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Mar 10
2010

Cape Town Speed Traps

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Nick Shepherd

Here is a list of all the Speed traps around the Western Cape:

Mar 10
2010

Jump Media presents Finley Quaye Live in Cape Town

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Nick Shepherd


After a joyful turnout at The Wailers concert, Jump Media proudly presents
Finley Quaye Live for the first time in South Africa
21h00 on the 12th March 2009

venue : The Assembly - 61 Harrington Street Cape Town.

Featuring Farryl Purkiss, Lindiwe Suttle (of The Collective Imagination) and DJ Fletcher.
Tickets R220. Space is limited. Book now to avoid disappointment.

http://webtickets.co.za/event.aspx?itemid=139600
or www.webtickets.co.za (go to The Assembly profile page)
Enquiries : hagar@jumpmediaonline.co.za or hit ‘reply’
Finley Quaye Biography
Finley Quaye - not just another so-and-so
Finley Quaye, best known for his 1997 hit “Even After All”, is more than just another name on past pop charts. The award-winning multi-instrumentalist is best known for blending reggae and pop to suit the tastes of millions.
Of musical and African roots, Finley is the son of Jazz musician, Cab Kaye, the brother of noted guitarist, Caleb Quaye, and brother of jazz musician, Terri Quaye. His London born father’s full name was Nii Lante Augustus Kwamlah Quaye and he was a Chief of the GA tribe centralized in Jamestown, Accra.
Finley’s mother, who died of a drug overdose when he was ten, was also in the habit of taking the young boy to Ronnie Scott's jazz club. There he saw rare performances of American jazz musicians like Buddy Rich touring Europe. He met Lionel Hampton in Edinburgh. Duke Ellington had a marked impact on Finley's life and his musical expression.
After a solo record deal with Polydor Records 1994, Finley worked with Epic/Sony in 1996. His reputation was established by Maverick A Strike, an “adventurous but accessible” album released in September 1997. The album is now multi-platinum (in international parlance this means between 1 million and ten million units sold). ‘Maverick A Strike’ recalls the cheer of Marley with mid-nineties bohemian Britain base that combines to please pop lovers. Still in 1997, he reached the UK Top 20 twice with his definitive hit "Even After All" and "Sunday Shining". The year’s success saw Finley receive a Brit Award for Best Male Artist in '98 (British Phonographic Industry's annual pop music awards).
The albums ‘Vanguard’ (2000) and ‘Much More Than Much Love’ (2004) followed, both released on Epic. ‘The Best Of The Epic Years’ was released on Sony/BMG (2009), a title that may make reference to Quaye’s label hopping. The ‘Pound for Pound' EP was released digitally during the summer of 2009. Finley has also sampled Beth Orton’s vocals in ‘Dice’, a song recorded by William Orbit. The song was used in an episode American Fox network TV Series "The OC".
Farryl Purkiss Biography
South African singer-songwriter is proof that surfer boys are more balanced. A successful all-rounder, Farryl Purkiss has fans across the world. His self released EP in 2005 led to him signing with 2Feet Music shortly after. Following that, he performed abroad frequently in the lead-up to the release of his full length debut album, Farryl Purkiss (South African release, 2007). Local chart success and award nominations followed. He has since spent most of his time touring internationally. He most recently released “Fruitbats & Crows” (2009).
Farryl is widely loved across the world. In the past three years, he has toured Australia three times, Europe, USA and South Africa. He’s had radio success in many territories including being playlisted in Japan, Tokyo, Germany and Australia with a #1 in France with “La-Di-Da”. Locally, Pukiss charted on 5FM’s Top 40 with “Better days”, and peaking at #3 with “Ducking and Diving” reached an audience of 1,4 million listeners.
Farryl ‘s music has 5 movie placements and 3 sync’s for TV advertising campaigns. His songs have been used in campaigns by Nissan (Greece), Audi (UK), MTN (South Africa) as well as in the international film “Adopted” (featuring Pauly Shore). In 2007 he was voted the most popular musician by Heat Magazine (South Africa) and was nominated for Best Adult Contemporary Album at the South African Music Awards (SAMA) in 2006. In addition the man with the enigmatic smile is also a brand ambassador for Woolworths.
Lindiwe Suttle Lindiwe Suttle lives up to all her names. Lindiwe means “the one we’ve been waiting for” and her last name links her to her celebrity mother, talk show host Felicia Mabuza Suttle. With a refined and flexible jazz voice and fine looks, she is a breath of fresh air. Petite but powerful, Lindiwe is a consummate performer as well as a broadcast presenter. Her local work with Rus Nerwhich And The Collective Imagination , a jazz/funk/soul/hip-hop ensemble lead to the band opening for Mos Def at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2009. With a performance portfolio of the US, Europe and South Africa , her solo and collaborative shows are theatrical and graceful. Visually as well as aurally appealing, her performances borrow from her talent as well as her professional experience styling the likes of Beyonce Knowles, Cynthia Nixon and Ciara.
Her single "Sweet like Butta" was released in January 2010 and her debut album, The One We’ve Been Waiting For, is expected in June 2010.
The media seems to share our enthusiasm :
“Let us be the first to tell you that this girl can sing. From belting out the big notes to crooning the little ones.’ - GQ magazine
“Suttle has a powerful voice with a soft quality added to it...Watch out for her as she climbs the ladder in the SA music industry” - Cosmo magazine.. DJ Fletcher
Cape Town DJ & producer , Fletcher has been involved in many creative, collaborative projects over the years, namely Krushed & Sorted, Dj Dope, African Dope Soundsystem and African Dope Records. Mixing and sampling Drum & Bass, dub and funk and beyond, Fletcher’s flexibility gets the dance floor moving and keeps the airwaves grooving.




























Feb 24
2010

Century City Natural Goods Market

Posted by Nick Shepherd in Century City

Nick Shepherd

Tasty treats and stylish stuff at Century City Natural Goods Market
Calling foodies, fashionistas, green and stylish shoppers! If you like to buy fresh organic produce and creative arts, crafts and clothes direct from source, then head off to the Century City Natural Goods Market on Sunday, March 7.
This distinctive market, with its great selection of quality products available in a relaxing and safe environment, is the perfect place to chill out with friends and family.

Come and savour an authentic Mexican breakfast and enjoy delicious and healthy gourmet meals: Cumin’s famous butter chicken curry, smoked fish, fishcakes, biltong, cheeses, beer, champagne, wine, specialty coffees, pickles, preserves, olives, freshly baked farm breads, confectionary, honey, rusks, koeksisters, cakes, cookies, fresh juice and smoothies.

The stalls are shaded under stretch Bedouin tents, created by Touareg, on the village green at Intaka Island. The on-site clubhouse has seating facilities, and offers coffee, tea and a bar. Visitors can also enjoy boat trips from Intaka Island to Canal Walk.

If you are looking for gifts, there will be stalls selling quality crafts and clothing at reasonable prices, or you can spoil yourself with fabulous natural body care products and jewelry.
African Tails will be hosting another adoption day and Lucky Lucy, the famous railway line doggie, will be making a guest appearance for all her loving supporters and mutt lovers.
Best of all, there are loads of activities for children such as a jumping castle and go kart track.

Date: Sunday 7 March 2010
Trading Hours: 09h00 - 14h00

Location: Central Park, Park Lane in Century City (follow Intaka Island signs)
There is ample and secure parking.

Directions: If you are coming from Cape Town along the N1, take the Sable road turn off, at the top of the off ramp turn left. Follow the road around the bend into Ratanga Rd. Follow Ratanga Road and at the third set of robots, turn right into Century Boulevard. Go over one speed bump, and you will come to a circle, go around the circle, and exit it right (3 o'clock) into Century Way (follow Intaka Island signs). Once in Century Way take your first left into Park Lane. You will see the Clubhouse on your right.

Contact & Enquiries:
Email: naturalgoodsmarket@gmail.com
Tel/Fax: 021 531 2173





















Feb 18
2010

Groovey Troopers present Vision Serpent ft Burn In Noise

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Nick Shepherd

>>>VISION SERPENT<<<

SAT. 20 March 2010
Experience Psytrance Culture!

Ecstatic dancing – whether at parties or more ritualised settings - is about touching base with the cosmos. As an avatar of this blissful union, the Vision Serpent in Mayan cosmology represents (amongst other things) the moment during public rituals when entire communities are swept up in fits of euphoric dancing. Conjured into being through blissful grooves, vision serpents are portal openers that unlock gateways into fabulous other worlds. They were – and still remain – potent symbols of psychedelic trance culture.

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Feb 12
2010

The Village presents Acid Test v 2.0

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Nick Shepherd

~~~The Village Presents Acid Test v2.0~~~

The Acid Tests were a series of psychedelic parties held by Ken Kesey in the San Francisco Bay Area during the mid 1960s, centered entirely around the use, experimentation, and advocacy of LSD, also known as "acid."

The name "Acid Test" was coined by Kesey, after the term "acid test" used by gold miners in the 1850s. He advertised the parties with posters that read, "Can YOU Pass The Acid Test?", and the name was later popularized in Tom Wolfe's 1968 book, The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test. Musical performances by the Grateful Dead were commonplace, along with black lights, strobe lights, and fluorescent paint. The Acid Tests are notable for their influence on the LSD-based counterculture of the San Francisco area and subsequent transition from the beat generation to the hippie movement....


Feb 01
2010

Bizzare Band names!

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Nick Shepherd

Okay, so most men, sometime in life, have the "lets start a band moment"! i have had many...During one of these i decided to investigate some good names, but mainly just found a bunch of shockers! Here is a list of some great examples... These are all real, believe it or not!

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