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When you get invited to the Harley Davidson Club, you don't deny the opportunity to go - The club where you guess hardcore bikers hang around a smokey bar with heavy metal playing, sharing mysterious stories. A place where they only let you in if you drive a Harley. So, when Wolftown announced they were going to launch their album Soul on Fire at the Harley Davidson Club, I was most definitely not missing it!



We arrived at the club with our thick jackets and boots, ready to share the night with some hard core bikers, but much to our amusement, we were welcomed by a table of beautiful, friendly ladies, welcoming us in and showing us around. The club is not really what I pictured, but better. A spacious venue with a large bar and some really interesting decor.



The evening started with a few artistic acts: Belly dancing, pole dancing, burlesque and even a beautiful girl with a snake wrapped around her. All very casually performed in between guests and on a small side-stage. It was all perfect - rainy and cold outside and hot and entertaining inside. The perfect evening for the launch of Soul on Fire.









Then: Wolftown. The three piece band which I first took notice of when they released their single Don't you Know earlier in the year. I was impressed by them and consistently searched for more of their music. I was very excited to learn that they were to release a full album in July.



What I didn't know was that the band received popularity when they launched their first single, "Settle Down", back in 2012. It got play-listed on 5FM's Fresh Drive Show.
The track also reached Nr.3 on Jon Savage's Rock Chart.



They started their set with two guys wearing wolf masks playing in an intense beat on two drums. A grand opening and one very suited for this album launch. Then front-lady Sarah Pope's vocals enveloped the venue and I was forced to stop taking photos and look and listen. Taking it all in, because this is what good music sounds like.












There's something so solid about Sarah's vocals. In fact the whole band is as solid as a rock. It's not often that you stumble upon a strong trio like this. I kept thinking; This is what music is about; combined passion and talent. A band that creates genuine, substantial songs.



With a female vocalist, Wolftown most definitely bring something different to the local music scene. Yes, female fronted bands do not always get the hype they're suppose to get, but this is not about gender. This is about music. And bloody good music.



They definitely gave their fans a reason to ask for more, with friends and fellow musicians joining them on stage for backup vocals and drum solo's created on different drums. Drums are indeed a very powerful instrument and it is almost as if all their songs contain that specific catchy beat that you so often look for in a band.



The whole set was polished and the perfect combination of rock 'n roll and slower songs. You hear the memories and hard work behind the lyrics and THAT is what you need to create a strong album like this. They also have the advantage of an extremely well recorded, well produced album. It is 100% radio ready.







Music lovers: Buy the album, go for a drive and listen to it. Songs that you want to take your shoes off to and dance in a dusty club for nights on end. Beats that make you want to play instruments like bassist Damion Upton and drummer Kyle Sanders do.



Wolftown, if South Africa won't take you to the top, you WILL do it yourselves.

Well done on a brilliant launch and beautiful album.



Go like their page and get more information on their next gigs here:  https://www.facebook.com/wolftownband?fref=ts



Artists:



Lady Magnolia, Burlesque Artiste
Penny Pinup
Kash from Rhythm Nouveau Dance Company - Tribal Fusion Belly Dance
Miss Scar-lit Hearts - Burlesque and Pole Dancing Artiste



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On Friday evening Wolftown launched their single Don't you know at It's a House in De Waterkant. I've never seen them or the venue before, so it was a totally new experience for a change. I must admit, the place is quite something different. It is almost as if you struggle to put your finger on the atmosphere. Is this a more sophisticated bar where you find mostly hipsters hanging around in their high-waisted jeans and leather sling-bags? Or is this a laid-back venue where you can come watch live bands and drink? Nonetheless, we were there for Wolftown.



We were greeted by the friendly door-ladies, which handed us Woltown's single and a bar of Lindt chocolate (what a nice gesture!). Lexi Frame and Jae Braun opened for Wolftown as the crowd became a little bigger. The two opening acts were both very entertaining and I think they set the mood just right for Wolftown's set. Although they are both very young and raw artists, I think there is definitely room for them to grow in the industry.






Wolftown was up next. It was a short set from the three-piece Cape Town band, but a very neat and rounded performance. It was almost as if they've played the set a million times before - They are quite self-assured and comfortable on stage. They seem to know and feel each other very well, which I think a lot of well-known, more mature bands still struggle with.








There is something dark about Wolftown's music, almost as if they come from a rather rebellious background. As I sat on the couch, I wondered what it would be like to see them in a different environment, a more relaxed, underground space. I feel like this is the kind of music where you must stand up and dance to the loud guitars and Sarah Pope's powerful and striking vocals.



Look out for their debut album coming in July. Judging by the single, this might just be a very impressive piece of work! I enjoyed the performance and although it is not my favourite type of
music, I would love to see where the road takes this talented band. Well
done guys!









Visit their page here:  http://www.facebook.com/wolftownband?fref=ts

Twitter: @Wolftownband



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