange ('My Love Is A Leopard'/Rhythm) 28. [-] (28) Ugly - Natalia (SAMP3.com/Indie) 29. [16] (1) 42 - Kelvin Declined ('Kelvin Declined'/Rhythm) 30. [-] (30) Potatohead - Scabbie Annie ('Petroleum'/Marbil/Scab) Download all these MP3s from: http://www.samp3.com ----------- 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] (2) Tassenberg 3 - Various Artists (Trippy Grape)* 2. [1] (1) 96 - 02 The Singles - Henry Ate (EMI) 3. [5] (3) Maanhare - Valiant Swart (Rhythm)* 4. [4] (1) Equilibrium - Koos Kombuis (Rhythm)* 5. [6] (5) Odd Times - Sons Of Trout (SAFm)* 6. [9] (9) Letter From A Friend EP - Zen Arcade (Indie)* 7. [3] (1) Bignity - Van der Want & Letcher (Sheer) 8. [8] (1) Freefall - Ian Henderson (N3)* 9. [17] (1) Glory Glory - Dolly Rockers (Indie)* 10. [10] (1) Kelvin Declined - Kelvin Declined (Rhythm)* 11. [7] (2) In Superdeluxe Mode - Moodphase 5ive (African Dope) 12. [12] (12) Africans In Space - Marcus Wyatt (Sheer) 13. [15] (13) Sonderbok - Battery 9 (Gallo)* 14. [14] (1) Kobus! - Kobus! (ENT)* 15. [11] (1) Samsara Jiva - Wilde Als (Afrimusik)* 16. [19] (16) Zen Boulders/The Storming Of The Loft - Falling Mirror (RetroFresh)* 17. [13] (4) Following Light - Tuesday's Child (Indie)* 18. [-] (18) Sample This - Final Edition - DJ MacAngel (/SoniQue Fusion)* 19. [16] (3) The Unknown - Starkravingsane (Indie)* 20. [20] (2) Dirt Sense - Ashton Nyte (Intervention)* * MP3s of tracks from these albums or by these artists are available to download at: http://www.samp3.com More info on all these artists at: http://www.cd.co.za/legends/2000plus --------------- A CENTURY OF SINGLES CHARTS This issue of the Rock Digest sees the 100th singles chart to be published. The singles charts first appeared in the Digest on 30 July 2000, and to mark the occasion of the 100th chart, here are the top 10 performers on the charts since their inception: 1. Johnny Calls The Chemist - Falling Mirror 2. Hurts So Bad - Danny K 3. Beautiful Life - Ian Henderson 4. Set Of Wheels (Karoo Anthem) - Karen Zoid 5. Long Holiday - Sunshines 6. Since I Met You - New World Inside 7. Settler - Syd Kitchen 8. Fragile - Venessa Nolan 9. Gasoline - Saron Gas 10. Life (Theme From Big Brother) - Semisane Apart from 'Life' being the 10th best performer on the charts, Semisane has been the best performing act, spending a total of 48 weeks on the charts with 5 different hits, 3 of these hits hitting the number 1 spot. More chart info and statistics at: http://www.sarockdigest.com/charts --------------- TOP SELLING SOUTH AFRICAN CDs @ ONE WORLD 1. David Kramer - Karoo Kitaar Blues http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&ID=BLIK07 2. Ipi 'Ntombi - The Warrior - feat Margaret Singana http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&ID=CDRED676 3. Koos Kombuis - Equilibrium http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&ID=RR033 4. Kalimba - Laid Back Sunday http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&ID=CSRMCD139 5. Ishmael - Akuna Mathata http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&ID=CDART145 More info on 'Karoo Kitaar Blues' at: http://www.cd.co.za/legends/2000plus/kramer_karoo_kitaar.html More info on these artists and albums at: http://www.cd.co.za/legends/2000plus/ _____________________________________________ 3. CDs - NEW, RECENT AND UPCOMING RELEASES ------------------------------------------------ 'ZOOM-ZOOM-ZOOM' SCORE PROUDLY PRODUCED IN SOUTH AFRICA The catchy piece of music used in the Mazda 'Zoom-Zoom' TV ad was produced for Mazda's USA advertising agency by South African music production company, Liquid Grooves. The best of South African talent was used in the choir, including names such as Bongani Masuku - the lead Zoom vocalist, T.K., Phinda Mtya of Lion King Fame, Innocent Madiba, Sipho Nxumalo, Judah, Kanyo Mapumulo and Sipho Mbele. Based in Johannesburg, Liquid Grooves is headed up by Barry Dean and Megan Shear. They have been in the business of composing and producing music for television and radio since 1995. Liquid Grooves was also responsible for the song 'Rise Again' - lyrics by Sifiso Sudan (featuring Neo and Innocent Madiba), which features on the Selection #4 of Student Life magazine's collectable monthly CD giveaway. The song was composed, arranged and produced by Barry Dean with his "wizarding" techniques. Editors Note: The piece of music being used to accompany the current 'Proudly South African' TV and radio commercials is 'Little Boy' by Abdullah Ibrahim. This PSA campaign was created by the CODe agency in Cape Town, and the music for the commercial was sourced by Sound Solutions. http://www.cd.co.za/soundsolutions -------------------- BILL KNIGHT - 'AFTER THE RINDERPEST' Fourth album from the famous False Bay folkie, previously known for his Smitswinkel Bay musical memoirs. 