SA ROCK DIGEST ISSUE #176 http://www.sarockdigest.com 21st October 2002 Established 27th January 1999 ----------*********----------- -------------- IN THIS ISSUE -------------- 'Cape of Good Dope' compilation CD released... new CD from Wendy Olfield... Shiloh tracks the history of 'Lazy Life' composer... Kurt buys 'Galactic Vibes' for the 3rd time... Swamp Funk Quartet CD now available... Daniel gets his own SA Punk section... Charl saw Shawn Phillips and Nadia was at Godessa's single launch... ------------------------ SA ROCK DIGEST ONLINE ------------------------ The online 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 ----------- SAMP3.com ----------- New releases at http://www.samp3.com this week Buccaneer (1998 version) - McCully Workshop She - McCully Workshop King Of America - The Shooflys Born In A Storm - The Usual The Shape That I'm In - The Usual Rock 'n Roll Jannie - Jakkie Louw Rooiwyn en Savanna - Jakkie Louw Need - Phringe ------------------------- SAMP3(LER).COM(PETITION) ------------------------- To enter this week's CD giveaway competition, you'll need to tell us the names of the four songs by Swamp Funk Quartet that are available to download on SAMP3.com. The answer is at http://www.samp3.com/artists_l_s.html#swamp Read http://www.cd.co.za/legends/2000plus/sfq_go_funk.html Listen http://www.samp3.com/artists_l_s.html#swamp Win http://www.samp3.com/competition.html Buy http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&searchfor=swamp Competition closes 27 October 2002 ----------------------- SA ROCK DIGEST ON AIR ----------------------- Every Wednesday Morning @10.25am, Stephen Segerman, Digest co-editor, talks to Bruce Millar on SAFM (104-107kHz) about SA music news, new releases, and charts from each week's Digest. ----------- ONE WORLD ----------- Selling South African Music to the World http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321 ------ DVDs ------ SA Music Artist DVD compilations: Madiba Music JAZZ: Hugh Masekela, Sipho Gumede, Moodphase 5ive, Tananas http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&ID=ADVD020007 Madiba Music WORLD: Choppa, Oliver Mtukudzi, Bongo Maffin, Kalahari Surfers http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&ID=ADVD020008 ----------- CONTENTS ----------- 1.NEWS: Cape Of Good Dope, Wendy Oldfield, Nielen Mirror, Abavuki, Dorp 2.CHARTS: Top 30 mp3s & albums 3.NEW RELEASES: mp3s, Godessa, Swamp Funk Quartet 4.CLASSIC ROCK: Gordon Haskell, Freedoms Children, charts, birthdays, vinyl 5.FORUM: The Other Band 6.SA PUNK: Old School vs New School 7.CONCERTS: Shawn Phillips, Godessa 8.INFO: subscriptions & contributions _____________________________________________ 1.NEWS -------- 'CAPE OF GOOD DOPE' COMPILATION RELEASED African Dope Records has released the sequel to the successful 'African Dope Volume 1' compilation from 2001. The 'Cape Of Good Dope' collection features 19 previously unreleased hip hop, breakbeat, trip hop, dance and dub tracks from established acts like Moodphase 5ive, Felix Laband, Kalahari Surfers, and many new names including Godessa, Constructus (Waddy Tudor Jones' first post-Max Normal project), Pug, and Lions Of Zion. This compilation is the seventh release on the dynamic, independent Cape Town label, and was mixed and mastered by Krushed and Sorted. The CD also sports some fresh and inventive packaging (look inside the fold-out booklet!). The 'Cape Of Good Dope' CD is being launched on Friday 25 October at Rodene Studios (16 Bloem Str - off Long) from 9pm. Appearing live will be Constructus, MoodPhase 5ive, Godessa and Lions Of Zion. There will be MC performances from Rick Flair, Neon Don, Tykoon Suit, and Red Line, and DJ sets from Blunted Stuntman, Sibot, and Fletcher from Krushed And Sorted. Admission is R30 (or R100, which gets you a copy of the album as well). 'Cape Of Good Dope' will be available soon, at a discounted price for a limited period, at: http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&searchfor=dope Listen http://www.samp3.com/africandope.html --------------------- NEW WENDY OLDFIELD ALBUM It is very appropriate that the upcoming Sweatband CD release on RetroFresh is called 'Lank Sweat'. The band proved this with a blazing performance at the recent Heritage concert in Gauteng, with John Mair on guitar and Wendy Oldfield on vocals. Oldfield has been very busy despite her new family obligations. She appeared on the Mondetta album from 2001, and has just released 'Holy Water', her new album on the SAFM label. The 11-track album includes a reworking of the song 'Sun' off the Mondetta album, and an additional mix of 'Sun' by Marius Brouwer. Other potential singles are 'Touch Your Skin' and the title track. 'Holy Water' was produced by Wendy Oldfield and Neal Snyman and features musicians like Douglas Bean on guitar and backing vocals, Tigger Reunert on acoustic guitar, Concorde Nkabinde on bass, and Riaan Van Rensburg and Barry van Zyl sharing drum duties. The full tracklisting is: 'Life', 'Rain Won't Come', 'Holy Water', 'Touch Your Skin', 'Heaven', 'Sun', 'Knocking At The Door', 'How Come', '(I Got) A Little Way To Go', 'Sun (Poplanet mix)' 'Holy Water (Temple mix)'. Read http://www.new.co.za/~legends/sweatband.html Buy http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&searchfor=oldfield -------------------- THE MIRROR RETURNS Nielen Mirror, singer and lyricist for the cult SA group 'Falling Mirror', will be performing his new, one-man show, 'Johnny Calls The Chemist', at Habeneros in Kalk Bay on Sat 26 October. The 'Johnny Calls The Chemist' production is semi-autobiographical, and is a wacky and entertaining story of a naive musician's adventures in New York, and features old and new Falling Mirror songs. Falling Mirror have been enjoying renewed popularity following the recent release of their albums 'Johnny Calls The Chemist', 'Zen Boulders', and 'The Storming Of The Loft' for the first time on CD, on the RetroFresh label. Nielen has been concentrating on writing scripts and novellas, including his soon to be published personal lyrical memoirs called 'Through the Mirror'. Bookings are essential. Call: 021 788 6967. Read http://www.cd.co.za/fallingmirror Listen http://www.samp3.com/artists_e_k.html Buy http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&searchfor=mirror ------------------- ABAVUKI LAUNCH 'AFRICAN RHYTHMS' CD Abavuki are Miyo, Bongani, Andile, Kim, Thando, Mzwamadoda, Sabu, Solomon, Thulani, and Zwelibanzi. These ten young musicians from Langa in the Cape have been pursuing their musical dreams since forming in late-2001, and have just released their debut album, 'African Rhythms'. Abavuki (meaning "Wake up early birds") uses a fusion of marimbas, trumpets, trombones, congas, and African drums on both original and traditional compositions to produce an effervescent live performance, now