Tuesday, 1 November 2011

Rock the River SA New Year's Festival 2011/12


The year is speeding to an end and the party season is fast approaching – do you know how you will be spending New Year’s Eve 2011? How about heading out to a kick-ass outdoor music festival with your friends, away from the madness of the surging inner-city crowds?


Now in its third year, Rock the River SA Festival continues to provide an exciting alternative to conventional New Year’s Eve parties – allowing participants to enjoy live South African music in an intimate, safe and natural environment. The need for non-mainstream, small yet professionally-run events was first acknowledged in 2009 and since then Rock The River SA has grown to an annual New Year’s event.






This year’s Rock the River SA New Year's Festival will take place from December 31st to January 2nd at the Cape Town Ostrich Ranch, located 20 minutes’ drive from Cape Town along the N7, towards the West Coast. The organisers will once again bring along a brand new state-of-the-art sound and lighting rig to provide three epic stages for the more than 100 acts expected to attend. This includes the Main Stage, the Electro/Dubstep/ D&B stage and a third stage for Metal/Goth/Hard Rock and Punk.


FPK photo credit: 187

FPK photo credit: 187




At present, the confirmed acts for this year’s event include (subject to change): Fokofpolisiekar, Hog Hoggidy Hog, Reburn, Half Price, Stone Collar, The Modes (PE), Junkyard Lipstick, CY.STR, Jackal & Wolf , Thought Police, Witness to Wolves, Cannon, Smugg Juggler, Woodstock Mafia, Signal Hill, Dustland Express, My Flawless Ending, Gritt (PE), Fingers in the Sky, a DJ line-up provided by RubaDub and Basscore, as well as the 420 Comedy Troop. More acts to be confirmed. 


Metal stage confirmed acts: Mind Assault, Crow Black Sky, Ing, Strident, Axxon, Sindulgence, Fear vs Twelve, Messiah Complex, Bulletscript, Wargrave, Wildernessking, The Impalement Theory, All Guns Full Ammo, Fourteen Anomaly, 3rd Minute Effect. 


Electro/Dubstep/ D&B stage: Line-up to be confirmed.


Line Up



MAIN STAGE
MC: Scott Vaughn Kleinschmidt (from ROBOTS GET THE GIRLS)
10:00 KENNETH MINOR
10:50 ALL MY CIRCUS FRIENDS
11:40 THE MAN MOTELS
12:30 STILL TO FALL
13:20 SKELMBOSCH
14:10 SMUGG JUGGLER
15:00 DUTCH PHOBIA
15:50 JUNKYARD LIPSTICK
16:40 THOUGHT POLICE
17:30 THE MODES
18:20 DUSTLAND EXPRESS
19:10 CANNON
20:O0 MY FLAWLESS ENDING
2O:50 BOOMBOX TROOPERS
21:50 HALF PRICE
22:50 PEACHY KEEN
23:50 HOG HOGGIDY HOG
01:10 7th SON
02:15 THE CURIOUS INCIDENT

ELECTRO STAGE
10:00 Battle Axe
11:00 Spin Idle
12:00 RoaKai
13:00 Degun
14:00 Multi-Player
15:00 TheRiduculuz
16:00 Phaze
17:00 Vegas Nerve

RUBADUB STAGE 18:00 TO 06:00
• MPI Project - Album Launch (JHB)
• Fletcher
• 7ft Soundsystem
• Indidginus
• Damage Inc.
• CutKeyLow - (JHB)
• Grimehouse
• LG Fritz
• Blitzkrieg
• The Suspect
• Dub Vader
• SiMonkey

METAL STAGE
Mc and Dj Andy
10:50 Four a Penny
11:40 3rd Minute Effect
12:30 Out of Nowhere
13:20 The Impalement Theory
14:10 Arcreactor
15:00 Sindulgence
15:50 Imperium of Man
16:40 Ing
17:30 Fear vs Twelve
18:20 Wildernessking
19:10 Axxon
20:00 Marching Dead
21:00 Strident
22:00 The Warinsane
23:10 Crow Black Sky (filming Music Video)
00:30 Darkpower