'After the Rinderpest' features 15 new Bill Knight "Kaapse-mengsel folk blues" songs, all recorded, engineered, and produced by Bill himself at his Cottage Studio. Tracks like 'Smitswinkel Calling', 'Pollsmoor Prison', and 'Kimberley Blue' show off Knight's warm and worn guitar and vocal style, and his affectionate and respectful focus on SA history and heritage. On 'After The Rinderpest', Bill is aided and abetted by a group of local, friendly musicians including Roger Lucey (vocals, sax, whistles), Seymour Howe (vocals), Terxia Chegwidden (vocals), Richard Tait (vocals), and James Kaye (percussion). Bill Knight will be launching his 'After The Rinderpest' CD at the Independent Armchair Theatre on August 31. See 'Concerts' section below for details. Listen to 2 MP3s off this new CD at http://www.samp3.com --------------- COMPILATIONS --------------- GET READY FOR 'C-WEED THREE' Three years after the release of the second 'C-Weed' compilation, Universal Music is gearing up to release 'C-Weed Three' and is on the lookout for KwaZulu-Natal's finest unsigned rock bands or artists, who have the talent, attitude and desire to go places. Released in 1997 and 1999 respectively, the two earlier compilations - 'C-Weed' and 'C-Weed version 2.0' - enjoyed phenomenal success, especially as far as exposure and publicity for South African music was concerned. Both projects took over a year to complete and served to not only create an awareness of local talent but also to propel the bands into the public eye. Over the years, the C-Weed story has received extensive media coverage both locally and abroad, and even featured prominently in international music magazine, BILLBOARD (5 April 1997), under the headline: "Durban Steals Spotlight in South Africa." Using the same winning formula, the 'C-Weed Three' compilation will again feature one original track from each of the bands or artists selected, and will also be released at a lower price, making it more accessible to South African music lovers. Durban's Richard Every has once again come up with an exciting sleeve design, while Tropical Sweat Studios with Dave Birch as engineer and co-producer, also looks set to be involved in the 'C-Weed Three' project. Bands or artists who think they have what it takes to be selected for the compilation must submit a demo tape or CD featuring three of their best original rock songs to Pedro at: Universal Music, Gallo House, 136 Cowey Road, Berea 4001, KwaZulu-Natal. The closing date is Monday, 9 September 2002. "We're looking forward to receiving some great songs and, naturally, it would be to the artists' advantage if the tracks were radio-friendly," says Pedro. For more information, contact: Pedro Carlo Tel: (031) 309-2576/97, Fax: (031) 309-2602 Cell: 082 892 6176 mailto:pedro.carlo@umusic.com --------------- MORE REVIEWS --------------- More reviews can be found at: Open Record http://www.openrecord.co.za Amuzine http://www.cd.co.za/reviews.htm ______________________________________________ 4.CLASSIC ROCK ---------------- SHILOH'S CORNER SNOWY WHITE (BIRD OF PARADISE) Part 3 of 3 Blues lovers will favour his eighties line-up The Blues Agency, which also featured ex-East of Eden Jeff Allen and Kuma Harada. After the debut 'Change My Life', the Blues Agency released their tour de force, 'Blues On Me', later to be known as 'Open For Business'. During the '90's blues revival, Calvin Russell revived the Snowy White-penned 'Crossroads', with drummer Leland Waddell and his brother, the bassist Gary. During the 'Highway To The Sun' sessions, ex-Thin Lizzy Gary Moore stepped in to assist him. Snowy's 'gold top' Les Paul then crossed with him into Serbia, backing ex-Rolling Stones Mick Taylor and later Chris Rea. To explore the hidden guitar riffs of Snowy White, check out 'Cat Flea Jump' with the Blues Agency; 'Love, Pain And Sorrow' with David Gilmour; 'Slabo Day' with Peter Green; and 'The Time Has Come', with two Dutch virtuosos, drummer Johan van Emmerloot and bassist Walter Latupeirissa. 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 OFF THE EDGE - UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Independent, OTE2002) http://www.cd.co.za/offtheedge I've put this new CD by Off the Edge through some rigorous trials. It's been road tested on both Texas highways and back roads. I've even put it through the demanding Teen Test. In both arenas 'Unfinished Business' has proved worthy. Listen to Giselle Mynbhardt, Off the Edge's new singer. She has a deeper and stronger voice than the angels Peter has worked with, but she is just as lovely. I am curious to hear her powerful vocal treatment of 'Angel of St. Aidens', an ethereal cathedral of a song. Giselle's voice dominates some songs, as the instrument of her pipes is no doubt intended to do, but if you enjoy Peter's guitar as much as I do, don't take that to mean there aren't tons of his soaring electric notes throughout this silver disc. This CD contains some of the crispest, clearest, right on electric guitar playing I've heard. Peter plays so that his straight-forward instrumentals engage the attention. And don't forget long-time Off the Edge member Tony Groenewald's rock steady bass. His pulsing, chugging, throbbing bass is always in perfect time. Special songs? Oh gosh. The opening track, 'Riff Valley' (with a clever title), 'Unfinished Business', 'Still Want You Back', and every other song. But really, typical of Off the Edge CDs, this one flows smoothly, rocks, and makes time pass easily and pleasantly. Though Peter and company have worked on this CD for two years, if you look at the Off the Edge catalog (with various lead singers adding different vocal auras), the band ends up looking pretty prolific. Each CD has its own charms. While Peter has a distinctive style, he keeps his work full of musical variety, not succumbing to style without content. Good stuff. Like other Off the Edge CDs, 'Unfinished Business' is just right for cruising Texas. The songs match the road by being rocking, reflective, melancholy, and again rocking as they match my thoughts and moods, and the