SA ROCK DIGEST ISSUE #179 http://www.sarockdigest.com 11th November 2002 Established 27th January 1999 ----------*********----------- -------------- IN THIS ISSUE -------------- 5fm presents the 'Santa Sessions'... Special Edition get the 'Rock 'n Roll Christmas Blues'... Duncan Faure releases new solo CD... Kurt reviews Ballyhoo... John reviews Tim Parr's 'Still Standing'... Shiloh cooks some 'Green Onions'... Karen Zoid goes into the studio... Daniel reports from the frontline of the SA Punk Wars... Don Bryce went batty in East London... and there are plenty of gigs to go to this week... --------------------------------- SOUTH AFRICAN ROCK DIGEST ONLINE --------------------------------- For a navigable and clickable HTML version of the SA Rock Digest with images, please visit http://rock.co.za where the online version can be found. Updated every Tuesday. --------------------------------------- THE SOUTH AFRICAN ROCK ENCYCLOPEDIA --------------------------------------- From Abstract Truth to Karen Zoid, from 'Astra' to 'Zen Boulders', from 'Ag Pleez Deddy' to 'ZX Dan' ... visit the South African Rock Encyclopedia at http://www.rock.co.za ----------- SAMP3.com ----------- New releases on http://www.samp3.com this week Braai Pack (sampler) - Not My Dog Holy Water Sampler - Wendy Oldfield Inside Your Sun - Sharkbrother Jannie Cocaine - Akkedis Rock 'n Roll Christmas Blues - Special Edition Rock City - New World Inside Voëlvry Toer Sampler - Vari-ous Yeoville Canticle - Glee Club ----------------------- 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: Christmas is coming!, Up The Creek 2003, Cuby & The Blizzards 2.CHARTS: Top 30 mp3s & albums 3.NEW RELEASES: mp3s & CDs: Duncan Faure - 'Take The Good' 4.USA FOR AFRICA: Ballyhoo 5.LONDON LEKKER: Tim Parr - 'Still Standing', Live in London 6.SA PUNK: SA Punk Wars, New World Inside, gigs 7.HISTORY & TRIVIA: Green Onions, Springbok radio charts, birthdays, compilations 8.VINYL JUNKIES: Mabu Vinyl, Vibes Vinyl, Books & Music 9.FORUM: Midi-files 10.CONCERTS: The Bats 11.INFO: subscriptions & contributions _____________________________________________ 1.NEWS -------- THERE'S A ROCKING SA CHRISTMAS ON THE WAY We don't know exactly how many shopping days there are to Christmas, but here are the first festive season-related goodies to appear. It always seems too early, doesn't it? First up is '5FM presents The Santa Sessions' CD, which is a compilation of re-vamped Christmas tracks performed by 17 of SA's leading bands. The album is a mixture of acoustic, folk, pop and rock versions of both classic Christmas songs, and some more recent and unusual like Tweak doing Wham's 'Last Christmas', Toxic Shame handling John Lennon and Yoko Ono's 'Happy Xmas - War Is Over', Sugardrive's (hello there! you back?) version of 'Shoplifters Of The World Unite' by The Smiths' (huh?), and 'Psycho Xmas' by the Psycho Reptiles. '5FM presents The Santa Sessions' will be available in mid-November and is released through Sovereign Entertainment and Sting Music. Tracklisting: Henry Ate ('Winter Wonderland'), Just Jinger ('Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas'), Mean Mr Mustard ('When A Child Is Born'), Tweak ('Last Christmas'), Jimmy 12" ('Santa Claus Is Coming To Town'), Sugardrive ('Shoplifters Of The World Unite'), Wess-Lee ('Blue Christmas'), Toxic Shame ('Happy Xmas - War Is Over'), Zen Arcade ('Rudolf The Red Nose Reindeer'), Kreesan ('Away In The Manger'), Jo Day ('Do You Hear What I Hear'), Perez ('The Twelve Days Of Christmas'), Danny and Martin (from Wonderboom) ('Little Drummer Boy'), Q Zoo ('O Holy Night'), Psycho Reptiles ('Psycho Xmas'), Marlowe ('Silent Night') & Kelvin Declined ('Auld Lang Syne'). Read http://rock.co.za/legends/2000plus/santa.html Then we have a new mp3 from Special Edition called 'The Rock 'n Roll Christmas Blues', which made a few radio appearances last year and is back and available by popular request. (see 'New Releases' below for details). But if you prefer a more traditional music Christmas experience, then please consider the new collection of songs of peace, joy and goodwill from the New Apostolic Church Children's Choir called 'Christmas In Cape Town 2'. Available soon. ------------------- USHER AND SA STARS JOIN CAPE TOWN HIV/AIDS CONCERT BILL R&B star Usher, and his support act, Danny K, have been added to the line-up at Green Point Stadium on November 23 to create a star-studded bill in the fight against HIV/AIDS. It has also been announced that SA acts Mandoza, 101, Bianca le Grange, and Ready D will also join previously announced international performers Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs and Alicia Keys for the event. This HIV/AIDS Awareness concert will premiere on SABC1 on World AIDS Day on December 1st, as well as on MTV globally as a 90-minute (ad-free!) special. Dave Matthews, Missy Elliott, and Michelle Branch will be part of the line-up for the similar YouthAIDS event to be held in Seattle on November 7, as part of an unprecedented partnership between MTV, Levi's® Jeans, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Paul G. Allen Charitable Foundation and Population Services Internationals. It is estimated that the concert special, and other MTV-produced HIV/AIDS awareness programming and PSA's, will be seen by a potential global audience of more than two billion people. Tickets to the event, which are selling fast, are available from Computicket on www.computicket.com or 083 915 8000. ------------------ EARLY BIRD TICKETS FOR 'UP THE CREEK' 2003 With a much stronger lifestyle appeal, the new improved The Savanna Up The Creek Festival 2003 takes place on the weekend of February 7-9 at the Felix Unite Up The Creek campsite just outside Swellendam on the banks of the Breede River. The 2003 event will feature names like Valiant Swart, Moodphase5ive, Perez, and Sons of Trout. The overall appeal of the festival is also set to expand once again with the Savannah comedy team entertaining music lovers, screenings of South African short films, a big screen for the World Cup cricket as well as performance artists to add to the already full programme of music, the river, and a weekend escape into the most beautiful countryside. The preliminary band line-up is: Fri 7th Feb - New World Inside*, Kelvin Declined*, Zen Arcade*, Moodphase5ive*, Akkedis*, DJ-Blunted Stuntman. Sat 8th Feb - Tony Cox (solo), Sex Tips for the Boys, Delta Blue*, Azania, Valiant Swart*, Perez, Sons of Trout*, Golliwog, African Rhythm Travellers. Sun 9th Feb - Boulevard Blues Band*, SAM*, Robin Auld, Rudimentals. Punters will be rewarded for their loyalty to this Breede River event with a special early bird offer on tickets. Under this special offer, if you buy now, tickets are only R295 per person (including parking, campsite and all entertainment). In addition, if you buy now you will be entered into our competition and stand a chance of winning a wine route canoe adventure up the Breede River for two. (Valued at R590) To make your booking now, contact: Claudia, ph 021 671 4360 mailto:claudia@felix.co.za * mp3s of all these artists available at http://www.samp3.com ---------------------- CUBY AND THE BLIZZARDS SA TOUR Dutch Blues legend Cuby (61) and his equally notorious crew 'The Blizzards', will be visiting South African soil for the very first time. The tour will consist of four shows, two in Pretoria and two in Johannesburg at the end of November 2002. Moses Khumalo and Albert Frost will support him at all four shows. Harry (Cuby) Muskee was born on the 10th of June 1941 in a Dutch town called Assen. The most famous blues band in the history of Dutch music was formed in 1964 when Cuby joined up with some friends who got tired of the cover band they played for until then. Their recording career started in '65 with the recording of 'Just For Fun'. Since then all their singles made the Top 20 in Holland. In '67 they won the Edison award, the Dutch equivalent of a Grammy. In the late '60's and early '70's, Cuby And The Blizzards was one of the most requested bands on the European festival circuit where they played alongside some of the hottest acts of the time including The Fugs, The Nice, John Mayall, Fleetwood Mac, The Mothers of Invention, The Spencer Davis Group, The Small Faces, Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, Jethro Tull, and others. In a career spanning over almost four decades Cuby never lost sight of his roots, he has played the blues to thousands of people and recorded and sold many albums. And now, as this living legend continues to make history, he will be adding Africans to the long list of people for whom he has sung the blues. See 'Concerts' section below for SA dates. __________________________________________ 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. [2] (1) Jou Oë - Kobus ('Kobus!/ENT) 2. [1] (1) (I Think I Can) Relate (acoustic) - Tait (Fresh/Street Level) 3. [7] (2) Africa's Not For Sissies - Syd Kitchen ('Africa's Not For Sissies'/Indie) 4. [11] (4) Seether Sampler - Seether ('Disclaimer'/Musketeer/BMG) 5. [9] (5) Blue Water - Julian Laxton ('The Julian Laxton Collection'/Gallo) 6. [3] (1) Believe - Mauri Moncada (SAMP3.com/Indie) 7. [6] (1) Zoid Sampler - Karen Zoid ('Poles Apart'/EMI) 8. [24] (8) Need - Phringe ('Mellow Drama'/Indie) 9. [8] (8) Pampoene Oppie Dak - Anton Goosen (''n Vis Innie Bos'/Gallo) 10. [4] (3) Sounds Of Silence - The Awakening ('Risen'/Intervention Arts) 11. [5] (3) Cutting Jade Sampler - Cutting Jade ('Between Two Lives'/DGR) 12. [13] (12) Alles Sal OK Wees - Spinnekop ('Groen Kitaar'/Afrimusik) 13 [15] (13) Unravished Brides - Lesley Rae Dowling ('Eve'/Afrimusik) 14. [10] (10) When I Get The Blues - Delta Blue ('Turn'/Afrimusik) 15. [19] (15) Bolshie Woman - Scicoustic ('Tassenberg All*Stars 3'/ Trippy Grape) 16. [22] (16) Michelle - 340ml ('Selection #3'/Indie) 17. [28] (17) Jeff - Sons Of Trout ('Odd Times'/SAFm) 18. [26] (18) The Shape That I'm In - The Usual ('Born In A Storm'/BMG) 19. [25] (19) And I Reason - The Led ('8 Days'/Rhythm) 20. [16] (1) Who Killed Kurt Cobain? - Koos Kombuis ('Madiba Bay'/Wildebeest) 21. [17] (6) 0-100 - Spinnekop (with Albert Frost) ('Groen Kitaar'/Afrimusik) 22. [-] (22) Pornography - Pug ('Cape Of Good Dope'/African Dope) 23. [23] (4) All Eyes On Me - Seven Day Story (Demo EP/Indie) 24. [21] (3) Ugly - Natalia (SAMP3.com/Indie) 25. [20] (2) Hoenderman - Kobus! ('Kobus!/ENT) 26. [12] (2) Eyeshadow - Valiant Swart ('Roekeloos' EP/Rhythm) 27. [-] (27) The Maker - The Awakening ('Roadside Heretics'/ Intervention Arts) 28. [30] (28) Scream - Jesse Jordan ('Lately When She Cries'/Universal) 29. [-] (29) Go F*ck Yourself (demo) - Janie Jones (SAMP3.com/Indie) 30. [14] (14) Grateful - Serving Suggestion (Demo/Indie) ----------- 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. [2] (1) Between Two Lives - Cutting Jade (DGR) 2. [18] (2) God Is African - Various OST (Sony) 3. [1] (1) Disclaimer - Seether (Musketeer/BMG) 4. [12] (4) Holy Water - Wendy Oldfield (SAFM) 5. [14] (5) Cape Of Good Dope - Various (African Dope) 6. [4] (1) Groen Kitaar - Gian Groen & Spinnekop (Afrimusik) 7. [6] (1) Ordinary Day - The Fortune Cookies (Muskateer) 8. [5] (5) The Orchard - Mann Friday (Indie) 9. [3] (1) Beyond The Blue - Steve Louw and Big Sky (Sony) 10. [8] (2) Gypsy Soul - Roger Lucey (Indie) 11. [9] (9) (I Think I Can) Relate EP - Tait (Fresh) 12. [10] (1) Kobus! - Kobus! (ENT) 13. [11] (1) Maanhare - Valiant Swart (Rhythm) 14. [19] (14) Mellow Drama - Phringe (Indie) 15. [7] (7) Die Borrelbad Insident - Diff-Olie (Boereplaas) 16. [16] (13) Eve... In The Garden Of Song - Various (Afrimusik) 17. [13] (6) Go Funk Yourself - Swamp Funk Quartet (Indie) 18. [-] (18) Roadside Heretics - The Awakening (Intervention Arts) 19. [17] (1) Freefall - Ian Henderson (N3) 20. [-] (20) The Other Side - Ankha (Inhouse Records) 21. [15] (1) Moved To Change - Andrew Janisch (Indie) 22. [23] (1) Odd Times - Sons Of Trout (SAFm) 23. [20] (4) Uncomplicated Dreams - EllaMental (RetroFresh) 24. [21] (8) After The Rinderpest - Bill Knight (Indie) 25. [-] (25) Braai Vibes - Not My Dog (Sheer) 26. [24] (1) Equilibrium - Koos Kombuis (Rhythm) 27. [22] (8) ...Bring Vir Elvis Terug - SAM (Rhythm) 28. [-] (28) dream hope fear - New World Inside (Revolution) 29. [25] (1) Spergebied - Brixton Moord En Roof Orkes (Rhythm) 30. [-] (30) Another Time Another Place - Ken E Henson (3rd Ear) Read http://rock.co.za/legends/2000plus Listen http://www.samp3.com Buy http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321 -------------------- TOP SELLING CDs AT ONE WORLD 1. Johnny Clegg - 'New World Survivor' http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&ID=CDVM45 2. Ipi 'Ntombi featuring Margaret Singana - 'The Warrior' http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&ID=CDRED676 3. Abdullah Ibrahim - 'African Magic' http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&ID=CDMSI003 4. Rodriguez - 'Cold Fact' http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&ID=CDADTA7000 5. Vusi Mahlasela & Proud People's Band - 'Jungle Of Questions' http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&ID=CDCLL7049 _____________________________________________ 3. NEW, RECENT AND UPCOMING RELEASES --------------------------------------- ------ MP3s ------ 'Braai Pack' (sampler) - Not My Dog A "chef's privilege" from the brand new CD 'Braai Vibes' by