Category Archives: Afrikaans Rock
Die Vloek Van Die Kitaar: 18 Afrikaanse Rockers 1979-2001
Die Vloek Van Die Kitaar 1979-2001
This CD compiled by Dirk Uys in March 2002, and released by EMI in May 2002, is now long out-of-print, but inspired by Marq Vas I have linked to the songs that are available to download on Rhythm Music Store.
This album collected the A to Z of Afrikaans Rock (from Akkedis to Karen Zoid) at the time, as well as most of its genres like blues, boogie, industrial, punk, hip hop, rap, reggae, metal and more.
I seem to remember Dirk telling me at the time that he would have liked to include a David Kramer song but wasn’t able to get permission. Not sure what song it was, but I have included David Kramer’s Bokkie Bokkie as a digital bonus track.
Artists – Tracks
- Anton Goosen – Blommetjie gedenk aan my
- Spinnekop – Tiger en Louise
- Akkedis – Cybersurferraver
- Koos Kombuis – Kaalvoet
- Karen Zoid – Afrikaners is plesierig
- Springbok Nude Girls – Pappa ek wil ‘n popster word
- Beeskraal – Strate van Pretoria
- Bernoldus Niemand – Boksburg bommer
- Valiant Swart – Gange van Babylon
- Piet Botha – Goeienag generaal
- Koos Kombuis – Bomskok babelaas
- Raaskopleef – Elektrisiteit
- Bernoldus Niemand – Reggae vibes is cool
- Spinnekop – Maanskyn
- Valiant Swart – Vloek van die kitaar
- Akkedis – Anderkant die berg
- Brasse van die Kaap – Cape flats
- Battery 9 - Twyfelaar
Digital Bonus Track
David Kramer – Bokkie Bokkie
This song has English verses and an Afrikaans chorus. The original version was released on the Original Mountain Rockers compilation in 1980. David re-recorded it in 1981 for his Bakgat! album.
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Pop
Red City
A new single off the album, Fireflies In The Rain, the debut solo album from one of South Africa’s leading electric cellists who is best known for her work with the Cape Town group CODA as well as with the groups Electro-Muse and Sterling Electric Quartet.
Dance/House/Electro
Once Upon A Dream
This hot new track is for all those who love deep house music and showcases the endless tricks and skills of Prolurv Charm’s house music production.
Rock
Die Heks Is Dood
One of the eleven new tracks specially recorded by this veteran SA artist inspired by his appearance in the recent spooky KykNET TV series Wie Lê Waar? off the album Spookpsalms.
Jazz/Blues
Blues With A Capital C
Terry Dean writes and plays his own brand of blues, rock and folk music on his latest album Blues with a Capital C , which was recorded live at a local festival and features guest musicians Dave Smith on keyboard, Davie Namonde on bass and Thapelo Monareng on drums.
Rock
Surrender
The brand new single from this dynamic rock band from Johannesburg.
Afrikaans
Donderwolke
The production of her debut solo album Secret Surprise saw Elzahn collaborating talents with acclaimed South African musicians such as Schalk Joubert, Kevin Gibson, Jesse Jordon, Louis Esterhuizen, Ramon Alexander and award winning mixing engineer David Langemann.
Jazz/Blues
Boom Straat
A song from the compilation Jazzing and Jiving – The Cape Town Sessions an eclectic trip through the traditional and modern landscape of Cape Jazz with the city’s finest musicians.
R&B/Soul/Hip Hop
Green Eyes
On her album, Wonderful Life , this Cape-based songstress sings about the light and dark side of life, the undeniable relationship between these two opposites, and how we cannot exist without either of them.
Country/Folk
Beautiful Loser
A track from the highly rated Johannesburg Nu-Folk’ singer-songwriter off her third album Six Winters released through Rhythm Records.
R&B/Soul/Hip Hop
Fallin
Mingus is a well respected figure in SA Hip Hop who gathered all his friends from Germany,Sweden, the U.S. and South America to contribute to Beneath The Underdog his highly jazz influenced debut album.
Rock
Valkenberg Shuffle
Prime rat instigator Jonathan Handley wrote the tracks for this album, Spooky Obsession inspired by a real incident. Handley can be heard on bass, drums, vocals, spoken monologue and harmonica.
R&B/Soul/Hip Hop
Trust Me Girl
Some stirring and melodic R&B rap pop on the title track off the new debut album from emerging South Artist artist Sylvester.
Lyzyrd Kyngs album is now available
Lyzyrd Kyngs - One Night Only
Released: 16th March 2012
Tracks:
- When You Get To Heaven
- The Day The World Lost It’s Mind
- Rosie
- Children Of Africa
- Kalahari Sands 305
- Blues For Robert
- Gypsy Boy
- Skoor Met Die Dood
- Same Damn Blues
- Evangeline
Musicians:
- Piet Botha: vocals, guitar, harmonica
- Arthur Dennis: vocals, guitar
- Rudy Dennis: vocals, drums
- AJ Graham: bass
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R&B/Soul/Hip Hop
Fallin
Mingus is a well respected figure in SA Hip Hop who gathered all his friends from Germany,Sweden, the U.S. and South America to contribute to Beneath The Underdog his highly jazz influenced debut album.
Rock
Valkenberg Shuffle
Prime rat instigator Jonathan Handley wrote the tracks for this album, Spooky Obsession inspired by a real incident. Handley can be heard on bass, drums, vocals, spoken monologue and harmonica.
