South African Music Magazine
Laurie Levine – Six Winters: Upcoming Launches in Pretoria and Johannesburg Laurie Levine`s new album “Six Winters” (Rhythm Records) has been receiving rewarding reviews since its release in August 2011. Producer Dan Roberts, who worked with Laurie on her previous album as well, found a balance between a contemporary sound and Laurie`s love of folk Read More »
K-Array KB-1 Compactness, light-weight design and transportability mark the KB1, and encourage its easy integration into a musician’s kit. In fact one of the KB1’s strengths is its easy-handling. It is equipped with materials and case which enable loading and unloading even with small hatchbacks. It is protected by a padded cover designed to insulate Read More »
The legacy that Leo Fender began in 1946 has continued to be the soul of G&L guitars. Today, G&L is committed to preserving the memory and rich history of Leo Fender, as well as his passion for creating instruments musicians will embrace for decades to come. The G&L Tribute Series offers the unmistakable G&L tone Read More »
Top line-up for White Mountain A number of top artists from around the country are set to perform at this year’s White Mountain Festival, which is coming up from September 29 to October 2 and once again promises a weekend of great live music in an awesome setting. Included on the bill for this gem Read More »
Nate Maingard - Indie, Acoustic, Folk, Singer/Songwriter I met Nate Maingard at one of Kommetjie’s few coffee shops, Expresso.Kom. The Scarborough resident was dressed spiffingly as usual and as he takes a seat across from me his nose-ring glints in the late afternoon sun. ‘I am really busy at the moment, working hard, getting the word Read More »
Event Review: Oppikoppi Festival 2011 Attending Oppikoppi is somewhat akin to being mauled by a feral creature. You wind up all kinds of exposed. To dust, grit, blood and numerous other bodily fluids. There is noise, lots of it, and hella loud. There is what can only be described as general pandemonium. Adrenaline pumps, you Read More »
SPONSORS AND ARTISTS TO ROCK THE DAISIES SEED Experiences, organizers of the Rocking the Daisies Festival, are excited to announce the key sponsors for this year’s Festival, as well as some of the electrifying artists who will be performing from 07-09 October 2011. Wrigley’s 5 Gum successfully launched into the South African market earlier this Read More »
FARRYL PURKISS leaves his musical mark on 4th season of PRIVATE PRACTICE After a Major buzz earlier in the year from International Fans of the Hit TV show, Private Practice, South African fans will soon be hearing why South Africa’s most beloved Singer/Songwriter, Farryl Purkiss, has had his international fan base grow rapidly overnight thanks Read More »
The Arrows at Zula Bar By Rachel Briant Pamela De Menezes & Christie Desfontaine- Just a couple of chicks kicking ass By the time we arrive the room is pretty much full to the doors and I immediately realise this night is going to be more raucous than I expected.As we get closer and closer Read More »
Deep Purple Keyboardist Don Airey Uses HARMAN’s Soundcraft® Si Compact 16 Digital Live Sound Console for Current U.S. and European Tour POTTERS BAR, United Kingdom – Deep Purple needs no introduction to rock fans – the iconic riff to “Smoke on the Water” alone is instantly recognizable to anyone not born under a rock. For Read More »
