(The Band In The Sand)

- Disturbing The Peace Since 1994! -

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bedrock@bedrockband.com
PO Box 1225 Oranjemund Namibia

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No 6/2002 08 September 2002

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CONTENTS

1. Editorial

2. Stop Press

3. Some (More) Useless Facts About Bedrock

4. On The Turntable

5. Our Website Tip

1. EDITORIAL

Well, if last edition’s mention at the passing of the Who’s John Entwhistle wasn’t enough bad news for the year, then the additional news of singer Anneline Malebo’s certainly is. For those of you who don’t recognise the name, Anneline was a member of the South African group JOY who had a monumental hit in the 1970’s with Paradise Road. The song was also recently covered by contestants in the local Pop Idols programme. It is reported that Anneline died from AIDS, contracted two years ago when she raped. Paradise Road was written by South African music stalwarts, Patric van Blerk and Fransua Roos, and gained JOY a massive hit locally (reported 75 000 copies of the single and 20 000 of the album) and opened the door for their entry to the British entertainment scene. Paradise Road is surely one of local music’s evergreens and is a just reminder of the talents of Anneline Malebo and her co-members Felicia Marion and Thoko Ndlovu.

2. STOP PRESS

“So Where’s The Party?” Starts to Rock Solid

BEDROCK’s 2002 CD release – to be titled “So Where’s The Party?” is rapidly taking shape and will be ready for release sometime in late October or early November. Unlike their previous CD, “Recovery”, which was a mixed bag, this release is firmly planted in the band’s rockin’ roots – with just a tad of tantalizing reggae included! All the tracks, once again, are original compositions composed by the band with axeman Kenny Ramage contributing the lion’s share. Regular Bedrock gig-goers will recognise many of the songs which have been revealed at live performances in recent months. Amongst them are “Mobile Party”, “Yeah, Yeah”, “Nobody There”, “What Crap Is That?”, “Rock ‘n Roll Man II”, “Nothing Worries Me” and “Crowd Invasion”. Once again the band’s sense of humour abounds and the listener’s enjoyment is guaranteed – you need never ask “So Where’s The Party?” again because the answer will be in your CD player.

BEDROCK Top Namibian Band At “Battle Of The Band”

On the 10 August, 2002, the band participated as a three-piece in the first “Battle Of The Bands” event to be staged at Keetmanshoop in southern Namibia. With guitarist, Mike Millad, being away on a protracted study period the band were honour-bound to meet their longstanding undertaking to participate in this event which was sponsored by South African Breweries. All-in-all seven bands competed, six of which were from Namibia. The seventh band – and eventual winners – was the Canyon Delta Blues outfit which was a combination of a local drummer together with some of the leading lights of Stellenbosch’s Delta Blues band. The Bedrock trio put on an assured performance and had the distinction of being the only band to perform original material, enjoying a very positive response from the audience. They were ultimately placed second and were overjoyed at their cheque of N$1000.00 and five cases of the sponsor’s “finest”! Thanks to SAB for their sponsorship, as well as the good folk of Keetmanshoop whose positive response and support made the occasion as memorable as it was.

BEDROCK & Tutaleni

Following their success at the Keetmanshoop rock band contest, the band were interviewed by Namibian television for their entertainment magazine programme, TUTALENI. Despiote various undertakings this material has still to be flighted so, friends, please be patient and keep watching TUTALENI – Thursday evenings at 21:00. We are assured that we will appear sooner or later!

In the meantime NBC television have opened discussions with the band for a dedicated programme on BEDROCK for one of the channel’s youth programmes. Watch this space for the next thrilling episode!

BEDROCK To Do The Nashua

After an approach from the sponsors, Nashua, we are able to confirm that BEDROCK will be performing at the Oranjemund Golf Club on the afternoon of Sunday, 22 September, 2002, from 16:00. This is something new that the sponsors are attempting to provide good entertainment after a full weekend’s golf and will be open to the general public. So, if you’re down Oranjemund way that weekend get along to the Golf Club. A part is guaranteed!

BEDROCK Web Site

The band’s web site is constantly revised and updated and, recently, a “What’s New” panel has been incorporated in the home page so that you are immediately flagged as to recent changes. The site also includes regular updates on how the recording progress for “So Where’s The Party?” is going. Don’t forget, we are a very amenable band so feedback or constructive criticism is always welcome.

The “Gigmobile” Is Back!

The final piece of good news for this newsletter is that the band’s distinctive “19-voetsak” Combi is back on the road after some major brake repairs. So, if you see her trundling down the road give chase – she could only be heading for the next party!

3. SOME (MORE) USELESS FACTS ABOUT BEDROCK

Bassman Pete drinks Tafel. Lots of it. Occasionally, pumpelmussen too!

Axeman Kenny also drinks Tafel. Lots of it. Occasionally, white wine, whiskey and pumpelmussen too. He also likes the occasional cigarette.

Guitarist, Mike, likes takeaways. Lots of them. In fact, he probably has spent enough money at “Seagulls” to demand shares in the business. He also has the odd beer but prefers fruit juice. Lots of it.

Eddie doesn’t like drinking anything. Apart from red wine. Sometimes lots of it. He is happiest, though, with the occasional Windhoek Light or Tafel Heavy. Eddie has a black belt for cooking – he burns everything!

Pete & Kenny are heavily into muscle and body building. The results are slow in presenting themselves, however, if they continue to carry the band’s equipment as regularly as they do something has got to happen. (We won’t say “give” in case it’s their backs or knees). Eddie prefers lighter pursuits like carrying his drumsticks. And Mike? Well he also gets into body building sometimes but is hoping greasy takeaways will have more visible impact than carry the band’s gear!

4. ON THE TURNTABLE

Joe Walsh – Little Did He Know (Greatest Hits)

This is an interesting compilation of Joe’s compositions over the years, including a couple of songs he created for the Eagles. His scope is wide and varied from pure rockers with clear influences from bands like Led Zep to soft rock.

Reggae Greats – Jimmy Cliff

As one would expect, this is pure, unadulterated reggae from Jimmy Cliff and is “feel good” at its very best. With old time favourites such as “You Can Get It If You Really Want It” and “Let Your Yeah Be Yeah” this disk is sure to get the party going.

Booker T & The MG’s - The Very Best Of…

The product of an original collaboration between Steve Cropper and Donald “Duck” Dunn “Booker T & The MG’s” contributed many fine tunes over the years to the international music scene, not least of which are “Time Is Tight” and “Green Onions”. It doesn’t stop there for there were many more, all of which feature on this release including standards such as “Groovin” and “Mrs Robinson”. Take a trip back in time…

5. OUR WEB SITE TIP

www.thesmokinggun.com/backstagetour/index/html

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