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Queens of the Stone Age Tribute show – QOTSA 2016 at Manila Bar

Posted on: April 18, 2016

Sat 9 April 2016 I haven’t been to a show as sweaty, intense or downright fun as the QOTSA Tribute 2016 in a very long time. Say what you will about tribute shows but when they’re as good as this one … Continue reading →

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Jungle & Goodluck at Kirstenbosch

Posted on: April 11, 2016

Fri 1 April 2016 British electro-soul outfit Jungle’s Kirstenbosch show has been hotly anticipated by Cape Town for the last few months, and it didn’t disappoint. Even though it rained (like, a lot) during the end of opening act Goodluck’s … Continue reading →

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Zebra & Giraffe’s farewell show with Monark at Kirstenbosch

Posted on: March 23, 2016

Sun 20 March 2016 Like many I was surprised and saddened by the news of Zebra & Giraffe‘s indefinite hiatus. I’ve always liked the band, and watching them over the years they’ve grown from strength to strength and their final … Continue reading →

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God Mother, Maximum Carnage, One Eight Seven & Ded End at Club Med

Posted on: March 14, 2016

Fri 11 March 2016 Club Med is fast becoming my favourite Cape Town venue; with its no frills, raw vibe it’s perfect for energetic punk, metal and hardcore acts. Plus both gigs I’ve attended there have ended with the floor covered in beer-mud … Continue reading →

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Belly of the Beast: Hellcats, The Tazers, Retro Dizzy & In Bloom at the Assembly

Posted on: March 8, 2016

Sat 6 March 2016 Though poorly attended, Saturday night’s show at the Assembly showcased some first class rock from newcomers In Bloom, surf rockers Retro Dizzy and Joburg’s The Tazers and Hellcats. All of the bands had great energy and didn’t let the poor turnout faze them, … Continue reading →