SA Rock Connection: Recent Episodes
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This show is all about cultural exchange with South African Indie Rock, including local and international music from around the globe!
The SA Rock Connection on KXFM is back on podcast.
It has been a while, but we are beck and will be podcasting weekly.
Here is the the first, long overdue podcast, with some old clasic South African rock tunes.
ENJOY!
Great new'ish South African Rock, Blues Rock and some local Cal tunes.
Featuring; Albert Frost, Jacques Moolman, Arno Carstens and Zolani Mahola, Monkeys, Evert Snyman, This Summer, Future Radio, Jason Zeeman, Parable Fifteen, Dr. Victor, The Rivertones, Marene, De Wallen and Robert Jon & The Wreck.
We are back with new podcasts after a hiatus. We will catch up on some older podcasts. Stay tunes...
Aired on January 5th, 2022 (part of the lost podcasts)
Music from @SpringbokNudeGirls, @Oooth, @Wonderboom, @FearOfFalling, @Amersham and more...
Looking back at the shows during Hard Lockdown in South Africa. This was the first show during lockdown with live home performances from Ard Matthews, Wonderboom, Jacques Moolman, and more.
We caught up with Cito the band Wonderboom.
On this episode you will hear some great Wonderboom and related tracks, not to mention the great interview with Cito. You might just discover things you never knew about the band Wonderboom.
The #StayHome #Socialdistancing Show, from my couch to your couch! Some live, home performances from Ard Matthews and friends, WONDERboom and Jacques Moolman. More tunes from Arno Carstens, Dan Patlansky, Boo, Zengeance, Placebo, Kylie Campion Music, AKING and Ladysmith Black Mambazo
We dedicate this episode to the @Springboks rugby team. The SA Rock Connection is fully behind our boys in Green and Gold as they take on England in the Rugby World Cup Final. Go Bokke! We have a mix of great SA and other tunes for your listening pleasure.
A full show with music from Ant, aKing, Albert Frost, The Budrows, The Salty Suites, Ard Matthews, Robert Jon and the Wreck, Arno Carstens and more…
We are featuring music from Just Jinger, D-A-D, Sort Sol, HIM, Haloo Helsinki!, Shutup! It's Sunday, Zebra & Giraffe, Shadowclub, Taxi Violence, Oooth, Sannie Fox and Crimson House.
On this show from November 14th, 2018 you will hear; aKing , Shadowclub, Seether & Van Coke Kartel, Robert Jon & the Wreck, Lost&Found, Oooth, Can of Worms, Taxi Violence and more…
The SARC show from September 15th, 2018 – With a few South African oldies – eViod, Bright Blue, Falling Mirror, Squeal, Sugardrive, Lithium, Toxic Shame, Urban Creep, Pressure Cookies, The Electric Petals, Little Sister, Blue Chameleon, BOO!, The Sunshines and Jo Day.
Better late than never! Here is the podcast form September 8th, 2018. On this show you will hear tunes from; Ree-Burth, Yes, Robert Jon &The Wreck, The Salty Suites, The Parlotones, Lost&Found, Taxi Violence, Battery 9, Toxic Shame, Arno Carstens and the Wild Cards, Springbok Nude, Girls, Wonderboom, Felt Fire, The Honeymoon Suites. Enjoy!
Live in the KX935 Studio with Graham Gillot. We were playing some Shadowclub, Black tongued bells, Jesse Jordon, Taxi violence and more…
A good mix of SA and local tunes – The Narrow, Seether, Royal Blood, Ree-Burth, 12th Avenue, Zen Arcade, Zengeance, Voodoo Child, Nick-I, Lost&Found, Navaho and ShoutSA.
Some great variety with Stone Theory, Slackstring, Albert Frost, The Budrows, Ard Matthews, Robert Jon & the Wreck, Crimson House, D.A.D, Sort Sol (Official Site), Dan Patlansky and more…
With – Cutting Jade, The Dirty Skirts, WONDERboom, Toxic Shame, Zebra & Giraffe, Man As Machine, Prime Circle, Jo Day and more
A mix of great South African and local rock. You will here – The Narrow, Taxi Violence, Foo Fighters, Shadowclub, The White Buffalo, Crimson House, Robert Jon & the Wreck and Ben Dey and the Concrete Lions.
Here is a St. Patrick's day special for you with some Irish rock we all love – U2, The Cranberries, The Boomtown Rats, Snow Patrol, The Corrs, The Thrills and Two Door Cinema Club.
Some great SA music from the 80's, with Bright Blue, Dog Detachment, Deacon Blue, eVoid, No Friends of Harry, Yes, Rabbit and Rodriguez?
This is what the SA Rock Connection is all about, here is a good mix of local Californian and South African music for your listening pleasure. You will hear – Springbok Nude Girls, Denmantau, Man As Machine, Shadowclub, Rival Sons, Lithium, Amersham, Niki Smart, Ben Dey and the Concrete Lions, Adam Lasher, Sandman, Jason Feddy and Bright Blue.
The first show of 2018 – Happy New Year All! Spinning back to back, Californian local and South African tunes on this episode. You will hear ANT (Craig Murley), aKing, Albert Frost (Happy Birthday Albert), The Budrows, The Salty Suites, The Honeymoon Suites, The Doors, Ard Matthews, Robert Jon and the Wreck and Arno Carstens. […]
We are talking to Hanu from the band The Narrow and featuring their new album, Dream of Perelandra! Also remembering the late great Tom Petty! RIP Tom…
The Just Jinjer Show! Listen to the Just Jinjer interview here… The boys had only good things to say about Laguna Beach and its people!
