With old school influence and new school ideas, Red Light Stereo brings you the funky and addictive sound of rock. Catchy lyrics and harmonies, complemented by the infusion of funky African bass lines and solid beats, ensure that they appeal to all listeners, young and old.
Here’s the band line-up: Dylan Rhodes (rhythm guitar and vocals), Gareth “G” Purchase (lead guitar and vocals), Lliam “Lucky” Scholtz (bass), and Don Blom (drums).
And they’ve got an exciting line-up of gigs coming up. Scroll down for more.
Since its inception in early 2009 Red Light Stereo has been a magnet for local music fans. As the official winners of the “Be The Band at Boktown” competition hosted by East Coast Radio, the band won (by an outstanding 3000 votes) the right to close the live “BokTV” SuperSport show, which was broadcasted internationally.
In mid 2009, the band were the KZN leg winners of the RBF Emerging Sounds Battle of the Bands, beating out 16 other KZN bands. This competition has seen the emergence of top names like Seether, The Finkelstiens and Prime Circle. The band finished in the top 5 at the finals held in Johannesburg. In 2010 they participated in the KFC Sessions competition and placed second.
Opportunity
Their fast-growing success has given Dylan, Gareth, Lliam and Don the opportunity to play at numerous venues around the country and the chance to perform with top SA artists such as The Parlotones and Black Hotels (Parlotones World Tour), Plush, Jason Hartman (Old Mutual Music at the Lake Series), Gang of Instrumentals, Just Jinjer, Jesse Clegg, Prime Circle (Sunday Times East Coast Radio Durban Day) to name a few.
The band was given an endorsement from one of South Africa’s leading music equipment suppliers, Tradelius Music Group (suppliers of Pavilion Music, Gateway Music and eThekwini Music).
Red Light Stereo has released its debut album Edges of a Dream which consists of 6 songs, three of which – Daydreaming, Nothing on Your Own and Red Light – have been picked up by FM stations, campus radio and in-store radio across South Africa.
According to the boys, their debut music video for Daydreaming has been selected for playlist on MK and will be going out to other channels shortly. Catch the video here.
So the lights are flashing very brightly indeed for Durban’s latest rock talent, who’re sure to hold you hostage with their brilliant music . . . the only ransom they’re demanding is that you have yourself an awesome time with them…
Red Light Stereo: Fun, bizarre daydreaming
Upcoming Shows include:
- February 19: Super15 After Party at King’s Park
- March 6: Red Light Stereo, Prime Circle at Old Mutual Music at the Lake
Achievements:
**Daydreaming made it to Number 2 on East Coast Radio’s Top 9@9 Chart
**Daydreaming made it to Number 1 on Red Cap Radio’s SA Top 20 Chart
**Red Light Stereo won the KZN leg of the SABC Emerging Sounds Competition and competed in Johannesburg in the National Finals.
**Won the East Coast Radio Be the Band at BokTown competition and performed live on Supersport’s international broadcast show.
**Placed second in the KFC Sessions 2010 competition