ups, downs, and curves of the road. If you don't believe me, come on over for a braai, some beer, and a demo cruise with Off the Edge on the deck inside and with the Texas highways outside. Buy Off The Edge CDs at One World http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&searchfor=off the edge Kurt Shoemaker, Blanco, Texas mailto:kurt@sarockdigest.com ------------------ LONDON LEKKER London-based John Samson gives his own twist on SA music CHINA - TONY COX This album has nothing to do with the country, but rather comes from the cockney rhyming slang for friend (China Plate - Mate), a phrase that South Africans have adopted, and usually preface with the words 'Howzit my'. Tony Cox has surrounded himself with some of his chinas who just happen to be some of the best guitarists and musicians in the business. Names like George Phiri, McCoy Mrubata, Mauritz Lotz, Ron (Bones) Brettell and Barry van Zyl abound in the credits which reads like a who's who of SA music. >From this mix of artists comes a colourful and vibrant tapestry of sound. Yes I know 'tapestry' is an oft used phrase in reviewing, but from the moment you see the CD cover (a collage of colourful photos, presumably taken during the recording sessions), you are immediately given the impression of a tapestry, and this continues through the music. The music is free flowing, gentle, earthy and evocative. It's a far reaching album, with influences from Malawi and Sierra Leone and features tabla (traditionally an Indian instrument), an Oud (a middle eastern lute like instrument played here by Greg Georgiades) and a Chinese flute. The styles also change throughout. 'Hummingbird' and 'Kwe-Kwe' both have a township feel to them while 'Just One Of Those Days' has some decidedly African Jazz sounds. 'Kaapse'amba' is also jazzy, but more in a western style. 'Southern Hymn' sounds like N'kosi Si'kelele's melancholic brother with it's gospel like qualities and wonderful orchestration. The album is not all instrumental, there are a number of tracks featuring some beautiful African vocals. The opening title track and 'Wintersong' features hushed vocals that rub up against the music like a cat rubs up against one's leg. 'Emzini Kababa' is a Zulu cyclical song which has the guitar imitating the mbira, and Noise Khanyile soaring vocals echo a rural African landscape. However for this rock journalist, it's 'Karoosin' that is my favourite. Not because of the punny title (although that did catch my eye before I even put the CD on), but because it is a wonderful piece of guitar driven blues. The song conjures up images of space and movement, colours, sights and sounds. It a perfect track for... well 'Karoosin' really. With 'China' Tony Cox and his mates have produced an album of true beauty. File under world music, no, under blues... no, jazz... hang on maybe that should be traditional African. Oh sod it, stick it up at the counter as a featured album for all to see. It deserves it. Buy Tony Cox CDs at One World http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&searchfor=tony cox 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 (25 August 1972) 1 [1] Sunday, Monday, Tuesday - Jessica Jones 2 [2] Sylvia's Mother - Dr. Hook 3 [3] Come What May - Vicky Leandros 4 [5] Nice To Be With You - The Gallery 5 [4] I Need Someone - Alan Garrity 25 YEARS AGO (26 August 1977) 1 [2] Lucille - Kenny Rogers 2 [1] Magic Flight - Space 3 [5] Superman - Celi Bee & The Buzzy Bunch 4 [8] Ma Baker - Boney M 5 [3] Walking On A Love Cloud - 5000 Volts 20 YEARS AGO (28 August 1982) 1 [1] Eye Of The Tiger - Survivor 2 [2] Baby Makes Her Blue Jeans Talk - Dr Hook 3 [3] I Like - John Ireland 4 [4] Rosanna - Toto 5 [5] Heat Of The Moment - Asia 15 YEARS AGO (29 August 1987) 1 [2] I Want To Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston 2 [3] Wild Horses - Gino Vannelli 3 [1] Ever Fallen In Love - Fine Young Cannibals 4 [4] You're The Voice - John Farnham 5 [6] Strangelove - Depeche Mode It was now three weeks at the top for Jessica Jones, although Dr Hook had not given up trying for the coveted No. 1 spot. Except for the number 4 and 5 spots changing places, the top five remained unchanged in 1972, while in 1982 the entire top 5 was static. In 1976 Boney M had spent 19 weeks on the chart and reached number 2 with 'Daddy Cool'. This successful debut was followed up in 1977 when 'Ma Baker' entered the top 5. South Africa had been slightly quicker than the UK in catching on to Boney M as 'Daddy Cool' had entered the SA charts almost a month before it entered the UK charts. Whitney Houston toppled the Fine Young Cannibals from pole position in 1987. The Cannibals had had a 5 week run at the top. 