By Marley 21 years and still rocking, still speaking as a generation to the next generations, still raising the questions that no one dares to ask out loud. Fokofpolisiekar (FOPK) has become a household name in South Africa like All Gold Tomato sauce and Spur ribs. Still kicking ass and still taking names. What I […] The post Interview: Fokofpolisiekar 2024 appeared first on Small Town Music ..read more

Woofstock is back in its 4th year and is barking mad with its line-up including Fokofpolisiekar, Sunset Sweatshop, Loufi, Martin Bester and so much more. “It’s one of our biggest line-ups yet” Monique O’Reilly, co-founder of Woofstock SA. “We aim to raise more awareness for the animals in need, raise more food, and more fun. This is our fourth year […] The post Woofstock 2024 – What you can expect appeared first on Small Town Music ..read more

By Marley In the 14 years of Small Town Music’s existence, would I ever think of writing about one of my dream bands, The Goo Goo Dolls, coming to South Africa? The 15-year-old in me is more excited about this show than summer vacation. You know their songs “Iris”, “Name” “Slide,” and “Here is Gone,” […] The post The Goo Goo Dolls are coming to South Africa appeared first on Small Town Music ..read more

By Vanessa “If you have yet to be called an incorrigable, defiant woman, don’t worry, there is still time” ― Clarissa Pinkola Estés (Women Who Run With The Wolves) Jolene East is a superstar in South Africa’s entertainment scene. Known as “Jolling”, she’s a vibrant powerhouse who’s all about celebrating the female spirit. With her boundless energy and passion, Jolene champions the cause of women in music, who she believes deserve far more recognition and celebration. Get ready for Galpalooza Fest 2024, where Jolene is set to dazzle us once again! This year’s fest is gearing ..read more

By Marley The legendary, ever popular and much loved South African singer, music producer and songwriter, Anton Goosen, is back in the spotlight with a brand new single that hits deep. “Bly by my (my lief)” – a poem by Antjie Krog which he set to music in his special way for the Woordfees – is a love song in an “Afrikaans soft blues genre”. “We had to choose two of Antjie Krog’s poems for the Woordfees’ tribute program, “Al om Antjie”. Bly by My (Stay with me) is one of her most famous. There are other tunes with the same title and so I changed it to BLY BY MY, (MY LOVE), and because it’s not ..read more

By Team STM Even if you can’t really cook, don’t worry about it as Innibos for 2024 will be doing it for you. With their theme “Wen resep” (Winning recipe) we feel that this year’s edition will be just that and more. As Nelspartans, Innibos has become part of the Lowveld like avo on toast and fresh orange juice. With the entertainment world forever changed after 2020, Innibos brings you a festival that will entertain you on many levels. Here are some highlights we feel you simply can’t miss out on. The Alternatief Stage; This is as good as hot fudge coffee with a lineup to make anyone ask for ..read more

21 years later and Fokofpolisiekar is showing no signs of slowing down. At the end of 2023, they released their 5th full length album, Dans Deur Die Donker, plus the much-anticipated lyric book titled Fokofpolisiekar {Woorde 2003 – 2023}, containing all their paradigm-shifting lyrics. Early in 2025 they are set to open for Green Day and The Offspring at the Calabash concerts, but before then they will play shows in the United Arab Emirates (in May) and The Netherlands and Ireland (in July). They are also heading to Nelsprata for Woofstock 2024 on 31 August 2024 at Mustangs. Now Fokofpolisiekar ..read more

By Marley “The days of make believe have come to an end and you see now they are done”. Lyrics to a weekend that can only be described as make-believe because the No One’s Arc one-night-only reunion was just about that – almost a dream. Soul Taxi at Bohemian Groove Cafe – photo by Small Town Music On a personal level, No One’s Arc (NOA) is partly why Small Town Music was started, that and because of the three wonderful people at Blue Moon, and one pirate in Sabie. I was lucky to be on the Avontoer bus with NOA and a time or two on events including their appearance on 5Live (a radio show of liv ..read more

By Vanessa Neil Sandilands is fast becoming a household name among South Africans. This multi-talented artist and actor not only blew us away with his performance as “General Abbot” in Sweet Tooth, but also his latest album release, “Allegaarkie vir ‘n Askeet”. I feel so very honoured to be having an interview with someone who has graced our socials and televisions – and now also our ears – for quite some time. I listened to “Allegaarkie vir ‘n Askeet” not once. Not twice. Several times. It’s absolutely beautiful with each song thoughtfully formatted to not only include some of the best poetry ..read more

By Marley It was finally time. The counter moved from days to hours to mere seconds as the “Groot Innibos” finally opened its gates for Innibos 2023. Since there is no more Wednesday festivities, it was Thursday afternoon when I could take in the festival smell – you know it’s a mixture of all the food vendors, some ice, dust and excitement. After some hellos and meeting new friends (Sunset Sweat Shop), it was almost time for the main stage to open at 6 pm. The excitement in the crowd was overwhelming and so fun to see their faces light up.  And it was the Huisgenoot Afskop opening with S ..read more