captured on CD. The band appeared earlier this year alongside Starkravingsane on the Robin Auld end-of-tour gig at the Riverclub. The group has a regular slot in a Long Street restaurant, and Robin Auld added them to his bill after hearing a rough recording of the group's live sound. This first official album was recorded live in around three hours in St. James Anglican Church by Frank Smuts, and was produced by Beverley Gough, the group's mentor and manager. The 14-track album includes covers of 'Cantaloupe Island', Hugh Masekela's 'Johannesburg', a little Puccini on 'Libiamo' and many of the group's original songs. Abavuki are launching 'African Rhythms' at The Drum Café in Gardens on Thursday 24 October (8pm), with Starkravingsane as support. ---------------------- THE RETURN OF DORP Three and a half years after swapping South African sun for London gloom, The Dorp boys from Somerset West have made a breakthrough with an international record deal. Dorp left Cape Town in March 1999 after touring constantly and releasing three albums. Although critically acclaimed, the band never quite achieved the commercial success that they deserved. The feeling was that the more sophisticated English market was better suited to their style and intentions. After playing The Fierce Festival in Brixton, London, Dorp were approached with a management deal by Festival organizers, Interactive Management. Headed up by Jo Cerrone, this UK firm has worked extensively and successfully with emerging bands and Indie record labels in the UK in the past. Once the management deal was closed, it was not long before Jo's hard work and contacts resulted in an offer from a record company. Now signed to Kennel Records, Dorp are busy in the studio putting the finishing touches to their first official UK single release, 'The System', and working on the beginnings of an album. Their sound has changed quite a bit since they last lived in SA. The original boere-Ska influenced beats have been changed with the addition of a strong technological drum and bass and hip hop influence, although Pieter Bezuidenhout's darkly humorous lyrics and delivery remain a strong feature. The band has mutated and survived in London with only South Africans Pieter Bezuidenhout and Kevin Kiewswetter left from the original line-up that landed in London. They are joined by Fred Caiou and Rob Driver to complete Dorp's new look line-up Dorp are releasing their first single to South Africa ahead of the UK release date, and are returning for a nationwide gig and promotional tour. The single is being pitched to national and regional radio stations around the country, and the band will be doing interviews with radio stations, magazine sand newspapers prior to, and during, their tour of South Africa. In December they will tour the country in the company of Boo!, another well-known South African export. Read http://www.cd.co.za/legends/90s/dorp_index.html Buy http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&searchfor=dorp __________________________________________ 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) Believe - Mauri Moncada (SAMP3.com/Indie) 2. [3] (2) (I Think I Can) Relate (acoustic) - Tait (SAMP3.com/Fresh/Street Level) 3. [4] (1) Zoid Sampler - Karen Zoid ('Poles Apart'/EMI) 4. [10] (4) All Eyes On Me - Seven Day Story (Demo EP/Indie) 5. [7] (5) Geraamtes In Jou Kas - Brixton Moord En Roof Orkes ('Spergebied'/Rhythm) 6. [2] (2) Eyeshadow - Valiant Swart ('Roekeloos' EP/Rhythm) 7. [18] (2) Africa's Not For Sissies - Syd Kitchen ('Africa's Not For Sissies'/Indie) 8. [5] (1) Who Killed Kurt Cobain? - Koos Kombuis ('Madiba Bay'/Wildebeest) 9. [21] (9) Blue Water - Julian Laxton ('The Julian Laxton Collection'/Gallo) 10. [30] (10) Sounds Of Silence - The Awakening ('Risen'/Intervention Arts) 11. [6] (6) 0-100 - Spinnekop (with Albert Frost) ('Groen Kitaar'/Afrimusik) 12. [8] (2) Hoenderman - Kobus! ('Kobus!/ENT) 13 [9] (1) Diep In Die Bos - Valiant Swart ('Maanhare'/Rhythm) 14. [24] (14) Ellamental Sampler - Ella Mental ('Uncomplicated Dreams'/RetroFresh) 15. [20] (15) When I Get The Blues - Delta Blue ('Turn'/Afrimusik) 16. [19] (16) Alles Sal OK Wees - Spinnekop ('Groen Kitaar'/Afrimusik) 17. [11] (3) Ugly - Natalia (SAMP3.com/Indie) 18. [12] (8) Gypsy Soul - Roger Lucey (with Nico Carstens) ('Gypsy Soul'/Indie) 19. [25] (19) Unravished Brides - Lesley Rae Dowling ('Eve'/Afrimusik) 20. [-] (20) Cutting Jade Sampler - Cutting Jade ('Between Two Lives'/DGR) 21. [28] (21) Grateful - Serving Suggestion (Demo/Indie) 22. [26] (4) Sister - Zen Arcade ('Snowflake'/Indie) 23. [-] (23) Donkey Rattle - Felix Laband ('4/4 Down The Stairs'/African Dope) 24. [27] (24) Bolshie Woman - Scicoustic ('Tassenberg All*Stars 3'/ Trippy Grape) 25. [16] (4) The Semi-sampler - Semisane (Semisane.com/BMG) 26. [-] (26) Jou Oë - Kobus ('Kobus!/ENT) 27. [13] (5) MP3 - Steve Louw and Big Sky ('Beyond The Blue'/Sony) 28. [-] (28) Michelle - 340ml ('Selection #3'/Indie) 29. 15] (1) Sestien Jaar Met 'n Vals Kitaar - Koos Kombuis ('Equilibrium'/Rhythm) 30. [-] (30) Pampoene Oppie Dak - Anton Goosen (''n Vis Innie Bos'/Gallo) All these mp3s are available at http://www.samp3.com ----------- SA ROCK DIGEST TOP 30 SOUTH AFRICAN ALBUMS OF THE WEEK http://www.sarockdigest.com/charts This week [last week] (highest position) Title - Artist (Label) 1. [1] (1) Beyond The Blue - Steve Louw and Big Sky (Sony) 2. [11] (2) Groen Kitaar - Gian Groen & Spinnekop (Afrimusik) 3. [2] (2) Gypsy Soul - Roger Lucey (Indie) 4. [3] (1) Ordinary Day - The Fortune Cookies (Muskateer) 5. [22] (5) Disclaimer - Seether (Musketeer) 6. [9] (6) Go Funk Yourself - Swamp Funk Quartet (Indie) 7. [5] (1) Moved To Change - Andrew Janisch (Indie) 8. [6] (1) Maanhare - Valiant Swart (Rhythm) 9. [7] (1) Kobus! - Kobus! (ENT) 10. [13] (10) Die Borrelbad Insident - Diff-Olie (Boereplaas) 11. [16] (11) (I Think I Can) Relate EP - Tait (Fresh) 12. [4] (4) Uncomplicated Dreams - EllaMental (RetroFresh) 13. [8] (8) ...Bring Vir Elvis Terug - SAM (Rhythm) 14. [14] (1) Freefall - Ian Henderson (N3) 15. [12] (8) After The Rinderpest - Bill Knight (Indie) 16. [10] (6) Superhero 2000 - Scabby Annie (Way Cool) 17. [15] (1) Odd Times - Sons Of Trout (SAFm) 18. [18] (1) Spergebied - Brixton Moord En Roof Orkes (Rhythm) 19. [17] (3) Zen Boulders/The Storming Of The Loft - Falling Mirror (RetroFresh) 20. [-] (20) Between Two Lives - Cutting Jade (DGR) 21. [19] (2) Tassenberg All*Stars 3 - Vari-ous (Trippy Grape) 22. [27] (22) Eve... In The Garden Of Song - Various (Afrimusik) 23. [21] (1) Equilibrium - Koos Kombuis (Rhythm) 24. [23] (1) Glory Glory - Dolly Rockers (Indie) 25. [-] (25) The Orchard - Mann Friday (Indie) 26. [24] (2) Rocking Against The System - Various (RetroFresh) 27. [26] (4) Who Painted The Moon? - Nianell (Fresh) 28. [20] (2) Sondebok - Battery 9 (Gallo) 