R&B/Soul/Hip Hop
Trust Me Girl
Some stirring and melodic R&B rap pop on the title track off the new debut album from emerging South Artist artist Sylvester.
Rock
Wish you Were here
The recent musical show Crazy Diamond- A Tribute to Pink Floyd has been released as a double live album with 31 hit Pink Floyd songs, interpreted by guitar guru Mel Botes and his multi-talented band.
Afrikaans
Kom Dans ‘n Bietjie
The title track off Linda’s first ever Afrikaans album Kom Dans ‘n Bietjie is setting the dance scene alive.
Rock
Geheime Trane
The first single from this two-man acoustic punk/rock band from Pretoria formed as a side project by Deon Roos from Die Onbekende, and Raymond Roy Horn from Neontetra.
R&B/Soul/Hip Hop
Heyo
Fabian Josephus (aka GlamaBoy) started free-styling at parties and worked with many underground hip hop artists from the Cape Flats before starting GlamaBoy’s Risk Taking, the group that won the Western Province Talent Promotions.
Rock
Green World
Heather Mac rose to prominence in the 80s SA rock music scene as the lead singer of Ella Mental – here with a track off her new album, WITHIN , a collection of personal songs gathered from the last 25 years of her life.
Jazz/Blues
Jazz Police
Skanky Corp are a well-known Cape Town based indie jazz collective, here with a note to extreme jazz fans off their album, Panic.
R&B/Soul/Hip Hop
Isithandwa
On his debut album Life & Death , hip hop artist Shane Q sings about growing up with a love of music and his musical inspiration, American rapper 2 Pac.
R&B/Soul/Hip Hop
On the Otha Side
On Veraz’s debut album, From Joburg to Jamaica , this hip new local artist sings songs about ordinary life in Jeppe Street, xenophobia, love, nature and unity to workers.
Afrikaans
Met Hoeveel Lewens Moet Ons Nog Betaal
A track off new album Geskroef, an Afrikaans Blues album set against the backdrop of the social and political issues of this country.
Ons praat met… > Onderhoud met Piet Botha van Jack Hammer (AKA: Sledge van Lyzyrd Kyngs) — Hy-Se-Sy-Se (HSSS)
Piet Botha maak al 33 jaar lank musiek. Julle ken hom dalk as die man agter Jack Hammer. Hy is ook deel van die Lyzyrd Kyngs wat onlangs by die Big Blues Festival op Kleinmond gespeel het. Ons het Piet oor die Blues fees en sy lang pad saam met musiek (en nogwat) uitgevra. - Elsibe Loubser
The 18th Annual South African Music Awards Nominees
From On The Radio
Album Of The Year
Ladysmith Black Mambazo – Songs From The Farms
Mi Casa – Mi Casa Music
Zahara – Loliwe
Zakwe – Zakwe
Zonke – Ina Ethe
Duo or Group Of The Year
Big Nuz – Pound For Pound
Goodluck – Goodluck
Ladysmith Black Mambazo – Songs From The Farms
Mi Casa – Mi Casa Music
Taxi Violence – Unplugged: Long Way From Home
Female Artist Of The Year
Charlize Berg – Charlize Berg
Josie Field – 1984
Nomhle – Ikwezi (Morning Star)
Zahara – Loliwe
Zonke – Ina Ethe
Male Artist Of The Year
AKA – Altar Ego
Bhekumuzi Luthuli – Isipho (Gift)
Jimmy Dludlu – Tonota
Lwanda Gogwana – Songbook Chapter 1
Zakwe – Zakwe
Newcomer Of The Year
Lwanda Gogwana – Songbook Chapter 1
Mi Casa – Mi Casa Music
Shadowclub – Guns and Money
Zahara – Loliwe
Zakwe – Zakwe
BEST TRADITIONAL MUSIC ALBUM
Bhekumuzi Luthuli – Isipho (Gift)
Joe Shirimani Na Vana Va Ndoda – Banana
Ladysmith Black Mambazo – Songs From The Farms
Soul Brothers – Amaphutha
Zozo – Tshigotsha Nama
BEST CLASSICAL AND INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM
Ben Schoeman – Liszt
CH2 – Ping
Charl Du Plessis Trio – Shanghai Brunch
Derek Gripper – The Sound Of Water
Zoë Beyers – Mendelssohn
BEST JAZZ ALBUM
Adam Glasser – Mzansi
Jimmy Dludlu – Tonota
Lwanda Gogwana – Songbook Chapter 1
Marcus Wyatt – ZAR
Vusi Khumalo – Reasons For Seasons
BEST ADULT CONTEMPORARY ALBUM
Chris Chameleon – As Jy Weer Skryf
Coenie De Villiers – Hart Van Glas
Elvis Blue – Elvis Blue (2CD Special Edition)
Josie Field – 1984
Judith Sephuma – I Am A Living Testimony
BEST AFRICAN ADULT ALBUM
Moreira Chonguica And Various – Khanimambo: Tributes To Legends Of Mozambique
Nomhle – Ikwezi (Morning Star)
Somizi – 9 Lives – My Genesis
Unathi – With Love
Zonke – Ina Ethe
BEST CONTEMPORARY FAITH MUSIC ALBUM
Joe Niemand – Ek Sal Nie Bang Wees Nie
Martin PK – Man On A Mission
Swazi Dlamini – Gospel Meets Jazz – Live In Durban
The Plain Truth – We Are The Shining Ones
We Will Worship – The Movemeant Begins
BEST TRADITIONAL FAITH MUSIC ALBUM
Kgotso – New Dawn
Nqubeko Mbatha – Forever I’ll Worship
Sfiso Ncwane – Kulungile Baba
Solly Mahlangu – Mwamba Mwamba
Soweto Spiritual Singers – Open Heavens
BEST KIDDIES ALBUM
Carike Keuzenkamp – Carike & Ghoempie Kuier Saam Met Ghoeghoe In Kinderland 8
Helena Smith – Luidkiz 2 U Naam Is Ons Kreet!
