Sam Jam’s passion for music is evident when you see him on stage, whether it be seated with his acoustic guitar, jumping around while playing some killer solos on his electric guitar or beating his drums. The audience cannot help but get involved when Sam takes to the stage. This Kenyan-born man’s lifelong relationship with music started from a very early age.  It all began when Sam had to choose which subjects he wanted to study in primary school and he chose music ‘just to see what happens’.  It did not take long for him to realize that music has crept into his life, never to be evicted from it again. Sam’s passion for music was clear as he could often be found getting creative and messing around on the piano. Just finishing his homework assignments was not enough for him!  He had to explore what else the instrument had to offer him.

 His move to Port Elizabeth in 1997 served to further strengthen his love for music.  Here he was fortunate to be taught by well-known guitar teacher Dr Howard Nock, helping him hone his skills on the guitar. On top of that Sam started playing regular gigs at 4 Winds Folk Club, which enabled him to build a fan base and develop his style as a solo performer.  He also started playing with a rock band The Righteous (www.therighteous.co.za) who he still collaborates with today.

Sam is a true multi-instrumentalist who loves all of his instruments for their unique qualities.  He continues to play all of them and is looking into becoming a session drummer sometime in the future.  The guitar holds a special place in his heart though and he describes his desire to make it ‘sing’ like the greats: Tom Morello from Rage Against the Machine, Mike Einziger from Incubus and The Edge from U2. When asked who he aspires to be like a few names he admires for different reasons are mentioned.  People like Dave Matthews, who Sam and his friends have nicknamed ‘spider fingers’, John Mayer, Jimmy Hendrix and Howie Day are artists he particularly respects, not just for their technical mastery but also for their storytelling abilities.

‘But mostly I aspire to sound like me. Yes you can hear a bit of everyone but there is nothing like singing your own song to yourself and enjoying it,’ he says.

Sam Jam has now moved to the mother city because he ‘wants to know more about the music business’.  He was looking for a place where he could be part of a creative culture so he picked Cape Town as it is a city where he can definitely find a creative music scene to be part of, he finds himself particularly inspired when jamming with his friends on his acoustic guitar. This keeps him on his toes creatively.  He is looking forward to many gigs in the city as well as recording an album with The Righteous. 

Written by: Simoné Scott

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Purplecry Biography:


"PurpleCry is a Cape Town based musical duo which explores genres of music ranging from alternative to progressive and acoustic rock. Licia Du Plessis and Marcel van der Westhuizen, who both have obtained a formal music education, form the acoustic and dynamic duo that is PurpleCry. Initially the group began as a solo-project of Licia’s between 2011 and 2012, but after experimenting and working with various session musicians Licia recruited Marcel in 2012 as a permanent member of the group, ergo, her musical partner.
 
As the group consists only of two members, Licia and Marcel use special intricate musical techniques in order to create a fuller sound during their performances. Licia performs as the percussionist, drummer and vocalist, while Marcel performs with an acoustic and electric guitar and contributes to the vocal aspect of the group as well. The group also uses their impressive selection of guitar pedals in order to use bass amplifying and loop techniques.
 
Through their diverse influence of music from artists such as Radiohead, Damien Rice, Paramore, and John Mayer, PurpleCry creates a unique, emotionally sincere, and versatile acoustic sound. Licia and Marcel describe their music as, “Dynamic, super sensitive or chilled, and very emotional. Sometimes also quite loud. "We’re pretty depressing, but we want to be real. We don’t want to pretend that sadness and heartache doesn’t exist. We want to show how music can help anyone get through a tough situation.”
 
Through their dual writing skills and specific selected music, PurpleCry performs exclusive original music and cover songs that allow an audience to embark on an emotional journey. Their music pays homage to the true acoustic rock roots of music’s history and therefore after each performance PurpleCry leaves its audience with feelings of content and inspiration." 


Playing with Toys" is a multi faceted - multi-Artist, "journey," of worldly soundscapes, influenced by passion and a overall principle : music First - Limits Never!

As a multi-Artist (character-driven) Kollective "Playing With Toys" have over time cultivated an ethos of simply letting music be the summated narrative: Playing both many a festival and club floor under the fun loving character- alias, a selective music policy over time alongside particular event choice, have made the "kollective a potent yet ever engaging force! 

Be it channeled threw vocals/spoken-word affiliated acts, and/or a multitude of "Playful" machines as a "Live" digital additive, the conclusive drive inevitably would be to invoke a experiential performance, by where the end-goal would be always leave ones soul truly at play. 

One member of the collective Malik Cassimjee - whom often plays the "HYBRID" Dj-sets - there-within an optional  "Live"  interlink. This inevitably works a woven story; equal to the journey, in sound by passionately emulating the vision and drive as a "Playing with Toys" Artist would. In that a genuine persistence to be ever-engaging, with  a mindful "Out the box" thought process, whilst hopefully staying true to the core philosophy....Music first - limits never!

Professional Profile of Francois Hardy - Musician

Drummer/Percussionist and Vocalist, Francois Hardy’s music career has
earned him respect in the local and international music industry.
In the 1980’s Francois toured South Africa as Drummer with 7 piece
International Irish Rock Band "The Molloy's".
In the 1980’s and 90’s he was a founding member, drummer, and backing
vocalist for “EQUINOX”, one of the most successful bands to come out of
South Africa. The group recorded an album with David Gresham Records
entitled "Under Cover Lover" and their song "Kiss, Kiss Goodbye" off the
album which reached No.2 on the South African charts.

Since leaving EQUINOX
Francois has toured and performed extensively in South Africa and some
of his most celebrated performances have been in Theatre productions.
He performed with PIERRE DE CHARMOY in "Reaching Out", "The
Balladeer" and "Diamonds and Charms".
Francois performed in Three Theatre Productions with the "Pumpkin
Theatre Show Band" at La Montagne Resort in Ballito.
Under Musical Director Calli Thomson, Francois thrilled audiences in
three different productions at the Heritage Theatre in Hillcrest, Durban.
He performed on drums and vocals in Johan Liebenberg’s “Neil Diamond
and Friends” at the Barnyard Theatre in Umhlanga Rocks.
Francois performed in a Latin American Production “La Vida” with a 10
piece cast at the Barnyard Theatre in Umhlanga Rocks.
Francois performed Drums/vocals in “The John Ellis Trio” and
for Elvis Tribute Artist Doug Weich in his five-piece live band at the
Rhumbelow Theatre,Durban

In 2023/4 Francois performed Drums/vocals in the “Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
Tribute show” in Theatre’s across the Western Cape

In March 2024 Francois performed on the Residential Cruise Ship “The World” for two
weeks from Cape Town to Mozambique

Besides performing in live Bands/shows Francois also performs Solo
(Vocals/Percussion/Backing Tracks)
Contact
fhardy@mweb.co.za
+27832276642

Hi, I am here to check out online collaboration, I am primarily a bassist but also play guitar, keyboards, drums and woodwind.
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