'Strangelove' by Depeche Mode entered the top 5. Despite a big following in South Africa, 'Strangelove' proved to be Depeche Mode's only top 10 hit. South African's at number 1 this week: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday - Jessica Jones (1972) Clap Your Hands and Stamp Your Feet - Maria (1973) Ramaja - Glenys Lynne (1976) Paradise Road - Joy (1980) Woodpecker from Space - Café Society (1985) John Samson mailto:john@sarockdigest.com ------------ BIRTHDAYS AUGUST 28 Johnny Gibson (1947) 29 Steve Hofmeyr (1964) 29 Michael Jackson (1958) 31 Van Morrison (1945) September: 3 Neil Cloud (1955) 5 Freddie Mercury (born in Zanzibar in 1946, died 24 November 1991) 6 Roger Waters (1943) 7 Buddy Holly (1936, died 3 February 1959) 17 David Scobie (1964) ------------- MABU VINYL http://www.sarockdigest.com/mabu Cape Town's finest record shop @ 34 Kloof Street, Gardens (by Longkloof Studios) Various - 'Houtstok Rockfees' (LP) Doctor Rhythm - 'I Feel It Rising' (LP) All Night Radio - 'The Heart's The Best part' Wrex Tarr's - 'Futi Chilapalapa' (LP) Mango Groove - 'Mango Groove' (LP) Cash paid for records in saleable condition. Jacques Vosloo - (+27 21) 423 7635 mailto:die_vos@hotmail.com Visit the Mabu Vinyl webpage at http://www.sarockdigest.com/mabu for a full list of albums. ________________________________________________ 5.ROCKLISTS ------------- SOUTH AFRICAN ROCK LISTS http://www.cd.co.za/rocklists ___________________________________________ 6.FORUM --------- I just had a quick question, which I thought you may be able to help with. I had a copy of Andre LeToit - Ver van die ou Kalahari on cassette (about 10 years ago) and was wondering if there was any way to find another copy - either on vinyl, cassette, CD or minidisk. Have not been able to find reference to it anywhere. Richard Field Australia {'Vêr Van Die Ou Kalahari' has been re-issued on CD and is now credited to Koos Kombuis. Koos's real name is André le Roux de Toit. Buy it at One World: http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&ID=SHIFTCD21 - ed} --------------- RUGBY VIDEOS? I live in America and would like to buy some Springbok rugby videos. Especially earlier years. I have not had any luck tracking any down and if they were advertised on the net they are all out of stock. I am looking for documentaries, 1981 cavalier tour, or just any international games played in the 70's and 80's. As well as Curry Cup finals of 84-89. Maybe you know of someone or have a connection where I could get such info. Thank you for your help in advance. Danie van Niekerk mailto:Danievniekerk@cs.com --------------- SMOKE SIGNALS http://www.cd.co.za/smokesignals A fully integrated publicity and events service, specialising in the music and theatre world. Band and concert promotion, press releases, media interviews and 'short hand hyping'. Contact: Brian Weinronk ph: (021) 4619152 mailto:brianwein@kingsley.co.za --------------- 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 ______________________________________________ 7.CONCERTS - LIVE REVIEWS AND GIG INFO --------------------------------------- ------------- LIVE REVIEW ------------- STATE FAR BETTER? FAR BETTER! Kristen Broberg Stellenbosch has quite a reputation for being home to many a student alcoholic, which is why I was confused when I walked into Life, the venue for State Far Better's first solo gig on Thursday 25th July. There was no one at the bar! Everyone was going off in front of the stage, far too taken by the music to care about their unusually empty glasses. When the band opened with 'Everytime', I noticed that the majority of the people were singing along . 'Everytime', it turns out, is currently number three on the charts at MFm, Stellenbosch's student radio station. This station's support evidently paid off as the crowd's response throughout the evening was unrelenting. The only time it wavered slightly was during the acoustic number, 'When', which didn't quite display the confidence evident in the rest of the songs. The band's forte (live at least) is undoubtedly up-tempo rock songs. They make good use of their respective musical backgrounds, capitalising on solid harmonising to give the polished effect that radio listeners are looking for. And radio listeners there were aplenty, which is why I commend the band for their wise choice of venue. It served its purpose almost perfectly having enough of the smart/casual atmosphere to suit the predominantly mainstream-rock crowd. It could, however, have done with fewer couches and plants scattered around the room, as it was, after all a rock gig. Once the planned set was complete the crowd was begging for more and so the band kicked into their renditions of some SA classics. SFB's take on 'Mannetjies Roux' was particularly (and unsurprisingly) appreciated, as was Johnny Clegg's 'The Great Heart'. Their other SA cover (the band performed all three for the RPM emerging sounds competition) was Saron Gas, sorry, Seether's 'Fine Again'. These songs held an understandable appeal, but what pleased me more than surprised me was the positive response they received once they finished the covers and reverted back to originals. Their sound is familiar, yet distinct and their (mainly love song) repertoire is peppered with an air of regret. The talents of these five gentleman (well, they are all accountants or headed in that direction) blend supremely and produce something that is not only likeable but also marketable. The crowd loved it, and what was expected to be an event for friends and hard-core fans turned into one of the most promising displays of local music enthusiasm since early SNG days. When front man Sebastiaan Bock responded to the audience's incessant cheers with "Thank you guys, I don't know what to say", something tells me he was being honest and by the way the amps were shaking and the ground threatening to cave in from jumping and applause, it seems his gratitude was well-received. Once all was sang and done the bar started filling up again and the mood for a good night out had been set. The band's official T-shirts claim that State Far Better are "Protectors of South African Virginity": I'd say that they're protectors of a lot more things South African, damn fine rock music being just one. Listen to 2 State Far Better MP3s at http://www.samp3.com ---------------- UPCOMING GIGS ---------------- BARLEYCORN Line up Monday 26 August. S.A Music Week Special Caroline Blundell and Edi Nederlander's "Guitar for All" students (7 songs) William Attwell (fiddle) and Steve Kukard (guitar)-both at Senior School (Grade 10) and classically trained Graham Paddock-Trad. Singer/guitarist Bill Knight-all new songs from his new CD which he is formally launching at the Armchair, Obs (Sat. 31-08-02) John Wilson and "Thistle Do" (Scottish Trad band-fiddles/whistles/vocals/guitar/keyboards/drums, etc.) Your Host: Pete Van Heerden. 