Minki Burger & Alta Joubert – Lollos 3 Boem Boem, Ons Gaan Groen!
Riku Lätti – Janneman In Die Diereryk
Wendy Oldfield – Singalong Kidz Volume 2
BEST ROCK ALBUM
aKING – The Red Blooded Years
Shadowclub- Guns And Money
Taxi Violence – Unplugged: Long Way From Home
The Graeme Watkins Project – Corridors Of The Mind
Van Coke Kartel – Wie’s Bang
BEST ALTERNATIVE ALBUM
Ashtray Electric – Measured In Falls
Dear Reader – Idealistic Animals
Die Heuwels Fantasties – Wilder As Die Wildtuin
The Dirty Skirts – Lost In The Fall
Wrestlerish – Towns
BEST POP ALBUM
Brandon October – Brandon October
Charlize Berg – Charlize Berg
Hulle – Hulle
Jozi – Moving The City
Lloyd Cele – One
BEST DANCE ALBUM
G.Family Deep House Chronicles 6
Ganyani Entertainment Presents The Family 1st Gathering
Goodluck Goodluck
Mi Casa Mi Casa Music
Pascal & Pearce Passport
BEST STREET URBAN ALBUM
AKA – Altar Ego
HHP – Motswafrika
Jack Parow – Eksie Ou
L-Tido – All Or Nothing
Zakwe – Zakwe
BEST SMOOTH URBAN ALBUM
Afro’traction – Soulfully Yours
Kabomo – All Things Grey
Lira – Return To Love (Deluxe Edition)
Mckenzie – Poetic Genesis
Zahara – Loliwe
BEST MASKANDI ALBUM
Imithente – Mbibi
Mfiliseni Magubane – Amandla Ami
Phuzekhemisi – Amapasi
Sakhile Mfuphi – Ngikhanyisele
Thokozani Langa – I-Protection Order
BEST SOKKIE DANS ALBUM
Donovan Vallance – Rock My Wêreld
Gerrie Pretorius – Gister En Vandag
Izak Davel – Vreesloos
MarulaBoom – Dijam
Snotkop – Ek Laaik Van Jol
BEST KWAITO ALBUM
Big Nuz – Pound For Pound
Brickz – Ruffcast
Character – The Marathon
Kabelo Mabalane – Immortal Vol.1
Spikiri – The King Don Father 2.5
BEST COLLABORATION
Character FT. Professor – EX
Kabomo FT. Nothende – Colour of You
Lloyd Cele FT. Loyiso Bala – Thando
Spikiri FT. Teargas, Brickz, Skokho, Madluphutu & Brown Dash – Ngeke Balunge
Zahara FT. Georgy – Incwad’Encane
BEST LIVE DVD
Concord – Live in Joburg
Simphiwe Dana – An Evening With Simphiwe Dana (Live In Concert)
Solly Mahlangu – Mwamba Mwamba
Various Artists – Skouspel 2011
Various Artists – Spirit Of Praise Vol.3
BEST VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Mike Scott – We Come Together by Goldfish
Tristan Holmes – Stars Above You by Locnville
Brian Mason – Music Affair by The Graeme Watkins Project
Ryan Peimer – It’s Magic by The Parlotones
Tim Argall – My Dad by Toby
BEST PRODUCER
Kevin Leicher – 1984 by Josie Field
Dan Roberts – Six Winters by Laurie Levine
Robin Kohl & Lira-Lerato Kohl – Return To Love by Lira (Deluxe Edition)
Crighton Goodwill & Loyiso Bala – One by Lloyd Cele
Bethuel Mbonani – My Way by Nkulee Dube
BEST ENGINEER
Paris Zannos – Tonota by Jimmy Dludlu
Robin Kohl – Return To Love by Lira (Deluxe Edition)
Paris Zannos – Khanimambo: Tributes To Legends Of Mozambique by Moreira Chonguica and Various
Mpho Mokwele – Dream To Reality by Mpho-Za
Johan van der Colff – Loliwe by Zahara
REMIX OF THE YEAR
DJ Sbu – Lengoma FT. Zahara
Mr. Moloto – Call Me by Lira
Black Coffee – Time To Go by Marissa Guzman
Black Coffee – Zandiy’bone by MXO
Zakwe ft Zulu Boy & Danger – Bathi Ng’yachoma
MTN SAMA18 RECORD OF THE YEAR
TRACK – ARTIST
Amapansula Ajabulile – Kabelo Mabalane
Casanova – DJ Choice
Clap Your Hands – Zakes Bantwini FT. Xolani Sithole
Ex – Character
Facebook – DJ Cleo
Get Over It – Bucie
I Wanna Love You – Lulo Café (W/ Nothende)
Lengoma – DJ Sbu FT. Zahara
Lento – Professor FT. Speedy
Lighthouse – Elvis Blue
Loliwe – Zahara
Make It Easy – Lloyd Cele
Phakade – Lira
Settle For Less – Liquideep
Taking It Easy – Goodluck
These Streets – Mi Casa
Thinking About You – Theo Kgosinkwe FT. Zonke
Turning In My Sleep – Prime Circle
World of Mine – Loyiso FT. Khuli Chana
You And I – Charlize Berg & Heinz Winckler
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Vlieg
Egmond returns with the smashing first single off their upcoming sophomore release, Vuil Wasgoed – a duet with songbird Yolandi,who also featured in Egmond’s #1 hit Dis Elektries from his debut album.