LINE UP SUNDAY JANUARY 1st 2012

MAIN STAGE
MC:Scott Vaughn Kleinschmidt (from ROBOTS GET THE GIRLS)
10:50 RED TAPE RIOT
11:40 FINGERS IN THE SKY
12:30 CY.STR
1:20 THE STREMES
14:10 SIGNAL HILL
15:00 JACKAL WOLF
15:50 SILENT SIDE
16:40 SAMSON
17:30 BLACK MOSCOW
18:20 BICYCLE THIEF
19:10 WOODSTOCK MAFIA
20:O0 STONE COLLAR
2O:50 THE SLEEPERS
21:50 REBURN
22:50 FOKOFPOLISIEKAR
00:10 JUKE ROYAL

ELECTRO STAGE
11:00 Scratch and Sniff
12 :00 Prototipe
13 :00 Darkow
14 :00 Tera-T
15:00 Mass FX
16:00 Ward 10 Psyndrome
17:00 Bloody Al
18:00 St. Kay
19:00 DubIllVizion
20:00 2X Klutch
21:00 InFemy
22:00 MK Ultra
23:00 Turbo Terreblanche
24:00 SLEWDADA
01:00 Dynamo
02:00 Marci X

METAL STAGE
11:40 Chasing Friday
12:30 TBC
13:20 The Mysticcs
14:10 Messiah Complex
15:00 The Summer Underground
15:50 Verona Walls
16:40 Crossfire Collision
17:30 Die Gunstons
18:20 Shredder Showdown
19:00 Terminatryx
20:00 BulletScript
21:00 Mind Assault
22:00 Wargrave
23:10 Suiderbees



FACILITIES
Participants in this year’s Rock the River SA New Year's Festival can look forward to a well-planned event with all the amenities necessary to make an outdoor festival worth your while. This includes:
-Secure camping and parking
-Plenty of on-site security
-Swimming facilities
-Medics on site
-Clean, warm showers
-A food and craft market with affordable, yet tasty meals**
-Bars with affordable drink prices
-On-site ATMs
-A VIP area
-Activities including ZORB ball, paintball and a foefie slide!
-Tattoo artists
-Prize give-aways, including the ‘Float your Boat’ competition and Best New Year’s Eve costume
-And much more!


**Vendors who would like to book at stall may contact RTR organiser, Daniel, on d@rocktheriversa.co.za Please note that there is limited space available.


TICKETS
Tickets are available at the gate, Computicket, www.rocktheriversa.co.za, from participating bands, as well as Shoprite, House & Home, Checkers and Checkers Hyper.
Limited Early bird tickets available: Sold out.
Three-day weekend pass: R300 presale/ R350 at the gate
One-day Sunday pass: R150 (at gate only)




DIRECTIONS
Westcoast Ostrich Ranch, Van Schoorsdrift Road Philadelphia (off N7, Cape Town)
From the N1 coming from Cape Town:
1) Take exit 10 to merge onto N7 towards Malmesbury (17.2km)
2) Turn RIGHT (2.6km)
3) Turn LEFT (350m)
4) Destination (Cape Town Ostrich Ranch will be on the left)
GPS Coordinates:
South - 33°44’41.43”
East - 18°33’20.45”




Things to bring to Rock The River SA: An entrance ticket, tent, camping chairs, torches, sun block, insect repellent, toilet paper, camera, cap or hat, something warm, towels, headache pills, acoustic instruments, your hot sister/brother, money, sunglasses, condoms, swimming kit and good vibes! 
Things not to bring to Rock The River SA: Alcoholic beverages will not be sold to anyone under the age of 18. No glass bottles (please decant your drinks into plastic bottles), littering (leave no trace, remove your camping litter!), fireworks, domestic animals, graffiti/tagging, bad attitudes, weapons, independent sound systems, illegal substances, drinking and driving. We have braai areas available.


