1. Joburg pop rockers Cassette have just launched a new album called Who Do You Trust (and will be playing in London in 10 days time)
2. Mann Friday will be kicking off their SA 'Waiting for the flash' tour on Good Friday, 9 April, with a gig in Joburg at Tanz Cafe, supporting Cassette
3. Two months later - on 9 July - Mann Friday will play the iconic Shepherds Bush Empire for the official UK album launch of 'Waiting for the flash'
4. Supporting Mann Friday's album launch at Shebu, will be LA based SA artist - Karma - who was previously known as 'Henry Ate'
5. Also previously known as something else, now Dear Reader (previously Harris Tweed), have just released an album called 'Replace why with funny' (and lead singer Cherilyn MacNeil has such a glorious Lamb-like angelic voice to give you goose bumps!)
6. And then... the other half of Dear Reader is Darryl Torr - who is also a producer - who worked on Cassette's latest album!
Rock on Cassette,
x
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11 Nov 2008
And the winners are...
Last week saw the MTV Europe Music Awards unfold right here in the UK, Liverpool to be exact.
With Paul McCartney honoured for a lifetime achievement, it was all quite fitting as the home of where music as many know it, began! We’re talking The Beatles of course! But the British music wasn’t as evident as I expected, or the European music more to the point... Besides one category of best European artist, all the categories leaned heavily towards the American style. Even the production itself was largely dominated by Americans! I guess for an American brand, MTV is merely targeting its main audience!
The host of the evening, one ‘I kissed a girl’ all-American Katy Perry, was like a little kids kit of fun on the stage. Between her incredulous costume changes and funky set props, she was uber seductive and coy in a lollipop and short skirt kitch kinda way.
Then there was another all-American boy - Jared Leto of 30 Seconds to Mars - up on the red couch, interviewing all the winning artists, and while I adore the music of the band (and those epic eye candy videos for which they were recognised with Best video for Beautiful Lie) – I somehow found Jared to be weak and wimpy, and in parts annoying.
Hmmm. Well, awards galore was the theme of the evening – along with many of the 2008 hot tracks and acts being performed live on stage in Liverpool, we were treated to The Killers new track ‘Human’, Pink's ‘So What’ (awarded for most addictive track of the year) – including a pillow fight, finishing with a stage full of white feathers… and even Take That, who bless them, had performed at the first ever MTV Europe Music Awards 15 years ago!
I guess I could start to answer my own question on that one… as it is not then too surprising that Seether, one of SA’s best rock exports based now in LA, are up for a few nominations. Indeed these boys are no less patriotic or proud of their home land – and like most of us South Africans in the UK – Seether merely took the opportunity to move abroad to enhance their opportunities in a global market! And deserving of being recognised they indeed are! (Watch this space too as Seether will be in the UK early next year!)
Also up from SA are our amazing Goldfish boys, the ever-fabulous Parlotones, Freshlyground (who seem to never miss a single award nomination) and the ‘we-like-them-a-lot’ Cassette crew! On top of all the SA nominations, there are mostly Nigerian nominations – and in a wider context, many hip hop artists up for the awards on 22 Noember!
The hip hop link makes me think America immediately… and from SA there are a few key SA artists I need to explore, mostly of the hip hop Kwaito style I believe. So expect to hear more about HHP, DJ Cleo and Jozi soon!
And on closing, it was with much interest that the ‘Artist choice of the year award’ at the MTV Europe awards – went to one Lil Wayne… a US rapper, most famous in my mind (since I don’t listen much to the hip hop scene)… for the fact that he decided to sample a little piece of a track from South Africa’s beloved Karma Swanepoel (ex-Henry Ate), now well established in the States, living in LA and an up-and-coming force to reckon with on the singer songwriter scene.
Somehow I don’t think Lil Wayne knew quite what he was messing with when he nicked her chorus and twisted it into a sample! I assume the lawsuit still continues. But for Lil Wayne winning the artists choice award, and seeing him speaking as he thanked everyone and received his award, well – he looked like just a darn lovely little lad!
Rock on for receiving recognition, yeah!
X
PS. And a quick mention to Miriam Makeba who is all over the news as Mama Africa, the voice of Africa who inspired many, a woman who died on Sunday at the age of 76 whilst performing in Italy!
Seems the most fitting opportunity then to acknowledge her lifetime contribution of music of the continent, at the upcoming MAMAs. Its headline stuff already! "Mama Africa celebrated with a lifetime achievement award at the MAMAs!" Rest in peace Mama Africa!
