Rumour has it that Deep Purple and Uriah Heep are coming to South Africa in 2010

Cosmic Trip Machine

Cosmic Trip Machine is proud to announce the release of their new album, Vampyros Roussos, on Record Heaven label. You can order a copy here:

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« One of Belgium’s finest psychedelic bands, these night-trippers sound like Demis Roussos jamming with Gong imagining a psychedelic horror soundtrack wandering through a free-flowing erotic surreal delirium with enough sitar, cosmic electronics and wailing acidic guitar leads to blow your head clean off. » (Sloowtapes)

The first two extracts from Vampyros Roussos are available in exclusive versions with an amazing cover there: http://cosmictripmachine.be/single

Cosmic salutations

“It takes more than intellect to be a musician. Put your soul into a little. Of course, it doesn’t pay much, but, at least, it’s a start.”

Gold Fish Submerged Sundays

Gold Fish Submerged Sundays

From Martin Myers

Goldfish’s Submerged Sundays have truly become part of the fabric of Cape Town.

Now in its 3rd year, Goldfish have taken the Submerged Sunday’s Concept and grown

it into Cape Town’s hottest night of the week – hands down.

Featuring 12 exclusive sets from Goldfish every Sunday, the cream of South Africa’s DJs,

Sushi Bar courtesy of Tank, incredible visuals courtesy of Afterlife VJ’s, mind-numbing

sound from Audio Engineering, as well as top secret production effects to rock the

dance floor, The Fishies have upped their game once again.

Pull in early for a drink, grab some Sushi and watch the sun set with the perfect soundtrack

and setting before Goldfish take the stage to play the cutting edge live show that has

made them a global phenomenon, showcasing tracks from their new album

Perceptions of Pacha – Remixed.

With La Med’s refurbishment complete, there’s a more spacious Dance Floor,

a new VIP area and reserved parking, the stage is set for a Summer to remember.

Entrance: R50

Strictly over 18

Dress: Beach sand welcome.

Avoid the queue:

Presale: Tickets from Havaianas, V&A Waterfront

Online: www.webtickets.co.za

www.goldfishlive.com

www.youtube.com/goldfishlive

www.myspace.com/goldfishlive

www.facebook.com/goldfishlive

www.twitter.com/goldfishlive

Download Lord Space Devil, the first Cosmic Trip Machine album. It’s free! Enjoy!

Cosmic Trip Machine
Lord Space Devil (2008)

Click here to start the download

Please, give your opinions here

To download each track (right click and choose “Save Target As”…)

01. Lord Space Devil
02. Floor
03. Go Down Streets
04. Mantra #27 (Shiva’s angry vs NoHype Studio)
05. Sorry Edgar for the spelling
06. Giallo (Profondo Argento)
07. Another Venus
08. Plastic Hippie
09. Death Light (Light beyond Death)
10. So Sad
11. Strange is laughing under view
12. Time
13. Mariachi / The Twilight (Donde esta la biblioteca de Madrid, hijo de puta)
14. Ciaroscuro
15. Lonely Grave
16. Conversation
17. In the Haze of Drugs
18. Last Song

To print cover, it’s here

Cosmic Trip Machine is…
Will Z. : steel-string acoustic guitar, vocals, sitar, bass, organ, Siel keyboards, Antonelli plastic shit, percussions, rainstick, tambourine, gong, screams
Majnun : electric guitar, steel-string acoustic guitar, classical guitar, guitar-sitar, percussions, flute, satanic voices (the narrator)
JP : recording and mixing, tea, water (Evian or Bru, we don’t know), keeping Google quiet

Produced by Will Spector (wall of sound) and Jimmy Pakkes

Recorded and mixed by Jean-Pol Gerard at NoHype Studio between March and April 2008
Mastered by Paul Van der Jonckheyd at Foon

Artinasaly (sic) distributed by Open your Eyes Production

How to Use Social Media

Dan Zarrella

In many cases a well-developed blog is the most important aspect of a social media marketing effort. The hub of a brand’s social media presence should be their blog since it provides conversational social media content, as well as plenty of opportunities to integrate other social channels.

 

How to Use Social Media : The World :: American Express OPEN Forum.