Pretoria's hardcore rock-rappers Not My Dog. Play this at your next braai... if you have very tolerant neighbours! http://www.samp3.com/sheer.html 'Holy Water' Sampler - Wendy Oldfield Sweatband's lead singer Wendy Oldfield continues her solo success with this classy new album 'Holy Water'. http://www.samp3.com/safm.html 'Inside Your Sun' - Sharkbrother As promised last week, another track from the SA Rock Digest album of the year in 2000 'TajMahala'. This slow, haunting song is also available on 'Selection #7', the cover disc with November's SL magazine. http://www.samp3.com 'Jannie Cocaine' - Akkedis "An anti-drug song" says Arthur Dennis, lead singer and guitarist for Stellenbosch power-rockers Akkedis. Taken off last year's chart-topping 'Voortvlugtend' CD. http://www.samp3.com/artists.html 'Rock And Roll Christmas Blues' - Special Edition A cool alternative Christmas ditty from a group of well-known SA musicians who collectively have seen many festive seasons! Special Edition are Richard Black (guitar and bass), Rupert Mellor (vocals and harmonica), Peter Hunt (keyboards), and Glen de Freitas (drums). The song was written by Richard Black and made its brief radio debut on KFM last year. Fortunately, Christmas does come every year, and so does this. http://www.samp3.com 'Rock City' - New World Inside The 'Rock City' in this case is Bellville (think about it...). See Daniel's 'SA Punk' section below. http://www.samp3.com 'Voëlvry Toer Sampler' - Vari-ous (Koos Kombuis, Johannes Kerkorrel & Bernoldus Niemand) See 'Recommended Compilations' section below. http://www.samp3.com 'Yeoville Canticle' - Glee Club Patric van Blerk's Jo'burg Records' offices were situated on Rockey Street in Yeoville, Johannesburg, above The Casablanca. Rockey Street, and the characters that populated it at the time (late 70s to mid-80s), are name-checked on this track which was recorded in 1996 by The Glee Club, an off-shoot of The Radio Rats. Ramsay MacKay (Freedoms Children), Patric van Blerk, Cheryl van Blerk (Radio Rats manager), Linda Dawson (The Insisters), Ronnie Robot (Rabbitt) and many others all get a mention on this song. http://www.samp3.com ----- CDs ----- BIG BROTHER II AND FERDIE TOO Is it my imagination, or have the recent batch of Big Brother housemates disappeared a little too quickly off our media radar? I saw Mandy on a TV ad the other day, and no sign of Ilse-Marie in the latest Loslyf (so we're told), but otherwise all we have with which to remember those great times in the jacuzzi is this second collection of songs featured (meaning played occasionally but strategically) in the BB house. So, among the 21 songs available here is the BBII theme called 'Cabin Fever' sung by those Pop Idols, Mel and Ezra. There is also Nickleback's 'How You Remind Me' {so, are having fun yet? -ed}, 'Adrienne' by the Calling instead of the very popular 'Wherever You Go' (which was an emotional House favourite), the Pink-ish new Semisane single called 'Girlfriend (Of Mine)'and other tracks from Westlife, Pink, Right Said Fred, Nianell, Heinz, and Natalie Inbruglia. As with last time, the Rodriguez song 'Sugar Man' was a usual housemates' sing-a-long favourite. However, here that classic, slow, trippy drug song gets thrown screaming into a by-the-numbers pounding disco mix. And the proud perpetrators of this cynical act preferred to remain anonymous on the sleeve notes, you chickens! And while we're on the subject, the esteemed millionaire winner of the first Big Brother series has just added a music CD to his list of post-House successes. Now a celebrity of TV talk and travel shows, Ferdie has recorded and released 'Wakka Wakka Ek Sê', his debut 14-track album on the EMI label. The album was recorded at Street Level Studios in Cape Town and the songs were fortunately mostly written by Al Etto, with minor contributions from Ferdie himself ('Babalas Blues'). Besides the title track, there's also 'Jy Maak My 'n Jas', 'Gatvol', and of course, 'Boesman Lambada'. I'm sure that all those Big Brother fans, Al Etto fans, and Ferdie fans will adore this. But for all those who were not happy back then that this ou got paid a lot of money after depositing a smelly package in the full media glare, you'll be disappointed to hear he's done it again! Buy 'Big Brother' CDs at: http://www.kalahari.net/e-trader/referral.asp?linkid=25&partnerid=1101 --------------------- DUNCAN FAURE - 'TAKE THE GOOD' We all remember Duncan Faure from his Rabbitt glory days in the '70's, the band's cutesy blonde keyboard player and songwriter. Following that band's demise, Faure joined the Bay City Rollers and then had a reasonable solo career, releasing a few albums, and touring with a variety of musical combinations. He later settled back in Pretoria with his family, and works out of his own home studio. Now this accomplished musician-songwriter is back with a new collection of 14 self-penned pop rock songs on his new album, 'Take the Good' (EMI/Capitol). On the album, Faure performs tunes ranging from confident rockers to vivid love songs, all featuring his expressive tenor voice, and an army of guitars and keyboards (nearly all played by himself). Higlights include 'Turn Me Back On Your Radio', 'Take the Good', and 'Not Enough Hours'. Buy http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&id=CDEMCJ6023 -------------- IN THE STUDIO -------------- KAREN ZOID and her band (Don Reyneke: guitar, Llwellyn John: bass & Bradley Cooper: drums) are spending the month of November in the studio recording her follow-up to the outstanding 'Poles Apart' which was the Digest's album of the year last year. The new, as yet untitled, album should be out in February 2003. Read http://www.karenzoid.co.za Listen http://www.samp3.com/artists_t_z.html Buy http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&id=CDEMCD5938 See 'Concerts' section below for info on upcoming gigs. --------------- MORE REVIEWS --------------- More reviews can be found at: Open Record http://www.openrecord.co.za Amuzine http://rock.co.za/reviews.htm ______________________________________ 4.USA FOR AFRICA ------------------ Texas-based Kurt Shoemaker gives his unique views on SA music BALLYHOO - 'BALLYHOO FEATURING "MAN ON THE MOON"' (BHPCD 800) If I saw Ballyhoo live, I'd buy this album from the lady running the CD and tee-shirt table in the back of the club. Five of the nine songs are nice covers dominated by keyboards, yet I wonder, with twenty singles and four other albums, why is over half this CD cover songs? This must reflect the live show of the trio that is now Ballyhoo. Nothing wrong with performing other people's material, nothing at all. Perhaps I am spoiled by the quality and quantity of original music I hear from South Africa, and one of the strongest movers on this CD is the apparently original 'No Good Advice' by F. & A. Ferguson -- Fergie Ferguson of Ballyhoo? The cover of Neil Diamond's 'Sweet Caroline' is pretty, and there's a lovely version of 'Brown-Eyed Girl'. The 'Do You Feel My Love' section of the 'Reggae Medley' gets into some nice fuzz that approaches the beginning of a start of an almost raw rock sound. These musos are accomplished pros, a fun party band with devoted fans in the Jo'burg area. They can still hit the young man notes with clean, clear singing and play melodies to make the listener sway, but in the end, the overall impression is that the album doesn't weigh much. Still, Ballyhoo would be a fun band for a wedding reception, private party, or to dance to in a club. Both versions of 'Man On the Moon' are sweet singles with smart lyrics. 