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Arno Carstens and Ard Matthews - gentlemen of SA Rock

Wed, 11 May 2011 20:46:48 +0100

Click Here To Hear the RORcast of Arno Carstens

We were waiting around the Purple Turtle for sound check to finish so that we can have our chat with Arno Carstens. That is the chat we planned for and to be honest, it was quite exciting for myself and the trusty ROR presenter Sunny Osman. It's not every night where you get to share drinks with the greats of South African music, the musicians we actually grew up listening to. What do you ask someone who has probably been asked every textbook interview question possible? We could ask the normal stuff and probably bore Arno out of his skull and get the answer every other journalist has OR we could ask the questions that we really want to know. The latter strategy was successful because Arno not only gave answers that were really interesting and genuine but seemed to become a presenter himself in this little "show". The content of this interview is available on podcast and you listen and judge the man and I can assure you, that's Arno. A true gentleman and an awesome yet humble character. We can write all we want about his award winning music, his time with the Springbok Nude Girls but this is a mere plus for someone who genuinely has stayed true to himself. Most of the times musicians peak and then disappear into thin air but not Arno. Arno is still peaking and maturing like a fine wine. After years of not seeing the SNG play live and Arno being in the UK for 3 years SA music really seemed to be missing something special. Have no fear though, Arno is back with his new album Wonderful Wild. Very good news indeed.

After chatting to Arno about certain aspects of his life and personal pleasures, he introduced us to Ard Matthews , the vocalist of Just Jinjer. Arno was kind enough to con Ard into talking to us. You see in the music industry fellow musicians support each other and no matter how successful you are, the friends you make tend to stick in your corner cheering you on. Ard was at Purple Turtle supporting Arno Carstens for his gig. Ard Matthews, in a sailor hat sipping on his brandy and coke, now that ladies and gentlemen is the personification of "relax". As with Arno, it was really great to speak to another of South Africa's legends in the music industry (and in the hearts of many ladies I'm sure). It was also great because never in our wildest dreams did we expect to have a chat with both Arno and Ard in the same night. Our conversation with Ard was quite relaxed and fun, and we even covered his taste in shirts, not stuff you'll hear on mainstream entertainment news. We also spoke about his solo album which sounds quite promising. It was really hard to hold the mic for this conversation because Ard really is a funny guy and quite a nice chap. But I won't say any more because you can hear more of it on the forthcoming RORcast.

Win A Guitar Competition

Wed, 04 May 2011 04:41:20 +0100

The Rock Out Radio Win-A-Guitar Competition is back!

Win yourself a Fender Strat Electirc Guitar! All you have to do is SMS the word ROR to the number 36560. Every SMS is charged at R5.

The Fender Strat has been signed by famous SA bands such as Hog Hoggidy Hog and Van Coke Kartel.

RORcast Coming Soon

Wed, 04 May 2011 04:35:29 +0100

Just when you thought you've run out of things to do on the internet. Rock Out Radio brings you RORcast. This is a downloadable Interview comprised of chats with Entertainment artists and funny people who make South African Entertainment AMAZING!

We welcome your suggestion on which band/comedian/actor you'd like to hear on the RORCAST! A whole season of podcasts of conversations with your favourite SA Artists. Still not sure what it is about? It's simple, we give them their favourite drinks, again and again and ask them question that have never been asked in interviews. We talk to them about life and also ask them questions put forward to us by YOU the fans.

Recording of RORcasts have just begun and the first few episodes will be out by June.

Which International Bands should come to South Africa?

Wed, 04 May 2011 04:27:04 +0100

It's time we voice our opinion about which International Musicians we want to see live in South Africa. Tell companies such as Big Concerts who you want to see live? Click on Vote Now and VOTE VOTE VOTE!

Listener's Choice Competition

Wed, 04 May 2011 04:36:04 +0100

Rock Out Radio is giving away CD vouchers every month until the end of September. Rock Out Radio now has a weekly Voting Poll for the latest uploaded tracks.How do I win? Vote for your Favourite Track! To win All you have to is vote on the voting poll for your favourite track that is playlisted on Rock Out Radio.

TO WIN YOU MUST LEAVE A COMMENT in the Comment section of the voting poll and tell us what artists you'd like to see more of on Rock Out Radio and what you think of the new logo! Remember to give your true e-mail address so we can contact you and let you know if you have won the prize!