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Checked Zebra

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Checked Zebra began in 2004 when Rob, Luke and Dayne started jamming on a weekly basis. Inspired by such bands as Cat Empire, Mad caddies, Sublime, Incubus and Red Hot Chili Peppers, the band has progressed into what it is today, a 6 piece rock reggae vibe with Cape Town groove. Joined by James on Trumpet, Neil on trombone, and Jonno on 2nd guitar, the band works together to bring good vibes through their music wherever they go.

The Sick-Leaves

admin — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 08:31:04 +0000

Eksteen Jacobsz formed his own project, The Sick-Leaves in 2004 following a two year stint in London where he played in the band The Infidels who toured the local scene extensievely including opening for The Libertines. This South African band is more than just a clever name, they’re the freshest thing local rock has seen in a long time. The band has also succeeded in producing an unique spin on a genre that refuses to die out.” Nikki Temkin – Sunday Times, 2007.

Reburn

admin — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 08:30:19 +0000

This Cape Town based 5 piece Indie Rock band with a distinct sound that is catchy and unforgettably REBURN, have been labeled as one of South Africa’s top bands by the media and there steadily growing fan base. Looking for the party? Just follow the signs to REBURN’s next gig.

The Plastics

admin — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 08:28:28 +0000

Collective jams, sleazy sweet mumbles. Put it in, turn it on, turn it up, turn it up, switch tracks. You like…you want more. Dance like you feel it. Stand back, look out. Look through the haze, crazy days keep it laid back track to how it all began, sing the songs they sang. You want it, you want it now, you want it. Falsetto sounds from Cape Town, listen close with your clothes off. Think new, fresh, experimental, grooverock… think The Plastics

Ashtray Electric

admin — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 08:27:56 +0000

Ashtray Electric, brings you a fresh new sound that is a delicate mixture of foot-tapping beats and rolling riffs. Not adhering to commercial beats, Ashtray Electric is taking the SA Music Scene by their very own handshake of music that is inspired by a large selection of musical styles and genres.

Gang of Instrumentals

admin — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 08:26:55 +0000

Gang of Instrumentals is a critically-acclaimed South African urban-pop group, founded in 2002. This Johannesburg based group consists of Tumi ‘Lady Naturelle’ Masemola, Mandla N- Pimville spokesman, and ‘Bongo’ Riot Zungu. Their innovative musical style is a mixture of hip hop, street rap, pop, soul, R&B, ragga, reggae and rock, with elements of kwaito and house.

Aking

admin — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 08:25:45 +0000

aKING is a melodic Pop-Rock band. The band was formed when Hunter Kennedy and Jaco Venter from Fokofpolisiekar, teamed up with friends Laudo Liebenberg and Hennie van Halen, joining their combined creative forces in making music that expresses their shared experiences and influences. aKING is an audio diary of life and survival in the suburbs.

Goldfish

admin — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 08:24:18 +0000

Goldfish are a true South African success story. The easy-going nature of Dom and Dave off stage belies their fearsome live show and an unstoppable ambition to take on the worlds best. With 6 months of touring overseas this year, appearances at Glastonbury, Ultra Festival Miami, Sensation White and Get Loaded in the Park, a residency at the worlds’ most revered super club Pacha Ibiza, as well as performances alongside artists Basement Jaxx, Faithless, Paul Oakenfold and Erick Morrilo amongst others, the Fishies are taking their Cape Town sound to the world.

Dave Ferguson

admin — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 08:22:24 +0000

Dave Ferguson’s solo show, uses only harmonica, human beat-box and vocals, recording live loops and then layering and building those loops to construct a song. Nothing is pre-recorded so once a song is played it’s gone. Doing mainly originals and some Blues/Americana and other unnexpected surprises thrown in for good measure. Genre classification would have to be something like “Trans-Blues & Country-Dub”. Although it’s a solo act it’s not your typical singer-songwhiner type show, expect more in your face dance-style grooves served up in a Deep-South style…Showcasing the incredible range and expressive qualities of the harmonica.

Wrestlerish

admin — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 08:20:56 +0000

Wrestlerish is the brain child of singer/songwriter Werner Olckers. The project initially began as simply laid out acoustic songs that were recorded in his bedroom by producer Jacques Du Plessis and made available free for download as The Jackal EP. After a year’s musical sabbatical in London and overwhelming response for the EP, Olckers returned to South Africa with a catalogue of new material and recruited Du Plessis as a full time member of Wrestlerish. The two quickly reworked the songs for a live performance and made a shinning debut. Olckers has also been known to deliver intimate and heart wrenching solo performances.