Music Gigs and Venues
If you enjoy classical music and watching a live performance by young, talented musicians, then you won’t want to miss Raven in Concert at Coverwood Lakes, Ewhurst, Surrey in aid of The Children’s Trust, Tadworth on the evening of Friday, 17th June, 2011. [Read more…]
Summer Music Festival Tips
Stay ahead of the festival pack this summer with these tips. Festivals abroad have become increasingly popular with music fans in recent years. Whether you are heading off to Sziget or planning a weekend of debauchery at Oxegen, here are a few helpful hints to make your festival fun memorable for all the right reasons. [Read more…]
It is said that, if a regular person’s mind goes at 40mph, the bipolar one hits 1000mph without having to press the pedal. Set in a series of unusual spaces around the UK, The Wonderful World Of… brings together a company of artists including projectionist Dave Lynch, designer Barney George and rock band That Fucking Tank, leading audiences on a promenade journey into this strange, beautiful, breakneck world. [Read more…]
Stranglers Founder Returns To The Assembly For A Solo Show
Hugh Cornwell Returns
Hugh Cornwell, the original vocalist and guitarist of the Stranglers, hits the road for a series of UK concerts from April 6th. The man whose credentials include the Stranglers classics Golden Brown, No More Heroes, and Peaches, will not only perform his critically acclaimed solo album Guilty, but due to fan demand, he will also perform epic Stranglers songs never performed before as a solo artist, including The Raven, Schoolmaam and Toiler on the Sea. [Read more…]
The Saw Doctors Return
The Saw Docotors Return
The hook-laden sounds of 1960s rock bands like the Beatles and the Byrds and the working-class imagery of Bruce Springsteen are combined with the musical traditions of Ireland and the intensity of punk rock by the Saw Doctors. The Saw Doctors were a little-known local bar band in Tuam (pronounced “Chewam”) in County Galway when they were invited by Mike Scott to be the opening act on the Waterboys’ 1988 tour of Ireland and the United Kingdom. In the decade since, however, the Saw Doctors have emerged as the most successful Irish rock band since U2. The Washington Post referred to the Saw Doctors as “one of the world’s most appealing roots rock outfits.” [Read more…]
Live in Cape Town – 2 shows only!
Guy Buttery - Live in Cape Town
“Buttery’s avant-garde world music is exceptionally beautiful – from composition to technique to atmospherics – and his latest release, “Fox Hill Lane” is one of the most adventurous acoustic recordings in recent memory.” – Guitar Player Magazine, USA [Read more…]
Hairies to be honoured at Splashy Fen
Hairy Legged Lentil Eaters
Pietermaritzburg band, the Hairy Legged Lentil Eaters, has been confirmed as the featured act for this year’s Splashy Fen Music Festival, taking place near Underberg in KwaZulu-Natal from April 21-25. The festival coincides with the 20th year of the band’s existence, and is an opportunity to celebrate a shared history that dates back to Splashy Fen’s early beginnings in 1990. [Read more…]
ALKALINE TRIO (USA) and FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND (UK) ready to rock RAMFEST 2011:
Can you hear it? Can you feel it? RAM is coming!
RAMFEST 2011
We have had word from both Alkaline Trio and Funeral for a Friend re their upcoming performances at RAMfest 2011. Gear up South Africa, these bands are going to rock big time!
Matt Skiba, lead singer and guitarist Alkaline Trio: “Hey it’s Matt from Alkaline Trio. We’re really looking forward to coming to South Africa. Never in a million years did I think I would ever be saying that. We’re really excited and can’t wait to see you guys there.”
Matt Davies, lead singer Funeral for a Friend: “We’re so excited to be heading to South Africa, it’s an opportunity we won’t waste! Can’t wait to meet some awesome people and see some amazing places. It’s gonna be crazy!”
Ryan Richards, drummer Funeral for a Friend: “We’ve had a lot of requests from fans over the years to come over to South Africa to play for them, so we’re delighted to finally be able to make it a reality. It’s always great, after 8 years of being in this band, to take our music to new places and new fans. We can’t wait to make a whole bunch of new friends and hear some great music.”
This year RAMfest is brought to you at 3 venues in 3 cities, over 5 days, across 6 stages. Die Antwoord, Van Coke Kartel and Zebra and Giraffe are the local acts that will be performing at all three RAMfest events. For the rest of the regional line ups go to www.ramfest.co.za. Tickets available at www.ticketbreak.co.za or Musica stores nationwide.
Dates and venues:
CPT: Nekkies Holiday Resort, Worcester: 4 – 6 March.
DBN: WaveHouse: Wed 9 March.
JHB: Riversands Farm, Fourways: Sat 12 March.
Phalaborwa – Award-winning artists like Judith Sephuma, Professor, Malatji, Candy, Liquid Deep, Future Sound and Revolution, are part of the line-up at this year’s Marula Festival in Limpopo.
Judith Sephuma - Marula Festival
Held in the picturesque town of Phalaborwa since 2008, the festival will stretch over the period, 19-26 February 2011, with the main events taking place from 24-26 February. [Read more…]
IdeasTap and Old Vic New Voices presents:
EAT YOUR HEART OU
COMING UP FESTIVAL 2011
A Creative High, Free of Charge, Free of Constraint
Debut London, February 21st to March 4th 2011 [Read more…]
