The BedRock Newsletter Archives - Issue No 1

B E D R O C K
(The Band In The Sand)

- Disturbing The Peace Since 1994! -
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www.bedrockband.com
sandmaster@ananzi.co.za/PO Box 1225 Oranjemund Namibia
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No 1/2007 12 January 2007
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HEADLINERS

1. Editorial – It’s a NEW Year
2. Bedrock Goes On-Line!
3. Bedrock Joins MySpace
4. Website Updates
5. Tales (& Whispers) From The Gigging Circuit
6. BEDROCK Merchandise
7. Associated Websites
8. Subscribing/Unsubscribing

1. EDITORIAL – It’s a NEW Year

It’s been a long, long, while since the band has had such an early, and energetic, start to a New Year so it’s pleasing to be able to say that, this year, it’s been all systems go since the first week of January. In fact, when one peruses the band’s records there has only been one year in our history that we have played a gig in January. In the vast majority of years that first gig has not been before March of any given year. In 2001, however, we did play a gig on 20 January but that’s all of six years ago. Our first gig this year will be the second “earliest” of all time as we’ll be rocking the Don next Friday, 26 January, 2007. This is a promising start to the year and it will hopefully mean lots of gigging to come.

And what have we in store for party goers next Friday night? The most exciting thing, I guess, is the amount of new material that has been added to our selection. Sure, we’ve retained plenty of the old favourites but we’ve rolled out plenty of new songs, some old, some new…some borrowed, some blue…as Slade were at one time taken to declare!

Then there’ll be the usual “Party Animal” and spot prizes so, if you’re in or close to Oranjemund, pitch up next Friday night and take advantage of the warmer summer weather, good music and great company for what promises to be a serious party to round off January 2007! Oh yes, we still charge an inflation-beating entry fee of N$10.00 per head unless, of course, you’re visibly wearing a Bedrock Supporter’s shirt. “Visibly wearing” means it must be on top of your clothes and not underneath them!!

In the meanwhile, if you feel like dropping us a line please feel free to do so at: sandmaster@ananzi.co.za

2. BEDROCK Goes On-Line

Long-standing friends and supporters of the band will know that our music has been available as digital downloads at CDBaby and Tower Records for some time. What has been missing, however, is the same service being available to our local fans. The good news is that this how now been rectified as Bedrock has joined up with Cape Town’s Rhythm Records!

“So, Where’s The Party?” is presently available and “Recovery” will be following shortly.

As a result you can purchase our songs as digital downloads, track by track, through Rhythm Records. Consumers are charged N$6.00 per track download which, for Bedrock’s unique brand of music, is a pure and utter steal!!

Two of the leading characters in Rhythm Records are the SA Rock Digest’s former editor, Sugar Segerman, and SA Rock Files guru, Brian Currin. Both Sugar and Brian have always championed local music, particularly independent artists. They were incredibly supportive of Bedrock in our really early days when we were even bigger “nobodies” than we are today, so they deserve all our support in their continuing efforts to promote and sustain local “mellows”.

So, drop into their website at: www.rhythmrecords.co.za and start buying your downloads!

3. BEDROCK Joins MySpace

As you will know, Bedrock has never been a band to shy away from technology, and so it is that we have now joined the MySpace craze which is presently sweeping the globe. MySpace is a magnificent networking tool, guaranteed to lead to plenty of new connections and opportunities essential for any band or artist. Our MySpace site has all the info about the band one might require, together with our gigs dates, downloads of four songs and a slideshow of band activities.

Please pop along to MySpace Music at: www.myspace.com/bandinthesand and see what you think!

4. WEBSITE UPDATES

Apologies to all our regular website visitors for the fact that the site is running a few weeks out of date. This is largely due to the fact that our uploads can only be done from Cape Town. As a result, there’s a bit of a lag but it shouldn’t ever be more than a fortnight or so in arrears. Please bear with us!!

5. TALES (& WHISPERS) FROM THE GIGGING CIRCUIT

Let’s just repeat last month’s rumours because we’re still spreading them…

Rumour has it that Bedrock will be seen next year at places as far afield as Luderitz, Keetmanshoop, Rosh Pinah and Windhoek, just to mention a few. These also a suggestion that material for the eagerly awaited new CD is progressing well. Ssssshhhhhh….don’t say too much….and just watch this space!

6. BEDROCK MERCHANDISE

Don’t forget that BEDROCK music and merchandise make stunning gifts – so, if you’re still at a loose end as to what to get that special person in your life, look no further. CD’s, caps and supporters’ shirts are all available through our website – just drop us a line at sandmaster@ananzi.co.za.

7. ASSOCIATED WEBSITES

Dan Shout’s booking agency for any function which requires “live” music or professional photography: www.shoutmc.com

Enjoy blogging and seeing what other people are observing, and thinking about, in their own worlds? Check out Dan’s blogsites at: www.shoutitallout.com and www.myspace.com/danielshout

Want to keep track on the activities of Bedrock’s most successful “graduate”? Follow Dan’s activities and travels as a member of Johnny Clegg’s band at: www.johnnyclegg.com

If you’re an ex-Rhodie or Zimbabwean check out the Rhodie Music website for plenty of memories of yesteryear at: www.rhodiemusic.com

Did you go to Hamilton High in Bulawayo? Check out what’s going down in recording the school’s history and memories at: www.hamiltonoldboys.co.za

8. PLEASE UNSUBSCRIBE – OR UPDATE YOUR ADDRESS

Finally, please could we ask you to “unsubscribe” if you no longer wish to receive this Newsletter. You can do this by going to the Bedrock website (www.bedrockband.com) and carrying out the “Unsubscribing” function – or by following the links in this Newsletter. By the same token, if you have changed your e-mail address please re-subscribe after deleting your old information. Your co-operation is most sincerely appreciated.

‘Til next time – KEEP ROCKIN’ ‘N BOPPIN’. ‘Til next time!!

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