021-424-1288. (H) Barleycorn Music Club The River Club, Observatory Mondays 8.30pm, R10 at the door --------------- 'BIGNITY' NATIONAL TOUR The Matthew van der Want & Chris Letcher show will be touring the country during September to promote the duo's new album, 'Bignity'. Here are the dates for their tour: Monday Sept 2 - Up The Creek, Hatfield, Pretoria (Premix) Wednesday Sept 4 - Moon Box Theatre, Pretoria (Premix) Thursday Sept 5 - Livingston Café, Pretoria (premix) Saturday Sept 7 - Oppikoppi Plunge Festival Wednesday Sept 11- The Bassline, Melville, JHB Thursday Sept 12 - The Bassline, Melville Saturday Sept 14 - Mystic Boer, Bloemfontein Saturday Sept 21 - CD Wherehouse, Cape Town (Afternoon Instore Promo) Saturday Sept 21 - Independent Armchair (Evening gig) Friday 27th to Sunday 29th Sept - Awesome Africa Festival in Durban. (They'll probably do some other gigs in Durban that weekend too -TBC) Buy 'Bignity' at One World: http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&id=shif004 ------------------ THE BOHEMIAN 5 Park Road, Richmond 31 August 2002 The line-up for the evening is as follows (and what a fine way to end off SA music week): 20H00 - The Fallen 21H00 - Glaze 22H00 - Sharkbrother 23H00 - ACU 00H00 - Silex Entrance: Can you believe it...... you are getting five of the top Alternative bands in the country for the full sum of Rand FREE per person! Not often that this happens, so please come and give your support to your local musicians. ------------------ PIET BOTHA http://www.pietbotha.com AUGUST 30 Café Barcelona ROCK SHOW Oppikoppi premix 31 Acoustic show at "Duck and Dine" Akasia PTA NORTH SEPTEMBER 4 Cool Runnings Oppikoppi premix 5 Steak and Ale Premix with Diff-Olie and SHAWN PHILLIPS! 6 Bella Vida Moreleta Park Acoustic show 7 Oppikoppi with Vusi Mahlasela and Jack Hammer Buy Piet Botha CDs at One World http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&searchfor=Piet Botha Buy Jack Hammer CDs at One World http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&searchfor=Jack Hammer Listen to Piet Botha & Jack Hammer MP3s at http://www.samp3.com and at http://www.pietbotha.com ------------------ BURN 25/08 - SA MUSIC WEEK Seminar 26/08 - Richard Walne 30/08 - Ohm 31/08 - Aleda & Marlow - R20 07/09 - Zen Arcade & Waverley - R20 ------------------- CD WHEREHOUSE - CAPE TOWN SA MUSIC WEEK IN-STORE CELEBRATION Mon 26 August - Redd Angel 2pm Tues 27 August - Loyiso 2pm Wed 28 August - Jae 2pm Thur 29 August - Amampondo 2pm Fri 30 August - KB 2pm Sat 31 August - Instholo 2pm Sun 1 September - Bill Knight 2pm Each artist mentioned above brings a unique music element to the South African music scene and therefore combined brings across the true spirit of SA Music Week. Join CD Wherehouse as we welcome these phenomenal artists to our stage in celebration of South African Music Week! ----------------- CUTTING JADE SAT 31 AUGUST Elephant and Castle, Sunnyside. Info: 012-991-0383 - on stage at 10p.m. Buy Cutting Jade - 'So There We Were' at One World http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&searchfor=Cutting Jade More info: http://www.cd.co.za/legends/2000plus/jade_so_there.html Listen to an MP3 of 'She Says' at http://www.samp3.com ----------------- DAMELIN CELEBRATES 40 DAYS WITH FOUR CITY PARTY ON AUGUST 31 Damelin invites Grade 12s to join them in a celebration of forthcoming freedom - just 40 Days left before the first national exam. THE DAMELIN 40 DAYS PARTY is happening simultaneously across the country in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth on Saturday 31st August. The Party features a line-up packed with SA's hottest talent including Sasha Martinengo [5fm], Rudeboy Paul [Yfm], DJ Ready D, Paul Rotherham [Replay / SABC3] and South Africa's newest performing sensation Kay Vee. What's more, you can get in free - either by visiting the nearest Damelin branch to collect a free ticket and gift [more details below], or by entering the competition on Replay - the hottest, funkiest new interactive entertainment programme on SABC3. Damelin and Replay are also offering you the chance to win fantastic prizes, including R 15 000 in cash, bursaries, cellphones, party tickets and more. The competition, open to Grade 12's only, can be entered via the Replay phoneline 082 280 7529 [PLAY] or website. Or visit your nearest Damelin branch to enter. ----------------- JO DAY http://www.joday.com Thurs. 