With Paul McCartney honoured for a lifetime achievement, it was all quite fitting as the home of where music as many know it, began! We’re talking The Beatles of course! But the British music wasn’t as evident as I expected, or the European music more to the point... Besides one category of best European artist, all the categories leaned heavily towards the American style. Even the production itself was largely dominated by Americans! I guess for an American brand, MTV is merely targeting its main audience!
The host of the evening, one ‘I kissed a girl’ all-American Katy Perry, was like a little kids kit of fun on the stage. Between her incredulous costume changes and funky set props, she was uber seductive and coy in a lollipop and short skirt kitch kinda way.
Yet, instead of annoying me with her cheezie squeezie lines, I found myself to be looking fwd to the next little in-between act – her very own cute and cuddly Katy show!
Then there was another all-American boy - Jared Leto of 30 Seconds to Mars - up on the red couch, interviewing all the winning artists, and while I adore the music of the band (and those epic eye candy videos for which they were recognised with Best video for Beautiful Lie) – I somehow found Jared to be weak and wimpy, and in parts annoying.
Hmmm. Well, awards galore was the theme of the evening – along with many of the 2008 hot tracks and acts being performed live on stage in Liverpool, we were treated to The Killers new track ‘Human’, Pink's ‘So What’ (awarded for most addictive track of the year) – including a pillow fight, finishing with a stage full of white feathers… and even Take That, who bless them, had performed at the first ever MTV Europe Music Awards 15 years ago!
And talking of first ones – while the Europe one was not very pan-European in reflection, one wonders if the first MTV Africa Music Awards in a couple of weeks – or the MAMAs – will hold out on true African influence – or end up satisfying a more American market?
I guess I could start to answer my own question on that one… as it is not then too surprising that Seether, one of SA’s best rock exports based now in LA, are up for a few nominations. Indeed these boys are no less patriotic or proud of their home land – and like most of us South Africans in the UK – Seether merely took the opportunity to move abroad to enhance their opportunities in a global market! And deserving of being recognised they indeed are! (Watch this space too as Seether will be in the UK early next year!)
Also up from SA are our amazing Goldfish boys, the ever-fabulous Parlotones, Freshlyground (who seem to never miss a single award nomination) and the ‘we-like-them-a-lot’ Cassette crew! On top of all the SA nominations, there are mostly Nigerian nominations – and in a wider context, many hip hop artists up for the awards on 22 Noember!
The hip hop link makes me think America immediately… and from SA there are a few key SA artists I need to explore, mostly of the hip hop Kwaito style I believe. So expect to hear more about HHP, DJ Cleo and Jozi soon!
And on closing, it was with much interest that the ‘Artist choice of the year award’ at the MTV Europe awards – went to one Lil Wayne… a US rapper, most famous in my mind (since I don’t listen much to the hip hop scene)… for the fact that he decided to sample a little piece of a track from South Africa’s beloved Karma Swanepoel (ex-Henry Ate), now well established in the States, living in LA and an up-and-coming force to reckon with on the singer songwriter scene.
Somehow I don’t think Lil Wayne knew quite what he was messing with when he nicked her chorus and twisted it into a sample! I assume the lawsuit still continues. But for Lil Wayne winning the artists choice award, and seeing him speaking as he thanked everyone and received his award, well – he looked like just a darn lovely little lad!
And so – my thinking is that Lil Wayne should get Karma involved in his fast-track to fame and share the love as freely as he felt to share the sampling!
Rock on for receiving recognition, yeah!
X
PS. And a quick mention to Miriam Makeba who is all over the news as Mama Africa, the voice of Africa who inspired many, a woman who died on Sunday at the age of 76 whilst performing in Italy!
Seems the most fitting opportunity then to acknowledge her lifetime contribution of music of the continent, at the upcoming MAMAs. Its headline stuff already! "Mama Africa celebrated with a lifetime achievement award at the MAMAs!" Rest in peace Mama Africa!
26 Jun 2008
Karma ticks all the right boxes...
She's landed in London - and looks like she has brought the Florida weather with her! Its Karma of course - and with her she has brought her new album for launch next week...
Here is the interview with Karma in this week's South African about what she's been up to, what she is gonna get up to while she's here and much more...
Talking of newspapers - I was pleasantly surprised last week, while flipping through my Metro on the way to work... to see a little 5x5cm red Parlotones advert announcing dates of their upcoming tour across the UK! WOW - is this the first time a SA artist is in the Metro I wondered?
Their tour kicks off next week in London!