'Man On The Moon 2001' is a nice version on its own, recorded with added busy modern sensibilities and instrumentation. If y'all have fun at a Ballyhoo gig, go ahead and pick up a copy from the person selling 'em at the show. Just don't expect Jack Hammer. Read http://www.rock.co.za/files/ballyhoo.html Buy http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&searchfor=ballyhoo Kurt Shoemaker, Blanco, Texas mailto:kurt@sarockdigest.com _________________________________ 5.LONDON LEKKER ---------------- London-based John Samson gives his own twist on SA music STILL STANDING - TIM PARR Tim Parr is a stalwart of the South African music scene. He was part of the superb Baxtop in the late seventies. He was also part of the driving force that was Ella Mental in the eighties. In the nineties, he released this solo album and even in the naughties, he joined Just Jinger on stage at the 5FM birthday bash, thus showing he is still a musical force to be reckoned with. One could possible call him the grand Parr of South African rock. 'Still Standing' is, as one would expect from Parr, a quality album. It's the more serious rockers ('Back Room' and 'Seeds') that open the album. It sets a somewhat moribund tone, but this is soon dispersed as there is an upbeat feel to the some of the songs after that. This is especially so with the lilting eco-friendly 'What can be Done' with its reggae vibe, while the township jive rhythm of 'Sangoma' could power any taxi along the streets of Mamelodi. The anthemic chant of 'Freedom!' in 'Love Will Find a Way', the unadulterated optimism and the sheer feel good factor of the music should cheer up even the dourest of Jewish princesses in the northern suburbs (it's important to remember that even Kugels get the blues). Lyrically, Parr concentrates on the issues facing the new South Africa. The album was released in 1996, 2 years after the historic elections, and is certainly influenced by this time of change. In 'What can be Done' he asks 'What about the Rainbow?' only adding the word "nation" in the last verse. The song is a plea for reconciliation using images of nature to good effect. Having been around for so long, 'Still Standing' is an apt title for this fine work by one of South Africa's finest. Made up of 4 Parr-ts rock and 1 Parr-t township, this will appeal to lovers of African tinged rock. And, if you think my puns are bad, take a moment to consider that this was released on Tim Can records before you Parr-ss judgement on me. --------------- LIVE IN LONDON http://www.sarockdigest.com/london SA artists performing in London THE BATS Please note that the gig at the Springbok Bar seems to have been cancelled. It is unsure at this stage whether an alternate venue has been found. FETISH 13 November: Cargo, Kingsland Viaduct, 83 Rivington St, London EC2 A3AY (Nearest tube: Liverpool Street & Old Street, Buses 35 & 55). Info Line: 020 7739-3440. ______________________________________ 6.SA PUNK ----------- Daniel Neville keeps us up-to-date on what's happening on the SA Punk scene ----------- EDITORIAL ----------- THE SA PUNK WARS? There is something we need to address in SA punk, especially after hearing that New World Inside and My Latest Ex were the targets of glass bottles at this year's Woodstock! Think about this... 1) If a band such as Rancid, Anti Flag or NOFX wrote a song where they make reference to being in love, or having been in love, the "die hard" punk rockers would either scream "sell-out" or decide it was OK for them to sing the song, because they obviously really mean what they are singing or have an excuse because they hardly ever sing these songs. 2) If a band like New Found Glory, Less Than Jake or The Ataris wrote an all-out angry punk rock anthem these same punks would either scream "posers" or be outraged by these "commercial pop" bands trying to be punks. 3) The "pop" punks, or posers as they are most usually called, also play a part in this pathetic hate circle, and refer to bands like NOFX and Rancid as "krusty punk" or "too punk". 4) The "pop" punks and the "punk" punks don't associate at shows, don't really talk to each other unless totally necessary and are usually quite spiteful towards each other, be it in the pit, on stage or just in an every day situation. 5) The actual simple four chord wonder style played by the pop punk bands is closer to the old school punk style than this super fast technical hardcore punk style. So when I hear the "hardcore" punks ripping off the style the pop punks play, I can't help but laugh, and when I hear the "pop" punks ripping off the style the hardcore punks play, I laugh because it's just music, not life or death. In my opinion, this has got to stop. There are a few of us who want to stay straight down the middle, not just by wearing a spiky belt with our tight "sissy emo" T-shirts or a Blink 182 badge on our studded jackets. I mean, we don't want to fight this stupid little war! I personally listen to a wide variety of punk, ska and emo(*), everything from Dead Kennedys to Blink 182, Against All Authority to Less Than Jake, AFI to New Found Glory and NOFX to The Offspring. I like pop punk because its easy to listen to, and the harmonies and vocals are rad to listen to. I like hardcore punk because I like the rough raw emotion and feeling they put into what they do. I'm not a pop punk or a hardcore punk, I'm a punk, and nothing else. There is too much conflict between all the Punks in SA, if we want the scene to grow we have to learn to live together and have some respect for each other. In the words of Operation Ivy, "Stop This War"!!. If you don't like someone, make sure it's because of who they are, not because of what they listen to, for sanity's sake! * Emo-punk is "emotional punk" -------------- NEW RELEASES -------------- NEW WORLD INSIDE - 'DREAM HOPE FEAR' (Revolution) I was quite amped to listen to this first full-length release from New World Inside, the melodic emo/punk band from Da Mutha City. Having heard NWI's first demo/EP recording (which I thought was very good), I was immediately impressed on first listen with 'dream hope fear''s far better sound and recording quality. The album was recorded at B-sharp Studios in Johannesburg, and all 11 tracks are superbly mixed. 