The Capital Craft Beer Festival is a well-established annual highlight on Pretoria’s craft beer and live music calendar. And after last year’s great festival (but entrance & queueing problems), they’ve decided to break tradition this year, and move the event to the Pretoria National Botanical Garden. The Capital Craft Beer Festival 2016 Continue Reading
Ticket giveaway: Liefde by die Dam – 16 June 2016
“Die liefde is soos ‘n ryp komkommer – vergeet hom in die sakkie dan verlep hy sommer.” – Valiant Swart, Liefde by die Dam On 16 June, JacarandaFM is bringing a full day family music experience to Johannesburg’s Emmarentia Dam. Named after Valiant Swart’s chart-topping hit of the same name, Liefde By Die Continue Reading
Wolfgang Marrow dishes out some Bad Advice
There’s something about Wolfgang Marrow that always makes me think of the live music/club scene in Black Snake Moan. And I don’t know why, but I think it’s something more than the Southern swampy Blues music they’ve got in common. Yes, the movie might be seen as an exploitative look Continue Reading
The Wake Up: Albert Frost talks about turning over a new leaf
Albert Frost woke up. For such a prolific performer, his new album, The Wake Up, comes a surprising seven years after his last solo release, Devils and Gods. And for someone who’s spent 21 years as one of the Blues Broers before quitting the band last year, The Wake Up isn’t quite as bluesy as one might Continue Reading
Scarlotte Will launches EP, Things Unseen
Scarlotte Will, a young local band, has launched their latest EP, Things Unseen. This five track mini-album promises to whet appetites for the accompanying tour, taking them all over South Africa.
DJ Billy Killer van de Sandton – From BMX to Xai Xai
DJ Billy Killer van de Sandton is the only person I know of whose journey into music started with BMXing. “I started racing BMX and then turned to freestyle BMX. I met some really cool dudes like Brad and Greg Illingworth and after a good riding session they used to take Continue Reading
Die kind is nog jonger: 36 liefdesbriewe aan Ingrid Jonker
Het jy al Ingrid Jonker se gedigte gelees en gewens jou gunsteling alternatiewe band wil dit toonset? Het jy al na Chris Chameleon se bekende Ingrid Jonker-albums geluister en gewonder hoekom meer mense dit nie doen nie? Dan is dit hoogtyd vir Die kind is nog jonger – ‘n dubbel CD met Continue Reading
Mieliepop 2016 – what every festival should be
What’s the first thing you think of when you hear the term “music festival”? If you’re from Gauteng, it’s most likely dust. And crowds. And drunk youths. But then there’s Mieliepop. Beforehand, it looked like bad weather might intrude on the weekend. But the sunshine arrived just on time. A simple, Continue Reading
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice packs punches – but lacks heart?
What can I say about Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice that hasn’t been said by the ten jillion trailers and lacerating critical reviews? Very little. But my will to rant has always been strong. Warning: I spoiler in my sleep so watch out.
Dan Patlansky launches new album: Introvertigo
Dan Patlanksy is introverted. That might seem obvious, seeing as his new album is called Introvertigo, but it doesn’t quite gel with being a performing musician and performing in front of thousands of people. “It does seem like a silly career choice if you’re an introvert,” he says, “but I Continue Reading