It would seem that, to use the term we use in the industry (don’t ask which industry, I just felt like referring to the industry), a “Fuckup” has occurred in the planning for this weekend.
You see, on any given weekend there should be at least one worthwhile alt rock gig to attend. A good or perhaps even “Epic” weekend may have more but they should always be on different days. This saves the world from decision making and everyone knows that making decisions is bad for you and causes premature aging.
This weekend however we are faced with a choice, and it is by no means an easy choice. You see, on Saturday evening (24/10/2009 for those in a different space-time continuum) we have to choose between watching a gig at the Purple Turtle or watching a gig at Zula Bar.
The Purple Turtle gig represents an important part of the Cape Town music scene, It was at the Turtle back in “the good old days” that most of the old guard of Cape Town punk, ska, and reggae bands got their start. It was a crappy hole but it was well-loved. It then became crappy without gigs for reasons unknown to me. It has now come under new management and the Punk scene is trying to reclaim it. As a result, a broad spectrum coalition (I’ve been reading reports on the UN) of CT’s finest has come together to give what promises to be an epic performance.
Back to the Turtle is headlined by The renowned Drunk Punx: Half Price who always put on a show that makes up for their lack of musical talent with gratuitous big phat titties and free beer. They are joined in their efforts by AB Turbo who will be blasting out their brand of screamo metal, 7th Son with some slightly more chilled reggae and Sabertooth whom I’ve somehow never heard of and as a result can’t write anything about. Sorry.
The chairman decrees that you should be there
The other option is being billed as Hogumentals and The Rudeboys at Zula. Both Hog Hoggidy Hog and The Rudimentals are stalwarts of the Cape Town scene who have been playing gigs since time immemorial. Both out on a show that forces you to bounce with the Hogs delivering possibly the greatest moshpit experience in Cape Town and the rudies bringing out the Ska vibe on a level that few can accomplish.
Also to be taken into account is the chemistry between the lead singers of the two bands with a few collaborations a certainty and the epic and terrifying trampoline floor of Zula which provides the only moshpits where double bouncing occurs.
Avoid socks or they'll be rocked off
On thing is for sure though. Only an idiot won’t be bouncing to something in Long Street this Saturday. At R30 for The Turtle and R40 for Zula both gigs are great value. Where will I be you ask? It’s a difficult decision but at the moment I’m leaning towards the chance of seeing big phat titties being flashed on stage. I’ve also found that in recent years The Rudimentals have settled down somewhat and are slightly more serious than they used to be.
Facebook Events:
The Turtle: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=155252305737&index=1
Zula: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=154017178270&index=1
Stay tuned for write-ups of both gigs after-the-fact.
See you in the pit.
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