29 Aug. at Showcase Theatre, Olievenhout Rd., North Riding (Legend Music SA artiste's launch - open to public - cover: R50, prizes & lucky draw, Toxic Shame & Sundried also performing) --------------- FIRLANDS On The N2 B4 SIR LOWRY'S PASS, SOMERSET WEST WEDNESDAY 28 AUGUST: LADIES NIGHT WITH GREAT ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY 30 AUGUST: J&B SMS party with 5FM DJ NICOLE FOX * J & B Prizes & Specials SATURDAY 31 AUGUST: SPRING FEVER PARTY with KELVIN DECLINED Perez Live @ FIRLANDS on Tues 17 September 2002 For more info: Contact Lukas (021) 856 2769 --------------- FROSTED ORANGE Rising out of the ashes of the Stellenbosch music scene, this sharply dressed trio have spent five years refining their blues influenced act at festivals and in venues all across the country. Their first CD, the critically acclaimed 'My Love is a Leopard', was released at the beginning of this year and went straight to number one on the South African Rock Digest charts. Back in the lab Simon Orange, Albert Frost and Jaques Schutte continue to do research in deep blue sonics. Sat 24 Aug Blue moon laeveld Lawaai Festival, Nelspruit 013-744 9033 Fri 31 Aug the Steak and Ale, Lyttleton,Pretoria (with Delta Blue) 072-274 6241 (a premix gig) Wed 4 Sep Barcelona's, Elardus Park, Pretoria 012-345-3602 (a premix gig) Sat 7 Sep Oppikoppi Jazz stage -afternoon 083 258 2595 Sun 8 Sep Saints, Atlasville, Johannesberg 011-894 7356 Thu 26 Sep Draakrock, Aardklop festival, Potchefstroom 083-411 0901 Listen to 2 MP3s of Frosted Orange at http://www.samp3.com --------------- GORGEOUS ACOUSTICKS 31 August - 1 September 2002 'Gorgeous Acousticks', a music festival alongside the Lehrs Waterfall at Oribi Gorge, looks set to welcome festival goers with a programme that is both rich and diverse. The programme content has a strong South African acoustic element that highlights this country's abundant talent and promises to enthral! The Venue - The beauty of The Oribi Gorge was formed over millions of years as the Mzimkulwana River flowed over the flat land surface and picked out fractures in the rock, gradually eroding them away and cutting deep into the earth's crust. The Gorge is surrounded by semi-deciduous forests, criss-crossed with antelope paths and is home to hundreds of species of birds, plants and wildlife. To choose these surrounds, alongside the 170m Lehrs waterfall that tumbles into the gorge below, as the platform on which to host a festival of beautiful music seems obvious! Programme Highlights: Wendy Oldfield, Aquarian Quartet, Ray Phiri and Roger Lucey, Landscape Prayers, Steve Fataar and Ken E Henson, Guy Buttery, Vusi Ximba, Larry Amos, Syd Kitchen and Madala Kunene, Steve Newman and Tony Cox, Allison Road, with dance from Fantastic Flying Fish Dance Company A full children's program and baby sitting service will keep the little ones occupied - stunning food stalls, an esoteric market and an art exhibition will be hosted at the Oribi Gorge Hotel. Camping sites are available at "The Overhanging Rock" - the most spectacular views of the Gorge and surrounds. "Wild Activities" for the more adventurous spirits will include taking the plunge alongside the Lehrs falls and experiencing a 110 metre abseil of a lifetime or the "more" daring individuals can simply step off the Lehrs Falls into the gorge and enjoy the highest "gorge swing" in the world! Tickets cost R50 per day and are available at Computicket or any Hibiscus Coast Tourism office. Food and drinks will be available at the festival. For more information contact Vicky Erasmus at Hibiscus Coast Tourism on 039 3174630 or 083 222 5149 Pedro Carlo Tel/Fax: 031-5630824 / 082 892 6176 Email: mailto:c-weed@iafrica.com Website: http://www.c-weed.com --------------- HARBOUR MUSIC CLUB Line up for Wednesday 28 August 2002: John Gnodde and friend: Guitars and Vocals. A very adept musician playing his own style of music. John Russel and Andrew Peters: Guitars and Vocals. New discoveries for the HMC excellent music. Donovan: Guitar, vocals. playing his own style Folk Rock This will take place at the Brass Bell behind Kalk Bay Station. Entrance R15. Starting time 20:00. It is worth your while to get here early and you can catch some good sounds during the sound check. There is a bar with draught and good, reasonably priced food is also available including the Brass Bell's famous Pizzas. Inquiries to Dave 021 7886330 or 0828534088 --------------- THE INDEPENDENT ARMCHAIR THEATRE Monday 26 - W.A.V.E. (Weekly Audio Visual Experiment) Tuesday 27 - The Most Amazing Show A hilarious result of a collaboration between actors Rob Van Vuuren and Louw Venter, The Most Amazing Show tries to explore as many areas at one time as possible, and will be presenting "Miami Knights" (a trilogy in three parts) on three consecutive Tuesdays at The Independent Armchair Theatre, starting on Tuesday the 13th of August. Any queries can be directed to Justin Nurse, on 082 320 4522 or 461 5579. Wednesday 28 - Lokyst + The Rudimentals Lokyst - From the seeds sown by Copius, Black Milk and Free Flight Coalition, a refreshingly filthy blend of simplistic roots music build on the foundations of Dub, The Police, Hip-hop, Roots, Ganja and dirty lo fi. The Rudimentals - African Ska Dub encumbents, the Rudimentals, play a contemporary blend of ska, township and roots. The music represents the sunny side of South African; cutting through boundaries with its infectious warmth, energy and humor. The Rudi's performance is a powerful, uninhibited show that, judging by audience reaction is better than e, the station or the drug! Thursday 29 - The Straight and Narrow Quartet Line up: Mark Fransman (leader and composer) : Fender Rhodes; Lee Thompson: Trumpet; Buddy Wells: Soprano and Tenor