Monthly Archives: September 2006

So I received an email out of the blue, asking if I’d like to watch Myepic at the Trailer Park in Melville, which I committed to attending before getting involved in a crazy Saturday of paintball and offroad go-kart racing. As the celebration of a friend’s birthday continued well into the night it soon became that make or break moment – to rock or not to rock – that was the question. I decided to stick with my initial commitment, … Continue reading →

Ah, yes, it’s that time of the week when I belatedly try and update you with what has been happening in the world of SA 52weeks rock. I finally got to see Love Jones! I’d first seen them on mk89 and was holding out, waiting for them to move their asses from Durban and come up to the real city of rock – Pretoria, and lo and behold, that is exactly what they did! It looked to be a quiet … Continue reading →

There’s something big growing in South African rock music, the revival is on in a big way. The proof? Well, how about seeing two of the old-skool SA rock bands playing gigs in one weekend? The first revival was Leek in a reunion gig alongside Fuzigish, the Slashdogs and My Favourite Weapon on Friday at the Blues Room. The second event was Jo Day, the unofficial SA rock princess queen playing at Zeplins on Saturday. When there’s this much variety … Continue reading →