Apr
30
Lifts to STRAB
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I have had numerous requests for a bus to STRAB. I eventually tracked down a company with the necessary permits and a good price for the 15 seater bus and trailor, so here it is:
R950 per person to STRAB and back.
Departing from Pretoria Wednesday 26 May 2010, Returning to Pretoria on Sunday 30 May 2010. Space for only 15 people.
You will need to take one more extra day leave - damn!!
You will need to book an extra night at STRAB - damn!!
You will need to stock your cooler box for the long trip - damn!!
You will need to book a border transfer - damn!!
Place of departure will still be announced, time will be 6 o’clock in the morning.
Send me an e mail to annerie@strab.co.za with the subject “I wanna bus to STRAB”.
Corlius Jooste can also transport people, his contact details are: corliusj@gmail.com, 0766805312
He will depart from Pretoria on Thursday morning and leave STRAB on Sunday to be back in Pretoria before midnight.
James Kymdell from Paarl is also willing to take people to STRAB, it makes the long road shroter. He is even willing to rent a minibus if the need arises.
Please contact him to organise everything: jameskymdell@yahoo.com 082 7712 365
He suggests the following: Returning on Monday (leaving the border on Monday morning 9h00 or Sunday eve, depending on request). Reaching Paarl no later than Wednesday morning (maybe even Tuesday eve, depending om traffic).
Cost for the trip will be around R900-R1200 according to amount of people.
Peter Visser: peter@taem.co.za
Ek speel bass vir die Counterfeits en ons gig by STRAB. Ek het ook ‘n paar seats in my kar oop en dis 4×4 so ons ry tot in Malongane, no border transfer required.
Ek ry Woensdag na werk en kom Sondagaand terug. Dit sal R300 per persoon wees vir die travel costs.
Anybody else that needs, or have lifts, please put it on the blog so that we can help other STRABBERS to STRAB 2010.
Mar
4
BOO! returns as a band!!!
BOO! IS BACK!
BOO! entered the South African music scene in October 1997, with their mind-bendingly weird, though deliciously consumable sound. In 7 years BOO! acquired an enormous cult following worldwide by performing 800 gigs in 17 countries, including 14 states in the USA as well as countries such as Hungary and Croatia. BOO! performed at many European and American festivals with the likes of the White Stripes, Limp Bizkit, Slipknot, Franz Ferdinand, Cypress Hill, Coldplay and many more. The band also received a South African Music Award (SAMA) in 2002 for ‘Best Pop Album.
BOO! disbanded in 2004 but STRAB is proud to announce that THEY ARE BACK AND WILL FEATURE AT STRAB!
Book your tickets (if you haven’t yet) for Chris Chameleon with his band BOO!
AND…
Piet Botha and Jack Hammer returns to STRAB!!
FIRE, WATER AND THE SUBTERRANEAN RHYTHM AND BLUES
In 2003 Annerie told me about “a great idea” she had. Sifting through her excited chatter it became clear that she wanted to add some serious nocturnal noise to the still isolation of deep blue scuba diving in Ponta Malongane. When I cautiously tried to talk her out of it - based on it lacking any rational basis for commercial success - she mentioned that Piet Botha and his band had already agreed to come to Mozambique… Annerie picked Piet up at his home and drove him down to Malongane in her big white Land cruiser…
No one but Annerie could ever have anticipated the dramatic result of her initiative - the sound of Jack Hammer and the subterranean rhythm of Malongane ignited a fire in all of us from that very first STRAB experience. The impact of the experience on Piet was notable and one senses its lingering intoxication in the lyrics of the song “Mozambique”:
“Everyday I wake up dreaming
This is where I want to stay
Far from the black city
Where the dragon wants your soul
The system wants control
But I will not go
I will stay here where the water meets the sand In this wild and wonderful land Ah you beauty Beautiful Mozambique.”
In May 2008 at the annual STRAB festival in Mozambique, Jack Hammer released the critically-acclaimed album, ‘Highway 13′.
As a consequence of some unfortunate and uninvited events Jack Hammer did not appear in its usual main slot at the 2009 STRAB festival and to some extent this left a void and disturbance in the subterranean rhythm BUT … WE ARE VERY GLAD TO ANNOUNCE THE RETURN OF JACK HAMMER TO STRAB 2010! We are looking forward to share both the silence and the intoxicating rhythm of Malongane with old friends.