Coming to you from Cape Town, South Africa, with lots of good SA tunes, some old, but mostly great new stuff! You will here: Arno Carstens, Just Jinjer, Ard Matthews, Lost&Found, Slashdogs, Go Barefoot, Urban Vitamin and more…
Here is a long lost and found podcast! Live in studio will be Graham Gillot (Graham Gillot Band, Graham Gillot – Flying Guitarist) and Alora Ashlie. Featuring – Lost&Found, Jason Oosthuizen Drummer, Glen Hodgson, The Parlotones, Shadowclub, Robert Jon & the Wreck and more…
Live from the Pearl street studio, with Arno Carstens, Springbok Nude Girls, HIM, Auriol Hays and Riaan Smit, The BLACK CAT BONES, The Commitments, George Michael, Seether, Pato Banton, Common Sense and Taxi Violence
In this segment you will hear tunes from Albert Frost, Jesse Jordan Official, Crimson House, Dan Patlansky, Shadowclub, Pebbleman, Robert Jon & the Wreck, Adam Lasher, Cadillac Sun, Deity's Muse and Navaho240 Enjoy…
Here is the last show of the year, which aired the Saturday before Xmas. This show is jam-packed with new South African Music, we played throughout 2016. You will hear tunes from – Mzansi Youth Choir, Hot Water, Naming James, Ben Dey and the Concrete Lions, The Motherland, Sutherland, Arno Carstens and the Wild Cards, Arno Carstens and Darkstar, Man As Machine, Crimson House, Sandman, Auriol […]
A good mix of South African, International and some local Laguna Beach music for your listening pleasure! Playlist: Jesse Jordan Band, Led Zeppelin, The Birds of Satan, The Narrow, Justin Serrao, The Budrows, Just Jinjer, Jack White, Jack Johnson, Johnny Cash, Hooverphonic, Depeche Mode, Dorp and 3rd World Spectator. Enjoy!!
The podcast of the November 19th show, you will here tunes from – Sutherland, The Motherland, Toto, Springbok Nude Girls, Man As Machine, SOUTHERN GYPSEY QUEEN, Taxi Violence, Leonard Cohen, Jacob Dinesen Band, Navaho240, JUST JINJER, Retro Dizzy. Enjoy!
The SA Rock Connection, broadcasting from Helsinki, Finland with a great mix of tunes. You will here – Dance You'r on Fire, HIM, Cutting Jade, The Parlotones, Lost&Found, Seether, David Bowie, Guy Collins, July Talk and Shadowclub. CMON! give it a listen!! Dance,you'reonfire, HIM, Cutting Jade, The Parlotones, Lost&Found, Seether, David Bowie, Guy Collins, JULY […]
We have a mix of South African and International music for you with – Dan Patlansky, Morrissey, Taxi Violence, Cake, Crimson House, Crowded House, Aking, Depeche Mode, Dishwalla, Josie Field and Placebo. Give it a listen! Tell us what you think – www.facebook.com/SArock935 Dan Patlansky, Morrissey Official, Taxi Violence, CAKE, Crimson House, Crowded House, AKING, Depeche Mode, Dishwalla, Josie […]
A show filled with 80's tunes, all inspired by Greg's class of '86 High School reunion. We Love the 80's!!!
Here is a jam-packed show with tunes from some of the best South African musicians and more… You will hear: Thandermerwe, Taxi Violence, Justin Serrao, Crimson House, Aking, Arno Carstens, Ben Dey and The Concrete Lions, The Birds Of Satan, DenManTau and Guy Collins. Taxi Violence, Justin Serrao, Crimson House, AKING, Arno Carstens, Ben Dey and The Concrete Lions, The Birds Of Satan,DenManTau and Guy Collins
Ernest Hackmon is sitting in for Greg Neethling and he is talking to Cindy Newman-Jacobs, a Laguna Beach local, born and raised in South Africa.
Something for all in this one, a mix of South African and International music. With – Duncan Faure, Johnny Clegg, Prince, Springbok Nude Girls, The Parlotones, Aking, Albert Frost, YES, Wonderboom, Evoid, 7th Son…
Some new and old South African Music for your listening pleasure: Amersham, New Academics, Navaho240, Man As Machine, Shadowclub, Felt Fire, Josie Field, Arno Carstens, Lost&Found and Duncan Faure
We have lots of new SA music for you on this episode, in the form of ‘Ben Dey and the Concrete Lions, Cavaliers', ‘Naming James', ‘Sutherland', ‘The Motherland' and ‘Dum Chang'. You will also hear tunes from ‘Human Lab', ‘Josie Field', HIM, ‘Chris Cornell', ‘Seether' and ‘Van Coke Kartel'. So TURN IT UP!!!
The Mandela Day show (Monday July 18th), Official Mandela Day. On todays show, you will hear music from Johnny Clegg, @Simple Minds, U2, Sixto Rodriguez, Koos Kombuis, Dan Patlansky, Albert Frost and more!
Here is a new podcast from The SA Rock Connection, the first in a while, more to follow shortly… In this segment you will hear music from Shadowclub, Rival Sons, Black Sabbath, Black Pistol Fire, Robert Jon and The Wreck, July Talk, Sandman (Riaan Smit) and Dan Patlansky.
We are talking to Glen Hodgson from The Parlotones about his new project together with Jason Oosthuizen called Lost&Found. Glen is also performing some of the Lost&Found songs live in studio!
