Author Archives: Brian Currin

Local rocker Piet Botha, 63, dies

Cape Town – Condolences are streaming in for South African musician Piet Botha after the news of his death was shared online, Netwerk24 reported. Piet, 63, was a rocker and the son of former South African Minister of Foreign Affairs Pik Botha. He was also the frontman for the local band Jack Hammer. According to a biography writtenContinue reading “Local rocker Piet Botha, 63, dies”

Jack Hammer: Handful Of Rain | Press Release

The Jack Hammer line-up featuring on Handful Of Rain has endured over the years, with Piet Botha (guitars, keys, harmonica, vocals), Johnathan Martin (guitars, vocals), Tertius du Plessis (bass) and Paul van de Waal (drums). The album also features guest artists Arthur Dennis (guitars, vocals) and Rudolph Dennis (drums, guest vocals) from Akkedis/Lyzyrd Kyngs. Piet Botha’sContinue reading “Jack Hammer: Handful Of Rain | Press Release”

Otterlake Easter Festival 2015 3-5 April

Moonshine productions in association with STRAB presents:   Otterlake Easter Festival 2015 3–5 April   Gauteng’s premier music festival The Otterlake Easter festival is back and bigger than ever this coming Easter!   Enjoy 3 days of live music, performed by South-Africa’s top artists, in the serene bush-veld surroundings of Kameelfontein, north east of RoodeplaatContinue reading “Otterlake Easter Festival 2015 3-5 April”

Ghosts Of Berlin by The Lyzyrd Kyngs

Written in Berlin in the Summer of 2013 by Piet Botha. Recorded in South Africa August 2014. Piet Botha on Vocals & Guitar, Arthur Dennis on Guitar. Rudolph Dennis on Drums and Vocals. Adrian John Graham on Bass. Recorded and produced by Peter Pearlson with Charl Wentzel assisting. Footage of their Tour with Freygang inContinue reading “Ghosts Of Berlin by The Lyzyrd Kyngs”