'dream hope fear' has a great range of songs from the strongly emo 'Song In A' (featured recently on Revolution's 'Family Business' compilation) to the recharged 'Since I Met You', which is even faster-paced and more energetic, clearly showing influences from bands like New Found Glory. But my favourite song by far is 'Rock City', which is a very fast and frenetic song about Bellville (where most of the band's members grew up) and how fun it is to hang out there with their buddys from the band 22 Stars. 'dream hope fear' is a mandatory CD to add to your SA Punk collection. 8/10 Read http://rock.co.za/legends/2000plus/new_world_inside_index.html Listen http://www.samp3.com/artists_l_s.html ----------- GIG GUIDE ----------- DURBAN - Sat 23 Nov - Burn (R15, 9pm) * The Finkelsteins * Aleda BOKSBURG/BENONI - Sat 23 Nov - Trotters (R20, 8pm) * LEEK A T B U * Humphrey the Teacup * Ill Audio * + more This is gonna be a live recording so come make a noise Daniel mailto:daniel@sarockdigest.com?subject=gigs _________________________________________ 7.HISTORY & TRIVIA ------------------- ---------------- SHILOH'S CORNER ---------------- Our rock historian with an eye for the obscure, the conspiracies, and the real facts. GREEN ONIONS (FRIED OR CHILLED) part 1 of 4 At one stage it was called the second anthem of South Africa thanks to the above the line media in South Africa embracing the groove-hooking 'Green Onions' with a passion. This tune is so infectious that even our teenagers can recognise its foot shuffling rhythm from its pounding out of numerous jingles over the past twenty years. The 'Green Onions' groove has maintained an epic accountability filtering into a variety of styles over the last thirty years. Our story starts in 1961 with a group called the Royal Spades. That band later evolved into the Mar-Keys and backed up rockabilly/blues singer Billy Lee Riley. The Mar-Keys made their debut with a single called 'Last Night' (1961) which propelled the emerging Stax label into prominence. The Stax in- house musicians on hand then were Hammond B3 player Booker T Jones, bassist Lewis Steinberg, drummer L. Jackson (ex-Roy Milton band), and guitarist Steve Cropper. Continued next week... Shiloh Noone, Cape Town mailto:shiloh@sarockdigest.com Blues and Variation Fine Music Radio 101.3 FM Wednesdays 10 pm -------------------------- SPRINGBOK RADIO CHARTS http://rock.co.za/charts This week [Last week] Title - Artist 30 YEARS AGO (10 November 1972) 1 [1] I Can See Clearly Now - Johnny Nash 2 [5] Sylvia's Mother - Dr. Hook 3 [3] I Need Someone - Alan Garrity 4 [2] It's Too Late Now - Lauren Copley 5 [8] A Shoulder to Cry on - Denise Freeman 25 YEARS AGO (11 November 1977) 1 [3] I Need You - Joe Dolan 2 [1] Angelo - Brotherhood of Man 3 [6] Barracuda - Heart 4 [5] We Salute You - Reg De Beer 5 [7] After The Fire Is Gone - Barbara Ray & Lance James 20 YEARS AGO (13 November 1982) 1 [1] Da Da Da - Trio 2 [2] Down Under - Men at Work 3 [3] Eye of the Tiger - Survivor 4 [6] Come On Eileen - Dexy's Midnight Runners 5 [4] Abracadabra - Steve Miller Band 15 YEARS AGO (14 November 1987) 1 [1] La Bamba - Los Lobos 2 [2] It's a Sin - Pet Shop Boys 3 [3] Funky Town - Pseudo Echo 4 [5] Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley 5 [10] You Win Again - Bee Gees It was 5 weeks at counting for Johnny Nash's stay at the top in 1972. Dr Hook made a surprising recovery after having dropped down to number 5, it sprung back to number 2. The South African content of the top 5 was restored to 3 as Denise Freeman jumped up from number 8. Denise was British born, and after spending some time in SA she returned to England, however this is counted as a South African hit as the song was recorded while she was a South African resident. 1977 was the only one of the years above that saw a change at the top this week. Joe Dolan was only in his 4th week on the top 20, and had captured the top spot. Brotherhood of Man had only been at number 1 for 2 weeks. Heart's 'Barracuda' had shot up the charts, in at number 17, then 6 and now 3. Dexy's Midnight Runners finally broke the stranglehold at the top in 1982. For the previous 5 weeks, the contents of the top 5 had consisted of the same songs in differing order. Duran Duran's 'Hungry Like the Wolf ' made way for 'Come on Eileen' which was a world wide smash, topping both the US and UK charts. Since the heady white trousered days of the 70's the Bee Gees had been surprisingly low key. 'You Win Again' was their 12th hit on the charts, all 12 of which had made top 10. The gap of about eight and a half years since Tragedy was in the charts was tied 18th for the biggest gap ever. They tied with Crocodile Harris who also had a gap of 3067 days between 'Miss Eva Goodnight' and 'Give Me The Good News'. 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 November 16 - Peter Vee (born Peter Paoliello, 1946) http://www.rock.co.za/files/peter_vee.html 17 - Gordon Lightfoot (1938) 20 - Duane Allman (1946, died 29 October 1971) 20 - Joe Walsh (1947) 22 - Steven Van Zandt (1950) 26 - John McVie (1945) 26 - Tina Turner (1939) 27 - Jimi Hendrix (1942, died 18 September 1970) ------------ RECOMMENDED COMPILATIONS http://www.rock.co.za/files/sarock_classic_albums_comp.html Each week we will recommend at least one South African CD compilation to help you discover new styles and genres of SA Pop and Rock, past & present. They are all available at One World and make great Christmas gifts. VOËLVRY & VOËLVRY DIE TOER The recently re-released 'Voëlvry' is widely regarded as an essential South African album. It collects together studio tracks from artists involved in the highly influential and groundbreaking nation-wide tour (in 1989) as well as tracks by like-minded artists who weren't actually on the tour. This album is now perfectly complimented by the fantastic collection of tracks recorded live on the tour. The live album only features Die Gereformeerde Blues Band (under the leadership of Johannes Kerkorrel), André le Toit (more commonly known as Koos Kombuis) and Bernoldus Niemand (the sadly departed James Phillips). These 2 albums were the soundtrack to the crumbling of verkrampte attitudes towards rock music and are not only essential for any interested in the roots of Afrikaans