Home› Other Music

Searching for Sugar Man - Rodriguez

PJ212PJ212 Posts: 822
edited August 2013 in Other Music
I saw the documentary "Searching for Sugar Man" this weekend and am now a little obsessed with the musician Rodriguez who is the subject of the movie.

Here are links to the trailer and an article...

http://www.sonyclassics.com/searchingforsugarman/

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/ ... s-20120726
2000: CLT, Greensboro, 2003: MSG 1 & 2, 2008: MSG 1 & 2, 2009: LA 2 & 3, 2011: Vancouver, 2012: Missoula, 2013: Wrigley, Brooklyn 1 & 2, Voodoo, SD, LA 1 & 2, OAK, PDX, Vancouver, SEA, 2014: Cincy, ACL1, Tulsa, Lincoln, Memphis, Moline, St. Paul, MKE, DEN, Bridge 1 & 2, 2015: GCF, Mexico City, 2016: FLL, MIA, TPA, Greenville, Hampton, Columbia, MSG 1 & 2, Bonnaroo, Telluride, Fenway 1 & 2, Wrigley 1 & 2, 2017: ROHF, 2018: Padova, Rome, Prague, Seattle 1 & 2, Missoula, Wrigley 1 2021: SHN, Ohana 2 & 3, 2022: LA 1 & 2, PHX, OAK 1 & 2, Fresno, MSG, BNA, B&B, STL, OKC, DEN, 2023: MSP 1 & 2, CHI 1 & 2, DFW 2, AUS 1 & 2, 2024: Vancouver 1 & 2, LV 1 & 2, SEA 1 & 2
Post edited by Unknown User on
«1

Comments

  • 2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance Posts: 23,314
    Long time fan here...great music!
    www.cluthelee.com
  • PJ212PJ212 Posts: 822
    How are you a longtime fan? When did you first hear of him?

    I heard about the documentary in passing recently, probably because it's nominated for an Oscar, but never heard his music until last week when a friend at work was listening to it.

    Saw the movie yesterday, bought the soundtrack to the movie today and played it on a loop all afternoon. Love his tone.

    I wonder if there are any South African Pearl Jam fans on here who can attest to his popularity in their country.
    2000: CLT, Greensboro, 2003: MSG 1 & 2, 2008: MSG 1 & 2, 2009: LA 2 & 3, 2011: Vancouver, 2012: Missoula, 2013: Wrigley, Brooklyn 1 & 2, Voodoo, SD, LA 1 & 2, OAK, PDX, Vancouver, SEA, 2014: Cincy, ACL1, Tulsa, Lincoln, Memphis, Moline, St. Paul, MKE, DEN, Bridge 1 & 2, 2015: GCF, Mexico City, 2016: FLL, MIA, TPA, Greenville, Hampton, Columbia, MSG 1 & 2, Bonnaroo, Telluride, Fenway 1 & 2, Wrigley 1 & 2, 2017: ROHF, 2018: Padova, Rome, Prague, Seattle 1 & 2, Missoula, Wrigley 1 2021: SHN, Ohana 2 & 3, 2022: LA 1 & 2, PHX, OAK 1 & 2, Fresno, MSG, BNA, B&B, STL, OKC, DEN, 2023: MSP 1 & 2, CHI 1 & 2, DFW 2, AUS 1 & 2, 2024: Vancouver 1 & 2, LV 1 & 2, SEA 1 & 2
  • Digital TwilightDigital Twilight Posts: 5,642
    Ooooooo I want to see that. I might check out some of his music.
  • 2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance Posts: 23,314
    PJ212 wrote:
    How are you a longtime fan? When did you first hear of him?

    I heard about the documentary in passing recently, probably because it's nominated for an Oscar, but never heard his music until last week when a friend at work was listening to it.

    Saw the movie yesterday, bought the soundtrack to the movie today and played it on a loop all afternoon. Love his tone.

    I wonder if there are any South African Pearl Jam fans on here who can attest to his popularity in their country.

    I grew up with parents who had quite an extensive record collection. 8-) I remember hearing "Sugar Man" on the turntable a few times and when I lived in Australia back in 2000, I was re-introduced to him by a flatmate. The guy had a cult following not only in S. Africa, but Australia as well.
    www.cluthelee.com
  • RobbyD462RobbyD462 Posts: 4,812
    Great Movie!

