Multi-instrumentalist from South Africa, I specialise in Guitar and Synthesis.

Current Project:
Ragamuffin
http://www.facebook.com/muffinsinrags/

Past Project: 
Storm Under Control 
http://www.facebook.com/stormundercontrol/

shortstraw make music. music that sounds like children laughing. music that sounds like unicorns feeding in a lush, green field. music that sounds like a rainbow. music that sounds like puppies being born. music that sounds like angels playing scrabble. music that sounds like a married couple fighting through the thin wall of your apartment. now doesn't that sound nice?

but seriously... shortstraw are a joburg based band making waves on the national indie music scene in a big way. with their simple melodies and catchy rhythms, the band has taken pleasure in rocking the most prominent live music venues and clubs in the country, and is well known for getting the crowd dancing.

WE ARE THRASH FOLK!

Andre Kriel (Guitar)
Kobus de Kock jr (Vocals)
Chris ThunderVolt (Bass)
Jason Hinch (Drums)

The Black Cat Bones – ‘The Long Drive’ album release
‘Arguably South Africa’s top live band …’ - (The Citizen)

The Black Cat Bones’ second album ‘The Long Drive’ is set to be released on 1 October 2011.

The album is a culmination of experiences gathered from a demanding two-year touring and performing schedule, reflecting every emotion, every triumph, and every loss - on the road, on stage, and in life. Following their well-received debut release ‘Silverton Swamp Songs’ (2009), ‘The Long Drive’ combines both the timeless energetic blues-rock sound of the band with a new, mature and innovative approach to their music. Well known songwriter Koos Kombuis calls it ‘a fusion of Blues and Rock n Roll, but they do it so damn good that it sounds like something totally new..’

‘The Long Drive’ was recorded between May and September 2011 at Wolmer Records together with SAMA award-winning producer Lanie van der Walt, and combines the song writing skills of vocalist Kobus de Kock jr and guitarist Andre Kriel with the infectious rhythmic offerings of Chris van der Walt on Bass and Keyboards and Jason Hinch on drums and percussion. The album contains 10 original tracks featuring the breathtaking vocal harmonies of Tammy Wilson (Southern Gypsy Queen), as well as a slow but fervent version of Janis Joplin’s ‘Ball and Chain’ with Jacob Wulana from ‘Tidal Waves’ fame on Hammond Organ. The songs range from honest and soulful compositions that touch on everyday adversities to hard-driving Blues-with-attitude, unmistakably matching the intensity of their live shows.

The first single ‘The Long Drive’ is set to hit the airwaves in late September, followed by launch events at The Radium Beer Hall in Orange Grove, Johannesburg (01 October), and Cafe Barcelona in Elardus Park, Pretoria (14 October). The official Media launch will be held on Tues 4 October at Steak n Ale in Lyttelton, Centurion. (Media bookings can be e-mailed to andre.kriel@gmail.com)

MANAGEMENT / BOOKINGS / SALES:
Andre Kriel: 072 146 8819
E-Mail: andre.kriel@gmail.com
Web: http://theblackcatbones.co.za/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheBlackCatBones

 Happiness at 2 is an acoustic project from Kilner Park Pretoria, South Africa . Too much Suburbs to handle. 

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