Don’t Miss: Oppikoppi is Smoorverlief this weekend!
Big ups to the organisers for a super-size Oppikoppi this year… we went to the first few back in the day *Editorista blushes as she shows her age*. We ♥♥♥ the graphics, the fact that Party People has it’s own bash going on, the superb line-up: a taste from our must-see list this year: the Parlotones, Dirty Skirts, the Arrows, Teba (legend!), Kwani Experience, Koos Kombuis (legendary!), Karen Zoid (best of SA), Kidofdoom, Fokofpolisiekar, Cassette, Battery 9 (legend!) and of course 340ml. We await to hear about the bands in the mix…watch this space. Oppikoppi is turning 15 this year at the Oppikoppi Farm in Northam from the 7th to the 9th of August – that’s this weekend! If you haven’t got tickets yet, maak ‘n plan, or just get in your car and drive to the north west… follow the hippy-looking skorokoro’s and you should make it....
PTA/STB: Tassenberg Legends Live Series in March 2009
Tassies is getting it’s shoulder firmly behind South African music with a major sponsorship in March as part of their Tassenberg Legends Live Series in Stellenbosch and Pretoria. Largely featuring popular Afrikaans musicians, the Tassenberg series showcases exclusive acoustic performances by celebrated South African musical artists. We can just imagine the rooiwyn baabelaases. Geniet julle! Audiences can look forward to thrilling live stage acts from Van Coke Kartel on the 10th March at Aandklas in Stellenbosch, and a whole week of performances by renowned artists at the Dorpstraat Theatre for the annual Stellenbosch’ Woordfees. Gauteng crowds can also anticipate two superb musical acts from Ashtray Electric on the 19th March at Ting an’ Times, Pretoria and Karen Zoid on the 27th March at the Steak ‘n Ale in Pretoria. Join in on the mind-blowing and high energy live show of Van Coke Kartel on the 10th of March at Aandklas, Stellenbosch. Van Coke Kartel will be toning it down a bit by performing an acoustic show with Francois van Coke on acoustic guitar and vocals, Wynand Myburgh playing an upright bass and Justin Kruger on drums and percussion. Going slow definitely does not mean slowing down for this South African band. Cape Town based indie/rock band Ashtray Electric brings you a fresh new sound that is a tantalizing mixture of foot-tapping beats and a dynamic blend of musical style. Ashtray Electric, with its very unique look and sound, will bring something new and exciting to the Pretoria music scene. Be sure to catch this band on the 19th of March at Tings an’ Times in Pretoria. Winner of the South African Music Award for Best Female Artist in 2008 and acclaimed songwriter, Karen Zoid will be performing an unplugged set on the 27th March at the Steak ‘n Ale in Pretoria. The award-winning national icon, will definitely entertain all, with her and truly South African style music and melodic guitar riffs. The popular “Doppies” system promotion will be taking place during all the events so be sure to bring all your Tassenberg bottle tops along to claim some exclusive and limited prizes. So launch your musical year with a big bang and come and join in on an unforgettable “Tassies” musical experience. Tings ‘an Times, Pretoria Show: Tickets, can be bought at the show 19th March: Ashtray Electric (R30) Steak ‘n Ale, Pretoria Show: Tickets, which can be bought at the show 27th March: Karen Zoid (R80) Aandklas, Stellenbosch Show: Tickets can be bought before and at the show: 10th March: Van Coke Kartel (R30) For more information on the Van Coke Kartel gig at Aandklas in Stellenbosch, please...
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