29. [28] (15) Vloek Van Die Kitaar - Vari-ous (Boereplaas) 30. [25] (2) Super Deluxe Mode - Moodphase 5ive (African Dope) mp3s by all these artists are available at http://www.samp3.com More info: http://www.cd.co.za/legends/2000plus _____________________________________________ 3. NEW, RECENT AND UPCOMING RELEASES --------------------------------------- ------ MP3s ------ PHRINGE - 'NEED' I don't know how the members of the Johannesburg band Phringe finally settled on 'Need' as the first single off their upcoming diverse (and well-titled), album, 'Mellow Drama'. Sure, 'Need' is a radio-friendly rock ballad with an infectious chorus, but it had to beat off strong challenges from the stirring opening track, 'New Heart', and other excellent songs like 'Dry', 'Spirit Song', and 'Download' (which would also be an appropriate mp3 release). But 'Need' got the vote from band members Bruce Dennill, Antony Adelaar, Kate Dennill, Cliff Wright, and Nic Tudor and is a very worthy taster for this highly recommended album, due out in the next few weeks. (SS) Read http://www.cd.co.za/legends/2000plus/phringe.html Listen http://www.samp3.com/artists_l_s.html McCULLY WORKSHOP - 'SHE' & 'BUCCANEER (1998 version)' 'She' is a superb Beatlesque track, recorded by the reformed McCully Workshop in 1998, and would not be out of place on an Oasis album. That begs the question why Oasis sells millions of CDs and this track is ignored? Even by South African radio programmers! 'She' is one of the songs on the 12-track 'Buccaneer' compilation CD released in 1998. The McCully brothers (Mike and Tully) decided to rework some of their classic songs and record some new ones. They went into Tully's renowned Spaced-Out Sound studios in Cape Town in 1998 and a while later they emerged with a freshened-up version of their 1978 chart-topper ‘Buccaneer’. The original late 70s band members, Richard Black (lead guitar and vocals) and Rupert Mellor (keyboards and vocals) were recalled to help flesh out these songs. Mike McCully played drums and Tully handled the guitar, bass and vocals while Kevin Gibson (drums) and ex-Falling Mirror guitarist Allan Faull helped out as well. McCully Workshop have lost none of the spark that made them one of SA's greatest pop/rock bands and 'She' is a great example of how good they still are at writing and playing catchy, listenable pop/rock songs. Read http://www.cd.co.za/mccully Listen http://www.samp3.com/artists_l_s.html Buy http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&id=ms001 THE USUAL - 'BORN IN A STORM' & 'THE SHAPE THAT I'M IN' 2 brilliant examples of the sound that made The Usual famous in South Africa. Three quarters of The Usual are now in the Swamp Funk Quartet (see below). Listen http://www.samp3.com/streetlevel.html Buy http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&searchfor=usual THE SHOOFLYS - 'KING OF AMERICA' As Tait's 'Relate' hovers at the number 2 spot on the SAMP3.com charts, Street Level have authorized a track by Chris Tait's 1999 band The Shooflys. Listen http://www.samp3.com/streetlevel.html http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&searchfor=tait JAKKIE LOUW - 'ROCK 'N ROLL JANNIE' & 'ROOIWYN EN SAVANNA' A newish Afrikaans rock voice from Stellenbosch. If you like artists like David Kramer and Koos Kombuis, then give Jakkie Louw a listen, you won't be disappointed. His band includes Delta Blue's Almuir Botha on guitar. Listen http://www.samp3.com/afrimusik.html Buy http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&id=afrimusik17 ----- CDs ----- VARIOUS - 'GOD IS AFRICAN' (SONY) This new soundtrack, as with the film it represents, focuses on Ade, a DJ at the Key Campus radio station operating on a Jo'burg University campus. Ade's in-between song patter and song selection offer a glimpse into the issues and sounds of the current South African 21sst Century urban scene. The music features a broad selection of hot, new SA musical sounds and styles, from kwaito to homegrown interpretations of hip hop, R&B, trip hop, dance and others. The lead track is Ishmael's 'Jo'burg City' tribute, alongside Zola's smash hit 'Mdlwembe', Ernie's skanking 'Praha Paradise', Sifiso Sudan's evcocative 'Rise Again' (with its opening highveld thunderstorm), 'Jah Love' from MoodPhase 5ive, the township-rooted 'Mapodisa' from Brothers Of Peace, and other contributions from Felix Laband ('Turn The Clock'), Prophets Of Da City ('Da Struggle Continues'), KB ('Marabenta'), Bongo Maffin ('Azania') and more. 'God Is African' works as both a worthy soundtrack and a thrilling introduction to the diversity of innovative music pouring out of SA these days. Watch out for the movie as well. Buy http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&ID=CDEPC8217 ---------------------- POP IDOLS - WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Idols' finalist Melanie Lowe has released her debut solo single 'Every Single Thing'. The song was penned by Guy Roche, whose CV includes working with Celine Dion, 'N'Sync and Christina Aguilera. "Everybody knows I'm not a fan of pop music but I absolutely love the song," said 27-year-old Mel. "The lyrics have a great depth and the first time I sang them, I actually got goosebumps. At the time they meant quite a bit to me personally - I was engaged to be married, 'though that is no longer going to happen. But my life seemed to be coming together and it is really a song about love and positive things." The single was produced - like Heinz Winckler's 'Once In A Lifetime' and the Idols Album - by Brian O'Shea, who is also currently hard at work on producing Heinz' debut solo album. 'Every Single Thing' is released commercially as a single on October 28th and fans of this spiky-haired singer (currently gracing the cover of the latest edition of PC Format) are in for a surprise with one of the other two tracks included on the release! Meanwhile more Idols news is that most of the Top 11 are hard at work, preparing for a slew of live events over the next few months. Mel and Heinz are obviously eager to showcase their debut singles (and indeed have already being doing that over the past few months), while the others are set to entertain fans throughout the country during the up-coming festive season. ------------------------ GODESSA RELEASE 'SOCIAL ILLS' SINGLE Godessa is Shameema Williams, EJ von Lyrik, and Burni. The all female trio was formed in February 2000, aiming to be as lyrically tight as their male counterparts and looking to utilize hip hop to make effective contributions and change in the communities, not just to rhyme, perform and record. Shameema Williams is a longstanding activist in the hip hop community in Cape Town, EJ von Lyrik has worked with SA 4 times DMC Champ, Ready D and performed with Prophets Of The City in Norway, and Burni is a notorious spoken word poet. Godessa is also the first female hip hop crew in the country to sign a recording deal with the independent label African Dope Records. The group has just released the 'Social Ills' single and the debut album will be released in November 2002 under the African Dope Records label. 