    I've listened to Cold Fact 3 times already since last night.
    Great Album!!

    Can't believe one went for over $300 on the Bay today! :shock:

    Bob Dylan eat your heart out! :corn:
    -Seattle,Wash-Key Arena-9/21/9 -Vancouver,B.C-Rogers Arena-12/4/13 -Vancouver,BC-Rogers Arena-5/6/24
    -Seattle,Wash-Key Arena-9/22/9 -Pemberton,B.C-7/17/16
    -Vancouver,B.C-GM Place -9/25/9 -Seattle,Wash-Safeco Field-8/8/18
    -Vancouver,B.C-Pacific Coliseum-9/25/11 -Seattle,Wash-Safeco Field-8/10/18
    -Misoula,MT-Adams Field House-9/30/12 -Vancouver,BC-Rogers Arena-5/4/24

  • PJ212PJ212 Posts: 822
    I'd read that he was also popular in Australia.

    Apparently he's performing at Coachella and I received an email earlier today that he's performing at the Beacon in NYC soon too. Hope I get the chance to see him perform.

    "I Think Of You" and "I Wonder" have played many times the last two days.
    2000: CLT, Greensboro, 2003: MSG 1 & 2, 2008: MSG 1 & 2, 2009: LA 2 & 3, 2011: Vancouver, 2012: Missoula, 2013: Wrigley, Brooklyn 1 & 2, Voodoo, SD, LA 1 & 2, OAK, PDX, Vancouver, SEA, 2014: Cincy, ACL1, Tulsa, Lincoln, Memphis, Moline, St. Paul, MKE, DEN, Bridge 1 & 2, 2015: GCF, Mexico City, 2016: FLL, MIA, TPA, Greenville, Hampton, Columbia, MSG 1 & 2, Bonnaroo, Telluride, Fenway 1 & 2, Wrigley 1 & 2, 2017: ROHF, 2018: Padova, Rome, Prague, Seattle 1 & 2, Missoula, Wrigley 1 2021: SHN, Ohana 2 & 3, 2022: LA 1 & 2, PHX, OAK 1 & 2, Fresno, MSG, BNA, B&B, STL, OKC, DEN, 2023: MSP 1 & 2, CHI 1 & 2, DFW 2, AUS 1 & 2, 2024: Vancouver 1 & 2, LV 1 & 2, SEA 1 & 2
  • letsongsprotestletsongsprotest Posts: 552
    i found the documentary pretty stirring.

    Great music. Even better story. I'm glad he's getting recognition now.
    There's a trapdoor in the sun.
  • heikegheikeg Posts: 11
    Loved the documentary.

    I'm from South Africa and its true, we grew up thinking that Rodriguez was a star around the world.

    Found myself crying in the cinema while watching it - and I wasn't alone!

    He's touring South Africa again next month and I am so disappointed that I am out of the country.
    Berlin 06-04-2012; MIA 09-02-2012; Lollapalooza Brazil 03-31-2013; El festival Mas Grande BA 01-03-2013; Lollapalooza Chile 04-06-2013, Milton Keynes 07-11-2014
  • PJ212PJ212 Posts: 822
    heikeg wrote:
    Loved the documentary.
    I'm from South Africa and its true, we grew up thinking that Rodriguez was a star around the world.
    Found myself crying in the cinema while watching it - and I wasn't alone!
    He's touring South Africa again next month and I am so disappointed that I am out of the country.


    Incredible. That moment when he walks out on stage for the first time to the bass line of "I Wonder" broke me. The power of a crowd cheering at a concert... amazing.

