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How decades of shared stages and studio sessions unite these masters of the blues for one legendary night at “Further On Up The Road”. By Brian Currin At The Daisy Jones Bar at Summerhill Wines in Stellenbosch this September, something extraordinary is about to unfold. The upcoming “Further On Up The Road” concert on 13 September isn’t just another gig – it’s a brotherhood reunion in the very…

Can you believe it’s been THREE DECADES since Steve Louw blessed us with his incredible album “Horizon”? That’s right – July 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of this absolute gem that helped define South African rock in the mid-90s! A Journey to the Stars Released in July 1995 by Polygram, “Horizon” wasn’t just another album – it was a statement. Steve Louw, the creative force behind Big Sky…

This post has moved to SARockMusic.com A 4CD box set compilation of live tracks from around the world and through the years, compiled by The Deep Purple Appreciation Society and released in September 2001. ‘On The Road’ is a 4CD compilation of Deep Purple’s on stage history from the early days of the first Mk II line-up up to the Mk II re-union tour in 1993. Rather than dwell on what isn’t here…

(Brian Currin was at The Mercury to watch Seether on their 2004 SA homecoming tour) I had the privilege of seeing power trio Saron Gas play at the Jam in Cape Town on the 14th December 2001 on the eve of their leaving for the US to try, as Judas Priest sang, ‘Take On All The World’. Reviewing that show I wrote: “Saron Gas seemed to have mastered the elusive art of combining the energy and…

Not many of the crowd (if any) at The Jam last Friday night would have been around to see 3-piece power trios like Cream (Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce & Ginger Baker) or the early Grand Funk Railroad in their hey-day. Saron Gas are by no stretch of the imagination a retro-rock band, but the spirit of those early pioneering power trios lives on in their total commitment to keep on pushing rock’s…

The first in a series of mixes inspired by the charts from the The South African Rock Music Digest (fondly referred to as “The SA Rock Digest” or simply “The Digest”) which was a weekly, free subscription e-mag about South African rock and pop music published digitally from 1999 to 2004. Founded on 27th January 1999 by Brian Currin and Stephen “Sugar” Segerman. Re-established in 2009, as part…

Thank you to everyone whose spirit is in the music and to everyone for listening….

Thank you to everyone whose spirit is in the music and to everyone for listening….

Let’s Rock, the iconic UK retro festival, will debut in South Africa in 2025, featuring performances by 80s legends like Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey and Midge Ure.

Live performances from Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey, Midge Ure, Steve Louw’s Big Sky, and many more! All info at https://letsrock.co.za/ Breakout Events is thrilled to announce that Let’s Rock, the UK’s most iconic retro festival, is making its highly anticipated debut in South Africa in 2025! Known for its stellar lineups and incredible 80s nostalgia, Let’s Rock will bring two unforgettable…

From Just Listen To This Words by Glenn Sargeant Photo Credit: Jacqui van Staden  Legendary South African blues rock, country, and Americana singer-songwriter and guitarist, Steve Louw will release his third solo album ‘Between Time’ on Friday 6th September 2024. He very kindly chatted to us at JLTT: What is your earliest musical memory? Duane Eddy, the album “Especially for You.” My dad…

This isn’t just a tribute show, it’s a time machine that's guaranteed to make you remember..

Real, Raw & Local Our production; Rodriguez, The Man – The Music, consists of 4 kids from the70s who can no longer contain themselves about how the music of Rodriguezchanged their lives. Cold Fact was the centre piece among albums like BandOn The Run by Paul McCartney, Machine Head by Deep Purple and GoatsHead Soup by the Rolling Stones. This was the music we could not wait to gethome from…

“Touring with the Legend” is the ultimate Rodriguez tribute show.

Featuring Graham Gillot: Guitarist from SA & USA Tours “Touring with the Legend” is the ultimate Rodriguez tribute show. Get to know the man behind the Legend, as the show celebrates the music of Rodriguez, with personal stories from the road during his tours in South Africa and the USA. Featuring a Live Band with song list including: I wonder, Sugarman, Crucify your mind, Streetboy, Only good…

A selection of solo tracks from the Fab Four. Nothing unusual or rare here, just cool to have them all in one place. The Beatles – Yellow Album 1Paul McCartney & WingsMaybe I’m Amazed2John Lennon with Elton JohnWhatever Gets You Thru The Night3George HarrisonMy Sweet Lord4John LennonStand By Me5Paul McCartney & WingsListen To What The Man Said6Ringo StarrIt Don’t Come Easy7George HarrisonGive…

The Beatles – The Green Album A virtual collection (this could fit on a single CD) to complete the Red and the Blue album series. Starts with an early version of ‘One After 909’ and includes some early singles and songs not composed by the Beatles, then some classic album tracks and finishes off with the 2 “artificially-created” Beatles songs from the mid-90s. (Originally appeared on Art Of The…

Toneelhuis: Thursday 2 November, 19:00 to Saturday 4 November, 20:00

Toneelhuis: Thursday 2 November, 19:00 to Saturday 4 November, 20:00 Tickets from Quicket https://www.quicket.co.za/events/236416-climb-up-on-my-music-a-tribute-to-rodriguez/#/ Rodriguez Real name Jesus Sixto (pronounced Sees-too) Diaz-Rodriguez (10 July 1942 – 8 August 2023) Rodriguez changed the lives of a lot of kids in the 70’s.  Cold Fact was the go to album for some comfort and escape…

A Tribute To Rodriguez at The Toneelhuis, Shortmarket Street, Cape Town on Thursday 14 September.

The Toneelhuis at 55 Shortmarket Street, Cape Town on Thursday 14 September. Tickets through Quicket Rodriguez Real name Jesus Sixto (pronounced Seez-too) Diaz-Rodriguez (10 July 1942 – 8 August 2023) — Wikipedia Rodriguez changed the lives of a lot of kids in the 70s. Cold Fact was the go-to album for some comfort and escape in the tumultuous and heavily authoritarian place that was South…

Remembering Sugar Man celebrates the timeless music and enduring legacy of the legendary artist, Sixto Diaz Rodriguez.

Remembering Sugar Man celebrates the timeless music and enduring legacy of the legendary artist, Sixto Diaz Rodriguez. Building upon the success of previous tribute events, this show will bring together South African fans, musicians, and enthusiasts to honour Rodriguez’s contributions to music and culture, as well as to tell the unforgettable story of his unknown fame and his rediscovery after…

Fan photos from the Rodriguez Tribute