Better late than never! Here you have a show where Greg N. caught up with the phenomenal SA band, Mr. Cat and the Jackal at a wine estate in Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Greg N. is broadcasting from Cape Town, South Africa and had the opportunity to interview the newly formed band, Lost&Found. This is a musical project from the Parlotones guitarist, Glen Hodgson and legendary South African drummer Jason Oosthuizen.
Greg Neethling is in Stellenbosch, Cape Town interviewing Arno Carstens from the mega South African Rock band, Springbok Nude Girls! Greg and Arno is talking about the old days in SNG, Arno's solo career and the exciting future…
Greg N is visiting the Table Mountain Blues Summit in Cape Town where the best of the best in South African Blues music are performing. Greg caught up with Albert Frost, Guy Collins, Barry Van Zyl to have a chat about their music. He also had a chat with the organizer, Mike Combrink.
Greg N. is still in Cape Town and this time he is in Kalk Bay, interviewing the legendary South African musician Mr. Robin Auld. Greg is talking to Robin about his career, new album and what to expect from him in the near future. To end everything off, you will hear an exclusive live performance […]
We are broadcasting from Strand, South Africa. Together with Greg N. in his makeshift studio is Johnny Pereira, a local musician and music lover, talking about the local blues scene. We are playing music from some of the best blues artist in the country, featuring the band Pebbleman. You will hear tunes from Dan Padlansky, […]
Greg N. is broadcasting from Cape Town, South Africa. He caught up with Jason Oosthuizen, the drummer for The Black Cat Bones. The interview with Jason is towards the end of the show, after tunes from; The Rivertones, Fridge Poetry, Freshlyground, The Parlotones, Albert Frost, Arno Carstens, Springbok Nude Girls, Aking and more…
Ernest Hackmon is in for Greg N. and he is featuring The Alarm from Ireland. Ernest is also playing other interesting music from Navaho240, 22 Pistepirkko, Silverstone Pickups and more…
Greg is broadcasting form Finland this time as part of his world tour. He is playing music from; Taxi Violence, Maj Karma, 22 Pistepirkko, Tailor, The Tensions, Magnolia Memoir, Wheeland Brothers, aKING and analyzing the similarities between the Springbok Nude Girls and Danmantau.
Ernest Hackmon is sitting in for Greg Neethling. Ernest is interviewing the band Lone Justice from LA.
Greg is in Denmark doing his first remote broadcast. He is at a local South African hangout chatting to people about rugby, Copenhagen, music, etc. You will hear music from The Black Cat Bones, Seether, Just Jinjer, Josie Fields, Springbok Nude Girls, Jesse Clegg, Johnny Clegg and Hugh Masekela.
Ernest Hackmon is sitting in for Greg Neethling. Ernest is interviewing Jason Farthing from the local band The Budrows and playing a lot of good SA music!
A two hour show with Greg sitting in for the Radio Neighboring show, followed by The SA Rock Connection. For your listening pleasure, you will hear in the first hour: Robert Jon and The Wreck, Adam Lasher, Aking, The Black Tongued Bells, Blondie Chaplin, Dan Patlansky, Danmantau, Just Jinjer, Chris Cornell, Audioslave, Pebbleman and Niki Smart. […]
-The Just Jinjer special.- We have Ernest Hackmon and Diane Bridges in studio to talk about the day when Just Jinjer called SoCal home! Also some from the Springbok Nude Girls and Graham Gillot.
We have local German band, Denmantau in studio and another local band, Purple Mountains Majesties on the phone. You will also hear music from BOO!, The Honeymoon Suites, Springbok Nude Girls, Beach Party, Taxi Violence, Aking, Arno Carstens and more…
We have Vivienne Simchowitz in studio talking about legendary South African musician, Tim Parr. We talk to her about Tim's career and what he is currently working on.
The start of the Rugby World Cup with the first game of the Springboks against Japan and a not so happy South African host! 🙂 However, its about the music and you will hear: Queen Springbok Nude Girls Bob Marley Lucky Dube Wonderboom Guns N' Roses Cake Man as Machine Danmantau The Parlotones Cutting Jade […]
We are talking to the relay Swim team – Tom Hale, his daughter Faith, Roddy Teeple, Patsee Ober, Brett Rose and Lynn Kubasek who made the 33.5 Mile crossing from Avalon on Catalina Island to Laguna Beach, live from their boat with a swimmer in the water. You will also heat music from REM, Josie […]
We have G. Ray Kerciu in studio talking about his art, the controversy at the University of Mississippi in the 60s and about Laguna Beach in the LSD days… G. Ray Kerciu rose to prominence in the art world in 1963 after a solo exhibition at the University of Mississippi. On exhibit was a series […]
The Black Tongued Bells live in studio! Also music from – Aking, Man As Machine, Albert Frost, Dan Patlansky, The Black Cat Bones and The Budrows!
July, 18th, Mandela Day and we are celebrating it with music from Simple Minds, U2, Johnny Clegg, Bright Blue, Tracy Chapman, Hugh Masekela, Rodriguez and Gereformeerde Blues Band.
