Much music in September

In South Africa spring has sprung, and this means that in the northern hemisphere we are headed to autumn already!? Am I the only one left wondering how we skipped summer completely?

The mornings are definitely getting more grey making getting out of bed that little bit harder, reminding us of that winter awaiting us up ahead.

But, grey and gloom aside, there is much to look forward to in September with regards to South African music. I am currently reviewing some great CDs and doing some interesting interviews.

London audiences are being spoilt with two great SA-based bands this September, both quite new, and touring the UK for their first time. The first up is Fevertree, a Joburg-based rock band. They're hot in many ways, from their stylised looks and band images, to their slick sound and passionate online presence.


Also Joburg-based & currently on European tour, is Harris Tweed, with their quirky & playful music fronted by a female vocalist with quite a vivacious voice!



Also currently on a European tour, though not stopping in London for some strange reason, are SAMA 'Best Rock Album' winning band, Cassette, whose CD I have been killing lately! Its damn good!


Somewhere between Smashing Pumpkins and Kasabian, their stuff is truly international and will watch with much anticipation as to how they get on. Their album will be released in the UK on 1 October. Review to follow soon.

Then there's London-based music veteran Chris Letcher whose experience oozes into his music in the most creative ways. All concoctions of sounds are created, coaxed and consolidated in his songs. With his calm Damien Rice controlled voice, its good stuff worth a def good few listens.

This weekend coming, Farryl Purkiss will be in London for one night only as he does a two city hop to London and Paris. Read more on Farryl in this week's South African paper, out tomorrow.

So, get those earplugs in and head on down to MySpace to meet some of these bands:
- Fevertree
- Harris Tweed
- Letcher
- Cassette
- Farryl Purkiss

And then needing not much introduction, is the lovely Karma (ex-Henry Ate) who will be heading from Florida to London for a couple of gigs in early October.

So even if the sun doesnt make an appearance this month, we are spoilt for choice with the South African music on offer!

Rock on September,
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