'Social Ills' also appears on the new 'Cape Of Good Dope' compilation from African Dope, which will be launched on Friday 25 October. Read a live review of their 'Social Ills' launch in the 'Concerts' section below. ------------------- SWAMP FUNK QUARTET - 'GO FUNK YOURSELF' The Swamp Funk Quartet is an occasional gathering of four Cape Town musicians with a common interest in funky guitar-based music. SFQ is Ted Baumann (ex-Woodshed) on guitar and vocals, Tom Fox (Bright Blue, ex-The Usual) on guitar, Paul Tizzard on drums and Yoyo Buys on bass (Both ex-The Usual; Vanessa Nolan). The quartet recorded nine tracks at Paris Studios in Fish Hoek (Cape Town) in late 2001, which are now available as a limited edition CD entitled 'Go Funk Yourself'. Unexpectedly, one of these, 'I’m a Man', a cover of Muddy Waters’ classic paean to himself, made it to No. 1 on the SAMP3.COM charts in early September 2002. The idea behind SFQ was to have some musical fun by combining the highly-syncopated, drum n’ bass-influenced style that Fox, Tizzard, and Buys developed in their time in The Usual with the varied blues-rock material favoured by Baumann. The result is similar to the "jungle beat" style popularised by Bo Diddley and later by George Thorogood, overlaid with '461 Ocean Boulevard'-era Eric Clapton and even elements of trance. Buys has since emigrated to the UK, but is in South Africa regularly enough for the group to perform about twice a year. SFQ is planning performances over the summer season at suitable Cape Town venues, if any are left... (SFQ Newsletter) Read http://www.cd.co.za/legends/2000plus/sfq_go_funk.html Listen http://www.samp3.com/artists_l_s.html Buy http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&searchfor=swamp --------------- 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 GORDON HASKELL Part 1 of 3 He jammed with Hendrix, played for King Crimson, and wrote 'Lazy Life', one of South Africa's finest singles. In 1965 the group Les Fleur De Lys moved from Southampton to London to become a part of the rising rainbow revolution. The original R&B quartet comprised Alex Chamberlain (keyboards), Gary Churchill (bass), Keith Guster (drums), and Frank Smith (guitar & vocals). Rolling Stones manager Andrew Loog Oldham signed them and released two singles on his Immediate label. After a rendition of Buddy Holly's 'Moondreams' failed to make any headway, Chamberlain and Churchill dropped out, while Frank Smith returned to Southampton to assemble a new Fleur De Lys. Keith Guster remained, recruiting guitarist Bryn Haworth, bassist Gordon Haskell (ex-Ravens), keyboardist Pete Sears, drummer Keith Guster and ex-Shotgun Express guitarist Phil Sawyer. Continued next week... Buy 'Lazy Life' on 'The Best Of SA Pop Volume 1' http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&ID=cdgmpd40485 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 FREEDOM'S CHILDREN - 'GALACTIC VIBES (FRESHCD 126) 'Galactic Vibes' and I go back years. Enthused over SA rock, I went to an eclectic store in Austin, Texas, naively thinking to find some SA CDs not by Miriam Makeba. I found an Austrian bootleg of 'Galactic Vibes' by Freedom's Children, an amazing discovery that still astounds me. Back then, my SA music collection consisted of Four Jacks and a Jill, Manfred Mann, and 'Galactic Vibes'. Later, I bought a German release of the album that included most of 'Hymn of the Broken-Hearted Horde' (with reduced bass). I learned that that CD, too, was not authorized by the band. Now I have the official, band-sanctioned, and finely remastered release from Retro Fresh. A nice sonic blast it is, too, full of cool songs and sounds, sharp guitar and wild electronics, a throbbing, swinging bass, and a drummer slash percussionist during whose solos I would have stayed to listen, not gone to get a refill. This real rock album has a powerful open with 'Sea Horse', followed by a live version of 'The Homecoming' from the Freedom's 'Astra' album. Then there's 'That Did It', and.... And I might as well list all the tracks because each one has something rock-worthy or special about it. There's even an unreleased extended version of '1999' as a bonus track. Owen Coetzer's liner notes include insightful commentary from Julian Laxton, Brian Davidson, Colin Pratley, and Clive Calder. Missing are reminiscences from Barry Irwin in California and Ramsay MacKay in Scotland. Unlike many bands of one or two driving forces, Freedom's Children had a full line-up of talent. I've mentioned the weird feeling listening to 'Galactic Vibes' gives me, that I'm in an alternate universe where this group made it through the political fertilizer in London, wowed audiences everywhere, and that this album, this group, is now part of the world's rock music consciousness as are Pink Floyd and Deep Purple. At least I can glimpse that other world with this CD, one I bought twice before finally getting it right with Retro Fresh. Read http://www.cd.co.za/legends/freedomschildren Buy http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&searchfor=freedom Kurt Shoemaker, Blanco, Texas mailto:kurt@sarockdigest.com ------------------- SPRINGBOK RADIO CHARTS http://www.cd.co.za/charts This week [Last week] Title - Artist 30 YEARS AGO (20 October 1972) 1 [1] I Can See Clearly Now - Johnny Nash 2 [2] Sylvia's Mother - Dr. Hook 3 [5] Nice To Be With You - The Gallery 4 [3] Sunday, Monday, Tuesday - Jessica Jones 5 [4] It's Too Late Now - Lauren Copley 25 YEARS AGO (21 October 1977) 1 [1] Do You Wanna Make Love - Peter McCann 2 [2] Angelo - Brotherhood of Man 3 [4] We Salute You - Reg De Beer 4 [3] Lucille - Kenny Rogers 5 [6] After The Fire Is Gone - Barbara Ray & Lance James 20 YEARS AGO (23 October 1982) 1 [1] Da Da Da - Trio 2 [3] Down Under - Men at Work 3 [2] Eye Of the Tiger - Survivor 4 [4] Hungry Like the Wolf - Duran Duran 5 [5] Abracadabra - Steve Miller Band 15 YEARS AGO (24 October 1987) 1 [2] La Bamba - Los Lobos 2 [1] It's A Sin - Pet Shop Boys 3 [3] Luka - Suzanne Vega 4 [5] Let's Dance - Chris Rea 5 [14] Funky Town - Pseudo Echo Johnny Nash spent his second week at the top in 1972 and the rest of the top 5 remained pretty stable. Peter McCann was onto his 4th week at number 1 while two of the countries top country acts teamed up and bolstered Reg de Beer as the local content in to the top 5. Ray & James (both of whom had surnames that are usually first names) had teamed up in 1975 for the Christmas single 'The Greatest Christmas Gift' which scrapped the lower reaches of the top 20. 1982 saw no movement in the top 5, with Trio into their 3rd week at the top. 