Rock, but are essential for anyone serious about South African rock. Read http://rock.co.za/legends/2000plus/voelvry_dietoer.html Listen http://www.samp3.com Buy http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&searchfor=voelvry _______________________________ 8.VINYL JUNKIES ----------------- This section (named after the much-missed shop from Fishhoek) is for collectors of vinyl, both South African and International. MABU VINYL 34 Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town Jeremy Taylor - 'Recorded Live In Johannesburg' (LP) Hawk - 'African Day' (LP) Harari - 'Bad Boys' (LP) Harari - 'Heatwave' (LP) Soundtrack - 'Tokoloshe' (LP) Cash paid for records in saleable condition. Jacques Vosloo (+27 21) 423 7635 mailto:die_vos@hotmail.com -------------------- VIBES VINYL Stadium on Main, Claremont, Cape Town Alan Hilton (021) 683 5676 mailto:ahilton@mweb.co.za -------------------- BOOKS & MUSIC 14 Glen St, Central, Port Elizabeth (041) 585 4630 John Truelove Cell 072 112 4096 Fax (041) 991 1115 ______________________________________________ 9.FORUM --------- 10 TIPS FOR GOOD WEBSITES Graeme Kennedy 2.COMPATIBLE: browser and platform compatibility. The website designer should not require a specific platform, browser, monitor size, or set of plug-ins. Typically, the viewer's computer setup is beyond their control, and advising them to change things only leads to frustration and resentment. More... http://www.seercom.com/bluto/programming/websites/10tips/index.html Continued next week... Reprinted here by kind permission of Graeme Kennedy. --------------------- PAUL FROM POLAND IS LOOKING FOR PUNK Where can I buy old stuff from South Africa?! I'm looking for old punk bands, especially formed in the years 1976-82, for e.g. Asylum Kids, Wild Youth. Do you know where can I buy this stuff? Maybe someone can record them for me on mp3/CDR or may want to trade Africa reissues for Polish punk reissue?! Thanks! Cheers Paul mailto:czarnobylski_homik@wp.pl --------------------- MIDI FILES I'm a muso ex-PE, Grahamstown and Cape Town. Currently in Melbourne Australia. Currently I'm performing solo and have had to succumb to performing with sequenced backing - actually it not that bad - it's fun doing your own arranging, but there's nothing like playing with other musos. I'm DESPERATE to find midifiles of SA songs, as there seem to be none on the international search engines like musicrobot and vanbasco. I'm new to the sequencing lark and sequencing a song from the ground up is not wholly within my current capability, and anyway it's so much quicker to edit an existing file, even if it's from a pay site. At this point I am looking for a midifile of 'Weeping', one of my all-time SA favourites, and, believe it or not, I'm also looking for 'Love Is A Beautiful Song' (Dave Mills-70's). I actually won the Herald "On The Go" talent contest at age 21 singing that one, along with 'Cry To Me' by the Staccatos. Are there any SA midifile sites? If there aren't, someone is ignoring a huge opportunity to run a successful site. I'd be very grateful if you can help. Regards Charlie mailto:charlie@charliegriffin.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 ______________________________________________ 10.CONCERTS - LIVE REVIEWS AND GIG INFO --------------------------------------- ------------- LIVE REVIEW ------------- THE BATS Live at East London's Guild Theatre Don Bryce It is not easy interviewing The Bats prior to their performance, they flit all over and the enthusiastic repartee flies unchecked. Contrary to expectations they certainly don't look, act or sound like relics from the 60's, even less so when they bounce onto the stage and launch into an energetic 'All I Got'. It is instantly apparent that they still "have it". Marvellous harmonies and musical virtuosity abounds throughout the performance. There is instant rapport with the audience who alternate between hushed silence and tears of laughter. Rotund Eddie Eksteen, drummer, vocalist and comedian extraordinaire, need only mince across the stage, groan piteously or shake his hips and flip his collar Elvis Presley-style to have the audience in stitches. Their exceptional musical talent shines through all the stage buffoonery. Paul Ditchfield eases from guitar to bass to keyboard while Eddie leaps off the podium and into a comedy routine, to be smoothly replaced on drums by Derek Gordon, who has just relinquished the bass or keyboards to Paul. Pete Clifford, guitarist of note, launches into a sizzling solo during J.J. Cale's 'Cocaine', accompanied by some show-off slapping and popping bass from Derek. Pete also demonstrates the "voice box", a device made famous by a namesake of his, Peter Frampton. Pete was already playing professionally at 15, and went on to back top artists like Dusty Springfield, Gene Pitney and Tom Jones. Suddenly he grabs his tenor banjo and the group launches into a barbershop quartet type number bemoaning their lack of fortune at Lotto. Changing direction, Derek, as a dedication to ex-Dealian Len Cooper, does a powerful rendition of 'Unchained Melody', hitting the high notes perfectly despite a touch of flu. After interval we are treated to one of their greats, 'A Shabby Little Hut', with some nice Spanish trumpet played on keyboard by Paul. In a beautiful tribute to Madiba, we hear some haunting guitar by Pete and harmonies by the others. Years ago Paul wrote a song dedicated to his four-year-old daughter, and tonight he treats the audience to a dazzling keyboard display with his composition 'Three to Tangle', written for his triplet grand daughters. This is basically a tango which has its dramatic, classical and frenzied fusion moments. Eddie pretends absolute amazement: "Did you see that? His fingers never once left his hands!" Their love for sport comes through in many of their songs. There is a little Caribbean thing about a Springbok cricketer and the effects of a certain "herb". Then the audience is reminded of one of their most famous songs, 'Vat Hom Dawie', before being cajoled into singing along in some other cricket songs. 