SA ROCK DIGEST ISSUE #165 http://www.sarockdigest.com http://rock.co.za 4th August 2002 Established 27th January 1999 ----------*********----------- 2 FREE & EXCLUSIVE MP3s WITH THIS ISSUE! http://www.sarockdigest.com/mp3 New and exclusive MP3s added every week. On the 23rd March this year, the Dolly Rockers recorded at the SUI Studios sessions in Cape Town. This week we bring you exclusive MP3s of 2 of those songs by kind permission of Greg Donnelly and the Dolly Rockers. Go to http://www.sarockdigest.com/mp3 to listen to 'Silverfish' and 'Like A Stranger'. Buy The Dolly Rockers lastest CD 'Glory Glory' at One World http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&id=huhcd22 The hosting of MP3s on www.sarockdigest.com/mp3.com is thanks to the Future Perfect Corporation http://www.futureperfectcorporation.com - Building online communities to make the future perfect. -------------- IN THIS ISSUE -------------- 2 exclusive SUI session MP3s from the Dolly Rockers... 'Cold Fact' repaired and re-issued... Arno Carstens is back... Sons Of Trout hit the road... DJ MacAngel releases his 'Sample This - Final Edition' CD... Shiloh concludes the Buddy Miles story... Kurt tries Blackmilk... John goes EllaMental... Sheri looks for some Springbok Hits... Alan looks for some obscure vinyl... and there are plenty of gigs to go to! ---------------------- SA ROCK DIGEST ONLINE ---------------------- AMUZINE The HTML version of the SA Rock Digest is updated every Tuesday and can be found at http://rock.co.za STRANGEFISH The SA Rock Digest MP3 and album charts, new releases, news and gigs also appear every week on http://www.strangefish.co.za/news/index.html --------------- SOUTH AFRICA'S ROCK FILES The online archive for the history of South African Rock is at: http://www.sarockdigest.com/rockfiles --------------- THE OFFICIAL RODRIGUEZ WEBSITE The most comprehensive source of Rodriguez info on the web is at: http://www.sugarman.org --------------- ONE WORLD Selling SA music to the world http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321 --------- CONTENTS --------- 1.HOT & FRESH - News: Cold Fact re-issued, Arno Carstens, Sons Of Trout, Vusi Mahlasela 2.CHARTS - Top SA MP3s & Albums 3.LET'S ROCK - New releases: Eishtlinn, DJ MacAngel, Cold Fact, OneWorld 4.CLASSIC ROCK - Buddy Miles, Blackmilk, EllaMental 5.ROCKLISTS - SA Rock Lists & Trivia: Essential Albums 6.ROCKLINE - Forum, Requests & Feedback 7.ROCK ON - Live reviews and gig info: Women's Day celebrations 8.LISTEN HERE - SA Rock Radio: SAFM 9.CLICK HERE - SA Rock on the net 10.BUMPF - Archives, unsubscribe info, editors and contributors _____________________________________________ 1.HOT & FRESH -------------- RODRIGUEZ 'COLD FACT' RE-ISSUED IN SOUTH AFRICA BY PT MUSIC This message from the Rodriguez Information Centre appeared last week on the http://www.sugarman.org messageboard: OK... the brand new re-issue of 'Cold Fact' is now available at One World. This CD has been re-issued by PT Music in South Africa and the SugarMan.org website was strongly involved with rectifying a number of errors and omissions that had been repeated over the years. To purchase: http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&ID=CDADTA7000 'Live Fact', which was recorded live in South Africa in March 1998 is also available at One World. And... the very elusive 'After the Fact (Coming From Reality)' will be on One World in the next few weeks... Read a review under the 'New Releases - Re-issues' section below. --------------- ARNO SHOWS OFF HIS NEW PORN Arno Carstens, lead singer with the now defunct Springbok Nude Girls, is back with his new band called New Porn. The Nude Girls, arguably South Africa's most popular rock band ever, broke up on September 11 last year after a series of final gigs in SA and London. Since then, guitarist Theo Crous has already re-emerged alongside Francois Blom as the mighty Kobus! Carstens, however, has been laying low, apart from making the odd magazine cover and gossip column appearance (mostly storms in a d-cup). But the blond vocalist stepped back into the SA rock spotlight last week, when he introduced New Porn with a storming launch gig at the Hidden Cellar in Stellenbosch. The other New Porn band members are Albert Frost (lead guitar), Hanro van Wyk (drums), and Woody Swart (bass). Info on Springbok Nude Girls at: http://rock.co.za/legends/90s/springbok_nude_girls.html ------------------ SURF'S UP FOR SONS OF TROUT With some successful concerts in London behind them (see John Samson's live review in Digest #163), Sons Of Trout are relaxed and ready to head off on their upcoming National Tour. Sales of the band's recent 'Odd Times' album have been brisk following the popularity of the 'Extra Larry' single on SA radio and here on the Digest MP3 charts. The band's current popularity has no doubt been helped by their recent dynamic live performances in the UK, at the Grahamstown Festival, and at the Billabong Pro Surf competition in Jeffrey's Bay a week ago. Jason Rosenstein, the band's drummer, is confident the SA tour will attract a lot of interest as the band's profile has never been higher. This Billabong Pro Surf international event was closely followed in Australia and other countries, so the Sons Of Trout gig was beamed to millions of watching fans. A full list of dates for the Sons Of Trout SA tour are below in the 'Rock On' section. 'Odd Times' is available online at http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321 Listen to 'Extra Larry' at http://www.sarockdigest.com/mp3 info on Sons Of Trout at: http://rock.co.za/legends/90s/sonsoftrout.html --------------- VUSI VISITS JERUSALEM Vusi Mahlasela made his debut appearance in Jerusalem recently. The SA singer-songwriter was accompanied by Proud People's Band, his backing outfit, and they all performed to great acclaim at 'The Jerusalem Festival - Songs Of Freedom' event that took place in the historic Tombs Of The Kings venue in Jerusalem. The festival was sponsored by the French consulate, and drew together acts from Cuba, India, America, Chile and Palestine. Vusi and his band - who will also be releasing their album 'Jungle of Questions', next returned home from the Middle East to perform in 'African Nights Live'. This show at the Spoornet State Theatre sponsored by MmiNO (a SA/Norwegian agency developing music education), the National Arts Council, and Vusi's own Mahlasela