'La Bamba' took over from the Pet Shop Boys in 1987 while little known Aussie band Pseudo Echo came rushing up the charts with a cover of the Lipps Inc classic 'Funky Town'. The original had charted in 1980 and reached number 5. Stay tuned to see if Pseudo Echo could better this. South African's at number 1 this week: Mammy Blue - Charisma (1971) Buy 'Mammy Blue' on 'The Best Of SA Pop Volume 2' http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&ID=cdgmpd40486 ------------ BIRTHDAYS 21 Manfred Mann (born Michael Liebowitz in 1940) 22 Mike Eager (1953) 24 Peter Hanmer (Off The Edge, 1959) ------------- MABU VINYL http://www.sarockdigest.com/mabu Cape Town's finest record shop @ 34 Kloof Street, Gardens (by Longkloof Studios) Mynie Grove - 'Love Thief' (LP) Don Laka - 'Lost Time' (LP) All Night Radio - 'The Killing Floor' (LP) All Night Radio - 'The Heart's The Best Part' (LP) Ballyhoo - 'Ballyhoo' (LP) Ballyhoo - 'Two' (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.FORUM --------- During the early '80s one of the earliest crossover Bands was playing at "Off the Road" in Noordhoek, Cape Town. They were called "The Other Band", (later remorphed as "Nude Red") and put out at least one single. Does anyone know where I can get hold of any recordings by the Other Band? Thanks, Bill Knight mailto:billknight@mweb.co.za ---------------- MP3s MP3s allow someone like myself to not only read about new SA music, but actually listen to the stuff. I recently became Awakening's latest fan and I love their rendition of 'Sounds of Silence'. Regards Piet Obermeyer, Atlanta, Georgia, USA {Piet has been a subscriber since Issue #1! - ed} ------------------- SPYDER Help me please. When I was a teen I bought an album by "Spyder". Tina Turner later covered one of thier songs "Good to me", or "Better be good to me". Anyway the album was sold when I went off to the univesity. I have been trying to find anything that I can about this band but I can't. It like they never existed. Do you know anything about them? Bruce Reynolds jr mailto:bgr@mpinet.net -------------- 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 ______________________________________________ 6.SA PUNK ----------- Daniel Neville keeps us up-to-date on what's happening with SA Punk. GIG REPORT 'OLD SCHOOL VS. NEW SCHOOL' Sat 5 Oct, Purple Turtle, CT This was already one of the most anticipated punk shows so far this year, but what made it even more interesting was the fact that the show had been double booked with another gig. So, two more bands had to be accommodated, meaning that there were now seven bands playing, the biggest bill ever at the Turtle! Fans started packing the Turtle at about 7pm and Seizure (Old School) opened the show full of energy, insane drumming, and bass riffs. They rocked the Turtle with some really fast punk and really got the crowd going. Then came Skanking Nelson (New School) who are improving by the day. They added a couple of new songs to their set list, as well as another weird cover, this time of 'Pumpkin Patch'! Third up was War-on-Salt (one of my favourite local bands) whose fast aggressive punk, with the whole "we don't give a shit" vibe, found me joining a topless crusade in a very wild pit! Fourth on the bill were Threefifty (New School). I haven't heard them for a while, so it was a bit weird to hear that they had made a lot of their songs faster and more melodic. They rocked the Turtle and everyone was going off, especially when this guy called Glen did a huge stage dive while at the same time pulling vocalist Brett's mike stand with him. Up next was Sedwick the Salesman (New School), whom I expected to be fresh and amped from the 'NewSong' festival. But Greig, the band's lead singer, had flu and the vibe had quietened down so they were disappointing, but Peter handled the guest guitar for 'Poor You' very well. Then it was Fail to Lose (Old School), who have a very "Rancid-y" sound to them. Their bassist is insanely good and quick, their guitarist has that metal edge to him and their drummer is in your face fast. Fail To Lose were brilliant and the few people who stuck around definitely got their money's worth! Last up was One More Riot, but unfortunately it was already 1am and my lift was leaving. But those who stuck it out, said they were great! All in all there were around 350 people who all had a good time and just enjoyed a really good night of punk. I am told 'OldSchool vs NewSchool Two' is sometime in December. So keep your eyes peeled! (DN) GIG GUIDE: Durban - Sat 26 Oct - Burn - R10 - 21:00 * Dunnaway on tour from Pretoria * Crossing.Point providing the local support * What Now? Spread the word, bring friends, extra cash for a crate load of new merchandise, and we'll SEE YOU IN THE PIT! Pretoria - Sat 26 Oct - Cool Runnings, Wonderboom - R80, 22:00 STUDENTS SUMMER FESTIVAL * Pet Flyz * Soil 7T7 * Boink * Duck & Cover * and 5 other bands! Pet Flyz go on at 22:00, but bands start at 12:00 already. Bands will be playing from 12:00 to midnight! R80 entrance, which includes DRINK AS MUCH AS YOU LIKE. The swimming pool will be full of booze. Cape Town - Sat 26 Oct - Boogaloo's Skate Park - R15 19:00 Boogalo's HardCore/Punk * New World Inside * Neshamah * 22 Stars * Not Guilty Cape Town - Sat 26 Oct - Purple Turtle - R20, 21:00 Froy CD Launch Froy and guests FuziGish - 'The Lonely Skanker' European Tour 2002 October Dates: Wed. 23 - Dessau BEATCLUB Fri. 25 - Denmark-Copenhagen LOPPEN Sat 26 - Germany-Wittenberg IRISH HARP PUB Mon 28 - Germany-Hannover BEI CHEZ HEINZ Wed 30 - Germany-Halle LA BIM Thurs 31 - Germany-Bíelefeld AJZ Send all SA Punk info to mailto:daniel@sarockdigest.com ______________________________________________ 7.CONCERTS - LIVE REVIEWS AND GIG INFO --------------------------------------- ------------- LIVE REVIEW ------------- SHAWN PHILLIPS at the Bassline, Melville, JHB, 3 October 2002 A jam-packed Bassline was buzzing with expectation to see the man. It was quite weird looking around and seeing people who were mainly, shall we say, not in their twenties anymore, and then to realise ditto for oneself! Anyway, exactly four minutes past the advertised time a voice said: "Without keeping you any longer, Ladies and Gentleman, Mr Shawn Phillips". A simple entrance, picking up his first guitar, he started with the beautiful 'Moonshine'. Vintage Phillips! Wild applause erupted after this song and Shawn greeted the crowd warmly, claiming surprise at playing to more than four people. Yeah right! An absolute brilliant, almost spiritual, evening followed (thanks also to the brilliant Mauritz Lotz who joined Phillips on stage). This is the real way to enjoy the genius of this man, not in a big hall like the first time he came to SA in 1994. Something was lost then, but in the smaller venue ... love flowed. That's it! That was the