Melk in Jou tee
First single off the debut Gospel album from Janiné Grobbelaar, an emerging faith-pop singer from Centurion. From Melk In Jou Tee .
Die Meisie Van De Aar
More Afrikaans Rock ‘N Tjank sounds from this singer-songwriter who is building a strong reputation for his incisive lyrics. This track is off his debut album My Hond Fanie.
Wolwedans
Young, gorgeous and gifted. This describes the talented Lara Frances in a nutshell. Her new album, Little Rendition, is a delicious mixture of nu-folkish pop with the merest hint of rock.
100 000 Keer
Pieter Smit and Ben van Zyl, two young musicians from Pretoria, combine their talents on this impressive English and Afrikaans album When This Whistle Blows.
Boer Se Nie Jammer Nie
Koos Kombuis described Malan as “the prophet of our times” and “a one-man cultural revolution” and said the songs on his “Alien Inboorling” were likely to force Afrikaners to “question everything we thought we knew about ourselves.”
Mors
The video for this new single off this emerging artist’s debut album, ‘Ongevraagde Hello‘, is the first of his string of video hits to be filmed in HD.
Blikkie se Boom
Some Goema sounds from the Cape Kings of the genre off the ‘Voelvry’ compilation album of the wave of “alternative” Afrikaans music that swept the country in 1988/9. From Mr Mac & The Genuines.
Vir Almal
VCK’s first single was released for free download, even before the 2011 album was properly finished.
Somer Is Op Ons
Huis Najaar, a 5-piece Afrikaans rock outfit from PE, have been described by Van Coke Kartel as “somewhere between Jax Panik and Die Heuwels Fantasties”.
Ramfest 2012 – success
In Flames after their set in Johannesburg. Photo: RAMfest2012
RAMFest 2012 Johannesburg and Cape Town a thunderous success:
RAMfest weekend with 4 international acts from 4 different countries and the best in SA support kicked off at Fourways in Johannesburg on Saturday 10 March. Traffic jams from early in the day made it evident that this was going to be a big day. Approximately 12 000 fans rocked up and withstood early evening rain to see the biggest RAMfest production yet culminate with a stellar set by headliner In Flames from Sweden.
SA greats Fokofpolisiekar, The Narrow, Shadowclub, Newtown Knife Gang, Chromium and Pestroy all delivered great music. AWOLNATION (USA) took to the stage at 17h00. Their single “SAIL” is currently charting on 5fm and Tuks fm and according to social media comments, SA fans loved every minute of it. NETSKY (Belgium) featuring MC Darrison and Infected Mushroom from Israel also added many new fans to their worldwide list. Ultimately it was the Swedish metal phenomenon In Flames that took the crowd by storm – this is what RAMfest has been building on for the past six years: To give thousands of fans a memorable experience of the best there is in global alternative music.
In Flames on the Red Heart Rum main stage in Cape Town. Photo: Michael Ellis.
The Ramfest crew flew down to Cape Town early on Sunday morning 11 March to bring the same raucous metal playground to the south. With scorching weather and 5 000 happy fans, the 5 city trek ended on a high note.
The Olmeca electronic stage headliner Drum and bass master NETSKY (Belgium) tweeted “I am so happy right now, Cape Town is incredible. One of the best crowd`s I`ve ever experienced.” Other acts that had the crowds going on the electronic stage were Niskerone (JHB and CT); Double Adapter (JHB); HAEZER (CT); Das Kapital (CT) and many more.
Main organiser Dawid Fourie says: “The 2012 event was a great success with almost 20 000 people reached across 5 cities. We are very excited for the future of the event.”
RAMfest would like to thank the media and sponsors for their great support.
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Kwela For Mandela – Randy Rambo En Die Rough Riders (aka Die Naaimasjiene)
From 1001 South African Songs You Must Hear Before You Go Deaf
Kwela For Mandela – Randy Rambo En Die Rough Riders (aka Die Naaimasjiene) (Prisoner 46664 probably never heard this on its release)
Die Saai Lewe by Die Naaimasjiene
Randy Rambo sounds like a promiscuous machine gun toting all American hero, but he wasn’t, he was Theuns Engelbrecht, a disaffected Afrikaaner growing up during apartheid’s death throes. He and his Rough Riders recorded an album called ‘Die Saai Lewe’ which achieved the unique feat of being the only Afrikaans album to ever be banned in its entirety by the apartheid government. The album was re-released in 1997 but under the guise of Die Naaimasjiene, the group’s new name.
‘Kwela For Mandela’ was one of the tracks on this album and was performed live at the Houtstok Rokfees and sounds like The Aeroplanes recording in a township in the 80’s. It’s got that township bass that I have always imagined is what actually powers the minibus taxis, and the 80’s synthesizers and slightly off key vocals that give it a home cooked feel. There is also a lovely jazzy trumpet interlude.