RIGHT OF ADMISSION RESERVED. Entry is entirely at your own risk. The promoters accept no responsibility whatsoever for injury, death, loss or damage of any nature to persons, vehicles & belongings. This applies even to negligence of any kind by the promoters, venue and contractors. All rights reserved.



Rock the River SA: 
Twitter: @rocktheriversa
Facebook: www.facebook.com/RTRSA and the event page:
www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=284358398259139
Website: www.rocktheriversa.co.za
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Sunday, 30 October 2011

Weekly Gig Guide 31 Oct - 6 Nov

Posted by Ashley Brown
WEEKLY GIG GUIDE!
Cape Town Music Scene, now keeping you up to date with our Weekly Gig Guide
Get YOUR event on our here by emailing us at ctmsgg@gmail.com


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Yesterday's Pupil interview

Yesterday's Pupil / Peach van Pletzen

Yesterday’s Pupil, how would you like people to describe what Yesterday’s Pupil was in the far off future looking back?
If people remember YP in the far off future that alone will make me happy.  I want people to remember the music as being honest and sincere, I would like people to form a personal connection to my music and remember how it made them feel.  I love music that stirs something within me and I hope to do that for other people.

In your Shameless-Self-Promo Clip you said that the new album will be released in parts, Part 1 being launched 1 November 2011, what can we expect of the new album?
Better production and better songs.  This album is way more vocal than the previous one and I also concentrated more on the lyrics.  Each song has its own story and I am proud  of each one.  The album is very diverse, there are hard songs and the are some soft ones as well, it doesn't stick to any one genre.  Each song is its own unique little surprise package.

How many songs will be released with Singularity (Part 1)?
1 Nov 2011... download the Part 1 package, there will be more than just music in it :)

What is the most absurd thing you ever heard of yourself in the media?
That Christina Storm and I are in a relationship... absurd!

What was your childhood dream?
To make a success of whatever it is I land up doing and if not to be happy as a failure... ok more seriously though, I have always had a desire to make a difference or impact on other people's lives in one way or another through creativity and art... Other artists did that for me and still does on a daily basis and it is truly a powerful thing.  Certain songs just have the ability to move people, everyone in their own unique way and that is awesome!

Yesterday’s Pupil, Bittereinder, Kidofdoom, Oorlog Frankenstein, collaborations with Tumi, and producing. How do you do it?
I really don't know, I think my love for it is so strong that it gives me the strength to keep going and to keep creating.  Don't be fooled though it is not always easy, I get stressed out and fall into periods of creative blocks and all the usual shit, we live in a really fast paced world and sometimes one must just step out a bit and get some perspective, do something simple and primal, that is very important... I have been burnt out before and it is pretty damn kak!  So nowadays I am trying to maintain a balance, spend some time on the little things, you know, just step out of the singularity and be alone for a while.

Give us an idea of a “normal” day in the shoes of Peach van Pletzen:
Wake up at about 7:30, 8ish.  Do some E-mails and admin, there is A LOT of admin in this industry.  Get some coffee and breakfast and hit the studio, I like mixing early in the day as your ears are still fresh from a nice quiet night's sleep, rested ears are important if you want to get a nice mix.  Then usually I'm off to a rehearsal for 3-4hours, back to office for more admin.  Shower, pack gear in the van, go to sound check, check sound, get dinner, back to venue and do the gig, pack up, have a few beers and go home and sleep.  That sounds about right, but it differs a lot depending on what I am working and focusing on at the time.

Do you have any other hobbies besides music?
I love taking pictures!  I take my little Canon G12 everywhere and I take great joy in tweaking and taking shots... it is really a nice camera.  I enjoy it as it is something I can do purely for fun but still get to be creative.