Music Development Foundation. __________________________________________ 2.CHARTS ----------- SA ROCK DIGEST TOP 20 SOUTH AFRICAN MP3s OF THE WEEK http://www.sarockdigest.com/mp3 This week [last week] (highest position) Title - Artist (Album/Label) 1. [11] (1) Letter From A Friend - Zen Arcade ('Letter From A Friend' EP/Indie) 2. [2] (1) Sestien Jaar Met 'n Vals Kitaar - Koos Kombuis ('Equilibrium'/Rhythm) 3. [3] (3) Twyfelaar - Battery 9 ('Vloek Van Die Kitaar'/Boereplaas) 4. [1] (1) The Psyche Of The Situation - Tuesday's Child ('Following Light'/Indie) 5. [4] (1) Girls In Black - Kelvin Declined ('Kelvin Declined'/Rhythm) 6. [5] (1) Beautiful Life - Ian Henderson ('Freefall'/N3) 7. [8] (1) Everytime - State Far Better (demo/Indie) 8. [18] (8) Bok en Spring - Piet Botha (demo/PietBotha.com) 9. [9] (9) So Many Times - Jimmy 12" ('Selection #3'/Sovereign) 10. [17] (2) Extra Larry - Sons Of Trout ('Odd Times'/SAFm) 11. [7] (2) Hoenderman - Kobus! ('Kobus!/ENT) 12. [-] (12) Jammez - Zen Arcade ('Letter From A Friend' EP/Indie) 13. [10] (3) RockPop - Diff-Olie ('Die Borrelbad Insident'/Boereplaas) 14. [-] (14) Diep In Die Bos - Valiant Swart ('Maanhare'/Rhythm) 15. [6] (4) Die Son Kom Weer - Piet Botha (demo/PietBotha.com) 16. [13] (1) Stained - Ashton Nyte ('Dirt Sense'/Intervention) 17. [19] [17] Here Be Dragons - Tuesday's Child (demo/Indie) 18. [16] (14) Dance - Brian Finch ('Hero Of Heroes'/3rd Ear) 19. [20] (1) 42 - Kelvin Declined ('Kelvin Declined'/Rhythm) 20. [12] (3) Wonderaar - Wilde Als ('Samsara Jiva'/Afrimusik) Download all these MP3s from: http://www.sarockdigest.com/mp3 [RE] = Re-Entry ----------- 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. [3] (1) Bignity - Van der Want & Letcher (Sheer) 2. [1] (1) Samsara Jiva - Wilde Als (Afrimusik)* 3. [4] (1) Equilibrium - Koos Kombuis (Rhythm)* 4. [7] (4) Following Light - Tuesday's Child (Indie)* 5. [5] (1) Freefall - Ian Henderson (N3)* 6. [2] (2) Superdeluxe Mode - Moodphase 5ive (African Dope) 7. [6] (3) The Unknown - Starkravingsane (Indie)* 8. [14] (8) 96 - 02 The Singles - Henry Ate (EMI) 9. [10] (1) Kelvin Declined - Kelvin Declined (Rhythm)* 10. [16] (10) Tassenberg 3 - Various Artists (Trippy Grape) 11. [8] (2) Dirt Sense - Ashton Nyte (Intervention)* 12. [15] (12) Africans In Space - Marcus Wyatt (Sheer) 13. [13] (1) Kobus! - Kobus! (ENT)* 14. [RE] (14) Odd Times - Sons Of Trout (SAFm)* 15. [11] (8) Unhinged - Simon van Gend (Indie)* 16. [-] (16) Maanhare - Valiant Swart (Rhythm)* 17. [18] (2) 4/4 Down The Stairs - Felix Laband (African Dope) 18. [-] (18) Letter From A Friend EP - Zen Arcade (Indie)* 19. [9] (3) Bilene - Terence Reis (Indie)* 20. [17] (7) Legendary Beauty - Silex (Intervention Arts)* *MP3s from all the albums marked with an asterisk are available to download at: http://www.sarockdigest.com/mp3 More info on all these artists at: http://rock.co.za/legends/2000plus --------------- TOP 30 MP3 DOWNLOADS OF THE MONTH (JULY 2002) http://www.sarockdigest.com/mp3 1.You'd Like To Admit It - Rod Riguez (from 1967) (SugarMan.org) 2.Hoenderman - Kobus! (ENT) 3.Sestien Jaar Met 'n Vals Kitaar - Koos Kombuis (Rhythm) 4.Girls In Black - Kelvin Declined (Rhythm) 5.Twyfelaar - Battery 9 (Boereplaas) 6.RockPop - Diff-Olie (Boereplaas) 7.Die Son Kom Weer (demo) - Piet Botha (PietBotha.com) 8.Jammez - Zen Arcade (Indie) 9.Beautiful Life - Ian Henderson (N3) 10.Bok en Spring (demo) - Piet Botha (PietBotha.com) 11.Letter From A Friend - Zen Arcade (Indie) 12.So Many Times - Jimmy 12" (Sovereign) 13.Here Be Dragons - Tuesdays Child (Indie) 14.Martyr - The Awakening (Intervention) 15.Diep in Die Bos - Valiant Swart (Rhythm) 16.42 - Kelvin Declined (Rhythm) 17.Everytime - State Far Better (Indie) 18.Dance - Brian Finch (3rd Ear Music) 19.Brille en Pille Blues - Amanda Strydom (JNS) 20.The Psyche Of The Situation - Tuesdays Child (Indie) 21.Extra Larry - Sons Of Trout (SAfm) 22.Wonderaar - Wilde Als (Afrimusik) 23.In The Minimum Amount Of Time I Want To Make You Mine - The Radio Rats (Radium Wreckords) 24.Brixton Dae - Brixton Moord en Roof Orkes (Rhythm) 25.Stained - Ashton Nyte (Intervention) 26.Since I Met You - New World Inside (Indie) 27.The Voice - Silex (Intervention) 28.We Are Gathered Here Today To Bury Paul - The Radio Rats (Radium Wreckords) 29.My Heart Is Still Beating - Jamie Campbell (Indie) 30.Bright Young Thing - Natalia (Indie) The hosting of MP3s on SARockDigest.com is thanks to the Future Perfect Corporation http://www.futureperfectcorporation.com Building online communities to make the future perfect Chart 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://rock.co.za/legends/2000plus/kramer_karoo_kitaar.html More info on these artists and albums at: http://rock.co.za/legends/2000plus/ _____________________________________________ 3. LET'S ROCK - NEW, RECENT AND UPCOMING RELEASES --------------------------------------------------- -------------- NEW RELEASES -------------- DJ MACANGEL - SAMPLE THIS-FINAL EDITION (SoniQue Fusion, SQF001) After 15 months of composing tunes, hard drive crashes, mastering sessions, graphic design, media criticism, market surveys and even hosting SA’s first online ReMix competition in collaboration with PC Music SA, the 'DJ MacAngel - Sample This, final edition' CD is ready for commercial release. Included in the 13 track album are 9 original tracks composed by DJ MacAngel PLUS 4 bonus ReMixes by guest producers incl. 2 x South African artists, 1 x United Kingdom artist and 1 x German artist namely Bernhard Lloyd of Alphaville! DJ MacAngel says he has included elements of House, Trance, Dub, Big Beats and Electro in his compositions. Jayne Mayne wrote in the Cape Times recently: "Overall, it's a mix of chilled lounge and homeboy house." So if that's what you are into, this is for you. Fans of Tangerine Dream, Vangelis and Jean-Michel Jarre will probably find a lot to enjoy here as well. Favourites: 'Space Invaders', 'Dot Co Dot Za' and all 3 versions of 'Le Mystique Sonar'. Download an MP3 of the Alpha-Omega Mix of 'Le Mystique Sonar' (DJ MacAngel meets Bernard Lloyd) at http://www.sarockdigest.com/mp3. Also at http://www.sarockdigest.com/mp3 is a radio edit of 'Elements Of Dance'. More info at: http://www.soundfx.co.za/album.htm -------------- INTERNATIONAL -------------- ÉISHTLINN - ÉIST LINN I'm sure a number of SA music fans remember Alison Williams (aka O'Donnell) from the Irish band Mellow Candle