“Surely comes a time
Many years of peace and prosperity
Ah you beauty
Beautiful Mozambique”
Mar
3
PIET BOTHA AT STRAB 2010
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We are very glad to welcome Piet Botha and his band Jack Hammer to STRAB 2010. The Legend of STRAB will appear once more at STRAB. Good to have you at STRAB again Piet!!!
Feb
12
Join us at the Road to STRAB parties
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27 March at Cafe Barcelona in Elarduspark, Pretoria
18 April at Cool Runnings in Hatfield, Pretoria
23 May at Cool Runnings in Hatfield again, Petoria. This is the big one before everybody jumps into their cars to take on the actual Road to STRAB
We are also planning a Road to STRAB party in Maputo at the SA bar Shthappens, the date is 10/11th of April. STRAB will organise busses from Johannesburg and Pretoria. If you are interested in joining the SA and local Maputo crowd, please sen me an email. More info on its way soon.
More info about who will be performing at these parties will follow soon.
Feb
9
Xtra things to do at STRAB
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Unimog sundowner booze cruise & sight seeing trips:
(No drinks provided but guests are welcome bring there own or bye on route)
Daily trips of about 2 hours duration at a cost of R100 per person and R50 for children under 12 (must be accompanied by an adult).
Guests will board the 17 seater Unimog at Ponta Malongane then head south to Ponta D`Ouro passing and briefly stopping at some local pubs and points of interest along the way. After stopping at the famous Fernando’s pub and market, the vehicle returns Ponta Malongane.
OR
The trip heads from Ponta Malongane north to a beautiful sun downer panoramic view point, from this exquisite dune-top lookout, on a clear day guests will be able to look back along the coast line past the Malongane point all the way to the light house in Ponta D`Ouro. After enjoying this site guests will be returned to Malongane.
Please can you send a mail to annerie@strab.co.za to indicate whether you would be intrested in doing such trip. I want to know whether I should get the Unimog there or not.
Thanks
Annerie
Feb
1
Bookings Countdown
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Hey STRABbers, the countdown to the bookings for STRAB 2010 is on!
Things to do while you wait:
1) Get all those names and passport numbers ready. (And t-shirt sizes too!) - your passport is your ticket!
2) Decide how many extra days you want to stay.
3) Think about border transfers.
4) Plan your meals.
5) Brush up on your Portuguese.
At 1pm you’ll be able to book here: STRAB Reservations
Jan
29
Pre Bookings!
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To do a pre-booking, please phone Annerie on 082 923 1258. Remember there is a surcharge of 15% on pre-bookings, but you have the advantage of knowing for sure that you have your desired place at STRAB. Please do not try to book via the normal Reservations page, you will not succeed. Normal bookings only open on Monday at 13:00.
Jan
27
Hi yeah STRABBERS
You have waited long for the line up and prices. I promised that you will have it before the bookings open on 1 Feb 2010 at 13:00.
STRAB 2010 prices:
General Camping: R695
Exclusive Camping: R795
Tents on Deck: R880
Tents on Ground: R850
Log Hut: R1220
4 Bed Rondawel: R1465
4 Bed Chalet: R1485
5 Bed Chalet: R1500
6 Bed Chalet: R1520
The prices for an extra day is per person as follows:
General Camping: R85
Exclusive Camping: R95
Tents on Deck: R160
Tents on Ground: R150
Log Hut: R180
4 Bed Rondawel: R200
4 Bed Chalet: R210
5 Bed Chalet: R220
6 Bed Chalet: R230
The accommodation prices are per person for 3 nights, however, you need to fill the unit that you book except for General Camping. This price includes your ticket for STRAB as well as a T shirt.
For pre-bookings, add a 15% surcharge. Please e-mail me before the 27th of Jan 2010 if you want to pre-book accommodation. I have to receive payment for pre-bookings by Friday 2010-01-29.
STRAB LINE UP for 2010 (The first few bands – WOW!!!)
The Black Cat Bones – Like always with their AWESOME energy!
Tidal Waves – The ultimate reggae experience in the South!
The Nic Dinnie Trio
Stefan Dixon – Not to be missed!
