There have, in the past, been attempts to capture the unique sound of a live hogs gig. Thus far though every attempt has been a failure marred by booze, studio’s or 5fm. Anyone who has listened to their albums and attended their live shows can attest to the fact that the albums fail to capture the raw energy and vibe of a live show. I myself prefer not to listen to the albums and instead get my fix by going to live shows only, it sounds better and keeps the music from becoming stale.
This time however they have decided to do things the right way. On Friday Hog Hoggidy Hog, the greatest ska punk band in Cape Town (and perhaps the country), will be joined by Half Price, The drunkest band in Cape Town (And almost certainly the country), and a bunch of gingers, at ROAR where they will be recording their latest attempt at a live album. The usual vibe is to be expected with everyone in attendance going all out for the occasion as well as ROAR rolling out specials normally only available downstairs at Gandalfs such as 3 beers for R10.
If you miss it you’ll be kicking yourself and if you’re there you’ll be able to sit around years from now smugly reminding people when listening to the album that you are actually on that album, one indistinguishable voice among many raised in salute to pork rock, but most certainly on the album. You will essentially be a member of Hog Hoggiddy Hog for a night.
You'll also be this cool.
So bring along your friends, your allstars, your mosh arm and your incoherent shout along voice and prepare to spend the next week whispering all your spoken communications cause this one is gonna be big.
Where: ROAR, above Gandalfs, Lower main road, Obs
When: Friday 12/02/2010
Cover: R30 (fuckall)
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Damn guys I’m fucking bummed I’m gonna miss it. Will give you guys the down-low on Download Festival though.
Peace