You see a lot of complaints online every time a major international band gets booked to perform in South Africa. Terms like “irrelevant” and “has-beens” get used, often accompanied by “haven’t released an album in 20 years.” And I’m pretty sure similar sentiments were expressed when Crash Test Dummies were Continue Reading
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Crash Test Dummies on philosphy, songwriting, and coming to South Africa
“Crash Test Dummies get back together now and then when the occasion arises,” says Brad Roberts, the Canadian band’s frontman/lead singer. “I wouldn’t say it aided the band, so much as it has been a natural consequence of getting older: priorities change.” But luckily, the stars align every now and Continue Reading
GIVEAWAY: Crash Test Dummies Tickets – PTA & CPT
The Canadian rock band Crash Test Dummies is visiting South Africa this February for two shows – one each in Cape Town and Pretoria. We’ve got a double ticket for each show to give away – read on for details!
GIVEAWAY: Park Acoustics October 2017 Ticket Giveaway
The next edition of Park Acoustics is coming up on 29 October, and AKING, Klopjag, Georgetown, Bacchus Nel. and Deon Bakkes and the Stolen Horses are performing. See below for details, and enter our ticket giveaway to score a double ticket!
aKing on musical heritage, changing sounds, and the secret to birthday parties
When aKing first debuted in 2008, many people’s first question was about whether they’d have anything in common with Fokofpolisiekar, with whom they shared two members. But almost as soon as the “Fokof spinoff” buzz happened, aKing managed to prove themselves as a fiercly maverick, musically strong act. We asked Continue Reading
TICKET GIVEAWAY: The Good Luck Bar 2nd Birthday
It feels like just yesterday that The Good Luck Bar opened its doors, but there’s been so many great parties there – two years’ worth, in fact. This September, one of Johannesburg’s favourite live music venues turns two, and they’re celebrating it in style, headlined by Mango Groove…
Alternatief is Groot, en wil jou die kys vra
Op hoërskool, as jy ‘n oulike jong dame in die oog gehad het maar nie seker was hoe om jou gevoelens aan haar te openbaar nie, kon jy altyd ‘n mix CD maak. Dis nou oor ek in die vroeë 2000’s (na die tyd van kasette) op hoërskool was – ek vermoed hulle Continue Reading
Jack Black Brewing Company at Capital Craft Beer Festival 2016
Jack Black Brewing Company is one of the most prominent craft beer brands around in South Africa today. Despite being available practically everywhere, including stalls at events like Park Acoustics, they’ll still be visiting Capital Craft Beer Festival 2016, where you can try them out for yourself (as if you Continue Reading
Capital Craft Beer Festival 2016 – Win Tickets!
The Capital Craft Beer Festival is a well-established annual highlight on Pretoria’s craft beer and live music calendar. And after last year’s great festival (but entrance & queueing problems), they’ve decided to break tradition this year, and move the event to the Pretoria National Botanical Garden. The Capital Craft Beer Festival 2016 Continue Reading
Video: Park Acoustics January 2016
We went to Park Acoustics in January, and it looked like this: