It’s been a while since we last posted anything, performed anything, composed anything – shit, it’s been a while, period. But, of course, we’re happy to announce to all of you cute little bunny rabbits that, after a long and beautiful summer that isn’t quite over yet, we are officially back for some more good fun – and we certainly mean some serious business this time round. We have a few things lined up for you, but let’s take an orderly pace and do this one item at a time.

First thing’s first: item 1 – A GIG

Our last live performance was a private affair – the beautiful wedding of a friend or two at a wine farm out in the sticks somewhere. In hindsight, it’s clear to us that most of you were unable to make it, but ya, it went down pretty smooth – especially since we had Peachy Keen opening for us which is always a tasty, tasty treat.

But that was early December 2011, it’s now March 2012 and it’s also about time something was done about the distinct lack of vibe round these parts.

So: you – yes YOU – can expect a real-deal, rough-and-ready live “gig” courtesy of us, your favourite mongrel ska band, on APRIL 21^st @ THE BRASS BELL in Kalk Bay. We haven’t played the Bell before, ever, so we’re pretty forken keen – especially since we’ve been getting requests to jol that side of the world for several years now. So there you have it Valley kids – we’ll be sorta in your neighbourhood soon. Get on the ball! Get on our balls! It’s on!

In completely unrelated news – watch this space for interesting developments. We have something we’d like you to get involved in. Just a little heads up…

A Behind the scenes look at our music video for Siamese Twin as well as a short interview done on set.

After a monster party, we headed back to the spot, got into bed and closed our tired little eyes in preparation for another big day. And a big day it certainly was. We left Johannesburg at around 10, got to the Voortrekker Monument just outside Pretoria at around 11, and played a rad show to an appreciative crowd seated on the grass under the shade of a big ass tree, the exact species of which we are, unfortunately, still ignorant. After this we hung around for a bit, waiting for some free Boerie rolls, picked up a whole lotta free shit from a certain clothing brand that was pumping it’s wares full tilt at the event, and then got into an overheated car for another long drive, this time back to Bloemfontein to spend another night with Stefaans, Botha, Marnus and the boys. And the night went wonderfully. A quiet braai involving steaks, wors, braai broodjies, salad, beers and a few White Widows, if you catch our drift.

We couldn’t make it too late though – tour had been long and draining and we were all more than ready to get as much shut eye as possible before the long drive to Cape Town the next day.

Thanks to everybody rad who had anything to do with this, our latest tour. We love all of you very much and can’t wait to do it again! Much respect!

Back at the venue the party was starting to pick up. The December Streets started off the jol and we were happily surprised to see a fucking rad band accomplishing a sweet blend of all sorts of bouncy genres. They’re coming down to Cape Town in a few weeks apparently, playing at The Assembly if memory swerves… you wouldn’t do badly to go check them out.
Next up were our friends, comrades and countrymen No One’s Arc who hail straight outta Nelspruit. These guys are quite literally “The Shit”. A six piece, non-stop, horn sectioned, tighter-than-a-nuns-$%*#, groove fisted love train that sounds like it’s just popped in from paradise to say hello. We’re into them, basically. In a big way. We tried to follow their performance but the task was just too great – our set was cool and went well, but near the end half the crowd was eventually drawn away from the stage by the arrival of a few hundred screaming girls in matric dance dresses – apparently they were having their afterparty or something.
Needless to say we weren’t about to complain – a party proper began it’s inevitable destruction and once we were well wrecked on some Pretoria brandy and some Nelspruit green, we got into the car (we had a designated dave, don’t worry) and began the long drive home.

One last thing though – on said drive home, we began a little impromptu A Cappella jam, recorded it as it was happening and have decided to call it the Zambuk/Illovo Mash Up.

Hope you enjoy it!

Zambuk Illovo a cappella Mashup by CaptainStu

Speaking of the show, it actually went pretty bloody well. We played an acoustic set at a lekker little jol called Wolves which happens to be owned by Shane of Desmond & The Tutu’s fame. The place was packed full, well before we were scheduled to begin, and stayed that way until we’d stopped playing. The crowd showed their appreciation with tumultuous applause after each song… and fuck, we couldn’t have asked for more really. Our first time playing at Wolves, first acoustic show in Jozi, first time for meeting some really awesome people – we must say we’re feeling too good about life right about now. We’d also like to thank our fellow traveler KK for cooking up them delicious cheese, ham, tomato, mayo and vibe rolls. Life savers, one and all!

Tonight we hit Arcade Empire in Pretoria to team up with our good chommies No One’s Arc as well as The December Streets for a solid ball kicker of a show. See all you Pretorianites there!

In the excellent spirit of “better late than never” we’d like to inform you, our wonderful fans, that we will be leaving on another short tour tomorrow morning. We’re leaving Cape Town super early in order to make Bloemfontein in time for a mad show and a fat party, then it’s more driving and another four shows over Johannesburg and Pretoria. We’re all awfully excited – and so should you be. Stay in touch for your daily updates on our facebook page and website – www.captainstu.co.za

12 Oct in Bloem at Assvoel

•13 Oct in JHB at Wolves

•14 Oct in PTA at Arcade Empire

•15 Oct in JHB at The Bohemian

•16 Oct in PTA at Park Acoustics

See you all on the dancefloor!!

But don’t just take it from us, dogs have made plenty of people throughout history look significantly cooler:

Sublime:

Snoop:

Bastian Bux:

And Han Solo:

So basically, if you want to be cool, get all the bitches, save the world of Fantasia and rescue Princess Leia you need to get a dog.

And it just so happens that the SPCA is busy running a totally kiff campaign to try get people to adopt some of the bad-ass hounds currently chillin’ at their place (you can check out the F-Bizzle here and the .com here).

Do it.