It is double play, 11th day of the month, with Arno Carstens, Just Jinjer, KONGOS, The Parlotones and more…
We have a stellar show for you with a visit from Monica Ebert, a Supporting Scientist from the office of the Chief Scientist at NASA and members from an Laguna Beach organisation called STEAM Talks. This interview is towards the end of the show after music from Voodoo Child, 12th Avenue, Evanescence, Seether, The Black […]
An old KX935 friend, Rufus popped into the station to say hi. We are catching up with him on what in new in NYC and having a good laugh and a small jam session! Starting off with some SA and Local reggae and ending the show with good Rock! The Rivertones Lucky Dube The Narrow […]
We are interviewing Jason Oosthuizen, former drummer for Van Coke Kartel and now drumming for The Black Cat Bones. He is sharing some information about the band and how he is shaping up with the new band. With this we are featuring The Black Cat Bones and also playing some tunes from Robert Jon & […]
It was Earth Day on April 22nd, so we are playing some Earthy tunes today… Black Cat Bone by The Black Cat Bones Georgia Mud by Robert Jon & The Wreck Your Fine Petting Duck by Devendra Banhart When Doves Cry by Prince The Dolphin's Cry by Live Dry Riverbeds by The Black Cat Bones […]
This episode is true to the show’s motto, to promote South African and local music and maybe, who knows, start a cultural exchange! Here is the playlist – one SA and one Local; Dry Riverbeds by The Black Cat Bones Dark Into Light by Missiles of October Blow Your Cover by Man As Machine Odds […]
Today we have music from some of the artists at the 2015 Blue Water Music Festival like Trevor Green, Magnolia Memoir, The Record Company and The White Buffalo. Also, as usual, lots of SA music in the form of; Dan Patlansky, Shadowclub, Man As Machine, Natasha Meister, The Black Cat Bones, Van Coke Kartel and […]
Tommy J. from the Radio Neighboring show is sitting in for Greg N. while he is at the Blue Water Music Festival. Tommy is playing local and SA music and Greg is patching in live from the festival…
Today we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the release of the Depeche Mode album, Violator. You will hear; Personal Jesus, Enjoy The Silence and some covers performed by Dishwalla and The Cure. Also today, some local music from Pato Banton, Common Sense and Missiles of October.
Today we are interviewing Jeremy Loops, talking to him about his current US tour and the new album hitting the shelves soon. You will be hearing music from Jeremy Loops, including the brand new single “Down South”. Also in this show – music from; Bob Dylan, Rodriguez, Dan Patlansky, Led Zeppelin, Shadowclub and Freshlyground.
Greg N. is back in studio after a few weeks in South Africa. On this show we are featuring some "local" bands and some great SA bands. Feast your ears on – The Postman by Fridge Poetry, The Devil Is Your Only Frie by Robert Jon & The Wreck, All Star by Smash Mouth, Comeback […]
Today I'm talking to Robert Jon from Robert Jon and The Wreck about their new album being launched on February 28th and the European tour. You will also hear music from Jeremy Loops, Aking, Shadowclub, Blackberry Smoke, Man as Machine and Dan Patlansky.
Today we have a mixed bag of SA and local Reggae, Ska, Rock and Blues. You will here some great songs form great artists like; The Rivertones, Fridge Poetry, Special Blend, Akkedis, Jeremy Loops, 4AM, aKing, Arno Carstens, Springbok Nude Girls, Taxi Violence, The Jesse Jordan Band, Shadowclub, Robert Jon & the Wreck and Albert […]
More music less talk, with Johnny Clegg, Fridge Poetry, Freshlyground, Jeremy Loops, Taxi Violence, 3rd World Spectator, 4am, Fokofpolisiekar, Van Coke Kartel, Seether, Dorp, Navaho240, Aking and Shadowclub. Enjoy!!
Greg Neethling is talking to Rick Conkey and showcasing music from Rocky’s Revival, Robert Jon & The Wreck, Special Blend, Vinnie & the Hooligans and Just Jinger. You will also hear music from Shadowclub, 7th Son, aKing and more…
Going down memory lane when an old school friend pops into town. We are playing; Johnny Clegg (of course), Squeal, Navaho240, Sugardrive, Springbok Nude Girls, Depeche Mode, eVode and Alphaville. There are also requests and birthday wishes with Lesley Rea Dowling, Jesse Jordan Band, Boston and more…
This is the podcast of the first show of 2015. We are looking back at 2014 and remembering the highlights of the show. We have music from Albert Frost, Johnny and Jesse Clegg, Jess Poulos, Brett Savage’s Arapaho, Jason Oosthuizen with Van Coke Kartel/Seether, KONGOS, Aking, Akkedis, Rabbitt, Just Jinger and Robert Jon and The […]
This was the last show of 2014 and we are featuring Duncan Faure from the legendary SA rock band, Rabbitt! We have a short interview with Duncan and some new music from him, Rabbitt, Bay City Rollers and La Fleur Fatale from Sweden doing a Duncan Faure song. You will also hear Yes, Counting Crows, […]
On this show we are remembering the legacy of Nelson Mandela, one year after his death with music from Simple Minds, Johnny Clegg, U2, Lucky Dube, Eddy Grant and The Rivertones. Ivan Spiers, the owner of Mozambique, our sponsor, also popped in to ask for the listener's support.
The show before Christmas and this one goes out to my friends and family here in Laguna Beach and around the world. Here's to you! With music from Johnny Clegg, Aking, 22 Pistepirkko, Collective Soul, Robert Jon & The Wreck, Jesse Clegg, Tool, Placebo, KONGOS, Kings of Leon and Akkedis.
Double play, 22nd Nov. show. You will hear two from, Aking, Cake, Man As Machine, RJ&TW, SNG, Bob Marley, Lucky Dube and 7th Son. ENJOY!
An all South African, SA Rock Connection, with Springbok Nude Girls, Man As Machine, Dan Patlansky, Albert Frost, The Parlotones, Justin Serrao, The Jesse Jordan Band, Johnny Clegg and Juluka, Navaho240, Jeremy Loops, Josie Field and Pebbleman. This is where independent Rock Music is born – Get behind it!!