Rock on sunshine and SA music!
x
Here is the interview with Karma in this week's South African about what she's been up to, what she is gonna get up to while she's here and much more...Talking of newspapers - I was pleasantly surprised last week, while flipping through my Metro on the way to work... to see a little 5x5cm red Parlotones advert announcing dates of their upcoming tour across the UK! WOW - is this the first time a SA artist is in the Metro I wondered?
Their tour kicks off next week in London!
Rock on sunshine and SA music!
x
7 Mar 2008
Yikes, March already!
Just the other day it was January (and miserable) and it seemed as though summer would never come around! Now its March - and the days are already feeling lighter and brighter... Perhaps not summery, but it sure does help!
Music wise, everyone is starting to book lots of gigs again! No more hibernation and hiding down south... slowly the bands are booking tickets to the UK and planning gigs way into summer! Many exciting things on the horizon!
And talking of horizons...
Karma will be launching her EP 'even if She tried' - which is apparently a lyric in one of the songs... have a listen and you'll see how the odd capitalisation all comes together! ;)
Even though the days are getting lighter here, it is still with envy that I write about one of the last summer concerts at Kirstenbosch (or should that be glee as the summer down south starts to end... ;)
This Sunday will be the surfer-style Cape Town live electronica duo who have swum circles around most... we're talking Goldfish of course! Also launching an album at this gig (called Perceptions of Pacha) Goldfish are soon to be swimming to a global pond again as they will be touring to New York and London to play at Pacha NYC and Pacha London!! They then head on to do a summer residency in Ibiza, as well as European performances with Pete Tong and Paul van Dyk (WOW!).. and the great news is that they will also pop to London inbetween their Spanish style life.
Rock on album launches this weekend!
x
Music wise, everyone is starting to book lots of gigs again! No more hibernation and hiding down south... slowly the bands are booking tickets to the UK and planning gigs way into summer! Many exciting things on the horizon!
And talking of horizons...
Tonight a lucky few will be witnessing a moment in SA music history - above the horizon... Launching at 7pm, The London Eye departs with a girl with a guitar on board... and that girl will be none other than Karma!
Karma will be launching her EP 'even if She tried' - which is apparently a lyric in one of the songs... have a listen and you'll see how the odd capitalisation all comes together! ;)Even though the days are getting lighter here, it is still with envy that I write about one of the last summer concerts at Kirstenbosch (or should that be glee as the summer down south starts to end... ;)
This Sunday will be the surfer-style Cape Town live electronica duo who have swum circles around most... we're talking Goldfish of course! Also launching an album at this gig (called Perceptions of Pacha) Goldfish are soon to be swimming to a global pond again as they will be touring to New York and London to play at Pacha NYC and Pacha London!! They then head on to do a summer residency in Ibiza, as well as European performances with Pete Tong and Paul van Dyk (WOW!).. and the great news is that they will also pop to London inbetween their Spanish style life.Rock on album launches this weekend!
x
29 Jan 2008
Nearly at the end of Jan already!
I was most excited to see the Hyde Park Calling Festival in yday's Metro... the promise of summer, the hope we have in planning ahead and the joy of anticipation of our fave artists!
And what a cool line-up too. Quite varied and not just the big names of the moment! Saturday 28 June sees Eric Clapton, Sheryl Crow and John Mayer. Fab! Sign me up! Three arists that Ive loved over the years! And I missed John Mayer at the Royal Albert Hall in Sept last year and was most upset. As I was on a plance headed home to SA, I wasnt too upset. But am now thrilled I get a second chance to see him in the UK!!
And then, five months away today on Sunday 29 June - the Sunday of Hyde Park Calling - The Police, KT Tunstall and Starsailor. Again, three bands Ive loved over the years! Especially The Police from an early age and since I missed them at Twickenham last year, what a great opportunity! And I thought they were only reforming the once! Pah!
We're almost spoilt by choice these days, what with reunion tours and regular pond hops for many American musicians!
The only question I have is: which day do I choose to go? Hmmm...
And ahead of February... check the diary for 7 & 8 Feb for Karen Zoid... and 28 & 29 Feb for Karma! All the K's are coming to the UK!
Rock on birthday Ben!
x
And what a cool line-up too. Quite varied and not just the big names of the moment! Saturday 28 June sees Eric Clapton, Sheryl Crow and John Mayer. Fab! Sign me up! Three arists that Ive loved over the years! And I missed John Mayer at the Royal Albert Hall in Sept last year and was most upset. As I was on a plance headed home to SA, I wasnt too upset. But am now thrilled I get a second chance to see him in the UK!!