and South African band Flibbertigibbet. Folkroots magazine refer to her as "one of the most unique yet underrated voices in Irish contemporary music". Alison (known as "Assie" to her friends and fans) also performed and recorded in SA with artists like Des and Dawn, Roger Lucey and Plastik Mak. Ever wondered what happened to her? Well, she currently lives in Belgium and has joined a band of musicians who call themselves Éishtlinn, meaning "listen to us" in Gaelic. They have recently released their debut album 'Éist Linn' on the UK label Kissing Spell Records. Éishtlinn play traditional and contemporary music in an Irish style, blending their own songs and tunes with traditional music not only from Ireland but also from other European countries. Fans of bands like Steeleye Span, and more recently Blackmore's Night, will enjoy this diverse collection of World, Celtic, Folk and Bluegrass sounds. Their name says it all... give them a listen. More info at: http://www.folk.be/eishtlinn ----------- RE-ISSUES ----------- RODRIGUEZ - COLD FACT (PT MUSIC) by Brian Currin The recent re-issue of the timeless classic 'Cold Fact' by Rodriguez is a dream-come-true for me. Let me explain; I first heard this album in the early 70s and it crept into my heart and soul and is still one of my top 10 albums of all-time. This album has been a friend through many ups and downs in my life and I always felt that "at least Rodriguez understands". However, the various mistakes regarding the track listing, missing lyrics, track times and the lack of info about the recording and release dates and the musicians involved, always irritated me. The South African and Australian CD re-issues in the 90s never bothered to rectify these errors and omissions. With this 2002 re-issue I was asked for my input, and Terry Fairweather from PT Music and Bill Robb from Robb Graphics allowed me the freedom to fix all the mistakes, as well as including one of my personal concert photographs from the 2001 tour. 'Cold Fact' album producer, Mike Theodore, provided some valuable info, as did Gary Harvey, co-composer of 2 songs on the album. Nils van der Linden let us use a shortened version of the biography he wrote for the special Rodriguez 60th birthday edition of the Digest. And Rodriguez, the original Sugarman, supplied a quote or 2 and a signature. Mint copies of 'Cold Fact' vinyl are selling on the collectors market for between £50 and £100! But if you can't afford that, then buy this CD for only R90 (less than $10) at One World. And even if you already own a copy, buy it again, because this is the proper Rodriguez-endorsed and updated re-issue. Buy Cold Fact at: http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&ID=CDADTA7000 And 'After The Fact' is coming soon. Visit the official http://www.sugarman.org website for the most comprehensive information resource on Rodriguez on (and even off) the Net. ---------- ONE WORLD ---------- Buy South African CDs at One World http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321 JULY RELEASES AT ONE WORLD - NEW COURIER OPTION! It's been a busy month at Oneworld with a huge number of new SA releases, and the addition of a courier option for order shipments (to selected countries only). One World highly recommends using the courier service for all larger orders. And now for the new releases: DVD 'Lucky Dube' (Reggae maestro and SA music legend releases a DVD with all his music videos, interviews and much more.) Various - 'Freedom Day Concert' (Held in Trafalgar Square in London, this DVD features a host of international and local artists celebrating SA Freedom Day.) CD POP AND ROCK KB - 'Beautiful Vibrations' (Not easy to categorise this one from the 'Backstage' star, with its mixture of R&B and kwaito influences, but it is stunning!) Various - 'Idols Album' (The Idols finalists get to show why they made it that far. Here performing their most popular covers, natch!) Battery 9 - 'Sondebok' (Battery 9 get a major record label release through Gallo, a well-deserved reward for Paul Riekert's uncompromising attitude and effective industrial rock) Ashton Nyte - 'Dirt Sense' (Dark and moody music from Pretoria's finest Goth-rocker) Dave Goldblum - 'Cape To Cairo' (A lovely slice of Eastern-Cape folk sounds and lyrics) Ballyhoo - 'Ballyhoo' (Some fine old SA pop with the classic track 'Man On The Moon') Mauritz Lotz - '6 String Razor' (A cool rock album from guitar ace Mauritz) Garth Taylor - 'Why' (SA's newest pop star gets a major label release) JAZZ: Jonathan Butler - 'Surrender' (Polished new album from Jonathan, sure to be another classic from this acclaimed guitarist.) Pops Mohamed - 'Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow' (Top of the Pops! the best from albums like 'Ancestral Healing' and Kalamazoo'.) Allou April - 'Bringing Joy' (Excellent debut from this Cape Town jazz guitarist, already being compared to the likes of Jimmy Dludlu.) Hotep Idris Galeta - 'Malay Tone Poem' (Respected Cape jazzman's impressive debut includes the talents of Zim Nqgawana, Marcus Wyatt and Victor Masondo.) Don Laka - 'Armageddon' (A welcome return and follow-up to his great 'Pyramid' album. Inspired by the events of September 11th.) Various - 'Jazzbrew Vol 1' (Features Hugh Masekela, Moses Khumalo and other SA stars.) Johnny Fourie, Carlo Mombeli & Kevin Gibson - 'Solo, Duet & Trio' (This trio recently received a standing ovation at the album's launch at the Civic Theatre Johannesburg. SA jazz fans getting very frothy at guitar legend, Johnny Fourie's first solo album) TOWNSHIP POP Peter Mokoena - 'Uthando Lunjani' (a nod to Joe Nina's modern approach to township pop, this is good stuff.) Joe Nina - 'Mababazo' (Masterfully crafted music, another classic in the making) Mbongeni Ngema - 'Jive Madlokovu!!!' (The album that caused "some" controversy is now available.) KWAITO Guffy - 'Phodile' (A rocking fourth album from the man who brought us the hit track 'Sqhubu'). Alaska - 'The Return' (Mixed by the Brothers Of Peace and getting some serious airplay, a happening album) New School - 'Payback' (Now back with their third album) Spencer - 'Hiyo' (Another Gaby Le Roux production, top notch Kwaito.) Revolution - 'The Journey' (a House and Kwaito hybrid, a great album with the best elements of both genres.) AFRIKAANS Herman Van Den Berg - 'Proe Die Aarde' (Herman returns with a mature offering for the fans.) Kurt Darren - 