magic ingredient! Mostly the songs played were off Phillips' new CD 'No Category', but the old favourites like 'The Ballad Of Casey Deiss' and 'She was waiting for her mother at the station at Torino...' also made their very eagerly awaited appearances. After some 90 minutes, Phillips played out with the 'Peace Song'. His parting words - "I wish you love, peace and clarity!" - still ring in my ears. With more people like Shawn, his credo might just possibly become reality. Love and peace and clarity for all! Now wouldn't that be something? Charl Cornelissen ---------------- GODESSA 'Social Ills' Single Launch By Nadia Neophytou After a sneak preview at the Move Mental gig last week, Godessa's much-hyped launch of their single, 'Social Ills', finally took place on Friday 11 October. As the trio of female MCs said in an interview on UCT Radio, the launch was for a single and not an album, because the group, feeling as yet not ready for a full album, still wanted to give their fans something to go on. A reasonable entry fee of R30 with an even more reasonable offer to buy the single for R30 more - which contains remixes and a video of the song - made for a well-worth-it gig. Amongst DJs Dubmasta China, real Rozzano and Nastie Ed (UCT Radio) supporting Godessa was Lions of Zion, a group that fills the void left by the antics of Firing Squad since their last performance some time ago. Feisty and zest-filled music combined with socially conscious lyrics, Lions of Zion gave a tight performance. Good news for the audience is that they will be performing at the upcoming 'Cape of Good Dope' album launch. But the night belonged to Godessa who performed a 45-minute set to a cheering crowd. A crowd who joined the group in raising their fists for the Babylon song and chanting "Godessa's hard to the core". These women are serious about what they do and mix together the fun and enjoyment of good backing beats with lyrics that speak to the heart of life in post-apartheid South Africa, particularly as experienced by the youth. Expect exciting things from Godessa as they head off to the States to take part in an international hip-hop conference. ---------------- UPCOMING GIGS ---------------- BARLEYCORN MUSIC CLUB upstairs at the River Club, Observatory, Cape Town Matt Allison-Guitar/vocals (all his own songs-currently working on his 2nd CD) Pete Van Heerden/Graham Paddock/Becky Smith-guitars/vocals/accordion. Becky is a fantastic singer and pianist, formally trained in London. Graham and myself you all know. Will do a set of trad, songs with two guitars and Becky on vocals and accordion. Caroline Blundell-guitars/vocals. Have not heard her for a while. Still one of my all time singers! Break Steve Louw-guitar/vocals. Steve will be doing an acoustic set with an electric guitarist Willem Möller. Steve launches his new CD with a full band, at Kirstenbosch on Thurs 24 and Friday 25 October. Your Host, Pete Van Heerden. Ph 400-4335/424-1288. MIKE SMITH TRIBUTE The Barleycorn Music Club will be holding a tribute show to our friend Mike Smith, who passed away just on a year ago. The evening will feature a host of well-known musicians, all friends of Mike. Proceeds of the Concert will go into a trust for the benefit of Mike's daughter, Maya. To be held upstairs at the River Club, Observatory, Cape Town. Saturday 2 November, late afternoon till late evening. More details of the line-up will be publicised closer to the date. Further info: Bill Knight. 082-393-2568. mailto:billknight@mweb.co.za ------------------- ABAVUKI 'African Rhythms' Launch. Abavuki are launching 'African Rhythms' at The Drum Café in Gardens Thursday 24 October (8pm), with starkravingsane as support. Admission: R30 at door. Advance tickets: R20 from The Sunflower Deli. 111 Long Street. ------------------ ABSOLUTE ZERO Absolute Zero are Angelo Angelos (piano, electric piano), Marvin Naidoo (bass), Stephen Berliner (guitar, flute, vocals), and Phillip Meintjies (drums). This contemporary jazz band are promoting their new, second album, 'Ballad For Africa' at the following gigs in October: 22 Oct - Blues Room, Village Walk Sandton, (011) 784 5527. Performance starts at 20h30. Doors open at 19h45. We have an extended guest list - if people mail me their names I will put them on the guest list of the band (No Cover) 27 Oct - Wits University, Hofmeyer House, East Campus. Tel Karen 083 267 7097 for bookings and reservations. R90 includes Lunch 12h30-14h00. Performance starts at 14h00-17h00. Cover R50 for performance only. Great Cuisine in a very cosy atmosphere. ------------------- BLUE MOON Guillaume Sat, 26 Okt - 20:00 - R35 (Hekke open op 19:00 - Kaartjies beskikbaar by The Plumstore - Aandete sal te koop wees - Navrae: 013-744 9033) Blue Moon se Program: Sat 16 Nov - Mathys Roets (20:00 - R50) Sat 23 Nov - 5Fm se Barney Simon (20:00 - R35) met Left Behind and St. Nemo's Cat Sat 30 Nov - Tweak (R40) Jimmy 12", Marlowe, The Phoebes, Leek and The Bouncing Uptones, Molotov Cocktail, Mr Brown, No One's Arc ----------------- THE BLUES ROOM October Tue 22 Absolute Zero "Jazz" Wed 23 The Comedy Night "John Vlismas And The Uptown Comedy Underground" Eight Comics Two Shows Call Grant For Info 082-973-0993 Thur 24 Gman's Big Jazz Vip Party With George Sax And Funk 4 Fri 25 Cuban Doctors "Rock And Roll Brain Surgeons" Sat 26 Sounds Like Thunder "All The Hits From The 50's To Present" Tue 29 Mississippi Muthers "The Real Blues" Wed 30 The Comedy Night "John Vlismas And The Uptown Comedy Underground" Eight Comics Two Shows Call Grant For Info 082-973-0993 Thur 31 The Mambas "Hot Fusion Jazz" Indoor Parking / Info And Dinner Reservations Call 784-5527/8 / Tickets R40/ R50 Most Times / Dress Smart-Casual ------------------ PIET BOTHA October Fri 25 Steak & Ale PTA 21:00 Sun 27 Oppiplotti PTA North Wed 30 Bassline JHB Please contact Renata Tressel for booking info: (Full Circle Entertainment 083 236 9624 or 011 888 8523) Read http://www.pietbotha.com Listen http://www.samp3.com/artists.html Buy http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&searchfor=piet ------------------ BURN 25 - The Awakening & DJ Matthew Fink 26 - PUNK NIGHT: Dunaway, Crossing Point & What Now? 30 - Halloween Party - R500 for best dressed ------------------- DORP STRAAT TEATER Stellenbosch October Ddisselblom 24-25 Paul Q singing David Bowie 26 DNA-strings 29 ------------------ FINCH AND HENSON ON TOUR Brian Finch and Ken E Henson, regarded as one of South Africa's most dynamic duos in the late 70's and early 80's, are getting together for a nationwide tour. The duo will be promoting the release of their solo CDs - Finch's highly acclaimed 'Hero of Heroes' and Henson's 'Another Time, Another Place' - and to rekindle the fire of their energetic live performances. Dates in kwaZuluNatal include Durban, Richard's Bay, Pietermaritzburg & Margate: Wed 23 