2009 Blues Summit Time Slots

From Rob Stemmet

Hey blues fans….

Here are the official time-slots for the 2009 Blues Summit, happening this weekend!

Get there early, bring some warm clothes (just in case) and a blanket/cushion or two…

2:00pm -> 2:50pm Los Desparados
3:10pm -> 4:00pm Dale Collins Band
4:15pm -> 5:05pm Gerald Clarke Band
5:20pm -> 6:15pm Dave Ferguson & The Lonesharks
6:30pm -> 7:35pm Albert Frost Band

7:35pm -> 8:00pm ** Prizegiving & Fender Giveaway **
8:00pm -> 9:15pm Boulevard Blues
9:30pm -> 10:35pm Dan Patlansky
10:50pm -> 11:50pm Rupert Mellor & The Thunderbirds

Visit http://www.bluesfest.co.za for more details

Thanks – see you there!

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Download Coda’s new song ‘Blow Your Vuvuzela’

CODA’s single ‘Blow Your Vuvuzela’ has become Cape Town’s unofficial anthem to the 2010 World Cup! Composed by hit-maker Gabi Le Roux ‘Blow Your Vuvuzela’ features CODA with Given Phike and Zami Mdingi.

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Coda

Blow Your Vuvuzela by Coda

December is VANFOKKINGTASTIES!

from aKING

December is VanFokKingTasties!!

Die Heuwels Fantasties: jet fuel electro synth pop

Van Coke Kartel: unadulterated garage rock ‘n roll

aKING: cut to the bone melodic pop-rock

Fokofpolisiekar: revolutionary voice of a generation

By their powers combined they are… VanFokKingTasties!
South Africa’s strongest line-up invites you to experience the biggest party this summer has to offer.

Dates

15 Dec: Flamingo’s, Langebaan

26 Dec: VanFokKingTasties at Groot Gees Fees, Stilbaai

28 Dec: Piesang Valley Town Hall, Piesang Valley, Plettenberg Bay

29 Dec: Van Coke Kartel & Die Heuwels Fantasties only: Supertubes, Jeffreys Bay

30 Dec: Town Hall, Mossel Bay

Cover: R120. Tickets available at www.computicket.co.za or at the door. Limited tickets available!

Contact: marcus / 021 883 3545 / 073 643 1801

Time: Doors open at 18h00. Show starts at 19h00

Other: All ages welcome. Bar facilities available to over 18’s.

With 2 more dates to be confirmed!

These four Bellville Rock City bands first joined forces at the Stellenbosch Town Hall in July this year. This event was instantly sold-out with a queue outside the door estimated at two kilometers long. The wake of this phenomenal event left thousands of fans nation-wide begging for more.

VanFokKingTasties is giving away 5 Fantastic Hampers!

The hamper includes:

1 x double VIP ticket for venue of choice

11 x CDs: Full catalogue of Fokofpolisiekar, aKING, Van Coke Kartel & Die Heuwels Fantasties CDs

5 x T-shirts: VanFokKingTasties, Fokofpolisiekar, aKING, Van Coke Kartel & Die Heuwels Fantasties

Sms ‘VFKT’ to 35601. SMS charged at R3.

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Rodriguez Tours Europe With The Fresh And Onlys

Rodriguez – Too Cool To Die – News Story – 23 November 09

The man, the plan, Sixto Rodriguez is making yet another jump across the pond to grace a few lucky citizens of the European Union with his must-see live show. The last time Rodriguez graced Europe with his soothing blend of psych and folk (and the occasional soul vibe) we got him in for a Questions of Doom

Now you, the opportunity to see Rodriguez again is happening. Detroit’s rediscovered troubadour perform will perform live (with backing band the Fresh and Onlys), on a small handful of dates through out Europe. Tour dates are after the jump.

DEC 5 – Transmusicales de Rennes Festival (Hall 03) – Rennes, France

DEC 7 – Deaf Institute – Manchester, UK

DEC 8 – Thekla – Bristol, UK

DEC 9 – Union Chapel – London, UK

Read our interview with the man
Read our review of Coming From Reality

Rodriguez – Sugar Man (Live on KEXP) from KEXP RADIO on Vimeo.