Brian Currin recreates nostalgic music collections into playlists on Spotify, sharing his favorite South African artists and tracks.
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Did You Know?
In 1985, Piet Botha met Billy Bob Thornton in LA, jamming together and recording songs, including ‘Gypsy Wind’ after returning to South Africa.
The Blowtorch Poetry of Piet Botha
Piet Botha was a masterful poet and musician, whose honest and poignant lyrics delved into personal experiences and societal issues, enriching listeners’ lives.
Discography Updated
Improved navigation of Piet’s vast catalogue and also added a timeline of major releases.
Piet Botha & Jack Hammer on Spotify
The PietBotha.com discography pages have been updated with Spotify playlists for each album. Also added information for the three System Failure compilation albums released by Jack Hammer & Friends. These compilations include the unique non-album tracks “Michael John Connor”, “Motherless Child” (with Loandi Boersma on vocals), “Still You Stay” and “Daddy’s Home”.
New Album from Jack Hammer Band: Second Chapter
“Second Chapter” by the Jack Hammer Band does what it says: without any pretences, the album blasts straight into the driving rock sound that has come to define the longest-standing South African rock band. You immediately find yourself at a Jack Hammer gig, with Duke steady behind the kit, Bean towering over his black bassContinue reading “New Album from Jack Hammer Band: Second Chapter”
Jack Hammer Band CD Launch LIVE at JARR Bar Pretoria
We are very proud to be launching our first album recorded since 2015 and since the loss of Piet Botha our leader and mentor for the past three decades. We dedicate this album to Hammer as our Second Chapter begins… – Jack Hammer Band.
25 Years Ago: Piet Botha released ‘n Suitcase Vol Winter
25 Years Ago: Piet Botha released ‘n Suitcase Vol Winter
13 Towns, The Journey Continues
For Piet Botha & Jack Hammer, the month of December always involved touring “coast to coast and up and down that crazy road…” This year, they’re still bringing their music to the fans, in the form of 13 Towns (The Journey Continues) double live album. Following the release of Vol. 1 on online platforms earlier this year, Vol.Continue reading “13 Towns, The Journey Continues”
Piet Botha & Jack Hammer: 13 Towns, Vol 2, released 22 December 2020
Tracks: Recorded live on the road between 2017 and 2019. Recorded and mixed by Paul van de Waal, and mastered by Lanie van der Walt (Wolmer Records). Musicians: Release information: Download: Vonk Musiek, 22 December 2020 Listen and Buy Online (choose your music service) Listen on Spotify Discography
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