Oct - The Rock - Brighton Beach - (to cater for people in the Bluff/Queensburgh areas) Tickets at door from 4:30 p.m Thurs 24 Oct - The Jam Backline - Margate - - Doors open at 7:00 but book through Barbie @ (039) 315-0821 Fri 25 Oct - Glenwood Old Boys Club - Durban - 12 Radar Drive (Behind Hyper by the sea) - Tickets at door from 4:30 p.m. Sat 26 Oct - Cliffy's Country Pub - Pietermaritzburg - Tickets at door from 4:30 pm or Call (033) 396-6710 For further details contact Ken E Henson (031) 572-2479 Johannesburg, Pretoria & Namibia dates to be announced. Read http://www.new.co.za/~currin/finch_henson.html Listen http://www.samp3.com/artists_e_k.html Buy http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&id=wond116 ------------------ FIRLANDS Firlands on The N2 B4 Sir Lowry's Pass, Gordon's Bay Cutting Jade Sat 26th October 22h00 Couvert Charge R20 On 082 451 0273 Or R30 At The Door Project Art Sun 27th October 20h00 "Art Matthews" Unplugged Couvert Charge R10 After 19h00 - Also Jesse Jordan Unplugged For More Info: (021) 856 2769 ------------------ ANTON GOOSEN 26 Okt: "Oppiplottie Musiekfees"(band) - Buite Pretoria Kontak: Marius- 0829214424 1 November: "Rustenburg" - (full band) - Oom Paul Skool Kontak: Santie - 0825337208 2 Nov : "Boereplaas Rock" (Anton & Albert Frost) - TUKKIES Kontak: Anel - 0836070794 Read http://www.new.co.za/~currin/goosen_index.html Listen http://www.samp3.com/artists_e_k.html Buy http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&searchfor=anton --------------- HARBOUR MUSIC CLUB The Harbour Music Club has moved to Ek & Jy, below the Harbour House Restaurant, at Kalk Bay Harbour. The line up for Wednesday 23 October 2002 is as follows:- Jo Rowlands, Sven Golden and Friends Vocals, Keyboards and Guitar. Jo is back on the scene again after a year and will perform her new material that she has written during her hibernation period. Bill Knight Guitar and Vocals. The last time Bill debuted a few amazing new new numbers, A must for his fans. Third act to be anounced. There is a bar and good Mediterranean food is available from the Harbour House Restaurant. Bookings 788 4133. The starting time is 20:30 for 21:00 to give time to eat. Enquiries (021) 788 6330 Dave Plater --------------- THE INDEPENDENT ARMCHAIR THEATRE Monday 21 Manga by W.A.V.E.(Weekly Audio Visual Experiment) Tuesday 22 Global Village Idiots Wednesday 23 Kobus & Battery 9 Een nag in November 2000 is Kobus! gebore in 'n waas van goudbruin vloeistof en Lucky Strike Lights. Dit was tyd om hulle in hul moedertaal te begin uitdruk. Springbok Nude Girls en Voice of Destruction se 'top men' saam in 'n band? Ja. Want hulle is Main. Want hulle skryf hulle naam met 'n uitroepteken! Want dit is KOBUS!, die beste Afrikaanse band in die heelal!! By hul ontmoeting in 1997 het Francois Breytenbach Blom (ex Voice of Destruction) en Theodorus Louis Crous (ex Springbok Nude Girls) agtergekom dat hulle van baie dieselfde dinge hou, een daarvan musiekmaak. Neem hul onderskeie musiek agtergronde in ag en dis te verstane dat hulle op daardie stadium nie op hoogte van sake was aangaande Afrikaanse musiek nie. En dit het juis in KOBUS! se guns getel met die opname van hul eerste demo. KOBUS! wou musiek maak waarvan eerstens hulself sal hou. Met 'n vars (vreemde) klank het hulle die industrie verras met uitstekende lirieke en stylvolle melodiee wat totaal van hul verlede (en ander Afrikaanse kunstenaars) verskil. KOBUS! het hul debuut CD, eenvoudig getiteld "Kobus!" by KKNK 2002 vrygestel. Sederdien word KOBUS! se optredes uitverkoop in Gauteng en Kaapstad. Friday 25 No Friends Premier Saturday 26 Lokyst Sunday 27 Sunday Movie and Pizza The Independent Armchair Theatre is going to be holding Sunday Movie and Pizza evenings. For R30 you get a classic film and an even more classic pizza from Diva. Tickets are every evening from the Armchair Theatre. Book in advance as seating is limited. Black Cat White Cat (1998) Starring: Bajram Severdzan, Srdan Todorovic Director: Emir Kusturica Country of Origin: Yugoslavia Language: Serbo-Croatian 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 Thurs 24 Oct from 9 Pm, The Cuban Docters, R20 Frid 25 Oct from 9.00 "The Mississippi Muthers", R30 Sat 26 Oct at 8.30, "The Best of Clapton and Hendrix", R60 Read http://www.cd.co.za/legends/julianlaxton Listen http://www.samp3.com/artists_l_s.html ------------------ KING PRAWN PUB, GRUB & MUSIC VENUE Port Shepstone beachfront / Banana Express platform Hosted by Larry Amos Tel: (039) 682-3208 / 083 266 7953 25 & 26 October @7pm - Mississippi Muthers ------------------- BILL KNIGHT Bill Knight will be promoting his new CD 'After The Rinderpest', at the following venues in Natal: Mon 4 Nov: Durban Folk Club Tue 5 Nov: Maritzburg Folk Club ----------------------- LIVE IN LONDON http://www.sarockdigest.com/london SA artists performing in London STEVE HOFMEYR 16 November: New Springbok Bar, 133 Houndsditch (Nearest tube: Liverpool street) THE BATS 23 November: New Springbok Bar, 133 Houndsditch (Nearest tube: Liverpool street) ------------------- LIVING MUSIC WORKSHOP SERIES Still to come in October: Thur 24 Oct - 3:00 - 5:00pm 'Guitar Workshop' The Yellow Door, NY1, Eyona Shopping Centre, Guguletu This beginner and intermediate workshop is presented by guitarist Wayne Bosch who has played with many top local musicians and who will be discussing the techniques of his jazzy guitar style. Guitarists of all ages are welcome, although a basic knowledge is suggested. Please phone 637 6997 for more information. Sat 26 Oct - 2pm: Hotep Goleta: "The History and Development of Jazz in South Africa" Compact Disc Wherehouse, V & A Waterfront Acclaimed musician and professor for over 40 years, Hotep Goleta will host his informative and entertaining workshop covering all you could ever want to know about South African jazz. Phone 530 7073 or email lu@cdwherehouse.co.za for more information. --------------------- STEVE LOUW AND BIG SKY LIVE! October: 21 - Barleycorn Music Club, River Club (Steve Louw & Willem Möller unplugged) 24 & 25 - Kirstenbosch Gardens (with full band) Steve Louw: vocals, acoustic guitar, Willem Möller: electric guitar, Simon Orange: keyboards, Peter Cohen: drums & Schalk Joubert: bass - supported by Albert Frost (solo) 26 - CD Wherehouse Cape Town 2pm (Steve Louw & Willem Möller unplugged) November: 7 - Blues Room, Village Walk, Sandton 9 - CD Wherehouse - Rosebank Read http://www.stevelouw.com Listen http://www.samp3.com/artists.html Buy http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&searchfor=big sky ---------------- MANN FRIDAY LAUNCH 'THE ORCHARD' In early 2002, the members of Mann Friday quit their jobs, relocated an entire studio outfit to an apple farm on the banks of the Theewaterskloof Dam, and moved into the lakeside cottage for 52 days. There, along with producer Craig Ormond, they work-shopped, recorded and produced 'The Orchard', their fascinating and spirited 11-song debut album. In June, Mann Friday performed the nostalgic rock opera, 'Zimbabwean Ruins', at the Grahamstown Arts Festival for five nights, selling out all dates and hauling in rave reviews. As a result, the 'Zimbabwean Ruins' production is being brought to Cape Town in November (and may find its way to some overseas festivals). 