'Sound of Sirens' is a satire which, though funny, reflects uncomfortably and accurately upon the high rate of crime in the country. The highlight for many would be the brilliant renditions of Shadows numbers, complete with unison movements. All in all, a show not to be missed, and judging from the wide range of ages at the first performance, not strictly for the old fogeys. Read http://www.rock.co.za/files/bats_index.html Buy http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&searchfor=bats ---------------- UPCOMING GIGS ---------------- ABSOLUTE ZERO Tues 12 Nov: The Blues Room Village Walk, Sandton. Cover R40 Tel (011) 784 5527 for reservations. Fri 15 and Sat 16 Nov: Manenberg's at the V&A Waterfront Cape Town Join us at Cape Town's finest jazz venue for the Cape launch of the album 'Ballad for Africa'. Tel (021) 421 5639 for reservations - book now! Listen http://www.samp3.com Buy http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&searchfor=zero ---------------------- THE AWAKENING Upcoming Gauteng Gigs: Friday 1 November: The Awakening live at "The Alcove" alternative/goth/80s/industrial party with Atmosphere Control Unit @ Sound Factory (old Odin), Honeydew, Johannesburg. Saturday 2 November: The Awakening live at Rafterz, SAS Park complex, VD Bijl Park. R20. Saturday 16 November: The Awakening plus 2 support bands @ Sabres Bike Club "Day Jol" @ Bugs Fever, 43 Geoffrey street, Roodepoort. Read http://rock.co.za/legends/90s/awakening.html Listen http://www.samp3.com/artists.html Buy http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&searchfor=awakening ---------------------- BARLEYCORN MUSIC CLUB Mondays at 8pm, upstairs at the River Club, Observatory, Cape Town ---------------------- BLUE MOON Mathys Roets Sat, 16 Nov (20:00 - R50) (Hekke open op 19:00 - Kaartjies beskikbaar by The Plumstore - Aandete sal te koop wees Navrae: 013-744 9033) Sat 23 Nov 5fm se Barney Simon (20:00 - R35) met Left Behind en St. Nemo's Cat ---------------------- BLUES ROOM Nov: Tues 12: Absolute Zero Wed 13: The Comedy Night Thur 14: G-Man's Big VIP Party - With Just Jinger and special guest Adrian Ziller Fri 15: Wonderboom (R50) Sat 16: Shawn Phillips Located in the Village Walk Shopping Plaza cnr Rivonia and Maude streets, Blues Room Tel 011-784-5527 or Grant on 0829730993 ------------------------- PIET BOTHA Fri 15th Nov Up the Creek Hatfield PTA 21h00 Sat 16th Nov Saints Boksburg 21h30 Sat 23rd Nov Boomhuis Krugersdorp 20h00 Wed 27th Nov Steak & Ale Centurion 21h00 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 Durban 15 Nov - RedHouse & Calypso 16 Nov - Not My Dog ------------------- TONY COX Wed 13 - Music Club, Ek & Jy, Kalk Bay (8pm) (021 782 2268) Sat 16 - Habaneros (Veggietable), Kalk Bay (8pm) (021 788 6967) Mon 18 - Barleycorn Music Club, River Club, (8pm) (021 712 1067) Fri 22 - Zem Kafe, Cape Town (8pm) (082 425 2050) Sat 23 - Zem Kafe, Cape Town (8pm) (082 425 2050) Tue 26 - Dorp St. Theatre, Stellenbosch (8pm) (021 886 6107) "The tranquillity of the garden matched in all respects by the refined and quite frankly exquisite guitar playing of Tony Cox who demonstrated today that he is a world-class talent". - John Samson, UK, SA Rock Digest (concert in Grange Gardens at the Lewes Guitar Festival) "I've never heard him sound as in tune with his surroundings or in control of his art as he does here". - Richard Haslop, Planet Pastel. ----------------- CUBY AND THE BLIZZARDS SA TOUR Following is a list of the shows, venues and ticket information. 21 November: Mamelodi, Pretoria Venue and Ticket Prices to be confirmed. 22 November: Rendezvous Theatre, State Theatre, Pretoria (012 322 1665) Tickets: R100-00 at Computicket and should be available from early November. 23 November: Blues Room, JHB (011 784 5527) Tickets: R100-00 General Admission, R200-00 including a meal Tickets are available at the Blues Room 26 November: De Poort van Amsterdam, JHB (011 327 1875) Tickets: R300-00 including drinks and a meal Tickets are available through SANEC (011 884 2065) Info/contact: Misha Loots mailto:misha@oppikoppi.co.za ----------------------- DESERT VELVET Over the past six years Desert Velvet have managed to carve a niche of their own. Probably best described as acoustic-electric rock, their resume is fairly impressive. They have supported Semisane, Springbok Nude Girls, Sons of Trout, Wonderboom, and Kelvin Declined. They've recorded four demos and recently filmed a professional video. They also won the Stage Magazine Recording Sponsorship Competition, the NBC Music Makers Award, and reached the semi-finals in the RP Emerging Sounds. "Desert Velvet amazed us" - Stage Magazine, September 2002 "Awe-inspiring stuff" - SA Rock Digest, Feb 2002 Zemkafe - Wed 13 Nov - 21h30 (Buiten St, off top of Long St., Cape Town) ---------------------- JO DAY Fri 15 Nov - Whammy Bar, Tableview, CT. (cover: R15) Sat 16 Nov - Mercury Live (ex-The Jam), Cape Town. (cover: R30) Legend Music 'Rock This!' CD launch, with Kelvin Declined. A rockin party - loads of giveaways! Fri 29 Nov - Due East, Bentle Ave, Boksburg. (NO COVER CHARGE!). Sat 30 Nov - Nile Crocodile, PTA. With Cutting Jade. ----------------- FRUIT FLY NAVIGATORS Fri 15 Nov - 9 Bar (Pietermaritzburg) 31 December - Flux Festival (Mooi River) ---------------- HARBOUR MUSIC CLUB Wednesday 13 November: Mark Harris Vocals, Guitar. Half of cool Bananas and a good entertainer. Tony Cox Guitar Maestro on a quick visit from Jo'burg. Tony will do a full set of at least one and a half hours, if you are a classical guitar lover this is a must. This will take place at Ek & Jy the seafood café part of the Harbour House restaurant complex in Kalk Bay Harbour, Kalk bay. Entrance R20. Starting time 20:30. Enquiries Dave 0217886330 or 0828534088. There is a bar with reasonable drink prices and you can either eat at the Harbour House or Polana before hand, bookings 021 7884133 or Ek & Jy will be making self service food. TONY COX Please let people know about the following two shows at the Railway House restaurant, Muizenberg station, Main rd, Muizenberg. Tony Cox in concert on Wednesday 20 November at 20:30, entrance R40, enquiries 021 7822268, bookings 021 7883252 Steve Newman and Dave Goldblum in concert on Sunday 24 November at 20:30, entrance R40, enquiries 021 7822268, bookings 021 7883252 Thanks Dave Plater 0217886330 0828534088 -------------------- INDEPENDENT ARMCHAIR THEATRE Lower Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town. Monday 11 - Manga by W.A.V.E. (Weekly Audio Visual Experiment) Tuesday 12 - The Most Amazing Show Wednesday 13 Freshly Ground Thursday 14 AbaKhaya Friday 15 Dolly Rockers Saturday 16 Benguela Sunday 17 Sunday Movie and Pizza - 'Amélie' (2001) 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 14 Nov from 8.30pm, The Cuban Docters, R20 Frid 15 Nov from 9.00pm "The Mississippi Muthers", R30 Sat 16 Nov at 8.30pm, "The Best of Clapton and Hendrix", R65 Sun 17 Nov from 1pm in our Garden, A free meal, "Lamb on The Spit". Drinks available, no cover charge. Read http://rock.co.za/legends/julianlaxton Listen http://www.samp3.com/artists_l_s.html ------------------ JUST JINGER Tues 12 Nov: DUE EAST in Boksburg (behind the Eastrand Mall) 21h30 Doors open @ 19h00 Thurs 14 Nov: THE BLUES ROOM in the Village Walk Shopping Centre, Rivonia