'Meisie Meisie' (His duet with Patricia Lewis made him a household name in SA.) Thys Die Bosveldklong - 'Jaloers-Bokkie' - (The funny man from the TV show 'Maak 'n Las' releases his album.) Len Ashton - 'Ou Engin' (Boeremusiek is alive and well!) One World http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321 Selling South African Music to the World! ------------- MORE REVIEWS ------------- More reviews can be found at: Open Record http://www.openrecord.co.za Amuzine http://rock.co.za/reviews.htm ______________________________________________ 4. CLASSIC ROCK ---------------- SHILOH'S CORNER BUDDY MILES (Locomotive Power) Part 3 of 3 During the fall of 1968, Buddy toured and recorded with the Jimi Hendrix Experience in Los Angeles. In February 1969, Hendrix was recruited by Buddy Miles to produce his second album with the Express. Buddy's group was known as one of the hardest working live acts on the scene and would regularly open for groups such as Cream and the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Miles also holds the record for the most performances at the Fillmore East and West. Out of the Hendrix friendship came the Black Panther ensemble called Band of Gypsies. According to Buddy, it had nothing to do with race or politics, but simply the desires of Jimi and Buddy to jam together Jam they did,as few would forget the electric fuselage of machine gun on the album 'Band Of Gypsies Live'. Buddy's eclectic repertoire included sessions on John McLaughlin's album, Devotion', the seminal Jimi Hendrix album 'Electric Ladyland', and the Muddy Waters blues release, 'Fathers and Sons'. He is also well-remembered for recording two albums for Carlos Santana - his live album, and a 1987 release called 'Freedom. During the Express years Miles achieved reasonable success with a single called 'Them Changes' off his self titled album. The song described the break-up of the Band of Gypsies, and ironically managed to enter and remain on the Billboard charts for an impressive 74 weeks. Much of the Buddy Miles repertoire reflects brassy renditions by musicians that Buddy admired. This included a 14-minute interpretation of 'Down By The River' by Neil Young, respectable renditions of 'Midnight Rider'/'Dreams'/'Don't Keep Me Wondering' by Greg Allman, and a power-based interpretation of 'Wholesale Love' by Otis Redding. In the following years, Buddy spent a short time in the penitentiary and then powered back into the arena with the Hendrix tribute 'I Don't Live Today', alongside Paul Rodgers, Slash and Billy Cox. He goes out as loud and proud, black and bold, with a discography of embryonic rock and soul fusion. 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 BLACKMILK - 'THE SUMMER EYE' I don't think I can review this complicated rock CD by the sons of Lithium. I mean, I enjoy 'The Summer Eye', over and over I enjoy it, and it most definitely is rock, often heavy rock. How to describe rock songs containing a multitude of riffs and a variety of sonic pleasures otherwise uncategorizable? This is, is not, prog rock. So what sort of rock is this? Maybe Blackmilk is the next step in rock's evolution, so I lack terms to adequately describe it because some description relies on comparison? Hmm, perhaps it is too modern, too avant garde, for some. But every fan of fuzzy electric guitar, strong percussion (which means a drummer who is a musician, right?), and a nice bottom bass, will recognize this as pure rock. Even if it is different. I could say it is thinking rock music, progressive without any keyboard noodling. Right, just a rock quartet working within the guitar, drums, and synthesizer form, with a Skilsaw. Not Dick Clark fare. In fact, when they slide into conventional rock rhythms it is almost surprising. There is some Springbok Nude Girls-type rock variety here, such as on 'Goodbye Satellite', but they don't sound like SNG. But just because Blackmilk doesn't sound like Black Sabbath's 'Iron Man' or Robert Johnson/Cream/Jack Hammer's 'Crossroads' doesn't mean this is not solid rock. So how to describe 'The Summer Eye'? Well, if it were jazz-rock, I'd be less inclined to listen to it. I prefer music that has not been emasculated, and 'The Summer Eye' definitely has cojones. Like the title track and the controlled wild rock frenzy of the CD closer, 'Exotic Matter'. Some may think Blackmilk sounds like Pink floyd, but I don't hear it -- different style of guitar for one thing. I hear a polished, artistic, and new sound. Well, since I can't review 'The Summer Eye', I guess I'll just listen to it again. (With thanks to Dave Chislett). Kurt Shoemaker, Blanco, Texas mailto:kurt@sarockdigest.com ------------------ LONDON LEKKER London-based John Samson gives his own twist on SA music ELLAMENTAL - UNCOMPLICATED DREAMS One of the first concerts I ever went to was the Free People's Concert at Wits University. It was during the turmoil of the 80's and at a time when South Africa was producing some excellent music. One of the acts on the bill was EllaMental who were just rising to fame with the singles 'See Youself (Clowns)' and 'Pressure' getting some good airplay (the former managing to reach number 16 on the Radio 5 charts). One of my abiding memories of the concert was standing near the stage being concerned at offending Heather Mac as I was standing with my fingers in my ears (that and my friend's girlfriend favourably comparing my rear end with Bruce Springsteen's. Butt I digress). The reason I was blocking my ears was not that I disliked the music, but I hadn't realised how loud it would be. EllaMental's debut album 'Uncomplicated Dreams' contained the aforementioned singles and five other tracks. The dreams may have been uncomplicated, but the music is sophisticated rock. Heather Mac's mature and commanding vocals immediately set the tone on the opener 'See Yourself (Clowns)' and maintain it throughout the album. These strong vocals and the guitar playing of one of South African's leading axemen, Tim Parr, meant that this album was bound to be something special. Apart from the wonderful pop rock of 'See Youself' and the edgy 'Pressure', the album has touches of Anglo-African sounds, particularly evident in the éVoid-y guitar on 'Dancing (in the Moonlight)', a great rockabilly track in 'Wet Washing' and closes with the punky 'Monsters' (which was the B-Side of the 'See Yourself' single). The big question that surrounds