Pics from ‘Black Southeaster’ launch by Niklas Zimmer

Righard — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:15:02 +0000

The Cape Town launch for ‘Black Southeaster’ has come and gone, and how Benguela did bring the house down. While my own set was admittedly plagued by ill health and technical shortcomings (of the guitarists’ variety, not soundman’s), Benguela wowed the audience with an intricate and ferocious set that set the tone for a very exciting SA tour. A big thank-you to everyone who came to witness this incredible performance, and a big stuff-you to everyone who didn’t – i will try nail down another post-tour Cape Town date so that those who missed out can fill this terrible hole in their lives.

Some pics by Niklas Zimmer, also featuring the stunning Theatre in the District, visuals by Imagemaster Blink and jellyfish by Zara-Moon Arthur, whose images also adorn the album cover.

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New Benguela album ‘Black Southeaster’ out July 23rd.

Righard — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:47:35 +0000

As a longtime fan of the band, i am proud to announce the release of Benguela’s 4th album, ‘Black Southeaster’, via Jaunted Haunts Press. This is also the band’s first new album since 2004′s SUI, coming after an extended hiatus and the improvisational trio’s return to Cape town’s live circuit in 2009. ‘Black Southeaster’ was recorded in a day at the sadly defunct SUI Studios, and then trimmed down with edits and fleshed out again with overdubs.

Black Southeaster launches on Fri the 23rd of July at the Theatre in the District, District 6, after which Benguela embark on an SA tour.

Benguela ‘Black Southeaster’ tour dates:

Fri 23 July: Album launch at Theater in the District, District6 (feat Imagemaster Blink & Righard Kapp)

Thurs 29 July: Tings&Times, Pretoria (feat.Joao Orecchia)

Fri 30 July: The Bioscope, JHB (feat Joao Orecchia)

Sat 31 July: George Hotel, Eshowe, KZN

Sun 1st Aug: NSA Gallery, DBN (afternoon show)

Sun 1st Aug: Highfield House, DBN (evening)

Wed 4th Aug: Chandlers Underground, East London

Thurs 5 Aug: Beethoven Room, Rhodes, Grahamstown

Fri 6 Aug: The Chaplin @ Uptown Theater, PE

Sat 7 Aug: Potter’s Place, Jeffrey’s Bay

Tues 24 Aug: Die Boer, Durbanville

Thurs 2 sept: Speedway 105, Gardens, Cape Town (feat. Righard Kapp)

Dates and venues may still need to be confirmed but i will update these regularly.

Track Previews:

Black Southeaster sample

Killer Frog Fungus sample

Meridian sample

Neap sample

New digital and physical distribution channels will be finalised as the launch approaches, but the best way to procure a copy will still be to catch one of these rare gigs.

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Pics from ‘Black Southeaster’ launch by Niklas Zimmer

New Benguela album ‘Black Southeaster’ out July 23rd.