Represent Review: Fall Out Boy
Fall out who? Editorista asked (she’s a jazzy hiphopping kinda girl)… *blush* ….”FALL OUT BOY” she was informed, firmly educated by many of their adoring Jozi fans. Thanks to Mike, our own private rockstar in the making, who checked out one of the hottest rock acts on the planet on behalf of all Representers on Friday night at the Dome: The two-hour traffic jam caused by the masses of cars headed for The Coca-Cola Dome and the broken down truck on Hans Strijdom all added to the anticipation for the Fall Out Boy concert on Friday. Getting into the venue was a similar story as the constant flow of people clogged a jam-packed entrance. The crowds were hyped up and ready for action while the opening bands showed their stuff. The proudly South African sounds included the likes of Love Jones, Harris Tweed and Fever Tree. The lights at long last all darken as the crowd’s electric energy, caused by the anticipation of everyone about to see their all time favourite boy band live, cuts through the air The quartet appears onstage to an enormous scream from what seemed like the whole of Johannesburg. Completely ignoring the crowd, they form a little group around the drum kit for a quick wish of good luck and possibly a traditional handshake. They break into an energetic song brand new off their new album “Infinity on a high”. The lead guitarist/singer blows us away with his great vocal skills, a true show of a talented song writer and band leader. The bass player Pete Wentz (evidently the favourite band member to the crowd as he received the biggest applause) takes first prize for performance with the drummer coming a close second. The lead singer, being as humble as he is, enjoyed playing the gig and did everything perfectly. The Bassist being a hunky guy with some earth-shattering good looks, clearly enjoys showing them off – maybe a little too much. Being the first person to speak to the crowds, his arrogant nature shines through clearly. When describing his take on South African culture he blatantly mocked the power cuts and bad taxi drivers of Jo’burg, hardly a good idea to relate to the crowd and create a good atmosphere. The majority of the crowd was so infatuated with his dashing good looks they miss the not so nice remarks about “South African culture”. Besides the wack attitude from one member in the band the performance was the best I’ve seen since The Offspring’s performance in 2004. Hopefully next time around the attitudes will be more...
Monaco comes to Sandton – earplugs required
Speed freaks and F1 fans will no doubt be chomping at the bit for Sunday the 29 July when the streets of Sandton will be turned into a mini Grand Prix track by the Renault F1 cars. If you’re on Facebook you can also read all about it on the Facebook group ‘F1 at our doorsteps’ that describes the event as: Word is out! The streets of Sandton are going to be alive with engine screaming when the Renault F1 team comes to Jozi! Come join the rest of us street freaks and see Fisichella and Nelson Piquet Junior get behind the wheel of the Renault F1 race car and rip up the Sandton tar at over 270km/h. Awesome ! Time and Place Date: Sunday, July 29, 2007 Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm Location: The heart of Sandton Street: West Road and Friedman Drive City/Town: Jozi Country: South Africa Thanks to Minesh Bhagaloo from Motoring.co.za for the heads up – read the full article: Businesses in central Sandton can rest easy. Colin Hale, a senior member of the international ING Renault F1 Road Show Team, has assured us that his F1 cars are unlikely, despite their screaming decibels, to shatter any office windows when they blast through the streets of Sandton, in Gauteng, on July 29. If anything, he reckons the buildings will amplify the 19 000rpm and give spectators a taste of Monaco-style F1 street racing Five months will have elapsed between the proposal being made and the lights going green . The office blocks are probably the least of Hale’s worries. After all, five months will have elapsed between the proposal being made and the lights going green. It’s a time frame that apparently involved Renault SA suggesting three venues and the logistics team coming here to choose the right one based on, among other things, the route, public access, road surface and general safety. Then the city had to give permission and the local organisers meet the many international requirements. Hale and his team run these road shows full-time; they’re not part of the core Renault F1 team we see on TV on Sundays but do have the F1 background and training and a full understanding of what makes not only the road show, but also real F1, tick. They also have the same pressures. Like the Renault F1 race team, Hale must oversee the dismantling of his very real brace of F1 cars Only the front and rear wings are detached for travel . Only the front and rear wings are detached for travel then the cars are put into an aluminium box and accompany 5000kg of...