    "Cause" is the song playing on a loop today.
    2000: CLT, Greensboro, 2003: MSG 1 & 2, 2008: MSG 1 & 2, 2009: LA 2 & 3, 2011: Vancouver, 2012: Missoula, 2013: Wrigley, Brooklyn 1 & 2, Voodoo, SD, LA 1 & 2, OAK, PDX, Vancouver, SEA, 2014: Cincy, ACL1, Tulsa, Lincoln, Memphis, Moline, St. Paul, MKE, DEN, Bridge 1 & 2, 2015: GCF, Mexico City, 2016: FLL, MIA, TPA, Greenville, Hampton, Columbia, MSG 1 & 2, Bonnaroo, Telluride, Fenway 1 & 2, Wrigley 1 & 2, 2017: ROHF, 2018: Padova, Rome, Prague, Seattle 1 & 2, Missoula, Wrigley 1 2021: SHN, Ohana 2 & 3, 2022: LA 1 & 2, PHX, OAK 1 & 2, Fresno, MSG, BNA, B&B, STL, OKC, DEN, 2023: MSP 1 & 2, CHI 1 & 2, DFW 2, AUS 1 & 2, 2024: Vancouver 1 & 2, LV 1 & 2, SEA 1 & 2
  • RobbyD462RobbyD462 Posts: 4,812
    PJ212 wrote:
    heikeg wrote:
    Loved the documentary.
    I'm from South Africa and its true, we grew up thinking that Rodriguez was a star around the world.
    Found myself crying in the cinema while watching it - and I wasn't alone!
    He's touring South Africa again next month and I am so disappointed that I am out of the country.


    Incredible. That moment when he walks out on stage for the first time to the bass line of "I Wonder" broke me. The power of a crowd cheering at a concert... amazing.

    "Cause" is the song playing on a loop today.


    Listening to Cause right now!!
    -Seattle,Wash-Key Arena-9/21/9 -Vancouver,B.C-Rogers Arena-12/4/13 -Vancouver,BC-Rogers Arena-5/6/24
    -Seattle,Wash-Key Arena-9/22/9 -Pemberton,B.C-7/17/16
    -Vancouver,B.C-GM Place -9/25/9 -Seattle,Wash-Safeco Field-8/8/18
    -Vancouver,B.C-Pacific Coliseum-9/25/11 -Seattle,Wash-Safeco Field-8/10/18
    -Misoula,MT-Adams Field House-9/30/12 -Vancouver,BC-Rogers Arena-5/4/24

  • bluegracebluegrace Posts: 2,357
    Great story! and will def check out his music now that I've seen the film.
    Kool Kat Club 1992, Moderna museet 1992, Globen 2012, Friends arena 2014
  • JH6056JH6056 Posts: 2,427
    Saw the film in August, knew he'd be playing in my town soon after. KNEW in my heart I should by a ticket then cuz it was not a big venue and knew it would sell out - buzz kept growing bigger and bigger. But... Didn't buy tix, it was WAY sold out, and I missed it. Probably won't get that chance again!

    Cold Fact is amazing, and his humility is astounding. Such a cool film.
  • PJ212PJ212 Posts: 822
    You might get another chance, he's touring all over the world it seems. Here's a link to upcoming tour dates.

    http://sugarman.org/tourdates.html


    JH6056 wrote:
    Saw the film in August, knew he'd be playing in my town soon after. KNEW in my heart I should by a ticket then cuz it was not a big venue and knew it would sell out - buzz kept growing bigger and bigger. But... Didn't buy tix, it was WAY sold out, and I missed it. Probably won't get that chance again!

    Cold Fact is amazing, and his humility is astounding. Such a cool film.
    2000: CLT, Greensboro, 2003: MSG 1 & 2, 2008: MSG 1 & 2, 2009: LA 2 & 3, 2011: Vancouver, 2012: Missoula, 2013: Wrigley, Brooklyn 1 & 2, Voodoo, SD, LA 1 & 2, OAK, PDX, Vancouver, SEA, 2014: Cincy, ACL1, Tulsa, Lincoln, Memphis, Moline, St. Paul, MKE, DEN, Bridge 1 & 2, 2015: GCF, Mexico City, 2016: FLL, MIA, TPA, Greenville, Hampton, Columbia, MSG 1 & 2, Bonnaroo, Telluride, Fenway 1 & 2, Wrigley 1 & 2, 2017: ROHF, 2018: Padova, Rome, Prague, Seattle 1 & 2, Missoula, Wrigley 1 2021: SHN, Ohana 2 & 3, 2022: LA 1 & 2, PHX, OAK 1 & 2, Fresno, MSG, BNA, B&B, STL, OKC, DEN, 2023: MSP 1 & 2, CHI 1 & 2, DFW 2, AUS 1 & 2, 2024: Vancouver 1 & 2, LV 1 & 2, SEA 1 & 2
  • Blind3Blind3 Posts: 1,149
    Looking forward to his Keswick performance on 4/9/13 . It'll definitely be easier to enjoy his performance there than when I'm one of what'll no doubt be a huge throng at Coachella trying to do so.
    "Buy the ticket,take the ride"
    Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