Of course the lyrics were controversial at the time. No one with a white skin was allowed to give Mandela the time of day, let alone a whole kwela (despite the song not really being kwela), but Randy was prepared to break with tradition and the result was this little gem which, although it got zero attention from the mainstream, was an important building block in the growth of Afrikaans rock music.
by John Samson
Where to find it:
Houtstok Rockfees – Various Artists (LP, 1990), Gallo, HOUT1
Houtstok Rockfees – Various Artists (CD, 1998) Wildebeest, WILD013
Die Saai Lewe – Die Naaimasjiene (1997)
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Rock
Open
A track off Guitar Tunes the recent album from this acclaimed musician and composer accompanied by Prof Andrew Tracey of The Andrew Tracey Steelband.
Rock
Drive All Day
The new single from Summer Shade’s latest EP features a mixture of rock, tribal, African, folk and a whole lot more.
Afrikaans
Die Meisie Van De Aar
More Afrikaans Rock ‘N Tjank sounds from this singer-songwriter who is building a strong reputation for his incisive lyrics. This track is off his debut album My Hond Fanie.
Country/Folk
Coffee In The Rain
The new single from this five-piece folky group off their recent album Rhymes In The Attic.
Rock
Fire Still Burns
A track off this Johannesburg based singer-songwriter’s debut pop-rock solo album No Apologies .
Rock
Crossroads
This Storm Rekordz artist is a Malawian by origin, grew up in Zimbabwe and Mozambique and was selected to represented South Africa in Sweden at the Ethno Music Festival. This song is from the album Never Walk Alone .
Rock
Wage Your Wars
A new single off the Painting With Sound album from this Cape rock trio featuring Nelius Nortje, Jade Abbott and her booming bass, with Morné (Mojo) Barnardt on drums.
R&B/Soul/Hip Hop
Hold Me Close
The first single from Ben Caesar, who will soon be launching his debut solo albumLe Tigra, an original and modern mix with insightful lyrics to express the theme of “the dynamic contrast between the grace and fierceness of the tiger”.
Rock
Raging Girl
This newly-released self-titled album by Pretoria-based rock outfit shows why they ruled the country’s rock stages for almost a decade with their progressive nu-metal live performances.
Country/Folk
Billboard Lights
A new single, and the title track off this emerging Cape-based female indie artist’s brilliant lo-fi album, Billboard Lights .
R&B/Soul/Hip Hop
Blow My Mind
A song off the EP Now That I’ve Got A Girl by this emerging artist and independent singer-songwriter.
Mockingbird
A track off the Stellenbosch band’s latest album, Shed You Skin, inspired by bands like The Dead Weather, The Black Keys and The Kills.
RAMfest 2012: official press release: final line up!
RAMfest 2012 – Final Line-up Announced:
5 cities! 5 days! 7 stages! Local and international artists!
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The line-up is final at last. In 2012 we bring you not two, not three, but four international acts! RAMfest has upped the game and we are proud to announce that AWOLNATION(USA) will be joining the international line-up together with In Flames (Sweden), Infected Mushroom (Israel) and drum and bass master NETSKYft. MC Darrison (Belgium and UK).
SA fans were thrilled when RAMfest announced the first headliner In Flames in November last year. In Flames vocalist Anders Friden says that the band is excited about their upcoming performances at RAMfest (JHB and CT):
“We are really looking forward to touring South Africa. There are many countries that we have visited many times over, but this will be a completely new experience for us. Get ready to hear some delicious metal brewed and matured in Sweden; we hope to see many of you!”
Infected Mushroom and NETSKY ft. MC Darrison were announced earlier this year and with AWOLNATION alsojoining the line up, South Africa is in for a phenomenal treat. With the help of our sponsors we have managed to put together the ultimate alternative playground. Book your tickets now and join us at one of the selected venues for SA’s best loved annual music festival:
Dates:
Friday 02 March 2012: Port Elizabeth, Hume Park
Saturday 03 March 2012: Bloemfontein, Mystic Boer
Friday 09 March 2012: Durban, Origin Night Club
Saturday 10 March 2012: Johannesburg, Riversands Farm
Sunday 11 March 2012: Cape Town Ostrich Ranch, N7
*Please note that the international acts will only be performing at RAMfest in Joburg and Cape Town and Netsky will also be in Durban.
Audiomatik Events and Hilltop Live would like to thank Ramfest 2012 Sponsors:
Red Heart Rum; Monster Energy; MK; Olmeca Tequila
Hunters; Black Label; Music Connection; Boom.fm; Rolling Stone SA.
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Line up details: (Please note that the line up changes from city to city.)
10 March 2012: Johannesburg, Riversands Farm
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The RAM is back! Taking place at the Riversands Farm in Johannesburg for the second year running, the festival once again promises to bring Jozi the best time of their life. This time round there is also an option for camping. Camping tickets are R50 pp for 2 nights (Fri and Sat) and R30 pp for 1 night (Sat). No camping tickets available for only Friday. Space is limited so book asap. Buy your camping tickets here.
Please note: Camping ticket does not include festival ticket and does not allow you entry to the festival arena. You will also not be allowed into the campsite without a valid festival ticket.
RAMfest JHB Party Bus from Pretoria:
After the success of Railway to RAMfest in 2010 & 2011, Hotbox Express has decided to organize a party bus from Pretoria to Ramfest JHB.
Tickets will go on sale on Monday 5 February 2012. There are only 60 tickets available.
For more info mail us at hotboxexpress or contact us on 074 143 7471.
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Line Up:
Red Heart Main Stage:
In Flames (Sweden), Infected Mushroom (Israel), AWOLNATION (USA), The Narrow, Pestroy, Fokofpolisiekar, Chromium, Shadowclub, Newtown Knife Gang.