Road 21h30 Doors open @ 19h00, for Bookings contact Grant on 011 784 55 27 For more info please contact Renata Tressel on 011 888 7457 Read http://rock.co.za/legends/90s/just_jinger.html Buy http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&searchfor=jinger -------------------- MERCURY LIVE AND LOUNGE 43 de Villiers Street Zonnebloem, Cape Town (Formerly known as The Jam & District 206.) Tuesday: 12th Nov Mercury Lounge: (ex District 206) Open mike jam session. Muso`s and aspirant muso`s all welcome. Session starts at 9pm. Drum kit and backline provided, just bring your own instrument and some money for beer. See the likes of Dave van der Linden, Albert Frost, Farrell Adams, Tim Parr, Arno Carstens and other luminaries of the Cape Town music scene. Wednesday: 13th Nov Mercury Lounge: (ex District 206) A Month of Wednesdays featuring The Rudimentals and their special blend of traditional Ska and African Rhythms. Medium Dave will spin some tunes after the gig. Couvert - R20 doors open at 9pm. Thursday: 14th Nov Mercury Lounge: (ex District 206) A feature of this venue is our commitment to showcasing, not only quality acts, but also quality new bands breaking into the S.A. music scene. To that end, tonight sees the debut of rock/rap/hip hop outfit Spindlesect. Fresh from recording their demo at neighbour`s Plow Recording Studios, this is a band with much potential and a strong vision. Also on the bill is Lokyst, a new project featuring Drummer Damien (ex Black Milk and currently Freshly Ground). Friday: 15th Nov Mercury Live: (ex Jam) It's more hard core/nu metal for this evening brought to you by regulars Ill System, along with Deaf Division and Str 8 (previously Negative Society). This is another big one with Ill System honing their craft for an assault on the world market. The latter two bands make their Mercury debut and reports are promising that they are more than capable of giving System a run for their money. Mercury Lounge: (ex District 206) Alternative lounge, Latin, Soul, Blues, Acid-Jazz and Funk as played by DJ`s Foam, Honey-B, Moodswing, koe_rant, and guests on a rotational basis. Two 3hr sessions each night 10 'til 1am with DJ koe-rant and 1am 'til 4am with DJ Moodswing. Saturday: 16th Nov Mercury Live: (ex Jam) Tonight the venue is fortunate to have Jo Day, one of SA's rising rock/pop divas, headlining. She will be jetting in for her first gig in Cape Town since the phenomenal success of her recent album, currently charting on all major radio stations around the country. Kelvin Declined will be the support. Mercury Lounge: (ex District 206) Alternative lounge, Latin, Soul, Blues, Acid-Jazz and Funk as played by DJ`s Foam, Honey-B, Moodswing, koe_rant, and guests on a rotational basis. Two 3hr sessions each night 10 'til 1am with DJ Honey-B and 1am 'til 4am with DJ Moodswing. --------------------- PURPLE TURTLE Corner Long & Shortmarket Strs, Cape Town Wed 13 Nov: Seven Day Story Live bands on Wednesday evenings are back at the Turtle again and kicking them off is this highly acclaimed new rock group. Plus very special guests. Gigs start from 9pm - entry varies from R15 to R20 Tel: (021) 423-6194 Band bookings: Phone Paul on 082 92 88337 ---------------------- SEVEN DAY STORY Seven Day Story will be playing alongside Dayspring at The Purple Turtle on Wednesday 13th November at 9pm. Covert charge is R20.00. Bands start at 9.45pm sharp. Listen http://www.samp3.com/artists_l_s.html ------------------- SOIL 7T7 Sat 16 Nov - Soil 7t7 and Boink at Chivas Rock in Lynwood, Pretoria Thurs 28 Nov - Soil 7t7 and Sprinkaan at Backline in Margate Fri 29 Nov - Soil 7t7 and Duck and Cover at Backline in Margate Sat 30 Nov - Soil 7t7, Shine 4 and Karen Zoid on the main beach in Margate --------------------- STEAK 'N ALE, CENTURION 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 ------------------ TUESDAY'S CHILD Zem Cafe on 20 November, at 9:00 pm. Barleycorn Music Club on 24 November Read http://rock.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 15 November, Dros Ruimsig. Beer Garden 7pm R60. Free Beer Mug - (011) 958 2005 16 November Craig Hinds from Watershed with guest artist Nianell Rhapsody's Peter Place 8pm - (011) 463 0977 23 November Boma Hartebeespoort 7pm R30 - Mel 083 417 6970 29 November Watershed and Nianell. Fountain Piazza, Monte Casino 8pm Mel 083 417 6970 Read http://rock.co.za/legends/2000plus/watershed_meantime.html Buy http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&searchfor=watershed ------------------------ ZEM CAFÉ Nov 15 Freshly Ground Nov 17 Native Yard Nov 22 and 23 with Tony Cox Every Thursday with the Cape Comedy Collective Notice: Tony Cox is doing a guitar workshop on 23 Nov at 2pm. Could all interested participants please call us in advance and pay R125 for the three-hour workshop. The seats for this workshop are limited. This week's line-ups: Tue 12 Nov - The Dome Session: No Cover - with Kenzhero & friends (22:00) Wed 13 Nov - Live Music: Desert Velvet: R10 - original rock (21:00) Thu 14 Nov - Cape Comedy Collective: R25 - DJs to follow (21:30) Fri 15 Nov 15 - Freshly Ground: R30 - original fusion music (21:30) Sun 17 Nov - Native Yard: R20 - Open Mic with poetry, live music and DJ's (17:30) ---------------------- ZEPLINS c/o Church & Bosman Str, Pretoria 'Whiplash 2002 - Metal Mayhem thru the Ages' - The National Tour. Saturday 7 December 2002 (8PM/R30) Bands: Ill System [Cape Town], specially reformed Crystal Dawn [Johannesburg], Rhütz [Pretoria] & Tyburn [Johannesburg] Theme: Metal Mayhem thru the Ages [Metal from the 60's to 2000's] - The ultimate classics. With bonus alternative music dance-floor. 'Whiplash' was first introduced in Cape Town by Subterania Music in August at The Jam with Ill System [scheduled for the Pretoria show] and Corruption of Virtue being the first bands to appear on this bill. 'Whiplash' is in your face metal, live bands, brilliant DJ's and an enticing atmosphere for fans into nu skool metal, death, speed, black, dinosaur, and gothic metal. After the enormous success of the Cape Town show we have decided to bring this event to the masses of Pretoria and Gauteng area. Don't miss it! --------------------- KAREN ZOID 26 November - Bassline - Melville, Johannesburg 27 November - Dry Dock - Warmbad - Contact Eugene on (014) 736 2491 29 November - Messina 30 November - Margate Read http://www.karenzoid.co.za Listen http://www.samp3.com/artists_t_z.html Buy http://www.oneworld.co.za/index.cfm?bec=4321&id=CDEMCD5938 ___________________________________________ 11.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@rock.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 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>