Here is a delayed Oct 25th podcast. A great show with music from Johnny Clegg, Jesse Clegg, Cutting Jade, Van Coke Kartel, Aking, Dan Patlansky, Cosby Stills & Nash, Duncan Faure, E’void. Also a re-broadcast of Jason Oosthuizen’s drum solo recorded live in studio.
New songs from NUDE BEACH and PANDA BEAR, plus queens of the stone age, elvis costello, david bowie, bloodhound gang and more… enjoy! -greg g
You will hear Seether, Tears for Fears and a new one from Bush. Somehow these songs have something in common! Also on this episode – A new song from Aking, Man as Machine, Koos Kombuis, Fokofpolisiekar, Akkedis and more …
Oct 18 2014 – USA Rock Connection show! music from INXS, Phantogram, Matisyahu, the Growlers and more! Enjoy the tunes laguna beach! greg g 🙂
Sept 27th show (part 1) — finally posting this podcast from september 27, 2014 — great playlist of SA tunes for you! Including: eVoid, Springbok Nude Girls, Peter Tosh, Seether, aKing and more! Enjoy!
USA Rock Connection show for Sept 27th, 2014 — jeff joins as special guest ahead of the beach boys concert — we play Freur, Foals, Arcade Fire, Ohio Players, Kitten AND of course some BEACH BOYS! Enjoy the show! — greg g
Oct. 11 show (part 2) — this is the USA Rock Connection featuring local and international bands — this week we have new music from the Growlers, Cold War Kids and Delta Spirit. A couple requests too, including: English Beat, the Foals and The Cars…. enjoy! –greg g
October 11th show! Finally… here's a great mix of SA tunes including: Duncan Faure, Fridge Poetry, Boo!, Kongos, van coke Kartel Navaho240 and more! Enjoy Laguna Beach!
In the second hour of the Oct 4th show you will hear; The KONGOS, Aking, Wonderboom, Prince, Alphaville, Yazoo (Yaz), YES, some more Seether and Dishwalla. Enjoy!
In this segment we are featuring the great South African band, Man as Machine. You will also hear music from other South African bands like, aKing, Van Coke Kartel, Taxi Violence, Seether, KONGOS, eVoid, Just Jinjer and No Friends Of Harry. Also, a local content with Robert Jon & The Wreck, Blue-Eyed Son, Black Tongued […]
We had the opportunity to meet up with Dylan from the band KONGOS in Alabama after their gig on tour with Kings of Leon. Enjoy the first chatter-less half of the show, with the exception of Dylan’s first hand commentary of the KONGOS tour. Now sit back, relax and enjoy some good music!
In this segment we have new music from aKing, with a song from their latest album “Morning After”. You will also hear lots of new (new on KX935) South African music from Man As Machine, Fridge Poetry, Josie Field, Jeremy Loops, Shortstraw and Jess Poulos. As always, we had lots of non South African music, […]
We had Clay Berryhill in studio talking about the upcoming music documentary, 133 Road to Laguna and the 133 band. We were fortunate to play a song from the 133 band for the first time on radio. Also on this show we had Brett Savage from ARAPAHO in studio together with the show’s host Greg […]
This is the first show with our new 2 hour slot on KX93.5 and we had some South Africans popping into the studio to say Howzit, which is always nice! The playlist: Trouble in Paradise by Jesse Clegg Paradise In Summertime by Just Jinjer Hook by Blues Traveler Rainbow Nation by The Rivertones Ai Man […]
On today’s show we are featuring bands that played at the South African music festival, Oppikoppi 2014. Rufus is in the studio as a guest to this show, just before he goes on for his last show on KX93.5. Playlist: The Dance by aKING Open My Eyes by Rival Sons Once More, With Feeling by […]
This show is dedicated in memory of our dear friend Ian Slack. Playlist: Cruel Crazy Beautiful World by Johnny Clegg Impi by Johnny Clegg Kwela Walk by eVoid Purple Rain by Prince Cut-Throat Tongue and Razor by Aking Electric Man by Rival Sons Barrel Of A Gun by Depeche Mode Shadows by eVoid Boys Don't […]
Happy Saturday Laguna Beach! We have Sylvan Esso, aKING, Billy Talent, Chemical Brothers, Oasis, The Cars, The Astroid Galaxy Tour, Against Me!, Falco, Springbok Nude Girls and Toad the Wet Sprocket…. fun show today with the gang 🙂 hope you enjoy my playlist today… seeya next week! gg
July 26th and a GREAT day in Laguna Beach today — Greg G is solo today and doing all covers — enjoy songs from Nirvana, Seether, Pearl Jam, Janis Joplin, Foo Fighters, Sublime and more… enjoy 🙂 greg g!