Olmeca Electronic Stage:
NETSKY ft. MC Darrison (Belgium & UK), Niskerone, Double Adaptor, RudeOne, Tasha Baxter, Deeziak, Benson, Cutkeylow, Ambush.
JHB Tickets: R350
11 March 2012: Cape Town Ostrich Ranch, N7
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That’s right folks; RAMfest is back in Cape Town to unleash its 1 day festival to bring you the best we have to offer. Having travelled to other countries to observe the world’s most acclaimed festivals, the organisers have amped up the volume in line with international standards – so get ready for some explosive performances. The Cape Town Ostrich Ranch is located only 20 minutes’ drive from Cape Town along the N7, towards the West Coast.
For those of you that love camping, we`ve got you sorted. Camping opens on Saturday morning 10h00; camping tickets are R50 pp for 2 nights (Sat & Sun) and R30 pp for 1 night (Sun). Please note: Camping ticket does not include festival ticket and will not allow you entry to the festival arena. You will also not be allowed into the campsite without a valid festival ticket. No camping tickets available for only Saturday. Camping tickets limited so organise asap! Buy your camping tickets here.
RAMfest CT Party Buses brought to you by Easy Company:
Why wait till you get to RAMFest to start the party!? Hop aboard the action-packed RAMfest bus in collaboration with Easy Company and get rock ‘n rolling before you’ve even arrived. Busses will be transporting eager festival-goers to the Ostrich Ranch and back again, saving you the hassle of appointing a designated driver, or the risk of drinking and driving!
There are three possible pick-up points. For more information on the RAMfest party busses, click here.
Line Up:
Red Heart Main Stage:
In Flames (Sweden), Infected Mushroom (Israel), AWOLNATION (USA), The Narrow, Fokofpolisiekar, Taxi Violence, Hog Hoggidy Hog, Newtown Knife Gang, Sabretooth.
Olmeca Electronic Stage:
NETSKY ft. MC Darrison (Belgium & UK), Niskerone, Haezer, P.H.Fat, Dub Vader, B-Team, Das Kapital, Audiophile, Hyphen vs SFR.
CPT Tickets: R350
02 March 2012: Port Elizabeth, Hume Park
Click here for the facebook event details.
Don’t say nothing good ever comes your way. For the first time ever, RAMfest will be visiting the windy city to cook up a big storm of rock ‘n roll awesomeness.
PE, we have some more good news! Hume Park is making camping space available for those of you that would like to stay over on the evening after RAMfest.
Here is the campsite booking details:
· Camping R40
· Pre booking’s essential
· Contact number, Hume Park: 0415861518
· Email address: Humepark_caravanpark
Please note: Your festival ticket does NOT include camping. Camping must be booked prior to your arrival directly with Hume Park management on the contact details that’s provided above.
Line Up:
Fokofpolisiekar, Niskerone, Volume Conflict, Guns ‘n Lazers, Huis Najaar, Herotide, Hog Hoggidy Hog.
Tickets PE: R80
03 March 2012: Bloemfontein, Mystic Boer
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This is what you have been waiting for, your very own huge rock ‘n roll and alternative music concert. Finally, RAMfest has decided to claw its way to Bloemfontein for what will hopefully be the first of many appearances in the City of Roses. Hear the rumble, feel the rumble, its coming.
We were forced to make a couple of last minute changes, but we stuck to our guns and will bring you a night of incredible music nonetheless. LONG LIVE ROCK N ROLL!
Line Up:
Fokofpolisiekar, Niskerone, Shadowclub, No Halo`s, All Will Fall, Koldproduk.
Tickets BLOEM: R80
09 March 2012: Durban, Origin Night Club
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The RAM is back on the sunny shores of the largest city in KwaZulu-Natal; a city where east meets west. This year RAMfest Durban will move to Origin Night Club, come and have a great time with us.
Line Up (local and international):
NETSKY ft. MC Darrison (Belgium & UK), Niskerone, Hyphen vs SFR, DJ Nightvision, Amigo, Veranda Panda, Ditigal Kaos, Icarus, We’ve Been Hacked, Mad Love, Slice Freddy, Leo, Bear Girls, Jay Tweak, Mark E Mark.
Tickets: DBN: R120
Come get buck wild with us!
For a press release containing only details of RAMfest in your particular city please contact
us, we will be releasing these individual press releases soon.
Social media links:
Twitter: @ramfest
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ramfest
Website: www.ramfest.co.za
Liny Kruger
Palila Publicity
021 556 1726
082 464 1926
Twitter: @Liny_Kruger
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Jazz/Blues
Struggle
A song off the self-titled debut album featuring the smooth melodic Bosmont jazz of Isja on the Shifty Records anti-apartheid record label, which always provided a platform for independent SA music with a social message.
Pop
Daar’s n Vrou wat Wag
The debut album, Al’s Van Jou from this vibrant and enthusiastic singer, actor and in-demand MC is a not to be missed pop-tinged album filled with potential hit tracks.
Rock
Time Bomb
Still riding the wave of his Idols’ success, here’s Mark Haze and his rock band with a song from the album, Sober.
Country/Folk
Following a Shooting Star
On his debut album Feelings Out Of Sight, this old-school countryish musician still plays his Yamaha FG180 from the sixties on some of the songs he has written over the years.
