http://www.bothner.co.za/news/index.php Paul Bothner Music News Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:14:08 EDT http://www.bothner.co.za/news/index.php?xnewsaction=fullnews&newsarch=082010&newsid=3 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:02:40 EDT
After the ringing and overwhelmed feeling from the outstanding Field band, Bevil Spence lead amused youths into a sensational middle earth Drum Circle, which resonated deep within our African pulses and reminded us of our Primal nature, beating a hand drum really connects one to the heritage of our beautifully diverse country and gets those limbs nicely warmed up. With a group of over 20 children beating in time with one another any onlooker would want to pick up a hand drum and join in.

With everyone thinking and feeling like a drummer it was time for our featured clinicians to give aspiring and already playing drummers a little 411 on Drumming basics, perfecting skill, versatility, coping in different drumming environments and tricks of the trade. Jonathan Lombana a popular Myspace drummer presented the first workshop covering Linear Drumming and South American influences and beats. This was greatly received as the ever growing trend of South American music is being used and brought to the public by great local artists today. Barry van Zyl the South African drumming legend followed with a workshop on Poly Rhythms, he spoke briefly on his International Zildjian endorsement which to any drummer working in the industry is an outstanding achievement and also lights the way and starts bringing more interest to our Drummers' skill and professionalism here in South Africa. He also performed songs from Johnny Clegg which I am sure had all who were there tapping away or mouthing the words.

Last but not least, the Finals of the much anticipated Fastest Hands contest took place, with many skilled and disciplined drummers tapping steadily away to a beat measurer to attain the rank of Fastest Hands winner of 2010. If you have not yet witnessed such a contest you will soon see that the drummers who take part in this are serious and have been working at perfecting their skills to tap away at a mesh snare and gain the highest score. The air becomes thick with concentration and with crowds cheering their friends on, you really start to understand that this is more than just a contest between drummers, it is a respect for the art of carrying out each stroke with speed and skill. This year's winners held two familiar faces in the Fastest Hands history. Dean Spangenberg, a feisty force to be reckoned with new comer blasted his way into 3rd place, with last year's 3rd place victor Peter- John Morgenrood shifting up to a mighty 2nd place, leaving room for the Champ and the Fastest Hands winner of 2010, Jason Oosthuizen, who is no stranger to this title and drummer of popular super rock group Van Coke Kartel.

With everyone in high spirits and yearning to be the next Fastest Hands winner, everything returned back to normal after a long and exciting Drum Day, needless to say that next year will only be back with bigger and better sights for the drum community to completely indulge in. Thank you to all who made this special day possible, SA Drums and Percussion, always eager to broaden and grow our local drumming interest and community, the Fastest Hands Participants, the amazing Clinicians for taking the time to show a few things they have learned and help encourage drummers to focus time on their skill and all the guys at Paul Bothner Music for hosting yet another smashing Drum Day.

]]> http://www.bothner.co.za/news/index.php?xnewsaction=fullnews&newsarch=082010&newsid=3 info@bothner.co.za http://www.bothner.co.za/news/index.php?xnewsaction=fullnews&newsarch=082010&newsid=2 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:37:04 EDT ]]> http://www.bothner.co.za/news/index.php?xnewsaction=fullnews&newsarch=082010&newsid=2 info@bothner.co.za http://www.bothner.co.za/news/index.php?xnewsaction=fullnews&newsarch=082010&newsid=1 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 09:08:05 EDT

DRUM DAY at our NORTHERN SUBURBS SUPERSTORE in N1 City

You are invited to join us at the grand conclusion of our annual Drum Month. Specials, workshops, Drum Product Expo, Fastest Hands regional finals, Lucky Draw & more...]]> http://www.bothner.co.za/news/index.php?xnewsaction=fullnews&newsarch=082010&newsid=1 http://www.bothner.co.za/news/index.php?xnewsaction=fullnews&newsarch=072010&newsid=2 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:24:16 EDT

Everything's on special!

Come and celebrate the 9th anniversary of our Southern Suburbs Superstore in Plumstead by indulging in our offer of a MEGA SALE on everything. That's right - everything's on special!

4 days only!

]]> http://www.bothner.co.za/news/index.php?xnewsaction=fullnews&newsarch=072010&newsid=2 http://www.bothner.co.za/news/index.php?xnewsaction=fullnews&newsarch=072010&newsid=1 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 01:04:03 EDT

Turn up the heat this JULY with DRUM MONTH
You know that feeling, when we all feel like placing another log on the fire and snuggling up with a hot-water bottle – you know then that it's time for DRUM MONTH at Paul Bothner Music. We're fighting off the cold by keeping busy, and you don't get any more physical than the drums.

Join us for a full month of:
*FREE drumming workshops
*competitions such as our annual Fastest Hands challenge
*some piping hot deals on, well… EVERYTHING to do with drumming!]]> http://www.bothner.co.za/news/index.php?xnewsaction=fullnews&newsarch=072010&newsid=1 http://www.bothner.co.za/news/index.php?xnewsaction=fullnews&newsarch=062010&newsid=2 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:46:06 EDT Cover to Cover - Versatilty is the Key
a free drumming workshop presented by Sean Nunan
]]> http://www.bothner.co.za/news/index.php?xnewsaction=fullnews&newsarch=062010&newsid=2 info@bothner.co.za http://www.bothner.co.za/news/index.php?xnewsaction=fullnews&newsarch=062010&newsid=1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:01:20 EDT
Paul Bothner Music (All branches): 10 am - 2 pm
Jean Village Music: 10 am - 2 pm
Glenwood Village Music: 9 am - 1 pm]]> http://www.bothner.co.za/news/index.php?xnewsaction=fullnews&newsarch=062010&newsid=1 http://www.bothner.co.za/news/index.php?xnewsaction=fullnews&newsarch=052010&newsid=2 Fri, 28 May 2010 12:29:41 EDT THE RHYTHM OF JOHNNY CLEGG A drum clinic with Barry van Zyl

Barry van Zyl will be presenting a drum clinic at the Centre for Jazz at UKZN on Wednesday 2nd June. The clinic centres around Johnny Clegg's music; deconstructing songs and showing the thinking behind the drum parts. If you live in Durban, you won't want to miss this one!]]> http://www.bothner.co.za/news/index.php?xnewsaction=fullnews&newsarch=052010&newsid=2 info@bothner.co.za http://www.bothner.co.za/news/index.php?xnewsaction=fullnews&newsarch=052010&newsid=1 Fri, 14 May 2010 09:31:52 EDT

The next CTSS 8-week course starts starts at the end of May 2010 and will be hosted at our Northern Suburbs Superstore, located at N1 Value Centre.
]]> http://www.bothner.co.za/news/index.php?xnewsaction=fullnews&newsarch=052010&newsid=1 http://www.bothner.co.za/news/index.php?xnewsaction=fullnews&newsarch=042010&newsid=3 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 03:17:21 EDT MAY 2010 at Paul Bothner Music & CCFM is MINISTRY MONTH

As has become tradition, Paul Bothner Music and CCFM have teamed up again for May month to focus on giving back to a very important part of our client base: those who are involved in the work of Ministry!

This year, we are bringing you more FREE workshops, spread throughout the greater Cape Town Metropole and beyond, thus enabling a far greater number of people to benefit from these public services.]]> http://www.bothner.co.za/news/index.php?xnewsaction=fullnews&newsarch=042010&newsid=3