this album for me is the meaning of the song 'Magic Mother' with the lyric 'Magic Mother cast spell on us/teach us to dance away all of our fears". Is the mother referred to Mama Africa, or is Magic Mother used here a code for Magic Mushroom? You never know with these rock musician types. I can't recall ever hearing this tune on the radio, so I guess the SABC protected us from this highly subversive song. After the success of this album, EllaMental recorded the single '30 Million Lonely People' which had limited success. They then headed over to the States possibly more as self-imposed exiles rather than seeking fame and fortune. There they recorded the less impressive 'EllaMental' an album that grew out of the cracks in the pavement of New York and lacked the passion of 'Uncomplicated Dreams' which was firmly rooted in the fertile soil of 80's South Africa. EllaMental http://rock.co.za/legends/ellamental {This album will soon be re-issued on CD by RetroFresh - ed} John Samson, London, UK mailto:john@sarockdigest.com ------------------- SPRINGBOK RADIO CHARTS http://rock.co.za/charts This week [Last week] Title - Artist 30 YEARS AGO (4 August 1972) 1 [1] Come What May - Vicky Leandros 2 [3] Sylvia's Mother - Dr. Hook 3 [2] Sunday, Monday, Tuesday - Jessica Jones 4 [10] I Need Someone - Alan Garrity 5 [4] Nice To Be With You - The Gallery 25 YEARS AGO (5 August 1977) 1 [3] Walking On A Love Cloud - 5000 Volts 2 [2] Magic Flight - Space 3 [1] Hush, Hush Maria - Joe Dolan 4 [7] Lucille - Kenny Rogers 5 [6] Crossfire - Bellamy Brothers 20 YEARS AGO (7 August 1982) 1 [1] Baby Makes Her Blue Jeans Talk - Dr Hook 2 [5] I Like - John Ireland 3 [4] Mickey - Toni Basil 4 [2] I Love Rock 'N Roll - Joan Jett & The Blackhearts 5 [3] Just an Illusion - Imagination 15 YEARS AGO (8 August 1987) 1 [1] Ever Fallen In Love - Fine Young Cannibals 2 [2] I Want To Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston 3 [3] Lean On Me - Club Nouveau 4 [5] Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now - Starship 5 [9] Wild Horses - Gino Vannelli The South African share of the top 5 hits in 1972 increased to 20% as Alan Garrity's 'I Need Someone' moved up from position 10 to join Jessica Jones. Jessica's attempt at gold faltered as she slipped from 2 to 3 with Vicky Leandros seeing off the advances of Dr Hook. The Doctor meanwhile was content with a 6th week at number 1 in 1982. 1977 saw country singer Kenny Rogers charting with one of his classics 'Lucille' which included one of my favourite misheard lyrics: 'You picked a fine time to leave me Lucille/ With four hundred children and a crop in the field'. Also new to the top 5 that year was another country tune 'Crossfire' by the Bellamy Brothers (Howard and David Bellamy). But it was disco that ruled in that week as 5000 Volts shocked the nation with 'Walking on a Love Cloud'. In 1987 Canadian Gino Vanelli was riding high on the charts with 'Wild Horses'. Fortunately for him the song was not corny otherwise he would have earned the nickname Mielie Vanelli. South African's at number 1 this week: Paradise Road - Joy (1980) John Samson mailto:john@sarockdigest.com ------------ BIRTHDAYS AUGUST 8 Vicky Sampson 10 Ian Anderson (1947) 10 Karen Zoid (1978) 10 Neill Solomon 15 Debbi Lonmon 16 Lionel Bastos 19 Ian Gillan (1945) 19 Lorne Shields (1948) 20 Robert Plant (1948) 20 Gwynneth Ashley Robin (born Gwynneth Joubert in 1960, died May 1976 in a light aircraft crash) 24 John Ireland (born John Griffith in 1954) 28 Johnny Gibson (1947) 29 Steve Hofmeyr (1964) ------------- MABU VINYL http://www.sarockdigest.com/mabu Cape Town's finest record shop @ 34 Kloof Street, Gardens (by Longkloof Studios) Rodriguez - 'Cold Fact' (LP - sealed, mint, SA pressing) Tidal Wave - 'Tidal Wave' (LP) The Flames - 'The Best Of The Flames' (LP) The Invaders - 'Ice Cream And Suckers' (7") The Invaders - 'Shockwave' (7") Jim Reeves - 'Jy Is My Liefling' (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://rock.co.za/rocklists ESSENTIAL SOUTH AFRICAN ALBUMS http://www.sarockdigest.com/essentialalbums Recently a poll of people in the SA music industry was conducted to try and establish what could be regarded as Essential South African Rock albums. Now we're asking for your input. Send your top 10 Essential SA albums to mailto:john@sarockdigest.com?Subject=EssentialAlbums. You don't have to rank them, just let me know the title and artist, and if it's a bit obscure, the year it was released. ___________________________________________ 6.ROCKLINE - FORUM, REQUESTS AND FEEDBACK ------------------------------------------- BAND SEARCH I'm looking for some info on a Band called Equinox. They feature Francios Hardy (drums). I'm looking for some info on their songs (7 hits apparently). Thanks Johnny mailto:pegar@iafrica.com ---------------- SPRINGBOK HITS Sheri from Australia is looking for those Springbok Hits LPs. If you have any please contact her at mailto:kiwikatz@yahoo.com The Springbok Hits series was started in 1970 by Ken Talbot who originated the idea. They were initially produced by Robert Schroder and later by David Gresham. These albums were intended to give people cheap and easy access to the hits of the day as played on the Springbok Radio Top Twenty broadcast on Friday nights and hosted by David Gresham. The Springbok Hits albums were recorded by various session musicians, including some very well-known artists such as Robert John "Mutt" Lange, Stevie Van Kerken and Mike Pilot, and released by MFP (Music For Pleasure). See the original Springbok Nude Girl at: http://www.rock.co.za/files/sa_springbok.html ---------------- VINYL SEARCH I am looking for the following LP's in any condition, can you help me? Thanks Alan Hilton mailto:ahilton@mweb.co.za Abstract Truth - Abstract Truth Abstract Truth - Totum Acads - Acads Bryan Miller's Destruction - Bryan Miller's Destruction Dickman, Mike - Mike Dickman Dickman, Mike - Yesterdays Paper Electric Circus - Alive At The Electric Jam Hank Squires - Strong Effect Invaders - One More Time Invaders - There's A Light Knights - Knights Most, Micky - Micky Most Most, Micky - The Most Rockwell, Gene - Gene Rockwell & The Falcons Rockwell, Gene - Many Faces Rockwell, Gene - Not For Squares Rockwell, Gene - World Of Third Eye - Brother Third Eye - Third Eye Vikings - Rock Party Vikings - With Rocket Smith Zombies - Zombies -------------------------- EQUIPMENT WANTED Do you have an un-used or un-wanted guitar and/or one-man-band equipment to sell at very reasonable price or to lend to rising Jazz-star Ephraim. Please e-mail details, questions or suggestions to mailto:Benjine@datafin.com --------------- SOUND SOLUTIONS http://rock.