Hoot’n Anny – The ever so sweetest couple
Southern Gypsey Queen – The family…
Peter Hoven feat. Henry Steel
The Eric Clapton “Slowhand” Tribute Band
The Oh So Serious
Gerald Clark and Friends – The voice trapped in a surfer’s body.
Gents Of Leisure
Peter Mitchel – Will get a laugh out of everyone.
Mazaru – Interesting music for interesting ears!
No One’s Arc
Death Valley Blues Band – Groovy Baby!!!
Die Tuindwergies…
(All of the above is subject to change)
A couple of major exciting bands are still to be confirmed. Reserve your place, or cry in your hands later. The tickets will be flying on 1st of Feb at 13:00. Start doing finger exercises. This is going to be an awesome STRAB.
PLEASE REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING WHEN YOU MAKE A BOOKING:
1. For you to be able to make a booking, you have to registered on the STRAB registration site www.strab.co.za/Reservations
2. We only accept on-line bookings
3. We require the full payment of your outstanding amount within 3 days of your booking. No booking is confirmed without payment and you might stand a chance to loose your booking.
4. Please remember to use the “U” or “G” number behind your name on your booking as a reference when you make your payment. The person with the “U” number will be the one making the booking (in other words User). The “G” number people will be the Guests of the User on the unit. Hope you understand.
5. Remember to key in everybody’s passport numbers on the reservation.
6. The person booking, needs to fill in all the names and relevant information on the booking, for eg if you book an Exclusive Campsite for 12 people, you need to fill in all 12 people’s details and pay for all 12, otherwise the system will not accept the booking.
Things that stays the same:
Border Transfers R60
Date Time Direction Total Available
2010-05-24 14:00:00 in 30 30
2010-05-25 14:00:00 in 30 30
2010-05-26 14:00:00 in 30 30
2010-05-26 17:00:00 in 30 30
2010-05-27 10:00:00 in 30 30
2010-05-27 14:00:00 in 30 30
2010-05-27 17:00:00 in 30 30
2010-05-28 10:00:00 in 30 30
2010-05-28 14:00:00 in 30 30
2010-05-28 17:00:00 in 30 30
2010-05-29 10:00:00 in 30 30
2010-05-30 09:00:00 out 30 30
2010-05-30 13:00:00 out 30 30
2010-05-30 15:00:00 out 30 30
2010-05-31 09:00:00 out 30 30
Meal Prices
Description Price
Breakfast R 55
Dinner R 95
Prawn Platter R 210
Veg Platter R 95
Seafood Platter R 195
Dive Packages
Description Price
1 Dive R 220
2 Dive Package R 435
3 Dive Package R 650
4 Dive Package R 865
5 Dive Package R 1080
6 Dive Package R 1295
7 Dive Package R 1510
8 Dive package R 1725
Please e-mail this on to anybody that you know that wants to book a space for STRAB 2010. Put on Facebook and let everybody know that you are going to STRAB 2010 and that they should book if they do not want to miss the coolest music fes
Jan
16
STRAB DATES 2010
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For those of you who were looking for this, here it is:
27 - 30 May 2010.
BUT, as always, we will have a beach party the 26th of May, if you want to attend, book a day earlier or sommer a few days. STRAB has booked Malongane out from the Saturday before STRAB up to the Tuesday after STRAB, bookings can be done on www.strab.co.za when the bookings open on 1 Feb at 13:00.
Do not hesitate to book a day later either, we have a surprise for the people who would like to stay Sunday evening to wind down.
Packages will be the usual 3 nights/4 days package which include accommodation from Thursday up to Sunday morning. Your fee that you pay for accommodation includes the festival ticket and a T shirt. Food options will also be available like always. Please note that Malongane will not be able to accommodate any walk in customers at the restaurant, therefore, make sure that you book your meals on the website.
I have not received prices from Malongane yet, but we can expect the prices to go up at least 15% from last year.
Aug
12
STRAB 2010!!!
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Hi all you STRABBERS,
Hope all of you enjoyed STRAB 2009 and those who weren’t there be sure not to miss 2010!!
That’s right, STRAB 2010 is on it’s way and all of us from STRAB Productions is looking forward to the party of the year. It’s going to be bigger and better than anything you’ve ever seen!!!
Keep this space in the eye to see what we are planning for STRAB 2010.
Bookings will open on Monday the 1st of February 2010, 13:00.
Regards,
The STRAB team