Spoonfeedas At Tusk Rio

"SPOONFEEDAS" are a dynamic Durban based 4-piece rock band comprising of Peter Guthrie on lead vocals, John Readerdon on lead guitar, Elton Besson on drums and Colin Browne on bass.

The band formed in 2000 when John and Elton approached Colin about getting a band off the ground. Peter joined the band on lead vocals in 2002 after the original vocalist left the band.

Since their inception, they have played shows and festivals around South Africa including Mr Price Coast Main Stage at the Royal Show and 4 Years in a row at Splashy fen.

In 2002 "Spoonfeedas" released their debut album "True North" which produced an astounding 6 singles that were heard on radio stations countrywide including 5FM, East Coast Radio, Highveld Stereo, OFM, KFM, and Algoa. Six of their songs have reached number 1 on 5 FM.

2004 saw "Spoonfeedas" taking it to the next level.In July, "Spoonfeedas" signed with SA label Sesalos Music, and release their second album "Falling Higher". The first single,  "Falling higher" is currently playlisted on most radio stations around SA and the music video was released in January 2005.

2004 also saw "Spoonfeedas" landing some major sponsorship deals. Global Music an instrument and sound equipment manufacturer, and Yamaha partnered with "Spoonfeedas" to launch the "Brining back the Music" tour.

Yamaha supplied "Spoonfeedas" with a full range of musical instruments, amplifiers and sound equipment. The "Bringing back the Music" tour is a national tour comprising of mini - concerts and musical instument workshops at schools around South Africa, as well as performances in halls.

Tusk Rio Casino's Barnyard Theatre in Klerksdorp is helping to  promote South African bands such as "Spoonfeedas" and local band Dertien. Come and watch these two bands on Friday the 20th of May at 7pm. Tickets are R30 per person and their will be a "Spin" promotion and Draught for R7.

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Sincerest Apologies

Lisa Rivett

In last week's front page article “Will Klerksdorp Be the Cleanest City 2005?” I wrongly named Morakane Mokoena as the MEC of Community Services. She is in fact the Deputy Head of Community Services and I am very sorry for the misrepresentation. Ms. Mokoena has put in a lot of hard work and tremendous effort for the Cleanest City Campaign and she should be rightfully acknowledged for her achievements.

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