Jazz/Blues
Elvis Presley Blues
Some downbeat blues from the enigmatic troubadour from Jozi off his debut solo album, Too Early In The Journey.
Wolwedans
Young, gorgeous and gifted. This describes the talented Lara Frances in a nutshell. Her new album, Little Rendition, is a delicious mixture of nu-folkish pop with the merest hint of rock.
50 Original South African Songs
A non-definitive list of 50 great South African songs, that are not cover versions of overseas hits.
Arranged in chronological order of release date.
| 1. Vuka Vuka | The Manhattan Brothers |
| 2. Meadowlands | Archie Coker & The Meteors |
| 3. Ag Pleez Deddy (aka The Ballad Of The Southern Suburbs) (live 1962) | Jeremy Taylor |
| 4. Pata Pata | Miriam Makeba |
| 5. Silence Is Golden | The Square Set |
| 6. Master Jack | 4 Jacks & A Jill |
| 7. I Need Someone | Alan Garrity |
| 8. Orang Otang | Hawk |
| 9. Charlie | Rabbitt |
| 10. Playgrounds In Paradise | Finch & Henson |
| 11. Johannesburg | The Julian Laxton Band |
| 12. Buccaneer | McCully Workshop |
| 13. Villagers Theme (from TV series) | Mick Jade |
| 14. You’re Living Inside My Head | John Ireland |
| 15. ZX Dan | Radio Rats |
| 16. Boy Van Die Suburbs | Anton Goosen |
| 17. Better The Devil You Know | Stingray |
| 18. Man On The Moon | Ballyhoo |
| 19. Paradise Road | Joy |
| 20. Roxy Lady | Neill Solomon |
| 21. Schoolboy | Asylum Kids |
| 22. You’re So Good To Me | Hotline feat PJ Powers |
| 23. Bowtie Boogaloo | Morocko |
| 24. Give Me The Good News | Crocodile Harris |
| 25. Shadows | éVoid |
| 26. See Yourself (Clowns) | Ella Mental |
| 27. Jabulani | PJ Powers & Hotline |
| 28. Baby You Been Good | Robin Auld |
| 29. Burn Out | Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse |
| 30. Johnny Calls The Chemist | Falling Mirror |
| 31. We Are Growing | Margaret Singana & Julian Laxton |
| 32. This Boy | Sweatband |
| 33. Weeping | Bright Blue |
| 34. Scatterlings Of Africa | Johnny Clegg & Savuka |
| 35. Be Bop Pop | The Spectres |
| 36. Hometalk | Mango Groove |
| 37. Shosholoza | Ladysmith Black Mambazo with The Team |
| 38. Afrikan Dream | Vicky Sampson |
| 39. Sarajevo | Jack Hammer |
| 40. Shallow Waters | Just Jinger |
| 41. Who Killed Kurt Cobain | Koos Kombuis |
| 42. Goeienag Generaal | Piet Botha |
| 43. Die Mystic Boer | Valiant Swart |
| 44. Un-Ez | Springbok Nude Girls |
| 45. Nkalakatha | Mandoza |
| 46. I’ll Remember You | Brian Finch |
| 47. Gasoline | Saron Gas |
| 48. Africa’s Not For Sissies | Syd Kitchen |
| 49. Another Universe | Arno Carstens |
| 50. Doo Be Doo | Freshly Ground |
Up the Creek Music Festival 3 – 5 February 2012
Up the Creek Music Festival, Breederiver, Swellendam – 3 – 5 February 2012.
With the silly season on our doorsteps and so much to look forward to we thought we’d just remind you to diarise your favourite festival. It is almost time for you to pack those bags and head back to the banks of the Breede River for a weekend of frolicking, fun and festivities.Yes Up the Creek Music Festival is now officially around the corner, the dates for 2012 have been set. From the 3rd to the 5th of February we urge you to leave the hustle and bustle of your regular routines for the serene surroundings of the riverbank, magical muso’s and the faces of your favourite people.
The line up for Up the Creek 2012 is nothing short of phenomenal and we are happy to let you know that the following bands and artists have been contracted for the weekend:
Kongos,aKing, Akkedis, Black Cat Bones, Blues Broers, Cameron Bruce, City Bowl Mizers, Fox Comet, The Great Apes, Holiday Murray, Hot Water, Karen Zoid, Louwtjie Rothman, Machineri, No One’s Arc, Piet Botha, Taxi Violence, Wrestlerish, Jeremy Loops, Luna Paige, Shadowclub, Sterling EQ, Andra, Peachy Keen, AC/DC Tribute, Southern Gypsey Queen.
In typical Up the Creek tradition we will be running the main stage, the MK river stage and the all-night-long BOS Breede River bar stage once again.
Thursday night special early show:
In 2011 we decided to give the die hard creekers a chance to enjoy a sneak preveiw of the weekend with an intimate show on the Thursday night. This year we are bringing back the iniative, Thursday the 2nd the doors will open at 16h00 for the first 400 music lovers.
Gates open at 16h00 on Thursday, see ticket prices for details of Thursday – Sunday passes.
FLOAT YOUR BOAT…..
Lobster lilos, Indian canoes, floating bars and human tube chains are making a comeback in 2012. Following the splashing, singing, howling success of last year’s float competition, the benchmark has been set. So put your creativity to the test and we’ll be giving away some awesome prizes for a variety of creative floats this year. Bos Iceb Tea are sponsoring the competition with an absolutely to- die- for winners package prize.
Participants are encouraged to think outside of their beach gear boxes in order to stand a chance to win these incredible prizes.