And then, five months away today on Sunday 29 June - the Sunday of Hyde Park Calling - The Police, KT Tunstall and Starsailor. Again, three bands Ive loved over the years! Especially The Police from an early age and since I missed them at Twickenham last year, what a great opportunity! And I thought they were only reforming the once! Pah!
We're almost spoilt by choice these days, what with reunion tours and regular pond hops for many American musicians!
The only question I have is: which day do I choose to go? Hmmm...
But back to 29 January 2008... and back to the SA music! For today is the birthday of little baby Ben. And who is he you may ask? He is the 1 year old son of Karen Zoid, who once she has celebrated 1st birthdays and no doubt baked a cake or such, will be heading over the UK next week! Her husband is also in the band, so maybe little Ben will be travelling to the UK too! Well, happy birthday Ben!
And ahead of February... check the diary for 7 & 8 Feb for Karen Zoid... and 28 & 29 Feb for Karma! All the K's are coming to the UK!
Rock on birthday Ben!
x
11 Oct 2007
Gig Giveback: Karma
What a special gig last night was! Karma has definately improved with age! And that is saying a lot as a self-declared Henry Ate hugest fan as a teenager!
Performing all the favourites from her Henry Ate Days, she sung the classic 'Just' TWICE, much to everyone's delight when she ended the show with it as a final special touch! In fact the entire show was a gift of memories and special moments... from Karma's quirky stories inbetween songs proving her to be quite the comedian, to an on stage rendition of 'Hey Mister' with her London-based sister, Tanya!
She also covered tracks off her last album 'Don't Walk Fly' with hits such as slow and meaningful 'Countless Occasions' which she confessed was written about a stalker, and that stalker being a heartbroken her... lightly humourous and bonding to Karma the human behind the music!
She also sung her '0 miles' song, a link to the longings of her home of South Africa "15,000 miles of sky separates this life from one I knew. Cos I'm too close to Cape Town's coast..." and so she was in London town for two fabulous nights before heading back to her now home of Florida. But Karma did promise to be back sooner than her last two year turnaround for a UK visit!
And with her Henry Ate catalogue being re-released in SA this month, maybe she will need to head home to do a reunion tour there, and what better place to stop along the way than London! Plus she is soon to release her new Karma album. So we a good chance for a return between the two! Let's hope we see her back here soon!
Rock On Karma,
x
PS: And how can I forget fellow South African singer songwriter Samantha Horwill on support... adorably animated on stage, Miss Horwill is a little package full of Oooomph, and with a fabulous voice on top of it, she will take many a stage by storm as she continues to build her career having only recently launched her debut album as a solo artist!
Karma was amazing on the small stage of the Halfmoon, Putney. Bathed in blue light with her jagged blonde long trendy fringe hanging in her face as she mesmerised the audience with a mix of old and new!
Performing all the favourites from her Henry Ate Days, she sung the classic 'Just' TWICE, much to everyone's delight when she ended the show with it as a final special touch! In fact the entire show was a gift of memories and special moments... from Karma's quirky stories inbetween songs proving her to be quite the comedian, to an on stage rendition of 'Hey Mister' with her London-based sister, Tanya!
And after a good few Henry Ate tracks, Karma confessed that her second album 'One Day Soon' is her favourite of the lot, and of the songs on it, she went on to sing 'Indian Giver', another self-confessed favourite!
She also covered tracks off her last album 'Don't Walk Fly' with hits such as slow and meaningful 'Countless Occasions' which she confessed was written about a stalker, and that stalker being a heartbroken her... lightly humourous and bonding to Karma the human behind the music!
She also sung her '0 miles' song, a link to the longings of her home of South Africa "15,000 miles of sky separates this life from one I knew. Cos I'm too close to Cape Town's coast..." and so she was in London town for two fabulous nights before heading back to her now home of Florida. But Karma did promise to be back sooner than her last two year turnaround for a UK visit!
And with her Henry Ate catalogue being re-released in SA this month, maybe she will need to head home to do a reunion tour there, and what better place to stop along the way than London! Plus she is soon to release her new Karma album. So we a good chance for a return between the two! Let's hope we see her back here soon!
Rock On Karma,
x
PS: And how can I forget fellow South African singer songwriter Samantha Horwill on support... adorably animated on stage, Miss Horwill is a little package full of Oooomph, and with a fabulous voice on top of it, she will take many a stage by storm as she continues to build her career having only recently launched her debut album as a solo artist!
9 Oct 2007
What goes around comes around...
Yes indeed it is again time to see Karma in London town!
Two years since her last show the ex-Henry Ate lead singer will be back at the Halfmoon in Putney for her blend of storytelling shows! I for one cant wait to see her tomorrow night!