    "If I wanted you to understand, I would have explained it better"
    Johan Cruijff
  • PJ212PJ212 Posts: 822
    I hope he'll show up in Los Angeles around Coachella time. There's some time in his schedule open, fingers crossed.
    2000: CLT, Greensboro, 2003: MSG 1 & 2, 2008: MSG 1 & 2, 2009: LA 2 & 3, 2011: Vancouver, 2012: Missoula, 2013: Wrigley, Brooklyn 1 & 2, Voodoo, SD, LA 1 & 2, OAK, PDX, Vancouver, SEA, 2014: Cincy, ACL1, Tulsa, Lincoln, Memphis, Moline, St. Paul, MKE, DEN, Bridge 1 & 2, 2015: GCF, Mexico City, 2016: FLL, MIA, TPA, Greenville, Hampton, Columbia, MSG 1 & 2, Bonnaroo, Telluride, Fenway 1 & 2, Wrigley 1 & 2, 2017: ROHF, 2018: Padova, Rome, Prague, Seattle 1 & 2, Missoula, Wrigley 1 2021: SHN, Ohana 2 & 3, 2022: LA 1 & 2, PHX, OAK 1 & 2, Fresno, MSG, BNA, B&B, STL, OKC, DEN, 2023: MSP 1 & 2, CHI 1 & 2, DFW 2, AUS 1 & 2, 2024: Vancouver 1 & 2, LV 1 & 2, SEA 1 & 2
  • Blind3Blind3 Posts: 1,149
    A Wonder bump. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMHdq4jm0oQ
    "Buy the ticket,take the ride"
    Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

    "If I wanted you to understand, I would have explained it better"
    Johan Cruijff
  • Blind3Blind3 Posts: 1,149
    Found this performance LIVE FACT on youtube . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1fQNAKnIr8

    Brilliant !!!
    "Buy the ticket,take the ride"
    Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

    "If I wanted you to understand, I would have explained it better"
    Johan Cruijff
  • PJ212PJ212 Posts: 822
    The documentary is nominated for an Oscar at the Academy Awards. The director was also just honored by the Director's Guild for the film. Maybe Rodriguez will perform at the Oscars? Maybe?

    http://www.firstshowing.net/2013/ben-af ... ld-awards/
    2000: CLT, Greensboro, 2003: MSG 1 & 2, 2008: MSG 1 & 2, 2009: LA 2 & 3, 2011: Vancouver, 2012: Missoula, 2013: Wrigley, Brooklyn 1 & 2, Voodoo, SD, LA 1 & 2, OAK, PDX, Vancouver, SEA, 2014: Cincy, ACL1, Tulsa, Lincoln, Memphis, Moline, St. Paul, MKE, DEN, Bridge 1 & 2, 2015: GCF, Mexico City, 2016: FLL, MIA, TPA, Greenville, Hampton, Columbia, MSG 1 & 2, Bonnaroo, Telluride, Fenway 1 & 2, Wrigley 1 & 2, 2017: ROHF, 2018: Padova, Rome, Prague, Seattle 1 & 2, Missoula, Wrigley 1 2021: SHN, Ohana 2 & 3, 2022: LA 1 & 2, PHX, OAK 1 & 2, Fresno, MSG, BNA, B&B, STL, OKC, DEN, 2023: MSP 1 & 2, CHI 1 & 2, DFW 2, AUS 1 & 2, 2024: Vancouver 1 & 2, LV 1 & 2, SEA 1 & 2
  • Blind3Blind3 Posts: 1,149
    Just got a ticket for The Beacon . STOKED !! A little Sugar : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tr0ONNgPk7k
    "Buy the ticket,take the ride"
    Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

    "If I wanted you to understand, I would have explained it better"
    Johan Cruijff
  • MedozKMedozK Posts: 9,209
    Just watched this...HOLY SHIT...Great Documentary.

