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South African Albums of the year: 1. Jim Neversink – Shakey is good It may have taken a long time to get out there, but man was it worth the wait. Country rock at its best! 2. Blk Jks – Mystery EP Could have been a contender for South African release of the year, but it is only four songs Read More...; Posted Thursday, December 18, 2008 1:32 PM by Lloyd | (Comments Off)
Filed under: CD, Jim Neversink, Blk Jks, Battery 9, Matthew Van der Want, FotoNaDans, Jacob Israel, Ella Joyce Buckley, Thys Nywerheid, Abdullah Ibrahim, Shadowclub, Isochronous, Yesterday's Pupil, Sticky Antlers, 2008's Best Records
Matthew van der Want & Andy Lund @ Back 2 Basix: So last night I headed down to Back 2 Basix to catch Matthew Van der Want and Andy Lund, who were doing solo shows. Matthew was up first and played a great set that included some classic songs like Country & Western and Rosetenville Blues . He also Read More...; Posted Friday, September 19, 2008 1:00 PM by Lloyd | (Comments Off)
Filed under: Reviews, Live, Matthew Van der Want, Andy Lund
Some live pics from the last few weeks......: .......sorry only dumped my camera now! Read More...; Posted Thursday, July 31, 2008 7:30 PM by Lloyd | (Comments Off)
Filed under: Jim Neversink, Matthew Van der Want, He-Shes
Matthew van der Want @ Back 2 Basix: Then on Sunday night Matthew Van der Want launched his new compilation album The best and worst at Back 2 Basix. Matthew was joined on stage by Sean Strydom on acoustic guitar and mandolin as they worked through a number of his songs including Baby Steps, Read More...; Posted Wednesday, May 28, 2008 2:14 PM by Lloyd | (Comments Off)
Filed under: SA Bands, Reviews, Live, Chris Letcher, Matthew Van der Want
Saving the scene: Criminally ignored veteran songwriter Matthew van der Want is back: South African sardonic songwriting extraordinaire Matthew van der Want is returning to the live stage to launch his compilation album The Best and Worst. Van der Want, who nowadays works as a commercial attorney, has been absent from the local music circuit Read More...; Posted Monday, May 26, 2008 12:34 PM by Lloyd | (Comments Off)
Filed under: Chris Letcher, Matthew Van der Want, Koos
2007: A year in SA Music: Well this year has to go down as one of the greatest years in South African music. We have seen two great bands in the BLK JKS and Sweat X releases EPs and sign with international labels that tracked them down through Myspace. We have seen young bucks Read More...; Posted Wednesday, December 19, 2007 12:54 PM by Lloyd | 18 Comments
Filed under: SA Bands, Tidal Waves, Valiant Swart, Diesel Whores, Jim Neversink, Blk Jks, Lark, Paul Riekert, Chris Letcher, kid of doom, Righard Kapp, Black Hotels, Us Kids Know, Kobus!, Matthew Van der Want, FotoNaDans, Somerfaan, Ella Joyce Buckley, Ampersand, Riku Lätti, Sweat X, Five Men Three Missing, Jane Rademeyer
Jane Rademeyer Album launch and the Black Hotels / Matthew Van der Want double bill: So it’s heading for the end of the year and I’m getting slow. Last week I headed down to Lemon 8 in Selby to catch the launch of Jane Rademeyer’s debut album, I think A Halo. Now Jane gave me a copy of her album a while back, so I was quite familiar you Read More...; Posted Tuesday, December 04, 2007 1:37 PM by Lloyd | 5 Comments
Filed under: SA Bands, Reviews, Live, Black Hotels, Matthew Van der Want, Jane Rademeyer
Van der Want @ Back 2 Basix and Closet Snare @ the Armchair: So this weekend was a bit crazy! However before I get there I just wanted to throw in my two cents about a gig I attended on Wednesday evening. It was billed as an evening of songs by Matthew Van der Want, Sugardrive’sPaul E Flynn and Cito from Wonderboom. Read More...; Posted Monday, July 23, 2007 2:50 PM by Lloyd | 8 Comments
Filed under: SA Bands, Live, Matthew Van der Want, Closet Snare
Gigs to be caught at this weekend: So I know this is late notice but tonight Menage a' Trois are launching their album These are birthmarks at Tings an Times. The gig is free and you can pick up the album for an affordable R80. Menage a' Trois, who are ex Rokkeloos guitarist Auriel van Read More...; Posted Tuesday, March 27, 2007 5:52 PM by Lloyd | (Comments Off)
Filed under: SA Bands, Tidal Waves, Live, Chris Letcher, Menage a' Trois, Matthew Van der Want

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