Hi there I just finished a run of shows in Johannesburg South Africa with the “Johnny Clegg Band & Friends.” The friends were special guests, that represented a spread of music and dance styles. I’m fairly used to these type of shows, but this one made me really take notice of what we have going […]
USA Spring Tour Feedback
Thanks for the feedback and topic suggestions. The two top contenders were ‘how do you keep fit on the road?’ and “what is tour bus life like?” So… here goes with healthy lifestyle on the road. (so much for sex, drugs and rock n roll….) “So You Thought This Touring Drummer Thing Was Easy?” I […]
USA Spring Tour
Hi there Been a while since my last Blog, but I have a good excuse! USA & Canada The Johnny Clegg Band North American tour started at the beginning of March and ended two Saturdays ago with shows in Seattle. Just under 40 shows in under 8 weeks. 36 different cities. So, lots of moving. […]
The Tour Bus & MBA musings.
I’ve just completed year one of a Music & Creative Industries MBA with the Henley Business College. The program combines the highly rated Henley UK MBA with an added element focused on the creative industries, developed by London based powerhouse Helen Gammons. Its been a massive learning experience so far, and a white water ride […]
LOCAL HEROES: Ricky Fataar
Ricky Fataar Ricky left SA for London in the late 60’s with his band The Flames. They were spotted by the Beach Boys, who offered them the support slot on a US tour and a deal on their label – Brother Records. This prompted a move to LA. Put into a more current perspective this […]