Karma is also playing tonight, and both nights she has Brighton-based SA Samantha Horwill on support! Two great female singer songwriters in one night! What a treat!
Rock on Karma!
x
Two years since her last show the ex-Henry Ate lead singer will be back at the Halfmoon in Putney for her blend of storytelling shows! I for one cant wait to see her tomorrow night!Karma is also playing tonight, and both nights she has Brighton-based SA Samantha Horwill on support! Two great female singer songwriters in one night! What a treat!
Interview with Karma in last week's South African paper on what she's been up to in her now home of Florida, and what she's been working on lately.... new album out soon!
Rock on Karma!
x
28 Sept 2007
Rocking the SA festivals
A two week patch of silence on the gig blog was down to a last minute surprise visit to South Africa..
In the time I was away, Harris Tweed played their two London gigs and locals Livingston played a midweek gig at 93 Feet East, as well as Samantha Horwill playing last night.
For your next chance to catch Samantha Horwill, get down to one of the two Karma storyteller shows at the Halfmoon. Samantha will be supporting Karma on both nights. For more on what Karma has been up to over the last two years since her last London visit as well as what gets up to on a typical day and life as a musician in Florida, then check out next week's Live Music SA in the South African newspaper.
Meanwhile, back at home the festivals are hotting up. Already on is Aardklop in Potchefstrom and starting tonight is Rocking the Daisies in Darling on the West Coast. Both line-ups are exceptional and Im sorry to be missing out, especially Rocking the Daisies!
Otherwise, October is just round the corner. More on upcoming bands when October swings around!
Rock on SA festivals,
x
In the time I was away, Harris Tweed played their two London gigs and locals Livingston played a midweek gig at 93 Feet East, as well as Samantha Horwill playing last night.
For your next chance to catch Samantha Horwill, get down to one of the two Karma storyteller shows at the Halfmoon. Samantha will be supporting Karma on both nights. For more on what Karma has been up to over the last two years since her last London visit as well as what gets up to on a typical day and life as a musician in Florida, then check out next week's Live Music SA in the South African newspaper.
As for the weekend ahead, it looks like we can all keep warm and cosy and indoors during this rainy weather as there are not any SA bands playing in and around London that I know of!
Meanwhile, back at home the festivals are hotting up. Already on is Aardklop in Potchefstrom and starting tonight is Rocking the Daisies in Darling on the West Coast. Both line-ups are exceptional and Im sorry to be missing out, especially Rocking the Daisies!
Otherwise, October is just round the corner. More on upcoming bands when October swings around!
Rock on SA festivals,
x
12 Sept 2007
6 degrees of sad separation
Here's something a bit more interesting to add to your SA Music trivia. Most of it is quite sad this week, but more so amazing how many SA Music artists are interlinked in the strangest of ways...
1. Fevertree arrive in UK, backed by Musketeer Records, for first gig on 12 September 2007
2. Musketeer Records started with the band Saron Gas, then to become Seether, who they made famous and got them signed in the States
3. Living in California, lead singer of Seether, Shaun Morgan's brother Eugene jumped to his death out a hotel window a month ago on 13 August 2007
4. Eugene was a good friend with Chas Smit, lead guitarist of Plush, who was killed by a drunken driver exactly two years ago on 18 September 2005
5. Ironic also that Seether's last released album, two years ago to the day on 19 September 2005, was called Karma & Effect
6. And currently promoting her upcoming tour in the UK is one of the few SA artists alongside Seether & Just Jinjer, to make it in the States, Karma (ex-Henry Ate)
If you have one, then please share your 6 degrees of SA music separation with us!
Rock on SA Music,
x
1. Fevertree arrive in UK, backed by Musketeer Records, for first gig on 12 September 2007
2. Musketeer Records started with the band Saron Gas, then to become Seether, who they made famous and got them signed in the States
3. Living in California, lead singer of Seether, Shaun Morgan's brother Eugene jumped to his death out a hotel window a month ago on 13 August 2007
4. Eugene was a good friend with Chas Smit, lead guitarist of Plush, who was killed by a drunken driver exactly two years ago on 18 September 2005
5. Ironic also that Seether's last released album, two years ago to the day on 19 September 2005, was called Karma & Effect
6. And currently promoting her upcoming tour in the UK is one of the few SA artists alongside Seether & Just Jinjer, to make it in the States, Karma (ex-Henry Ate)
If you have one, then please share your 6 degrees of SA music separation with us!
Rock on SA Music,
x
3 Sept 2007
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.
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,
x
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,
x
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