    Going now to try and find the music.. :)
  • 2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance Posts: 23,314
    MedozK wrote:
    Just watched this...HOLY SHIT...Great Documentary.

    Going now to try and find the music.. :)

    Go to your local and search. iTunes also has some...
    www.cluthelee.com
  • MedozKMedozK Posts: 9,209
    2-feign-reluctance wrote:
    MedozK wrote:
    Just watched this...HOLY SHIT...Great Documentary.

    Going now to try and find the music.. :)

    Go to your local and search. iTunes also has some...
    Going to the local record store today..love the search :D
  • PJ212PJ212 Posts: 822
    Anyone else notice he was wearing an Easy Street Records tshirt during an interview in the movie?
    Hope the movie wins the Oscar this weekend and generates even more interest in his music.
    2000: CLT, Greensboro, 2003: MSG 1 & 2, 2008: MSG 1 & 2, 2009: LA 2 & 3, 2011: Vancouver, 2012: Missoula, 2013: Wrigley, Brooklyn 1 & 2, Voodoo, SD, LA 1 & 2, OAK, PDX, Vancouver, SEA, 2014: Cincy, ACL1, Tulsa, Lincoln, Memphis, Moline, St. Paul, MKE, DEN, Bridge 1 & 2, 2015: GCF, Mexico City, 2016: FLL, MIA, TPA, Greenville, Hampton, Columbia, MSG 1 & 2, Bonnaroo, Telluride, Fenway 1 & 2, Wrigley 1 & 2, 2017: ROHF, 2018: Padova, Rome, Prague, Seattle 1 & 2, Missoula, Wrigley 1 2021: SHN, Ohana 2 & 3, 2022: LA 1 & 2, PHX, OAK 1 & 2, Fresno, MSG, BNA, B&B, STL, OKC, DEN, 2023: MSP 1 & 2, CHI 1 & 2, DFW 2, AUS 1 & 2, 2024: Vancouver 1 & 2, LV 1 & 2, SEA 1 & 2
  • bluegracebluegrace Posts: 2,357
    I was disappoined as to what little songs there were on itunes. Wonder why?! I could only find three or four tracks.
    Kool Kat Club 1992, Moderna museet 1992, Globen 2012, Friends arena 2014
  • 2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance Posts: 23,314
    Oscar win bump.
    www.cluthelee.com
  • PJ212PJ212 Posts: 822
    2-feign-reluctance wrote:
    Oscar win bump.

    Love it. Also love this... Backstage, producer Simon Chinn explained that Rodriguez wasn’t at the ceremony because “he genuinely doesn’t want to take credit for this film. ... He’s genuinely a humble man and he wanted to stay at home in Detroit and watch it on television.”

    http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertain ... story.html
    2000: CLT, Greensboro, 2003: MSG 1 & 2, 2008: MSG 1 & 2, 2009: LA 2 & 3, 2011: Vancouver, 2012: Missoula, 2013: Wrigley, Brooklyn 1 & 2, Voodoo, SD, LA 1 & 2, OAK, PDX, Vancouver, SEA, 2014: Cincy, ACL1, Tulsa, Lincoln, Memphis, Moline, St. Paul, MKE, DEN, Bridge 1 & 2, 2015: GCF, Mexico City, 2016: FLL, MIA, TPA, Greenville, Hampton, Columbia, MSG 1 & 2, Bonnaroo, Telluride, Fenway 1 & 2, Wrigley 1 & 2, 2017: ROHF, 2018: Padova, Rome, Prague, Seattle 1 & 2, Missoula, Wrigley 1 2021: SHN, Ohana 2 & 3, 2022: LA 1 & 2, PHX, OAK 1 & 2, Fresno, MSG, BNA, B&B, STL, OKC, DEN, 2023: MSP 1 & 2, CHI 1 & 2, DFW 2, AUS 1 & 2, 2024: Vancouver 1 & 2, LV 1 & 2, SEA 1 & 2
  • he.who.forgetshe.who.forgets Posts: 4,593
    Just watched this last night. Great doc! It's so very wierd to think that his music would reach such popularity in S. Africa and do nothing here. Just ordered Cold Fact on vinyl :P
    We were but stones your light made us stars
  • PJ212PJ212 Posts: 822
    he.who.forgets wrote:
    Just watched this last night. Great doc! It's so very wierd to think that his music would reach such popularity in S. Africa and do nothing here. Just ordered Cold Fact on vinyl :P