Represent Review: Blackbird
Wow, sounds like we have a realtime replacement for our addiction to the 24 series. Thanks to Representah John for the review, in summary: “This one is for the hard core theatre goers – leave Granny at home!” If you have the mettle for a violent and graphic theatre show, get to Blackbird at the Market Theatre. Blackbird Market Theatre – Laager Theatre 13 July – 19 August 2007 Blackbird is a thought provoking and explosive play from acclaimed Scottish playwright David Harrower. Fifteen years ago, Ray and Una had a relationship, which devastated their lives and the lives of the people around them. Since then Ray has moved on. He has a new life, a new identity. He didn’t think he could be found. Una has thought of little else but finding him and on discovering where Ray is, sets out to find him with shattering consequences. What evolves is a compelling but uncomfortable drama that encapsulates the unresolved, misshapen, emotional mess that might accompany any suddenly interrupted relationship, legal or otherwise. REPRESENT REVIEW: We visited the Market theatre on Wednesday evening to witness a play by the acclaimed Scottish playwright David Harrower. The cast was British and I was really looking forward to seeing “Blackbird”. I didn’t know what to expect so I sat back and watched in anticipation. The stage was littered with trash and half eaten burgers. It looked like a canteen slash pigsty. People were looking through the sand blasted windows of the set creating a weird feeling every time I noticed them. The lights dimmed and the two main characters appeared. A man, late fifties, and a woman in her late twenties. Both had strong British accents. For fifteen minutes we were totally baffled. We could feel the tension on stage but were at a loss as to what was going on. The man was visibly shaken. The younger woman was constantly attacking him verbally. Then the bombshell dropped. I’m not going to spoil the plot for you, but suffice to say it was one of the most unexpected twists I’ve ever experienced on a stage. This play is definitely not for the timid or faint of heart. It is an hour and fifteen minutes of a continuous emotional rollercoaster ride. The language was graphic and some of the physical fight sequences were very disturbing – though some members of the audience had a chuckle. Maybe they are used to more violence than me… The ending is sad and tragic – but I expected as much after realizing the plot. There are no winners in this story. This is not a typical night...
ELTON JOHN KICKING OFF 2008 in SA
We can’t believe it’s taken him so long, but for all the fans who’ve been waiting all these years, ELTON JOHN will be here live and direct in January. How scary that we’re already planning for January *ahhh* – moving on, we cut to the chase and his website. For the first time, Elton and the band are to tour in South Africa. They will play three concerts there in January 2008, and the dates are: Sunday January 13th – Cape Town (venue TBC) Wednesday January 16th – ABSA Stadium Durban Friday January 18th – The Coca-Cola Dome, Johannesburg From Big Concerts (keep it up guys!): BIG Concerts, 94.7 Highveld Stereo, 94.5 Kfm and East Coast Radio are delighted to announce that legendary singer, songwriter and entertainer, Elton John, has confirmed dates for his first South African tour. The critically acclaimed superstar will be kicking off on the 13th of January 2008 in Cape Town, before he and his band move on to Durban’s ABSA Stadium on the 16th and finally Johannesburg’s Coca-Cola Dome on the 18th. “Elton John is timeless, and core artist for both 94.7 and 94.5. He has topped our charts over the years with a string of No.1 hits, and we are proud to be associated with his upcoming SA tour” commented Dex de Bruin, Marketing Manager for the Primedia Broadcasting Group. Naveen Singh, East Coast Radio’s Programming Manager, added “Elton John is a much-loved artist and we are excited to present a star of such magnitude the first time on the East Coast.”. A legend in his lifetime, a great humanitarian, a multiple Grammy winner, a flamboyant superstar and a hero of our times, Sir Elton John is the most enduringly successful singer/songwriter of his generation. His current shows, including a run at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, have already grossed over $60 million in ticket sales, and have received rave reviews. The show reflects his peerless musicianship, and audiences are treated to his phenomenal back catalogue of hits such as “Rocket Man”, “Candle In The Wind”, “Your Song”, “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me”, “Crocodile Rock”, “The Bitch is Back “, “I’m Still Standing”, “Saturday Night”, “Bennie & The Jets” and “Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word” Celebrating over 40 years of touring, Elton’s musical life is marked by a startling resilience, openness and refusal to let his talent simmer. Don’t miss the chance to see Elton John and his band, LIVE in SA! Tickets go on sale Monday 23rd July 2007, at 9am. Another BIG Concerts Experience TICKET INFORMATION Tickets are priced from R200.00 (excluding booking fees), and are available...
Happy Birthday Tata Madiba from Represent
Tata Madiba…. Represent loves you…. We’d like to take this moment to extend a heartfelt and proudly African Happy Birthday to our hero Dr. Nelson Rolihlanhla Mandela. May your life continue to be blessed and may your wisdom live on to always be our guide. Words cannot express how much we love and thank you for everything you have done and continue to do to free our country from our past and set us on the road to a promising future. We will continue to be inspired by you and to do whatever we can to promote the virtues of love, understanding and diversity as you taught us. We will not be discouraged nor distracted for we know that our hearts are good and our intent meaningful and that we have the power to continue to make a difference in our society, just like you. Thank you for your love. HAPPY BDAY! Viva Madiba Viva! Thanks to Kelly for sharing her special photo of Tata Madiba with...
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