Saxophones; Dominic Peters: Double-Bass and Sean O Tim: Drums, samples, loops The group fuses the hard bop jazz quintet sound (of the late 1950's eg. Jazz Messengers) with the compositional and harmonic structures of the 'new' jazz sound. Incorporating such rhythms as drum-and-bass, jungle, hip-hop, funk and South African rhythms into compositions, making the music accessible to jazz-heads and/or dance heads. All the music performed by the group is original and composed and arranged by Mark Fransman. Friday 30 - Cape Of Good Dope CD Launch Saturday 31 - Bill Knight CD Launch 'After the Rinderpest' will be launched at The Independent Armchair Theatre, Observatory, Cape Town, on 31 August 2001, starting at 9pm, tickets R30 at the Door. Featuring Bill Knight together with a Star-Studded cast of Guest Artists. Listen to Bill Knight MP3s at http://www.samp3.com Sunday 1 Cape Comedy Club Details are subject to change. For More Info: The Independent Armchair Theatre Lower Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town. 021 447 1514 ------------------- THE JAM/206 Tuesday 27 August: 206: Open mike jam session. Muso's and aspirant muso's all welcome. Drum kit and backline provided, just bring your own instrument and some money for beer. Wednesday 28 August: 206: Established session muso Tigger Reunert and guests return to 206 for an evening of mellow acoustic folk/pop. Thursday 29 August: 206: Up-and-coming songstress Natasha Simone makes her 206 debut tonight. Young, talented and undeniably gorgeous, this lady will be one to watch out for in the future. Friday 30 August: The Jam: Comunik gothic party. DJ's rotate on the hour, spinning Goth, EBM, Alternative, Dark Wave, Cold Wave and Dark Electro. 206: Acid-Jazz and Funk as played by DJ's Foam, Honey-B, Moodswing, koe_rant, D-Form and guests on a rotational basis. Saturday 31 August: The Jam: Metallers Aftertaste return to the Jam. Support acts to be confirmed. 206: Acid-Jazz and Funk as played by DJ's Foam, Honey-B, Moodswing, koe_rant, D-Form and guests on a rotational basis. Details are subject to change. For More Info: The Independent Armchair Theatre Lower Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town. 021 447 1514 ----------------- JULIAN'S 286 Acacia Rd, Blackheath, Jhb. 011 678 2880 Wed 28 Aug at 8.00pm "The Legend of Eric Clapton", R55 Thurs 29 Aug 8.30pm, Burglar's Dog and The Addams Family, R20 Frid 30 Aug from 9.00pm "Three Foot Thang", R25 Sat 31 Aug at 8.00pm, "The Legend of Hendrix", R55 Julian Laxton http://www.cd.co.za/legends/julianlaxton --------------- BILL KNIGHT Bill Knight's new CD, 'After the Rinderpest' will be launched on 31 August, at the Armchair Theatre, Observatory, Cape Town. Commencing 9pm. R30 at the Door. Bill will be joined onstage by a number of well-known Guests, who aided and abetted on the Project. The Album is entirely homegrown - Recorded, Engineered, and Produced by Bill. Listen to Bill Knight MP3s at http://www.samp3.com --------------- LIVE IN LONDON http://www.sarockdigest.com/london SA artists performing in London PATRICIA LEWIS 12 September: Grand opening of the new Springbok Bar at 133 Houndsditch. (Nearest tune Liverpool Street) KAREN ZOID http://www.karenzoid.co.za 14 September: New Springbok Bar at 133 Houndsditch. (Nearest tune Liverpool Street) -------------- MOODPHASE5IVE EUROPEAN TOUR Itinerary: August Tue 27, club GIG, Hannover (headliner), Ger Wed 28, Roxy Praha, Prague (headliner), Czech Sat 31, 013 (small hall), Tilburg, NL September Fri 6, LVC, Leiden, NL Sat 7, Hove Live (18.30h), Bel Sat 7, Westerpop, Delft (23.00h; headliner), NL ----------------- NIANELL http://www.cd.co.za/legends/2000plus/nianell_moon.html Namibian songstress Nianell just grows from strength to strength... hot on the heels of her chart topping debut single 'Have Faith' she has seen the second single 'As One' hit the charts as well. In fact radio stations across the land are playing a combination of 4 to 5 different songs including 'Isn't It' and the stunning title track... a true reflection of just what a multi talented and diverse artist she is. Nianell has just finished a pumping dance mix of 'As One' with DJ Juma and this is being serviced to clubs and radio nationally, bringing yet another dimension to one of the most creative artists around. Watch out for an exclusive 'selector mix' on a future SL Magazine compilation as well as a free download on the newly established SA MP3 site at http://www.SAMP3.com. The power and majesty of her songwriting skills have expanded to Europe where a major artist signed to Decca Records has cut a version of 'Who painted the moon?', set for a worldwide release later this year (more on that in the near future). Meanwhile Nianell has been showcasing both current and new material on a lightning radio station tour of the country where DJ's and staff alike have been blown away by her live performances. Forthcoming live dates include: August 31 - CD Wherehouse, Rosebank September 7 - The Showcase, North Riding JHB September 12 - Montecasino September 21 - Heritage 2002 Concert, Loch Logan Lake, Bloemfontein September 24 - Aardklop Festival, Potchefstroom September 24 - Kloofendal, Roodepoort September 27 - Woodstock 4,Heidelberg September 28 - Cape Town (venue TBA) October 5 - The Showcase, North Riding October 5 - Vryburg Festival ----------------- PEREZ http://www.cd.co.za/legends/2000plus/perez.html Tues 17 Sept: Firlands, Gordon’s Bay Wed 