Beautiful Laguna Beach reggae weekend! Enjoy today's set including: Sublime, Lucky Dube, Peter Tosh, Bob Marley, Steel Pulse, Vacationer, Hepcat, Half Pint, Matisyahu, Slackstring and Playing for Change…. until next week! — the ‘other greg' 🙂
Guest DJ Regan enters the studio this week! Great day in Laguna Beach — we play aKING, Love Seed Mama Jump, Spacehog and the Rolling Stones to name a few! Enjoy a great summer mix tape 🙂
This was a double play show. You will enjoy the following music on this podcast: The Dance by Aking Weak Man's World by Aking Weak by Seether Goodbye Tonight by Seether, Van Coke Kartel I Want Brandy by Van Coke Kartel Never Let Me Down Again by Smashing Pumpkins Never Let Me Down Again by […]
This is Part 1 of 2 podcasts of the 21 June ’14 show. In this part we are getting ready for the interview with and live performance by the ex-drummer for Van Coke Kartel, Jason Oosthuizen. In this show we have music from: Jesse Clegg The Rivertones Chris Cornell The Parlotones Albert Frost The Birds […]
This is Part 2 of 2 podcasts of the 21 June ’14 show. We are interviewing Jason Oosthuizen (fastest drummer in South Africa) and he is performing live in studio at the end of the show. We also played music from: 7th Son aKing Springbok Nude Girls Faith No More Arapaho Rabbitt Esjay Jones YES
2 HOUR pre-show covering The Radio Neighboring Show! Jonny Lang – Love Seed Mama Jump – Grateful Dead – Led Zeppelin – The Police – Neil Young – Amos Lee – Beck – Pink Floyd – Johnny Cash – Chris Cornell – Band of Horses – Bob Dylan – Byrds – Crosby, Stills & Nash […]
Greg and Greg from The SA Rock Connection, sitting in for Rufus with live broadcasts from the 59th Annual Volleyball Open on Main Beach, with Tyler Russell. On this second hour of the extended show you will hear music from: Kitten Jet Green Day Smashing Pumpkins The Cure (off vinyl) Jason Feddy Rodriguez Nina Hagen […]
The SA Rock Connection, with both Gregs in the studio, also sitting in for Rufus with an extra hour and live broadcasts from the 59th Annual Volleyball Open on Main Beach, with Tyler Russell. On this first hour of the extended show you will hear music from: The Springbok Nude Girls 7th Son Navaho240 Matisyahu […]
Howzit form Greg Neethling and Greg Gilliland on the SA Rock Connection! On this show we are playing some old and new music from: Aking Fokofpolisiekar Seether Nirvana Foo Fighters Birds of Satan Springbok Nude Girls Freshlyground Just Jinjer Parlotones ENJOY :))
Welcome to The SA Rock Connection’s birthday show. We have been on the air since May 18th, 2013. We had so much fun in the studio with special guests, cake, Champagne and of course, great music! Besides us talking and having fun, you will also hear music from: Johnny Clegg eVoid Springbok Nude Girls Akkedis […]
We asked Jesse Clegg about working with the world-renowned record producer David Bottrill on his latest album, “Life On Mars”. David Bottrill produced albums for many famous bands and in this episode you will here songs off some of these albums. You’ll hear songs from: Jesse Clegg Placebo Tool Godsmack Staind Smashing Pumpkins Silverchair Muse
In this episode we are interviewing the young and upcoming Rockstar, Jesse Clegg, the son of Johnny Clegg. We are asking him about his latest album, his North American tour with his father, working with other South African/international musicians and his life in general. With the interview, you will hear music from Jesse Clegg, Johnny […]
Another show with lots of Johnny Clegg, Jesse Clegg and other great SA and Local music. Playlist: The Crossing (Osiyeza) by Johnny Clegg Scatterlings of Africa by Johnny Clegg Sinking by Jesse Clegg Devils & Gods by Albert Frost Dronk Wees (feat. Albert Frost) by Akkedis Taxi Man by Akkedis Shadows by eVoid Africa by […]
The Johnny Clegg episode: We had the honor to interview the great Johnny Clegg on this episode. You will hear many great Johnny Clegg songs, old and new. We are also featuring his latest album, Best, Live & Unplugged at the Baxter Theatre, Cape Town. Johnny Clegg is touring North America with his son Jesse […]
It was International Record Store Day so we skated down to the local Laguna Beach record store, "Sound Spectrum" and got two Vinyl albums, one South African and one UK. We dusted off the turntable and played one track from each (Push PLAY to find out what they were). We also had Mr. Nick-I dropping […]
The SA Rock Connection has a new sponsor, Mozambique Steakhouse & Bar & Lounge, with live music 5 days a week. On this episode we are playing music from SA artist who played live at Mozambique and some we would love to see there. You will hear music from Blondie Chaplin, The Parlotones, Niki Smart, […]
In memory of Kurt Cobain who died on this day, 5 April, 20 years ago, we played a lot of Nirvana as well as SA bands influenced by Grunge Rock. You will here music from Aking, Lithium, Squeal, Springbok Nude Girls, Fokofpolisiekar, Seether and Navaho240.
Happy Saturday Laguna Beach! We have a great hour of some 80s and SA rock… you'll hear some Duran Duran, Freur, Men at Work, The Cure and a great collection of SA rock: aKING, ANT, Navaho240, Albert Frost, Esjay Jones and the Blues Broers to name a few… enjoy and listen to us each and […]
Greg Neethling sitting in for Rufus. Music from Wolfmother, Canon Blue, Django Django, LCD Soundsystem, RAC, THE GROWLERS, Allah-Las, Jacuzzi Boys and more!!
Lots of South African tunes in this hour. Greg Neethling was left alone in the studio and he really pulled out the SA music. In this hour you will hear: Rainbow Nation by The Rivertones The Establishment Blues by Rodriguez Sugarman by Just Jinjer Here Comes A Man by The Parlotones Never Tear Us Apart […]
80s rock block today! Enjoy our favorite 80s bands of yesteryear… eVoid, .83 Special, Don Henley, Depeche Mode, Pink Floyd, CSN, etc… rock on!!