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@rock.co.za ------------------ SMOKE SIGNALS PUBLICISTS http://rock.co.za/smokesignals Smoke Signals is an arts and entertainment publicity company that can also act for venues, as well as entertainers, to help ensure successful events or performances. Contact: Brian Weinronk ph: (021) 4619152 mailto:brianwein@kingsley.co.za Stephen Segerman ph: (021) 4619541 mailto:sugar@rock.co.za .... Your short-hand hypists! ______________________________________________ 7.ROCK ON - LIVE REVIEWS AND GIG INFO -------------------------------------- -------------- UPCOMING GIGS -------------- AFRIKAANS KAN DANS MUSIC FESTIVAL 9-11 August 2002 Revel In Gettaway Lodge Revel In and the controversial Afrikaans site WatKykJy? proudly presents Afrikaans Kan Dans. Hang on to your undies cause this is going to be a big one. Once again we deliver a festival so unique yet so obvious that you just cannot refuse. If you are still pondering what to do this coming long weekend in August, then ponder no more. Get ya ass down here and prepare yourself for some hectic Afrikaans culture. Live bands ·Frosted Orange ·Brixton Moord & Roof Orkes ·Riku Latti ·Scicoustic ·Duin 7 ·Vierkleur ·Wilja ·Francois van der Merwe and others Demented DJs ·DJ Dikwels ·DJ Briekmerk ·DJ T! ·DJ Hooker ·DJ Slyt ·DJ PK ·DJ Dooie Jan and others Camping sites, backpackers’ lodge and comfortable bungalows are available accommodation-wise. Also expect to find a fully licensed bar, restaurant, braai spots and so on. All you’ll need to bring is yourself, significant others, and whatever else you need to enjoy yourself (no animals allowed!). Price: Only R65 for the whole weekend (camping included) Directions: ·Take the N4 past Rustenburg towards Swartruggens. ·Turn right at the Bokfontein turnoff, approximately 40km past Rustenburg. ·Follow the dirt road 6.5km. We are on the left. More info: ·Web: Go to http://www.watkykjy.co.za or http://www.revelin.co.za ·E-mail: mailto:doppiesblaas@watkykjy.co.za or mailto:info@revelin.co.za ·Tel: Terrence on 082-797 1702. --------------- JIMMY 12" CAPE TOUR DATES Having re-established their strong position on the Durban rock scene, Jimmy 12" are heading off to the Cape for a four-date tour. Death by Chocolate, finalists in the Cape Town leg of the RP Studios/ emergingsounds.com band competition, have been confirmed as support for Jimmy 12" at The Whammy Bar gig on Thursday 8 August. The band will also be performing an unplugged set at The Independent Armchair Theatre. Jimmy 12 Inch National Tour - Cape Town Leg: Wednesday 7 August: Independent Armchair Theatre, 135 Lower Main Rd, Observatory. With About Blank Thursday 8 August: Whammy Bar, Marine Circle, Table View. With Death by Chocolate Friday 9 August: Hidden Cellar, Dorp Street, Stellenbosch. With Blemish Saturday 10 August: The Jam, De Villiers Ave, Cape Town. With New World Inside. Wednesday 14 August: Tin Roof (Knysna) Thursday 15 August: Tapas Al Sol (PE) Friday 16 August: De Tap Huijs (Grahamstown) For more info: M promotions - 082 375 8991 ----------------- PEREZ http://rock.co.za/legends/2000plus/perez.html 9 August Woodstock 4 warm-up A Woman's Day Celebration 10 August The Roxy (Melville) ----------------- THE ROCK CONCERT 2 - WOMEN'S DAY CELEBRATION Friday 9 August 'The Rock Concert 2 - A Women's Day Celebration' is a 'Woodstock 4' warm-up event with tickets to 'Woodstock 4' to be won, as well as other prizes. Band merchandise on sale. Bands on the bill include: Cutting Jade, Even Flow, Jo Day, Kay Vee, Ketamine, N8ive, Perez, Siamese, Sunways, The Finkelsteins, The Phoebes, Tweak, Wonderboom and Zen Arcade. Hosted by Barney Simon (5FM) and Nicole Fox (5FM). Open to all ages. Bar for over 18's only. Doors open at 3p.m. Tickets R70 from Computicket or R75 at the door. Info: 011-646-6467 ----------------- BLACK ROSE'S ROCKING REUNION The long-awaited Black Rose reunion will take place at the Independent Armchair Theatre in Observatory on Friday 9th August. Be sure to get there as this is probably a once-off and a rare happening, Black Rose, who were a very successful young SA rock band about seven years ago, began gigging at an average age of 11!. In their three-year career, the band supported some of the cream of SA Rock, including Squeal, Sugardrive, Lithium, Springbok Nude Girls, and the Dolly Rockers. Black Rose released a demo tape and CD, and were played on 5fm, Vaal Radio and SAFM. Although playing mainly rock, one of their punk songs was included on an International Punk compilation tape. They were regional finalists in the Shell Road to Fame in 1996 and semi-finalists in the Willards MDP in the same year. Due to various other commitments the band split in 1998. When they recently got together for a jam, they realised that the magic was still there - just better and more polished - that knowledge plus the constant nagging of ever faithful fans gave birth to the reunion idea. The band is Jason Guile (lead singer/guitar), Sebastian Guile (drums), and Ryan Matthews (bass). The band's original rhythm guitarist, Tim Smith, is unavailable and is replaced by Jonathan Mellor. Independent Armchair Theatre, Observatory, Friday 9th August Entrance fee is R10. -------------- BURN August 05 - The Durban Folk Club Features: Dave Birch 08 - VINYL Vs CD RETRO PARTY with guest DJ Jamie 09 - NATIONAL WOMEN`S DAY GIRL POWER PARTY - GIRLS AND GUYS DRESSED AS GIRLS IN FREE. 10 - Soil 7T7, Namesake & Leek & the Bouncing Uptones - R20 12 - The Durban Folk Club Features: Lilo --------------- 57 57 will be launching their new CD, 'Underexposed', at Roxy Rhythm Bar in Melville on Friday 16 August 2002. Jo Day will be appearing as a special guest artist and CD's and merchandise will be on sale. R20 entry --------------- THE JAM/206 Wednesday 7 August: 206: The Emotional Future Music Band, featuring ex Max Normal members bassist Mark Buchanan and drummer Sean ou Tim, as well as Brydon Bolton from Benguela. Thursday 8 August: The Jam & 206: Boys Night Out, featuring the awesome Golliwog and RP Studios semi-finalists the Rudimentals upstairs, with DJ Honey-B laying down the beats between the bands. Downstairs Charlie Brown and friends keep the party going until the wee hours. Remember, Friday is a public holiday. Friday 9 August The Jam: Women's Day bash, featuring the Amanda Tiffin band, RP Studios winners Freshly Ground as well as newcomer Luna. 