Posted by Frank Riester 21 May 2010
Featured South African Band
For most rock bands nowadays, the only story worth telling is the one they would rather write themselves. Their tale told is one of hardship and perseverance over difficult odds with a (hopefully) triumphant outcome, a platinum record deal, truckloads of sales, worldwide fame and groupies. That would be nice were it the truth more often....
Taxi Violence is a band under no illusion. Since their inception (fittingly a jam session at a military base in June 2004), they have maintained a steadfastly independent attitude, even turning down a prize record contract with a major record label in their quest to retain artistic freedom and integrity. For Taxi Violence, “Full effort is full victory”, and somehow they just wouldn’t feel satisfied were it any other way. Keeping their fans close at hand is an integral part of this rock band’s motto. They realise that whilst such things as radio play, A-list air time and high rotation videos are important tools to furthering a career, they are not the be-all and end-all. Taxi Violence will make it: on their own terms. Looking back on their career thus far, everything they’ve achieved has been as a result of their DIY ethic.
When they appeared on the front cover of the entertainment newspapers in three separate cities under the screamer headline of “The next BIG things!” they knew it was justified (and they didn’t even have to pay anyone to get it!) Whether on stage or in the studio, Taxi Violence refuses to play a mediocre song. It’s got to blow their minds first, otherwise we won’t hear it. They are a rock band in the true sense of the word. The band’s 2006 debut single ‘Untie Yourself’ was a rock ‘n roll infused battle cry to positive power and the art of self belief against all odds. It resonated loudly in hearts and minds around the country, earning the band a somewhat ironic Number 4 position on national music radio 5FM’s Top 40 charts in mid 2007 and turned thousands of music lovers on to the message and the music of Taxi Violence.
Taxi Violence announce their first Gauteng Tour of 2009 and mark their overdue, long since demanded return to Gauteng stages this April. Fans (and the wildly curious) will be treated to brand new material from the band's forthcoming second studio album as well as a chance to witness the band's critically acclaimed acoustic ('unplugged' for the grunge generation) set at a special show on Sunday, April 05th! Gauteng audiences will once again be treated to some modest, finely- tuned, fine-rocking Cape Town talent as Taxi Violence rolls into town...
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