You have one of the best ears for music. What tips would you give someone starting in the recording industry of South Africa?
Hahaha, thanks for that! :)  Take care of your ears.  Take your time in learning, but learn something new everyday, if you rush the process you will miss certain things.  You will keep learning till the day you die.
Don't get caught up in too many plug-ins and toys, get the basics and master them and focus on the music rather than the fancy plugs and toys.  SIMPLICITY IS KEY!  Don't ever follow any scene, and never let a scene affect the way you make music, do what you love, don't imitate, create!



Listening to the song Too tired to Disco it comes across Yesterday’s Pupil has changed a bit from the last album, is it safe to assume that the new album has a whole new feel  than the first one?
Yes it will be much different, but don't let "too tired to disco" fool you.  That is just one song on the album and there is no other song on the record like it.  Too tired to disco is also the most poppy tune on the album.  There are some big songs on this album.  I can't wait to share it with the world!  People must just listen and form their own opinions, good or bad, whatever, just an opinion, but your own one.

In Too tired to Disco’s music video we see you waking up looking at a box robot, taking photos with it and holding its hand. Mind explaining the idea behind the video you made with Louis Minnaar?
Its like a coming of age story, it plays off in two different time periods.  The present and the past.  The dude in the present is longing back at something from the past, in a way he prefers the "old" him from a few years back... almost as though he has lost something along way, a piece of himself.  I think it really works with the lyrics.  The video is open for people to see it however they please, I am very happy with how it turned out and it was a super fun shoot!
The girl robot could be symbolic of technology and humans feeding off one another or it could be an imaginary friend of his, the dude could be a freak for all we know but the important thing is that people must be able to relate to him on some level...I hope...

When will Yesterday’s Pupil be visiting Cape Town?
I just got back from CPT, I played at Assembly last night at the halloween party, but I will be back soon!
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Thursday, 27 October 2011

VAN COKE KARTEL WIE’S BANG

Album omslag en snitlys bekend gemaak:


Foto:  Jaco S. Venter
Bo: Jedd Kossew (kitaar), Jason Oosthuizen (tromme)
Onder: Francois van Coke (sang en kitaar), Wynand Myburgh (baskitaar)




Van Coke Kartel se vierdie album, Wie’s Bang, word einde November 2011 deur Supra Familias uitgereik.  Die album ontwerp is gedoen deur Merwe Marchand le Roux.


Snitlys en Van Coke Kartel se beskrywings:


Dis 'n Land:
“Ons het die eerste lyn van die koor geleen by Carike Keuzenkamp se klassieke liedjie, “dis 'n land van kleure en klank”.  Dit is ons land.”


Nou Of Nooit:
“Dit is 'n harde rock tune met 'n bietjie van 'n punk invloed.  Dit is Francois se gunsteling op die album. Jason se dreunende dromme hardloop van begin tot einde. Die tune vra maar net of daar iets eg in die wêreld oor is.''


Dankie, Ek is veilig hier:
“'n Rustige song wat net werk.  Dit gaan oor geld en die tekort daaraan. Hy is een van ons gunstelinge.“


Vir Almal:
“Dit is een van die hardste songs op Wie’s Bang en die tweede snit wat Van Coke Kartel geskryf het as die nuwe eenheid.  Vir Almal is vervaardig deur Peach van Pletzen by B Sharp Studios.  Hierdie snit slaan ‘n harde hou wat aangevuur word deur Francois se kragtige vocals. 
Vir Almal is gratis beskikbaar by www.vancokekartel.com en is 7 000 keer binne die eerste 24 uur nadat die snit beskikbaar gestel is, afgelaai.”


Tot die son uitkom:
“Dit is ons eerste regte rock ballade.  Jedd het met ‘n klassieke, sagte kitaar riff opgekom.  In een middag het Francois en Jedd een van Van Coke Kartel se sterkste singles ooit gekomponeer.  Verbeel jou Stairway to Heaven ontmoet Afrikaans.”