March 8th, International Women's Day. In this Episode you can hear music from Henry Ate (Karma Swanepoel), Nightwish, Esjay Jones, The Cranberries, Bob Marley, Johnny Clegg, Tool, D-A-D, aKing and more. We also have the 3rd and final part of Greg Neethling's interview with aKing (22:32), the up-and-coming SA band…
Greg N. is back from his trip to South Africa with an interview with our favorite SA band, aKing and some new SA tunes. In this podcast you can also hear music from Beach Party, Akkedis, Fokofpolisiekar, Seether – Van Coke Kartel, The Rivertones, Beck, Radiohead, Toto, Against Me! and Pearl Jam. The aKing interview […]
2014 Olympic international rock hour featuring a South African Rock band, aKING (including an exclusive interview of the band), Sprinbok Nude Girls, Johnny Clegg, Against Me!, Billy Talent, The Beautiful South and more… GO USA & SOUTH AFRICA! ENJOY, Greg G.
2014 Olympic punk hour featuring a couple Russian bands – t.A.T.u. and Pussy Riot… plus a few of my favorite punk bands… Green Day, Bad Religion, Social Distortion, Ramones, Misfits, Danzig and Motorhead… Get ready for a fun mix and some talk about last night's 2014 Olympic Opening Ceremonies in Sochi. GO USA & SOUTH […]
Happy Saturday all! Great hour covering some new music and oldies — Bruce, Kitten, Together Pangea, Springbok Nude Girls, aKING and Arcade Fire to name a few… Rufus joined me later in the show and even told stories of nearly getting arrested in Tokyo! Enjoy and seeya next Saturday! Greg & Greg
Fun hour of great South African tunes leaning a little heavy on some reggae…. enjoy some Bob Marley, Spingbok Nude Girls, Robin Auld, eVoid and Slackstring… Enjoy and see you all next week! Greg & Greg
Rockin' show today with special guest co-DJ, Lavinia 🙂 we enjoyed some great tunes from the Police, Playing for Change, .38 Special and Kitten just to name a few… enjoy and hope everyone has a great weekend! See you next weekend!
Great show today with our very special guest, Ivan Spier, Owner of Mozambique Steakhouse! Ivan brought a great South African flavor to our show today telling stories of great bands that have played at his Laguna Beach restaurant across the street from the station! Thank you Ivan! Now here's what we got up to 🙂 […]
BEST OF 2013 show today! Thanks to special guests Pat & Shon from the SHAT show — every Tuesday at midnight! See you next year! Happy New Year!
The aKING show, with Jaco "Snakehead" Venter and Andrew Davenport from the band aKING talking to us about their band and music. Playlist: You Are The Ocean by Phantogram Wild Child by aKING Weak Man’s World by aKING Blue Eyes by Springbok Nude Girls Time of Your Life by Just Jinjer Cut-Throat Tongue and Razor […]
What a beautiful day in Laguna Beach! It's getting warmer and we're playing some great tunes from bands we both have seen live the past couple weeks — Dishwalla, Kitten and the Foals! We also had special guests in the house! Jenni's parents were in town and queued up a few great hits from Johnny […]
This show, Dec 7th, was dedicated to Mr. Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. May he rest in peace and may the world never forget his legacy. May we all strive to honor his legacy by living our lives with love and compassion towards our fellow human being. We played music from Johnny Clegg, U2, Bright Blue, Gereformeerede […]
We had a full house today, with guests and family. We interviewed Jonathan Salemi, an independent film maker from LA. Greg N. also covered for Rufus, so the show is 2 hours long today. The first hour is The SA rock connection with lots of good SA music as usual. Playlist: Taximan by eVoid Seize […]
Beautiful, clear day today in Laguna Beach! Get ready for some Silverchair, Pearl Jam, Springbok Nude Girls and aKING! Enjoy the playlist and SA rugby updates, we did! Tomorrow – Silverchair Giant Love Affair – Springbok Nude Girls Cold Feelings – Social Distortion Know Your Bones – aKING Cigarettes & Valentines – Green Day Californication […]
Greg Neethling flying solo on this one, with lots of South African rock. Some new, some old and some Afrikaans! November 16th Playlist: What He Means by Just Jinjer Cut-Throat Tongue and Razor by aKing Hemel Op Die Platteland by Fokofpolisiekar Klein Wêreld by Van Coke Kartel I Want Brandy by Van Coke Kartel Jars […]
November 2, 2013 The show celebrating the release of Seether’s new album “Seether 2002-2013” and the KX93.5 Festival of Music. Great music, with lots of live tracks not to be missed! November 2nd Playlist: Melodious (Demo) by Seether Weak by Seether Fight You by Cutting Jade I Wish You Well by Spacehog Tonight by Seether […]
This is the bonus show where the ‘other Greg' covers for RUFUS!! enjoy some fun hits and a couple from Rufus' collection…
wow… this was a special show hosted by the ‘Other Greg' and includes special guests Lavinia, Keersa, Karyn & Pat (from the SHAT show!)… they brought some famous ‘virgin' mimosas and their awesome local vibe to the show today… we had an awesome time today and so fun to have the local guest DJs in […]
Beautiful day today in Laguna Beach! Get ready for some great new music from Pearl Jam, Spacehog, Queens of the Stone Age and STP! Enjoy the playlist, we did! Oh, and don't miss Greg N.'s stellar traffic tip! HA! We had fun today! 🙂 Beautiful – The Parlotones In the Meantime – Spacehog Oh Dinosaur […]
Some songs inspired by the South African Arts Festival in LA… October 12th Playlist: Ndimi Nawe by Simphiwe Dana The Click Song by Miriam Makeba Stimela (Coal Train) by Hugh Masekela Mama by Hugh Masekela Stand Like Giants by The Parlotones Mud by BOO! Blue by Chris Chameleon Georgia Mud by Robert Jon & The […]