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 10 August: The Jam: Durban rockers Jimmy 12" return to the Jam after a long absence. Expect a tight, energetic set that contains elements of punk, ska, rock and alternative. Support on the night from punks New World Inside, playing material from their recently recorded debut album. 206: Acid-Jazz and Funk as played by DJ`s Foam, Honey-B, Moodswing, koe_rant, D-Form and guests on a rotational basis. ------------------ OPPIKOPPI NEWS Plunge Festival Update News for campers is that the full weekend passes (R250) that are on sale now at Computicket will be limited to 3000. This ticket allows you to camp at Fountains Valley from the 30th August, right through the PREMIX festival until the end of the main show, PLUNGE on the 8th September (10 days). On Thursday 5th September there will be a special "warm-up" evening at Fountains, featuring Koos Kombuis (his only set at the festival), An Pierlè (Belgium) and other OppiKoppi favourites. Only weekend ticket holders have access to this special event. The radio interviews and magazine adverts are rolling, with promotional gigs coming up at venues around the country over the ensuing weeks. Punters stand the chance of winning festival tickets and T-shirts at the promotions as well as on radio and in magazine competitions. This list will be available early next week. Premix Festival Update As you probably know by now OppiKoppi has an exciting new addition to the festival this year. This would be Premix, the first official OppiKoppi Fringe Festival in Pretoria from 30 August until 5 September. Premix will be held on two free stages, one on Hatfield Square, and one in Arcadia on the lawns at the Pretoria Art Museum, as well as in scores of venues all around Pretoria. For the free stages we have invited a number of promoters to host various themed days. There will be jazz days hosted by the Gauteng North Jazz Council, a traditional day hosted by the Midi Trust and the national final of the RP Studios and Emerging Sounds Band Competition. Stuku Tuks will host a kwaito evening; the Pretoria Technicon Music School will showcase the talent of their students and lecturers alike. There will be a Punk day, a Deep House day, a Reggae Day, a 206 day and a Rock day- the list goes on. In addition to this, twenty-one venues will also be hosting live music and entertainment during the week of Premix. In total more than 260 sets of live, original music and performances will take place. The list of artists confirmed for Premix is huge and diverse, including Anton Goosen, Not My Dog, De Heideroosjes (Holland), Millionaire (Belgium), Beeskraal, The Zef Sketse, Shana, Tidal Waves, Johnny Fourie, Karen Zoid, Syd Kitchen and Madala Kunene and the Sanscapes Project, etc. The general idea behind Premix is to have something along the lines of KKNK and the Grahamstown Arts Festival in Pretoria in a few years' time, but with the focus on Music. The feedback we've received after initiating the project has been overwhelmingly positive and goes to show that the time is right for something of this nature. For more information contact: Misha Loots Cell: 083 258 2595 Fax: 012 460 7431 mailto:misha@oppikoppi.co.za http://www.oppikoppi.co.za -------------- FIVE "EVES" TO STAR IN WOMEN'S DAY GALA CHARITY BENEFIT Five local female artists are letting their voices be heard to support National Women's Day. Laurinda Hofmeyr, Eugenie Grobler, Lesley Rae Dowling, Nicole Holm, and newcomer Luna Pieterse, will come together for a gala performance in aid of charity at the Imax theatre, BMW Pavillion at the V&A Waterfront on Thursday 8 August 2002. In a joint effort between Forsdicks BMW and local independent record label Afrimusik, the show will feature the stunning performances of five of South Africa's top female performers who recently released their CD, 'Eve -In the Garden of Song' to favourable critical acclaim. Do not miss this rare opportunity to see these five gifted artists in one show and support local music. Tickets cost R200 and include a cheese and wine. Join us for a star-studded evening to celebrate wine, women and song. "The different musical styles of the various artists as well as the combination of English and Afrikaans material should appeal to a wider audience and will go beyond the scope of the individual artists. Together they have transcended the boundaries and qualities of traditional South African music genres," says Margueritte Reed of Afrimusik. Should you like to book a ticket, please contact Margueritte on (021) 854 4967 / 082 888 3139 or book online at http://www.afrimusik.com. ----------------- NEW WORLD INSIDE NEWS http://rock.co.za/legends/2000plus/new_world_inside_index.html Cape Town punk band New World Inside have been unusually quiet for a while, due to the fact that their full debut album entitled 'dream hope fear' is due to be released in the next few weeks. So while they chew their pencils and figure out the album's cover art, the band has decided to play a few gigs prior to the album's launch at The Jam on September 14. Saturday August 10th, New World Inside will be supporting Jimmy 12" from Durban at The Jam (Cape Town). Saturday 14 September - CD Launch - 'dream hope fear' - The Jam - Cape Town ------------------ SOIL 7T7 Soil 7t7 made a quick stop in their hometown of Pretoria to complete their debut album, which is due to be released later this year. The band, who are currently on a SA tour, played a gig at Cool Runnings in Wonderboom with Duck and Cover and Honey Bee. Soil 7t7 will now be heading off to KZN and Mpumulanga to complete their pre-promo tour. The gigs include: August: * Fri 9 @ 9-Bar (The old Millers) - Pietermaritzburg * Sat 10 @ Burn - Durban with Leek and the Bouncing Uptones. * Mon 12 @ Burn - Durban (This will be an acoustic show) * Fri 23 @ Rock Cafe - Witbank with SciCoustic * Sat 24 @ Blue Moon - Nelspruit during the Castle Lager Laeveld Lavaai with bands: SciCoustic, Diff-Olie, Valiant Swart, Anton Goosen, Jack Hammer and others. Soil 7t7 promises to deliver something in Afrikaans for this show! * 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 --------------- SUNWAYS Thursday August 8 The Bassline, Melville Sunways & The Diesel Whores Friday August 9 The Rock Concert 2 - A Women's Day Celebration. (see above) ------------------ LIVE IN LONDON http://www.sarockdigest.com/london SA artists performing in London TONY COX 7/11th August: Lewes International Acoustic Guitar festival FETISH 9 August: The Spitz, 109 Commercial Street, Old Spitalfields Market (Nearest tube: Liverpool Street). (with guest DJ Rob White) 24 August: Barfly, 49 Chalk Farm Road, Camden (Nearest tube Chalk Farm) HENRY ATE (UNPLUGGED) 21 August: Halfmoon Pub, Putney SAFFA SUMMER TOUR Organised by Whap 10 (www.whap10.com) these guys aim to bring over some top SA Bands over the English summer months. Gigs will be arranged from London and other venues around the country. The tour has already kicked off with Cutting Jade and Wonderboom (see review under live section). Watch this space for announcements of future acts. ------------------ FIRLANDS, GORDON'S BAY Original rock from the Jesse Jordan Band every Saturday during August. Band starts @ 9pm DJ Gerald starts @ 12pm -------------- ALBERT FROST ‘LOUNGE BLUES TOUR’ Albert Frost is going it on his own in Gauteng in August. The Capetonian is a regular on the music scene in Pretoria, as he plays with the Valiant Swart Band, as well as Frosted Orange and the Blues Broers. The ‘Lounge Blues Tour’ sees Albert playing an acoustic mix of everything, ranging from Muddy Waters to The Police, as well as originals he regularly performs with Frosted Orange and the Blues Broers. August: 5 Nile Crocodile Lynnwood Glen Pretoria(012) 361 2025 7 Cafe Barcelona Elardus Park, Pretoria (012) 345 3602 8 Up the Creek, Hatfield, Pretoria (012) 362 3712 9 Rustenburg "Afrikaans Kan Dans" fees Revel Inn Rustenburg 10 Steak & Ale Lyttleton Pretoria (012) 664 5155 11 Saints Atlasville (011) 894 7356 -------------- FRUIT FLY NAVIGATORS August: 09 - Roxy Rhythm Bar (Jhb) with special guests PESTROY & EVENFLOW 10 - The Nile Crocodile (Pta) with special guests PESTROY & EVENFLOW 15 - Visions (Amanzimtoti) with SUTHERLAND & AKKEDIS http://www.ffn.co.za ------------------ RUSTLERS FESTIVAL IN JOHANNESBURG 8 to 11 August, at Riversands Farm in Fourways Riversands Farm is a beautiful 240 Ha. farm with a river situated 6Km north of Monte Casino on William Nichol. It is also accessible from Pretoria via Summit Rd ( R562) or Main Rd (R512) through Kyalami. For more info and directions call 011 4642928 and http://www.rustlers.co.za ------------------ NIANELL DATES 9th August Live at the Showcase, Randburg 17th August 6pm CSN (Dstv channel) ------------------- BARLEYCORN MADELEINE - She describes herself as folky. She will be doing her own stuff and is inspired by the likes of Nancy Griffiths, Carole King, Carly Simon, etc. May have a keyboardist to accompany her. DONOVAN - Describes his music as bluesy, African and spontaneous. TULEKA - I'm sure you remember her. She describes her music as acoustic and quiet. She will be playing with a cellist and bass guitarist. STARKRAVINGSANE - cutting edge, new and authentic. THE SUNSHINES - pop, rock. Your Host, Cheryl Otto 083-709-6350 Barleycorn Music Club The River Club, Observatory Mondays 8.30pm, R10 at the door --------------- JO DAY http://www.joday.com Fri. 9 Aug. - 7:30pm, Big Top Arena, Carnival City "The Rock Concert 2" Fri. 16 Aug. - Roxy's, Melville, appearing with 57 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) --------------- HARBOUR MUSIC CLUB Here is the line up for Wednesday 7 August:- Adamu. His music brings an at times Latin touch to its characteristic Afro-fusion style. He sings in French, Portuguese, Spanish and a few indigenous languages, and brings a pan-African experience to his compositions. Paul Q. Plays guitar and sings his new Folk Rock compositions. Lee Jones and Marlene Laros. Mix and match Guitar, Bass Guitar and Vocals / Harmony Folk Rock with a feminine influence. David Muller with part two of Heathcote Williams's Whale Nation. This will take place at the Brass Bell behind Kalk Bay Station Kalk bay Entrance R15 or a choice of three curries for R32 including entrance. 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. Inquiries to Dave 021 788 6330 --------------- JULIAN'S 286 Acacia Rd, Blackheath, Jhb. 011 678 2880 Thurs 08 Aug 8.30 pm, Burglar's Dog, R20 Frid 09 Aug from 9.00 "The Mississippi Muthers", R30 Sat 10 Aug from 8.00, The Legend Of Hendrix, a musical review, R55 Julian Laxton http://rock.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. Join Us in the Celebration, and Support Local Music. --------------- TASSENBERG VOLSPOED OSBLOED TOER Thurs 8 Aug: Firkin, Centurion, PTA Beeskraal, Akkedis, Tynhys, Diff-Olie Fri 9 Aug: Cool Runnings, Wonderboom, PTA Beeskraal, Akkedis, Tynhys, Diff-Olie, Boink Sat 10 Aug: Rock Café, Witbank Akkedis, Diff-Olie, Tynhys Thurs 15 Aug: Club Visions, Amanzimtoti Akkedis, Fruit Fly Navigators Sat 17 Aug: Burn, Durban Roots, Sutherland, Akkedis Sun 18 Aug: The Jam, Margate Sutherland, Akkedis Info: Dirk Uys 082-379 4447 / Ilse Uys 083-411 0901 mailto:dirkuysproduksies@hotmail.com --------------- TWEAK http://rock.co.za/legends/2000plus/tweak.html THURS 8 AUG with Cutting Jade - Hoor Skool Centurion, Pretoria FRI 9 AUG THE ROCK CONCERT 2 - A Women's Day Celebration FRI 16 AUG with Soulful Frequency - Portuguese Hall, Klerksdorp. --------------- 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 Friday: Delta Blue 31 Saturday: Scicoustic and Sons of Trout September (Premix Continued): 1 Sunday: Anika and Mekanic 2 Monday: Matthew vd Want and Chris Letcher 3 Tuesday: Slugs of War 4 Wednesday: Liela Groenewald, Brixton Moord en Roof and Sharkbrother 5 Thursday: Syd Kitchen, Madala Kunene, Nibs vd Spuy and Gito Baloyi ----------------- WONDERBOOM FRI 9 AUG THE ROCK CONCERT 2 - A Women's Day Celebration ----------------- KAREN ZOID http://rock.co.za/legends/2000plus/karen_zoid.html August: 8 Centurion Teater 10 JOKfees (Florida Hoer) ___________________________________________ 8.LISTEN HERE - SA ROCK ON 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.CLICK HERE - SA ROCK 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.BUMPF -------- 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@rock.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 Lenny Mailer, New York, USA mailto:lenny@sarockdigest.com <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>