    So weird, but you know, sometimes you can be big in Belgium. :)

    I think it's all about how audiences find access into music.
    I really hope he gets to make music the rest of his life now.
    2000: CLT, Greensboro, 2003: MSG 1 & 2, 2008: MSG 1 & 2, 2009: LA 2 & 3, 2011: Vancouver, 2012: Missoula, 2013: Wrigley, Brooklyn 1 & 2, Voodoo, SD, LA 1 & 2, OAK, PDX, Vancouver, SEA, 2014: Cincy, ACL1, Tulsa, Lincoln, Memphis, Moline, St. Paul, MKE, DEN, Bridge 1 & 2, 2015: GCF, Mexico City, 2016: FLL, MIA, TPA, Greenville, Hampton, Columbia, MSG 1 & 2, Bonnaroo, Telluride, Fenway 1 & 2, Wrigley 1 & 2, 2017: ROHF, 2018: Padova, Rome, Prague, Seattle 1 & 2, Missoula, Wrigley 1 2021: SHN, Ohana 2 & 3, 2022: LA 1 & 2, PHX, OAK 1 & 2, Fresno, MSG, BNA, B&B, STL, OKC, DEN, 2023: MSP 1 & 2, CHI 1 & 2, DFW 2, AUS 1 & 2, 2024: Vancouver 1 & 2, LV 1 & 2, SEA 1 & 2
  • PJ212PJ212 Posts: 822
    Sweet... http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/ ... e-20130311
    2000: CLT, Greensboro, 2003: MSG 1 & 2, 2008: MSG 1 & 2, 2009: LA 2 & 3, 2011: Vancouver, 2012: Missoula, 2013: Wrigley, Brooklyn 1 & 2, Voodoo, SD, LA 1 & 2, OAK, PDX, Vancouver, SEA, 2014: Cincy, ACL1, Tulsa, Lincoln, Memphis, Moline, St. Paul, MKE, DEN, Bridge 1 & 2, 2015: GCF, Mexico City, 2016: FLL, MIA, TPA, Greenville, Hampton, Columbia, MSG 1 & 2, Bonnaroo, Telluride, Fenway 1 & 2, Wrigley 1 & 2, 2017: ROHF, 2018: Padova, Rome, Prague, Seattle 1 & 2, Missoula, Wrigley 1 2021: SHN, Ohana 2 & 3, 2022: LA 1 & 2, PHX, OAK 1 & 2, Fresno, MSG, BNA, B&B, STL, OKC, DEN, 2023: MSP 1 & 2, CHI 1 & 2, DFW 2, AUS 1 & 2, 2024: Vancouver 1 & 2, LV 1 & 2, SEA 1 & 2
  • morellomorello Posts: 6,217
    Hi all. I'm a new member to the Rodriguez 'fanclub'(not really, I mean figuratively. I don't know if there actually is a fanclub but you get what I mean)!! I watched the movie on my flight back from Oz last weekend & WOW! What a dude!! & how insane he didn't get popular(except in South Africa). I'm playing him on Spotify now to check him out some more. He played here in Auckland a couple of weeks ago & a friend went but I hadn't caught the buzz yet(+ had rather blown my concert budget for last summer already :lol::lol: ). Anyway, I'm pleased to join the Rodriguez brigade & may he finally get recognition he deserves. :)
    <hr>
    PJ - Auckland 2009; Alpine Valley1&2 2011; Man1, Am'dam1&2, Berlin1&2, Stockholm, Oslo & Copenhagen 2012; LA, Oakland, Portland, Spokane, Calgary, Vancouver, Seattle 2013; Auckland 2014, Auckland1&2 2024
    EV - Canberra, Newcastle & Sydney 1&2 2011
Sign In or Register to comment.