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 on offer in one weekend, you know things are exploding on the scene. And I love it.
But let’s forget about the revivals for a moment and concentrate on one of the bands who were more instrumental in help force this revolution – The Slashdogs.
Keeping in the style of indie New York rock ‘n roll, the Slashdogs are upbeat and distinct. The lead singer’s voice belongs in a metal band, but the combination of his voice and the world class guitar work brings their style of indie rock to a very different, very South African place.
They throw in a “better than average drummer too, which gets your feet tapping and your adrenalin soaring”, as Mr Idol (aka PSSB), who also attended the gig, explains.
The Slashdogs know their focus – entertainment – and so they work brilliantly at getting everyone psyched. They unabashedly play to the crowd’s delight.
As far as style and rock star attitude go, they have a sweet fashion sense that just works – when you hear these guys you don’t actually care what threads they’re wearing. They’re there to rock, and rock they do.
Beer price: Why does the Blues Room always run out of Amstel?
Quality of sound: 10.0
Rockstar rating: 9.0
Overall rating: 9.0
Tags: Slashdogs, 52Weeks, band, rock, rocknroll, guitar, SouthAfricanMusic, SouthAfricanRockMusic, BluesRoom, Johannesburg
Why 52Weeks? It’s better than Snakes on a Plane.
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