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zeppy111 · 07-15-2009, 06:14 AM

Welcome To South Africa

South Africa is a country bustling with exciting and talented bands and musicians, who just cannot seem to make it onto the world music scene like the Aussie's or even South America. The country is most notably recognised for icons such as Nelson Mandela, The Springbok rugby team and possibly Ladysmith Black Mambazo, but it is time that the modern South African musicians got heard by the world.

Artist #1: PRIME CIRCLE

Prime circle are a rock/alternative band that hail from Witbank, Mpumalanga. (Which is about an hour or so outside Johannesburg for those unfamiliar with the country)

The band formed back in 2001 and were signed to a minor record label and released two full-length studio albums of this label and an EP. By the time that the second album 'Live This Life' had been released they were SA's biggest selling rock band.

In 2008 they moved across to the EMI label and released the album "All Or Nothing" which has undoubtedly been their most successful album and has sky-rocketed them to absolute superstardom within the local music scene.

Although they have released a couple studio albums, they are a great sight to see up on stage and fill stadiums, arenas, festivals, you name it and they will fill it with fans. Their live shows are arguably one of the best in the country and pack a major punch. They have been part of a few major shows such as the CokeFest in 2006 which saw bands such as Metallica, Simple Plan and Collective Soul performing to, as well as being the opening band for "LIVE" when they toured South Africa.

The band personnel is as follows:
Ross Learmonth - vocals, rhythm guitar, primary songwriter
Gerhard Venter - drums, backing vocals, supporting songwriter
Marco Gomes - bass, supporting songwriter
Dirk Bisschoff - lead guitar, supporting songwriter
Neil Breytenbach - keyboards, supporting songwriter

From a personal point of view, Prime Circle have been very important to me as they got me interested in the local music scene and to explore more into South Africa's amazing music. I have had the privilege of seeing them live on numerous occasions and they have definitely been amazing.

Prime Circle - All Or Nothing (2008)

This was Prime Circle's "Al-Grande" which was released in 2008 off the EMI label. The album is a representative of all that is great about South Africa. It is a blend of hard-rocking tunes and soft yet powerful tracks. The energy and enthusiasm they bring to the table is great, paired with a couple guitars, a drum set and a great band leader, who is also a great lyricist, you arguably have SA's finest rock group.

Taster: Taster: Prime Circle - Taster.rar

07-15-2009, 06:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
zeppy111 16, so? Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Africa Posts: 630	Welcome To South Africa South Africa is a country bustling with exciting and talented bands and musicians, who just cannot seem to make it onto the world music scene like the Aussie's or even South America. The country is most notably recognised for icons such as Nelson Mandela, The Springbok rugby team and possibly Ladysmith Black Mambazo, but it is time that the modern South African musicians got heard by the world. Artist #1: PRIME CIRCLE Prime circle are a rock/alternative band that hail from Witbank, Mpumalanga. (Which is about an hour or so outside Johannesburg for those unfamiliar with the country) The band formed back in 2001 and were signed to a minor record label and released two full-length studio albums of this label and an EP. By the time that the second album 'Live This Life' had been released they were SA's biggest selling rock band. In 2008 they moved across to the EMI label and released the album "All Or Nothing" which has undoubtedly been their most successful album and has sky-rocketed them to absolute superstardom within the local music scene. Although they have released a couple studio albums, they are a great sight to see up on stage and fill stadiums, arenas, festivals, you name it and they will fill it with fans. Their live shows are arguably one of the best in the country and pack a major punch. They have been part of a few major shows such as the CokeFest in 2006 which saw bands such as Metallica, Simple Plan and Collective Soul performing to, as well as being the opening band for "LIVE" when they toured South Africa. The band personnel is as follows: Ross Learmonth - vocals, rhythm guitar, primary songwriter Gerhard Venter - drums, backing vocals, supporting songwriter Marco Gomes - bass, supporting songwriter Dirk Bisschoff - lead guitar, supporting songwriter Neil Breytenbach - keyboards, supporting songwriter From a personal point of view, Prime Circle have been very important to me as they got me interested in the local music scene and to explore more into South Africa's amazing music. I have had the privilege of seeing them live on numerous occasions and they have definitely been amazing. Prime Circle - All Or Nothing (2008) This was Prime Circle's "Al-Grande" which was released in 2008 off the EMI label. The album is a representative of all that is great about South Africa. It is a blend of hard-rocking tunes and soft yet powerful tracks. The energy and enthusiasm they bring to the table is great, paired with a couple guitars, a drum set and a great band leader, who is also a great lyricist, you arguably have SA's finest rock group. Taster: Taster: Prime Circle - Taster.rar __________________ My Blog (album of the day): http://musicfromthesouth.blogspot.com