1.    Event:         YOGA ON THE BEACH
2.    Event:         ROXY LEARN TO SURF
3.    Event:         CAREER DAY
4.    Event:         TOTAL TOUR NATAL RALLY
5.    Event:         HYUNDAI GOODWILL BALLS
6.    Event:         SUNCAFE BEACH BAR
7.    Event:         COMPENDIUM SUNCOAST MULTI-SERIES
8.    Event:         CURRY ON LAUGHING
9.    Event:         ‘TIME TO PLAY AFRICA’ CASINO DRAWS

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I woke up on the 27th January in a totally different frame of mind, almost elated, but not quite, almost excited but not yet and almost happy, but not ….well I actually was a tad happy as I was about to do something that I like. More than the feeling of exploring my soul, but the feeling of freedom… Not taking into account the cost in time and finances and the inconvenience of camping in an unknown place that may not have hot water no decent toilets or amenities and possible shitty weather, but the fact that I was doing something that made me feel like I was something… not important to anyone else, but to me… It is a great sensation.

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Me, myself and all my glory was invited to attend the second screening of the band Jozi All Stars… now, now, don’t be critical over the name. I understand why they call themselves that and so will you when you take the time to see them. They consist of 3 main members, Ziza, Justin and Grant. But making up the frey in back up are performance artist that they prefer to use in gigs such as these. The trio all have their specific roles from sound engineering to direction and arrangement. Composition is shared across the board and sometimes introduced via lyrics or song its self

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One of the first bands out side the genre I happen to have fallen into invited me to join then on a fucking pissdown of a night at Cool Running’s in Fourways.

This foursome of unshaved, definite out of the pop category typed guys who embody the typical laid back muso’s who play for the love, enjoyment, sensuality and heart of it…..

Pete Pote the lead vocalist who styles a distinctive voice that happened to have it mentioned in the FHM (possibly by Gordo himself….. **will have to investigate**) saying “Quite possibly the best voice in South African rock”…Well we will have to see the full set..

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Arriving 30 minutes late at this avant-garde venue called Back 2 Basix in Westdene, where I was first introduced to the wide vocal of Chris Chameleon, who hosted a seven band event centred on the most irritating genre that I can tolerate…. Yes you guessed it (if your have been following my writing) they were featuring punk, punk and more bloody PUNK.

But I had to make a plan in seeing all as 2nd Guess’d was playing their new stuff and as you should know I favoured them to win the Thornfest Battle of the bands, so being here was a treat for me.

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Here I am again, again and more again…. it is like I am drawn here, no matter the circumstance, whether emotional or financial, the latter being so much more prevalent and I don’t mind at all.
The cute and desirable pink haired princess, called Gjervene really got me interested and …. Well I will say excited, for I respect my “old man” enough not to actually say what I feel (That I would like to …. **bleep, … Bleep till she says **bleep**,….. “bleep”), but never the less… she was amazing and in 6 onths this little cooking could be … hmmm !! you be the judge.

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Spandau Ballet to tour South Africa for the first time special guests Alphaville
Tuesday, 9 February 2010 -

Jacaranda 94.2 have teamed up with Big Concerts to present the newly reformed 80’s heavyweights Spandau Ballet and special guests Alphaville in May this year.  The Awesome 80s concert tour, will feature some of the biggest hits that defined the music of the 80’s.

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Sir Elton John announces

an extra Cape Town Performance

Thursday, 4 February 2010 – 94.5 Kfm and Big Concerts are excited to announce that Sir Elton John has added an extra Cape Town date to his South African Tour in March 2010. Ticket demand has been exceptional for his performance on Wednesday 24^th March and as a consequence a second show has been added on Thursday March 25th 2010 at the Kirstenbosch Gardens. The legendary superstar will be joined by long-time collaborator and renowned percussionist, Ray Cooper. Be sure not to miss this incredible showman in a relaxed, picnic-style setting – “LIVE, Under African Skies”.

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WHAT’S ON @ SUNCOAST

February 2010

Plus sneak peek at upcoming highlights

1. Event:               THOSE INDIAN GUYS

2. Event:               BOOGIE WOOGIE INTERNATIONAL DANCE COMPETITION FINALS

3. Event:               HUM TUM

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Fire Through The Television

South African Pop/Rock band, Fire Through The Window, have once again been selected to represent iPod in their television campaign.

The song “Hey” off of the album of the same name has been used in the most recent national television campaign for the new iPod Nano.  This single will be hitting South African radio and television in the coming weeks.

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