We are very excited to announce the launching of a space specifically for local musicians in the Potchefstroom, Klerksdorp, Parys, Kroonstad and surrounding areas, the aim to showcase all our local musicians and to provide local musicians a space to engage with fans as well as businesses where they can perform their gigs.
Music from the early 1900s to today has evolved greatly. During the early 1900s, the music of the time was heavily influenced by popular genres such as ragtime, jazz, and blues. As technology improved, the sound of music began to evolve as well. Instruments like the electric guitar, synthesizer, and drum machine were introduced, giving music a more modern sound.
The 1950s saw the emergence of rock and roll, which had a major influence on the music of the time. This genre featured electric guitars, drums, and a more energetic sound than its predecessors. The 1960s featured the beginnings of psychedelic rock and the British Invasion, which introduced a new sound to the world.
During the 1970s and 1980s, the music of the time was heavily influenced by disco, funk, and rock. This era also saw the development of punk, metal, and hip-hop, which all had a major impact on the sound of music.
The 1990s saw the emergence of alternative and grunge rock, as well as the beginnings of electronic music and rap. In the 2000s, genres such as dubstep, EDM, and trap emerged, bringing a new sound to the world.
As technology continues to improve, the sound of music will continue to evolve. New genres and subgenres are constantly being created, making music more diverse and interesting than ever before.
Being a musician in any of the Genres also changed, in the hey days it was about getting your record cut by a label and then selling these globally, going platinum and making a decent living as a result, and having a record collection of 100 vinyls was impressive, today you can have the whole worlds music in your pocket, and in fact many of us do.
With the advent of digital however it seems that the segment of local bands, playing at local gigs, entertaining local patrons were diluted and local gigs became ever harder to secure by many a musician, unless they do it for free.
The Go-To Guy, as a local and regional community website focussing on local decided we need to create a corner where our local artists could gain exposure, engage with fans, engage with venues and have a space to themselves, and we created Jam Junction, the aim to bring back local music gigs and exposure to local bands and musicians in the community.
If you are a band, musician, artist then you are most welcome to place your band profile here, its a free service, so let's get Jammin!