At this stage, categories include anything from the best design and most floatable contraption to the most luxurious device on the Breede River.
General:
In 2012, we will bring you the same of what worked last year and more: More food vendors to get you through the days in style, including coffee maestros that can deliver your caffeine to your tent-step, more stalls and more bars throughout the festival. Once again, there will be dedicated life-guards to ensure maximum safety.
“The winner takes it all”
For those of you who buy your tickets before the first of January 2012, thank you for attempting to win our biggest give-away! One winner will walk away with a grand weekend prize consisting of:
- 2 tickets for Up the Creek Fest from 3 – 5 Feb.
- Acommodation in a chalet for the weekend.
- R1000.00 spending money.
- The refund of your original ticket purchase.
- The winner will be announced on 10 January 2012 on facebook.
Facebook:
LIKE’ our facebook fan page and be entered into a lucky draw to win tickets to Up the Creek 2012. The lucky winner stands to win 2 free tickets to Up The Creek 2012 and the draw takes place on 30 November and the winner will be announced on facebook.
SMS and win tickets.
sms CREEK to 33782 and fill out our short survey to stand a chance to WIN tickets to UTC 2012.
SMS’ @ R1.50 Free SMS’ dont apply T&C’s apply.
The winner will be announced 15th December 2012.
Ticket prices:
Tickets are available from www.ticketbreak.co.zaor directly from our facebook page.
FESTIVAL WEEKEND TICKETS:
| Type | Presales | At the Gate |
| Thursday 4pm – Sunday 4 pm | R575.00 | R620.00 |
| Friday 4pm – Sunday 4pm: | R475.00 | R525.00 |
| Saturday and Sunday: | R375.00 | R425.00 |
| Day pass – Sunday: | R150.00 | R150.00 |
* Please note that day tickets for Friday and Saturday are not available.
* Children 13 and younger enter for free, children 14 years and older pay full price.
What to bring to Up the Creek:
Bring: Your ticket, ID Book, tent, mattresses, camping chairs, torches, sleeping bag, duvet, sun block, insect repellent, toilet paper, camera, cap or hat, something warm, towel, pillow, headache pills, money, sunglasses, condoms, swimming kit, anything that floats – lilo, paddle, boat – and lastly, your buddies
If you don’t want to pitch your tent, just pitch up for your pre-booked tented accommodation. Check out the TICKETS PAGE on www.upthecreek.co.zafor the different camping options available.
Up the Creek 2012 promises to be yet again one of the highlights on the Festival Calendar in the Western Cape.
Gates open on Friday 3 February 16h00 for those of you who are not joining us for the Thursday evening.
Facebook Address: http://www.facebook.com/UpTheCreek.MusicFestival
Twitter address: Upthe_Creek
Website: www.upthecreek.co.za
General queries: info
Red Hot Events and Up the Creek would like to thank the sponsors for UTC 2012: MK, BOS Ice Tea and Converse.
Liny Kruger
Palila Publicity
021 556 1726
082 464 1926
Twitter: @Liny_Kruger
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panoramic up the creek
Rock the River SA 30 December 2011 – 2 January 2012
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Die US Woordfees WOW Kerskonsert 2011
| WOW Kerskonsert: piekniek op Neethlingshof27 November 2011 | 18:30 | Neethlingshof, Stellenbosch
Die US Woordfees bied vanjaar vir die tweede keer ʼn opwindende Kerskonsert aan ten bate van die fees se leesbevorderingsprojek, Woorde Open Wêrelde (WOW). Dié geleentheid vind op 27 November om 19:00 plaas op die wynplaas Neethlingshof buite Stellenbosch. Niël Rademan, die gewilde sanger en kabaretmeester, is die samesteller van die program waarin Jak de Priester, Minette du Toit-Pearce, Nedine Blom, Simangele Mashazi, Andrea Winckler en Riaan Grobler gewilde Kersliedere sing. Riaan Grobler maak musiek saam met Eersterivier Suid se VGK Kerkkoor en die Kaapstadse Stadsballet sorg vir danspassies wat die gehoor sal meevoer. Die gewilde blonde komediant, Dowwe Dolla, kom vertel haar eie Kersverhaal. Haar teenwoordigheid sal ongetwyfeld sorg dat toeskouers ʼn vrolike Kersfees tegemoet gaan. By vanjaar se Kerskonsert is Vicky Davis en Niël Rademan die aanbieders, terwyl Camillo Lombard sorg vir die musiekregie. Die konsert beloof om net so gewild te wees soos die eerste WOW Kerskonsert wat in 2010 vroeg reeds uitverkoop was. Kaartjies is beskikbaar by Computicket vanaf 9 November teen R100 per persoon. Skoliere- en studentekaartjies sal teen R50 by die konsert beskikbaar wees. Die WOW Kerskonsert begin om 18:30, maar die publiek is welkom om reeds vanaf 16:00 te kom uitspan. ʼn Heerlike piekniekmandjie vir twee met ʼn bottel Neethlingshof-wyn ingesluit, kan teen R300 deur Computicket bespreek word. Kosstalletjies van Neethlingshof se plaaspersoneel kan ook ondersteun word. Verder is ʼn kontantkroeg beskikbaar. Konsertgangers word aangemoedig om kampstoele en komberse saam te bring. Andersins kan stoel op die terrein gehuur word. Om seker te maak van ʼn plek by vanjaar se Kerskonsert, word belangstellendes aangemoedig om besprekings so gou moontlik te doen. |
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