Summer is already rolling back away from Johannesburg. It’s not the rain. It’s no longer sunny at 5am. It’s gloomy. Even some of the trees next door have begun to go autumn red and gold. Its funny how once the December holidays are over, the 2nd half of summer never … Read More
Around 18 months ago I decided that, after 20 years of in theory being able to play that guitar, it was time to put some work into the craft and actually get a bit better at it. One of the best ways I know to improve your skill on an … Read More
I am going to be spending from today, Friday 26 November, at BookEx at the Sandton Convention centre, Hall2, until Sunday evening, 6pm. I have been looking forward to this for weeks. I have taken a stand and I am also taking part in a panel and giving a workshop…So … Read More
The Author of 1, 2, 1,2 A Step By Step Guide To The SA Music Industry will be at BookEx 2010 26-28 November, along with a free workshop, Rambling Bones and Josie Field, in a full programme of events and some surprises. David Chislett will have a stand at the … Read More
Nearly 3 years ago now, I decided to pack in the attempts I had been making to create a business, live a normal life and generate a semblance of what most may consider a “successful” career. In spite of my own fears and those of the people around me, I … Read More
Dinosaur Daze at Espresso Jazz: Challenging the ice age of winter 2010 is Dinosaur Daze at Espresso Jazz. Taking place on Friday 25 June this gig features regular old hands The Upright Man with No Friends Of Harry front man Rob McLennan and Lithium front man, Dave Owens all on … Read More