SA Music Blog

ASHTRAY ELECTRIC

“…the energy of Adam and the Ants, the sleaziness of Slade
and the sex appeal of T- Rex.” – Chris Roper

Ashtray Electric’s music is dreamy, moody and packed with riffs that resonate – and roll in a different direction. Simply by doing their own thing, Ashtray Electric, with their subtle and magical mix of musical influences, has over the past year continued to leave their unique imprint on the local music scene.
The band is also increasingly being invited to share the stage with top international acts– most recently DJ PhDJ (Australia), Johnny Foreigner (UK) and Balthazar (Belgium).
Recently nominated in the Skinny Jeans Tunes category of the 2010 MK Awards for the music video of “Quite Overstared”, Ashtray Electric  has also recently released a music video for the song  “When Sex Becomes A Sport” – a lingering and poignant piece of visual art produced by African Attachment.  Expect some surprise cameo appearances and more than a few plot twists.

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26 January – Ashtray Electric with DJ PhDJ (Australia)
Australia’s highest profile indie party DJ, PhDJ is the self-proclaimed spokesman for a generation of left-of-centre party-goers and music lovers. His adaptable style is evidenced by the variety of acts he’s performed with, which include La Roux, Le Tigre, Chk Chk Chk, Good Charlotte AND Lily Allen
Where: Back2Basics, JHB
When: 26 January
Time: 8pm
Entry: R40
17 February – Ashtray Electric with Johnny Foreigner (UK)
Top indie rock act Johnny Foreigner are from the UK and one of the most-anticipated emerging acts of 2010. Come see them rock Stellenbosch along with  Ashtray Electric, Pretty Blue Guns, The Lottery Tickets, The Revelators, Bruce Willis, El Gordo and Sassquatch.
Where: Klein Libertas, Stellenbosch
When: 17 February
Time: 8pm

26 March – Ashtray Electric with Balthazar (Belgium)�
Balthazar are an alternative pop band, with rock, electro and hip-hop influences. An Oppikoppi 2009 festival hit, they will be returning the groove to SA in March. �
Where: Mercury Live, Cape Town
When: 26 March
Time: 10pm

For more information, please visit http://www.ashtrayelectric.co.za/
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Watch the music video of When Sex Becomes A Sport here.