Getting Funky with Kathy Raven

Kathy Raven and Can of Worms - anniversary gig 2016

We've been quiet on line for a few weeks while the worms all beaver away at getting the much anticipated first album completed in the studio. Last weekend saw us pop up to celebrate our one year "Gig-iversary"- that's right! 12 months since our first ever gig! We marked the occasion in style at a private event hosted at Tea in the Trees in Chintsa, which also celebrated April (our woodwind maestro) and and her husband Johnny's first wedding anniversary.

Catch us on Social Media

Can of Worms is working to make contacting us, finding out more about us and keeping up-to-date with band happenings as easy as possible! You can now find us on the following social media channels:

Facebook - CAN of WORMS

Twitter @CanOfWormsSA

Youtube - Can of Worms

Soundcloud - Can of Worms

Blogger - Can of Worms the Band

Or email us on canofwormssa@gmail.com.

All in a days work ;)

Can of Worms Pre-Selected for SA Indies Music Week 2015

On Friday 30th October Can of Worms joined the Independent Music Exporters of South Africa team at auditions in the Eastern Cape Audio Visual Centre (ECAVC) in East London. The auditions give unsigned bands and artists the opportunity to present their music to the IMEXSA who in turn hand-select a number of artists to take part in music and industry workshops in Johannesburg over SA Indies Music Week from 16-20th December. At the end of the week the IMEXSA team, along with international representatives from music events and festivals, will again choose their favourite artists who are guaranteed to play in an international event in 2016.

Mother Earth - Studio Recording Released

Lead singer Cindy Schenk performing Mother Earth

On Sat 31st October Can of Worms hit the studio at Legends Contemporary Schools of Music in East London, with sound guru Gary Ndlovu to lay down a radio and release friendly version of our first track Mother Earth.

You can read about the recording session on our previous blog "Recording of Mother Earth".

The track is now live on Soundcloud - check it out now!

Mother Earth (studio version)

Credits go to Thomas Sokolich for mixing and Gary Ndlovu for mastering. The team worked hard to meet our deadlines and their support and creativity is hugely appreciated by the Worms - thanks guys :)

Can of Worms on Sound Cloud

Can of Worms are super excited to have a profile on Sound Cloud - currently hosted on the profile is a live recording of Mother Earth from our gig at the Venue of Legends Contemporary School of Music.

You can check out our profile here:

Can of Worms the Band - Sound Cloud

Recording of Mother Earth

Drummer Steve and percussionist Debs in the studio

Saturday 31st October - Can of Worms hits the Studio at Legends Contemporary School of Music in East London to record our first single "Mother Earth". Working with the creativity of muso Gary Ndlovu who was set the challenge of taming our 7 minute wild child song to a radio friendly 4 minutes, the vibe in the studio was awesome. Steve took the liberty of laying down his beats earlier in the week giving Dave the space to lay down the bass first in the studio.

Can of Worms at IMEXSA Auditions

Friday 30th October marked the arrival of the Independent Music Exporters South Africa (IMEXSA) crew in East London for the second round of Eastern Cape auditions. Can of Worms were super punctual which gained us the opportunity to be first on stage.

Tickets Now on Sale: 22nd November WCFM Farm Jam

Tickets are now on sale for the Wild Coast FM Farm Jam hosted at the beautiful Silhouette Farm, Crossways on Sunday 22nd November 2015.

Join Can of Worms who will be performing alongside three other local bands (plus the amazing Spanish vocalist Rolando!), with Wild Coast FM broadcasting the event live on air.

Can of Worms playing at Silouhette Farm earlier this year

Can of Worms open for Jeremy Loops, East London

20th September 2015 saw awesome home-grown talent Jeremy Loops bring his "Down South" tour to East London in an extremely well attended event hosted by Wiseguys Bar & Grill.

We are Can of Worms!

Taking East London by storm our eight piece band featuring drum kit, djembe, percussion, guitar, bass, special effects, sax/ flute and vocals has seen it's début through local gig's this month. Our unique sound and original music screams of creativity mixing earthy beats, a little punk and some soulful melody lines. No one song is the same and we guarantee that you'll leave our gigs with at least one CoW tune engrained in your psyche (forever).