Also playing: The Springbok Nude Girls and Jackal and Wolf!

Jameson Whiskey, The Assembly & Levi’s® Original Music proudly presents

SPRINGBOK NUDE GIRLS

FOKOFPOLISIEKAR

JACKAL + WOLF
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THE ASSEMBLY, CAPE TOWN

21ST MARCH 2009

On the 21st March 2009 the legendary power-house that is the Springbok Nude Girls will be joined on stage by local chart topping hell raiser’s Fokofpolisiekar and Cape Town’s most exciting new indie band Jackal + Wolf.

“When we decided to do a Nude Girls show this year, my first reaction was to ask if Fokof wanted to play with us.  I had gotten drunk with Francious the night before and it was something that just felt right.  I can’t think of two better bands to have on stage together... there’s good synergy, there’s mutual respect, and there’s a rich collective musical history.  I know that as much as I am looking forward to playing with the Nudies again, I’m looking forward to checking Fokof out.  I’m also very interested to see Jackal + Wolf perform. I have only heard good things about this band.  I think this is going to be the show of the year for me”

Arno Carstens, lead singer, Springbok Nude Girls

“Jameson is seen internationally to be an innovative, stylish and fashionable brand. This is apparent through its support of both developing and already established talent in film, fashion and music both locally and internationally. Our support of The Springbok Nude Girls, Fokofpolisiekar and Jackal & Wolf, clearly embodies this passion for the exceptional.”

Seth Pereira, Marketing manager of Jameson Whiskey

“Like the Levi’s® brand, great music is defined through originality, authenticity and youth spirit and that is a mix that this show promises. Levi’s® Original Music is proud to support the legend that is the Nude Girls, the unstoppable Fokofpolisiekar and up and comers Jackal + Wolf”

Candace Gilowey, Marketing Manager, Levi Strauss South Africa (Pty) Ltd

Venue: The Assembly, 61 Harrington Street, Cape Town.

Tickets: Presale NOW at  https://www.webtickets.co.za/assembly , R100 at the door

Total tickets are limited to 850 people, so book now to avoid disappointment on the night.

Interviews and hi res images: Melanie Carstens melanie@arnocarstens.com  or 082 452 2439

SPRINGBOK NUDE GIRLS

Formed in the winemaking town of Stellenbosch, the Nude Girls burst onto the indie music scene in the late-90’s championing an eclectic approach to rock music that instantly struck a chord with the University crowd around their hometown. Within months, national radio had caught onto the band’s self-released single ‘Bubblegum On My Boots’ which has since become a national classic. The inevitable major label deal was quick in the coming. With Sony as their new parent label, the band recorded some of SA’s best-loved singles. No other African rock group can claim to be the soundtrack to so many people’s lives.

Taking an extended hiatus in 2001, with no less than 4 SAMA awards and numerous accolades under their collective belts, the individual members went on to explore diverse paths. Some temporarily moving away from music, whilst Arno Carstens and Theo Crous, moving onto flourishing solo careers. Carstens, as the country’s premier singer-songwriter, is currently recording his 3rd solo album in the UK under international management, and Crous as South Africa’s most in-demand rock producer, is still renowned as ‘the most electrifying electric guitarist in South Africa’.

SNG re-grouped in 2006, to record and tour their first studio album in 5 years.  Peace Breaker was released in March 2007 along with numerous local and international sold out tour dates.  Peace Breaker spawned hit singles: Illuminate, which reached the Top 20 on 5fm, the Top 5 on the public voted ‘Hi 5 @5’ on 5fm and was a Top 5 single on all campus stations, Fallen and 1 More Time which were both Top 5 on the public voted ‘Hi 5 @5’ on 5fm and in the Top 5 on campus stations and Gang Gang, which was a campus Alternative Top 3 single.

Also in 2007, the band released the DVD Springbok N*de Girls, Live at The Astoria.  Filmed in 2006 while on tour in the UK, this is the first DVD released by the band and includes a number of special features.  A must have collector’s item which showcases this band’s pure power and brilliance.

The combination of Arno Carstens and Theo Crous is still widely considered South Africa’s strongest front man / lead guitarist rock and roll pairing ever.

FOKOFPOLISIEKAR

Fokofpolisiekar have raised the bar for Afrikaans Rock music.  They are currently rated as one of SA`s Top Live Rock acts. Controversial as they are perceived to be, Fokofpolisiekar have written themselves into the history books of Afrikaans Music with their fiery reign of excellent musicianship, relevant intelligent lyrics and larger than life live performances. Their explosive stage act combined with their distinctive style and fine tuned marketing campaigns have packed out venues nationwide.

FPK have won numerous awards including a SAMA for Best Afrikaans Rock album for “Swanesang”.  They have opened commercial doors for Afrikaans rock music by being the first Afrikaans band to have tracks play-listed on national commercial radio station 5fm.

Fokofpolisiekar released a new 4 track EP in August 2008 – together with a second disc containing all the Fokofpolisiekar videos up to date. This double-disc CD set titled ANTIBIOTIKA follows on the SAMA Award winning album Swanesang, released in 2006.

Fokofpolisiekar did a national tour in September 2008 to promote Antibiotika. The title track reached no 1 on Kovsie fm, MFM and Tuks FM Charts and a video of Antibiotika reached no 1 on MK `s Top 10 Chart.

Fokofpolisiekar was named BEST LIVE LOCAL BAND in FHM`s 2008 Awards. (FHM March 2009 issue.)

JACKAL AND WOLF

Commerce versus art; capital greed or creative freedom; the cathedral and the bazaar...inspired as much by philosophy as the need to make a very loud noise, Jackal+Wolf  are not your run­-of-­the-mill rock band out looking for kicks, chicks and the mighty moolah.

Exploding onto the local rock scene, this new power­ trio featuring Charlie Murder on vox and guitar, with brothers Morgan and Redge O’Kennedy on drums and bass, are more intent on creating great tunes and playing them live than topping the charts, a refreshing change from them hit ­obsessed mentality that pervades modern music.

The band’s intent is immediately obvious: not only is the title of their debut album, The Cathedral and the Bazaar, a tribute to the free music philosophy that inspires them, but the album is available for free download on the band’s website www.jackalandwolf.com
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MELANIE CARSTENS

Tel 082 452 2439

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Email melanie@arnocarstens.com

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