18 Sept: Independent Armchair Theatre, Observatory Thurs 19 Sept: Whammy Bar, Table View Fri 20 Sept: The JAM, Cape Town Special gig at 13h00 at The Neelsie, Stellenbosch University Campus Sat 21 Sept: Life, Stellenbosch ----------------- THE RUDIMENTALS HEAD NORTH African Ska Dub encumbents, the Rudimentals, are heading North for a handful of gigs around Joburg and Pretoria - with a three piece band in tow for the tour. The Rudi's play a contemporary blend of ska, township and roots. The Rudimentals are: Tebogo Maidza-Lead Vocals Barry Bass-Bass and vocals Etienne Harris-Guitar and vocals Milandru Mapengo-Keyboards and vocals Tour Dates: Cape Town - 28 Aug @ The Independent Armchair Theatre (with Lokyst) Joburg - 30 Aug @ The Purple Turtle (with FuziGish) Pretoria - 3 September @The Reggae Vision Festival at Pretoria Art Museum (afternoon gig) 3 Sept @ Zeplin's (Evening gig) 4 Sept @The Sunnyside Up Punk Festival at The Pretoria Art Museum ----------------- SOIL 7T7 August: Thu 29 @ Side Walk - Pta September: Sunday 01 @ The Nile Crocodile Pretoria with Four Ounce Freedom, Duck And Cover and Tidal Waves. mailto:agent4@soil7t7.com mailto:management@soil7t7.com Tel: 012 800 1474 Mobile: 072 474 2312 --------------- SONS OF TROUT Fresh from a series of successful London concerts, South African band, Sons of Trout, are planning to swim in local waters for a full forty days as they re-unite with followers countrywide during a National tour starting August 23. Sons of Trout will be appearing, more alive than ever, at the following venues during their ‘Odd Times’ Tour. August 30 Nile Crocodile, Pta (Afternoon gig Hatfield Square) 31 Up the Creek, Pta. September 3 Tings n times, Pta 6 OppiKoppi 12 The Jam (Backline Sports Bar), Margate 13 Millers, Maritzburg 20 Roxy, Melville 21 Mystic boer, Bloem 26 Draakrock (Aardklop Festival) 29 Bassline, Melville. Listen to Sons Of Trout MP3s at: http://www.samp3.com Buy Sons Of Trout CDs at: http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&searchfor=sons of trout More info: http://www.cd.co.za/legends/90s/sonsoftrout.html --------------- THE SUMMERSLAM TOUR Featuring Cruel April - My Latest Ex - Scarlet Host Aug 31 - The Purple Turtle, Cape Town Sept 14 - The Independent Armchair Theatre, Observatory Sept 21 - Summerslam @ The Jam ------------------- SUNDAY UNWIND The next Sunday Unwind session will take place on September 1 at the Hidden Cellar in Stellenbosch. As you know S.U. is an organized jam evening for musicians from Stellenbosch and surounding areas including Cape Town. It has also served as a showcase gig for unknown bands. Bands that have played include New Porn, Luna, Andrew Beck Trio, Sam, etc. I would also like to come into contact with any other venues hosting jam nights; e mail to mailto:sundayunwind@hotmail.com The 1 Sept features the Voodudes from Cape Town followed by a freestyle jam which always delivers magic. Thank you very much Francious Kruger ------------------- UP THE CREEK Restaurant and Music Theatre 494 Hilda Street, Hatfield, Pretoria Tel/Fax: (012) 362-3712 mailto:upthecreek@worldonline.co.za http://www.upthecreek.co.za August (start of Oppikoppi Premix): 30 Fri: Delta Blue 31 Sat: Scicoustic and Sons of Trout September (Premix Continued): 1 Sun: Anika and Mekanic 2 Mon: Matthew vd Want and Chris Letcher 3 Tues: Slugs of War 4 Wed: Liela Groenewald, Brixton Moord en Roof and Sharkbrother 5 Thurs: Syd Kitchen, Madala Kunene, Nibs vd Spuy and Gito Baloyi ------------------- WONDERBOOM August FRI 30 The Roxy, Main Rd, Melville. Info: 011-646-6467 SAT 31 The Jamaican Eatery 5th Birthday Bash, The Jamaican Eatery, Westdene. Info: 011-726-6921 http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&searchfor=wonderboom ___________________________________________ 8.RADIO -------- ------ SAFM ------ THE BRUCE MILLAR SHOW on SAFM (104-107KHz) Every Wednesday Morning @10.30am, Stephen Segerman, Digest co-editor, talks to Bruce Millar about SA music news, new releases, and charts from each week's Digest. ________________________________________________ 9.ON THE NET ------------- ------ LINKS ------ Links to Artists, gig guides, resources, record labels, recording studios, music trivia and more at: http://www.sarockdigest.com/links __________________________________________ 10.INFO -------- SUBSCRIPTIONS To subscribe - please send an e-mail to: mailto:subscribe@sarockdigest.com?Subject=NewSubscriber Address changes - please send an e-mail to: mailto:subscribe@sarockdigest.com?Subject=AddressChange To unsubscribe - please send a blank e-mail to: mailto:unsubscribe@sarockdigest.com?Subject=unsubscribe BACK ISSUES http://www.sarockdigest.com/archives Online and keyword searchable PRESS RELEASES Please submit all press releases to Sugar at mailto:sugar@cd.co.za CONTRIBUTIONS Please submit all gigs, contributions, reviews, requests, searches and comments by filling in the form at: http://www.vagabond.za.net/contact EDITORS Brian Currin http://www.vagabond.za.net/contact Stephen Segerman mailto:sugar@sarockdigest.com Postal Address: Brian Currin PO Box 521 Eppindust 7475 Cape Town South Africa MAIN CONTRIBUTORS Kurt Shoemaker, Texas, USA mailto:kurt@sarockdigest.com John Samson, London, UK mailto:john@sarockdigest.com Shiloh Noone, Cape Town, South Africa mailto:shiloh@sarockdigest.com Tertius Louw, Cape Town, South Africa mailto:tertius@sarockdigest.com <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>