Einde Van Die Wêreld:
“Ons het die meeste tyd in pre-produksie op hierdie song spandeer.  Dit het deur verskeie fases gegaan voor ons by die finale weergawe uitgekom het.  Dis ‘n sagter rock tune met ‘n treffende koor:  ''Ons sal altyd die einde vrees, dit gaan die einde van die wêreld wees''.  Die song het ‘n onheilspellende ondertoon en met hierdie lirieke gee dit ‘n apokaliptiese gevoel.”


Doodsdreigemente:
“Francois het hierdie song begin skryf na 'n kommentaar op Mahala wat gesê het dit sal beter wees as hy dood was.  Dit was seker nie regtig 'n doodsdreigement nie, maar defnitief iets om oor te dink."


Moenie Dink Nie:
“ ’Moenie dink nie, moet ook nie te veel nuus kyk nie.'  Dit is ons sarkastiese uitkyk oor die situasie in ons land en die eindtye.”


Nevermind:
“Nevermind het 'n folky geur.  Al ons vriende van Bellville (aKING, Die Heuwels Fantasties en Fokofpolisiekar), sing saam op hierdie een.”


Chaos (met Jack Parow):
“Hierdie song handel oor hoe chaoties die wêreld op die oomblik voorkom.  Jack rap in die koor en in die middelste deel.”


Brein Verloor:
“Dit is ‘n New Age grunge song.  Dit is die eenvoudigste snit ooit met ‘n hoeklyn in die koor: 'Ek wil my brein verloor'.”


Wie's Bang:
“Dit is die eerste song wat ons saam geskryf het as die ‘nuwe en offisiële vierstuk Van Coke Kartel’.  Voorheen het Francois en Wynand al die songs geskryf.  Die titelsnit vat die tema van die album saam:  die einde van die wêreld is naby.  Die universele fenomeen rondom 21-12-12 beïnvloed baie van Francois se lirieke op die album.”


Volgens Getuies:
“Die tune handel oor die feit dat almal deur tegnologie aanmekaar gebind en beïnvloed word.”


Siener (met Zebra and Giraffe):
“Hierdie sou ons eerste oorspronlike Engelse song wees, maar na vele probeerslae het ons besluit om te bly by wat ons ken en in goed is.  Ons het die ‘Haal Asem Kwagga Toer’ saam met Zebra & Giraffe gedoen en ons het besluit dat Greg Carlin die Engelse lirieke moet skryf.  Dit is ‘n baie goeie vermenging van Van Coke Kartel en Zebra & Giraffe se klank.






Twee van die snitte sal saam met ander eksklusiewe Van Coke Kartel-inhoud beskikbaar gemaak word by http://www.airbornemusic.com/vancokekartel.  Van Coke Kartel-inhoud sal teen middel November beskikbaar wees by hierdie skakel en sodra die album uit is sal die publiek kan aansluit om toegang te kry tot eksklusiewe inhoud.


Meer oor Airborne:


Airborne is ‘n herkonseptualisering van die musiekindustry.  In ‘n industrie wat vol is van platemaatskappye, uitgewers, verspreiders, winkels en vele ander entiteite, kyk Airborne na die twee mees belangrikste spelers:  die kunstenaar en die fan. 
Musiekverkope is tans besig om te daal.  Die roof en onwettige duplisering van musiek, of dit as ‘n goeie of slegte ding beskou word, het die gesig van die musieklandskap heeltemal verander.  Hoewel die kunstenaar se musiek geroof en gedeel word, glo Airborne dat die kunstenaar self en die konneksie tussen hulle en die fans nie geroof kan word nie.
Fans sal ‘n maandelikse fooi van $1 betaal om ‘n Draer (Carrier) te word.  Draers sal in staat wees om verskeie onuitgereikte liedjies, B-sides, live shows en nog inhoud gratis te kry.


Click op die link om te sien wat Airborne is:
http://vimeo.com/trr/alphaoutbreak
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