'The Orchard' includes certain songs from the 'Zimbabwean Ruins' production and will be launched at the Riverclub in Observatory on Sat Oct 26. Contact: mailto:rsvp@mannfriday.com -------------------- OPPI-PLOTTI ("The missing link") 'Gatskop' is a 53-hour music festival that starts at 12:00 on the 25th of October and runs through till 17:00 on the 27th of October at a smallholding near Onderstepoort (Pretoria). We cater for every music style, from commercial rock and alternative Afrikaans to hard rock punk bands, as well as staging a battle of the bands. Artists appearing include Anton Goosen, Beeskraal, Ondier, Jacques De Coning, Scot Scott & the Kalahari Mudsuckers, Ekstra Dik, Diff-Olie and many more. For more info, free tickets and exciting competitions call 086 22 77 117 or visit the website at http://www.oppiplotti.co.za. ------------------ PROJECT ART Project Art is an experimental acoustic rock/folk/alternative/funk band put together by singer/songwriter Art Matthews and guitarist Alec Bridges in August 2002 as an alternative interpretation of Art's commercial writing that has helped his South African band, Just Jinger, sell more than 200,000 albums in their home country alone. Art has been living in Los Angeles since January 2002 where he has been writing and pre-producing material for Just Jinger's up and coming album due for release in early 2003 and it is there that he met Alec, who resides in Laguna, California. A strong musical relationship was quickly formed based on a unique understanding for each others styles and in particular Art's songs. This collaboration has subsequently led to Alec also being included in the Just Jinger line up. Art and Alec have a great mutual admiration for each others abilities and together they create a groovy, soulful and melodically driven sound that focuses on Art's voice yet has a definite free creative edge that makes each show a truly unique experience. Project Art will be touring South Africa for a few months from October around the Just Jinger dates and will allow fans an opportunity to hear Art's songs and voice in their truest acoustic form! Tuesday 22nd Oct. Doodles, Tableview, 20H30 Thursday 24th of Oct. Highstreet Theatre, Durbanville 20h00 Sunday 27th of Oct. Firlands Somerset West 20h00 Wednesday the 30th of Oct. Independent Armchair Theatre Observatory 22:00 Please contact Renata Tressel for booking info: (Full Circle Entertainment 083 236 9624 or 011 888 8523) Read http://www.cd.co.za/legends/90s/just_jinger.html Buy http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&search=jinger ------------------- STEAK 'N ALE, CENTURION 25 Okt. Piet Botha 01 Nov. Anika 08 Nov. Charles & Klippies 15 Nov. Jakkie Louw 22 Nov. Henk Botes (Cat Stevens tribute) 27 Nov. Piet Botha 29 Nov. Silver Creek Mountain Band Kos bestellings vanaf 18h00 tot 21h00. Bands begin tussen 20h00 en 20h30. Alle bands. R 30 covercharge. Besprekings: Tel. 012 6645155 --------------------- AMANDA STRYDOM 31 Oct: Jan Harmsgat se agterplaas, Cullinan. Contact: 012 734 0536 Listen http://www.samp3.com/songs.html ('Brille And Pille Blues') Buy http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&searchfor=strydom ------------------ TUESDAY'S CHILD Tuesday's Child has announced that Richard Epstein has joined the band on drums. Catch the band's new line-up at these upcoming gigs: Friday 26 October at the Whammy Bar, Tableview. We are playing as a full band, our first gig with our new drummer. We will be sharing the stage with Soma, another local act. Come and support us, and hear our new sound. Saturday 2 November at the Riverclub. We are tentatively booked to play at the Mike Smith benefit concert, which is (also tentatively) scheduled for the Saturday afternoon. Monday 25 November at the Barleycorn music club This should be the full band performing an acoustic set, but the exact details will follow closer to the time. Read http://www.cd.co.za/legends/90s/tuesdays_child.html Listen http://www.samp3.com/artists_t_z.html Buy http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&searchfor=tuesdays ---------------------- WATERSHED Watershed are back from their first international tour and have lined up a series of SA gigs over the next few weeks. Those dates are: Alb - Wed 23 Oct - Alberton Civic Hall 7pm R40. Phone Gwen on 082 774 9665 for bookings. Pta - Fri 25 Oct - relaunch of Café Barcelona - Pretoria 9pm R80 - Limited Tickets available. Please book (012) 345 3602 Read http://www.cd.co.za/legends/2000plus/watershed_meantime.html Buy http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&searchfor=watershed ---------------------- ZEM KAFE - LIVE ACTS WANTED 4 Buiten St (off Long St), Cape Town Upcoming: Oct 23 - starkravingsane Nov 15 - Freshly Ground (to be confirmed in the next week) Nov 23 - Tony Cox The Zem Kafe is a three-storey live venue in central Cape Town. It has been used as a cultural centre for many events and the owners are now concentrating on increasing the amount of live music available to the public in Cape Town. Zem Kafe has been open for just over a year now, and its main objective is to create a positive and safe environment for people to come and enjoy themselves, eat, drink, be merry, and carry the positive energy that they have found at Zem Kafe into their daily lives. The venue has hosted the likes of Breyten Breytenbach, Benguela, Blk Sonshine, starkravingsane, Godessa and Tumi & the Volume, and the owners are looking to increase the list! If you are interested in performing at Zem Kafe, please contact: Owners: Zahid & Emily mailto:zemkafe@hotmail.com Fax: 021-423-2480 Tel: 082-425-2050 ___________________________________________ 8.INFO -------- ------ LINKS ------ Links to artists, gig guides, resources, record labels, recording studios, music trivia and more at: http://www.sarockdigest.com/links --------------- 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 and gigs to Sugar at mailto:sugar@cd.co.za?subject=Gigs CONTRIBUTIONS Please submit all contributions, reviews, requests, searches and comments by filling in the form at: http://www.vagabond.za.net/contact EDITORS Brian Currin Stephen Segerman mailto:sugar@sarockdigest.com?subject=SARockDigest Postal Address: Brian Currin PO Box 521 Eppindust 7475 Cape Town South Africa MAIN CONTRIBUTORS Tertius Louw Daniel Neville Shiloh Noone John Samson Kurt Shoemaker <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>