Hot, ‘crispy' day today in Laguna Beach! What better time to hang at the beach and listen to a killer set on the heavier side. We like metal and we thought we'd share a sample playlist featuring Seether! Check out the full playlist below: Skid Row – I Remember You [LISTENER REQUEST] Seether – Broken […]
September 28th playlist Some SA, some local, some local SA and lots of Depeche Mode’ish I Love You by ANT All the World by Zen Arcade Time of Your Life by Just Jinjer Better Believe by Niki Smart Mountains by The Blues Broers Diamonds On the Soles of He by Paul Simon World In My […]
well well well… this was a special TWO HOUR show hosted by the ‘Other Greg' and includes special guests Lavinia, Vlad, Karen & Vlad… they brought an amazing vibe to the show today… we partied and had our mimosas in the studio! ha — they were awesome and so fun to have the local guest […]
Some stories about INXS, Springbok Nude Girls, Arapaho and Navaho… Playlist: Mesh by New Order Mystify by INXS Need You Tonight by INXS I Love You by Springbok Nude Girls Fallen by Springbok Nude Girls Come Around by Green Day The Needle And The Damage Done by Neil Young Folsom Prison Blues by Johnny Cash […]
24 August 2013 The “there is a first for everything” show! Robert Jon & The Wreck LIVE in studio! For the first time in the history of KX93.5, we had a full rock band playing live in the tiny studio. Robert Jon & The Wreck brought all their toys and we pulled off a full […]
A show filled with music from South Africa, Finland and local with Jenni Kiilholma as in studio guest to help pronounce the Finnish names. Playlist: Liza se Klavier by Koos Kombuis Guns and Roses by Lucky Dube Paradise City by Guns N' Roses Paradise In Summertime by Just Jinjer Who Dem by Nkulee Dube Don't […]
We had Rufus as a guest on our show and then the two Gregs were guests on the Rufus show, with an embarrassing quiz from Rufus. On this podcast you can hear the full 2 hours with The SA Connection and Rufus. Playlist: Celebrate by Jesse Jordan Band Southern Cross by Crosby, Stills & Nash […]
The extended 2 hour show! Just playing good old rock tunes we love and we are sure you will too. Playlist: Rhythm Of The Road by Robert Jon & The Wreck Faster (Running To The Edge) by ANT Bronze by Navaho240 Lithium by Nirvana Monkey by Lithium Disco Lazarus by Sugardrive No Rain by Blind […]
80s flash back Laguna Beach! We are very excited to have our new sponsor: TROY LEE DESIGNS (TLD)! The Troy Lee Designs Boutique is located at 380 Glenneyre Street in Laguna Beach — across from the library and around the corner from La Sirena… open from 10am-8pm daily. www.troyleedesigns.com (949) 715-8142 Today we're playing 80s […]
Another great weekend in Laguna Beach! We are very excited to announce our new sponsor: TROY LEE DESIGNS (TLD)! The Troy Lee Designs Boutique is located at 380 Glenneyre Street in Laguna Beach — across from the library and around the corner from La Sirena… open from 10am-8pm daily. www.troyleedesigns.com (949) 715-8142 To celebrate our […]
The cover version day where we played the original and the cover version back to back! Playlist: Since I Don't Have You by The Skyliners Since I Don't Have You by Guns N' Roses People Are People by Depeche Mode People Are People by Cutting Jade I wanna hold your hand by The Beatles I […]
Another fun hour in the Pearl Street Studio in Laguna Beach. This show was split in two sections. The first half is "Breakfast at Wimbledon" with British bands and the second half featuring some great Indie Rock from South Africa. Playlist: – Have a Cigar by Pink Floyd – Over The Hills And Far Away […]
What a great weekend in Laguna Beach. We're talking about the 37th annual VIC skimboard contest at Aliso Beach and playing an awesome set from Johnny Clegg. Check out Track 2 (04:00 minute mark) where we have a special live track from Nelson Mandela in Johnny Clegg's Asimbonanga! We also have great bands from Wales, […]
The James Gandolfini tribute show and lots of Seether. Playlist: – Woke Up This Morning by Alabama 3 – Mr. Tambourine Man by Bob Dylan – You Shook Me All Night Long by AC/DC – Love Rollercoaster by Ohio Players – Glad Tidings by Van Morrison – Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen – Don't […]
Featuring Robin Auld today, together with Global Wind Day and Father's Day. With songs from, Henry Ate (Karma), Esjay Jones, The Parlotones, Shayne Fair, Prime Circle, Jimmy Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Scorpions, Fun Lovin' Criminals and Ugly Kid Joe
The Rodriguez SA tour spin on things with Afrikaans rock and Ocean Day… Music from Rodriguez, Big Sky, Gereformeerde Blues Band, Koos Kombuis, Valiant Swart, Akkedis, SNG, Die Antwoord, Slackstring, Ocean Colour Scene, Led Zeppelin, to name a few…
We mixed things up a bit and threw in a bit of "Electro Rock" with bands like Goldfish, Nova Rise and others, even Falco believe it or not. Of course we also played good old solid rock with Springbok Nude Girls, Government Car, The Clash, to name a few. Give it a listen, we are […]
May 25th, the Africa Day special with artists like Lucky Dube, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Ras Dumisani, Peter Tosh, Hepcat, Sublime, to name a few…
We are proud to present the first podcast of Greg and Greg's SA connection. You will hear songs from Springbok Nude Girls, Rodriguez and Just Jinger to name a few…