Arts Writer
SONY MAX, the home of Impractical Jokers, Strangers in Danger, Whaddyado, Sports Gone Wild and Tattoo Nightmare, Miami, is the official partner of the upcoming Blood Brothers gig at the Grand Arena at GrandWest on Wednesday.
The rock extravaganza will feature the likes of Arno Carstens, Albert Frost, Francois van Coke, George van der Spuy and Kobus de Kock on vocals; with Hunter Kennedy and Rian Zietsman on guitars; Loedi van Reenen on bass and guitars and Jason Hinch and Isaac Klawinsky on drums. Some of the guys are quizzed on some of Sony Max’s hottest shows.
Programme Whaddyado. Whaddyado if a fan got up on stage and started rocking out with you?
Loedi van Renen (Taxi Violence): “Rock out with them.”
Jason Hinch (Black Cat Bones): “Carry on rocking out of course.”
Francois Van Coke (Fokofpolisiekar): “Depends on the situation really. Rock out onstage with him, or boot him off stage.”
Whaddyado if you were not in the music industry?
Loedi van Renen: “Make cool videos.”
Jason Hinch: “Dog walker /accountant/your mum?” LOL.”
Francois Van Coke: “Play rugby.”
Strangers in Danger is all about flat-out ridiculous challenges pro BMX’ers Mike “Rooftop” Escamilla and Zach “Catfish” Yankush host in each country they visit. What is the most bizarre thing you have ever experienced in another country?”
Loedi van Renen: “I’ve been to a couple of places in Europe, but the most bizarre experience was in Amsterdam as a 14 year old.”
Jason Hinch: “Botswana and Kenya both have a huge following for rock and metal music, so you will have these people walking around, but they’re all wearing leather pants and Megadeth t-shirts.”
Francois Van Coke: “I have visited Thailand and I experienced and saw many strange things.”
S ports Gone Wild is a reality series that consists of various clips from the world of sport. What has been your favourite moment in sport and why?
Loedi van Renen: “Both times when South Africa won the Rugby World Cup.. Duh!”
Jason Hinch: “95’ Rugby World Cup. I was only 6 years-old at the time, but I remember it clearly.”
Francois Van Coke: “My favourite moment in sport like many South Africans is – Joel Stransky’s drop goal in 1995.”
Sports Gone Wild: If you had you become a professional in one sport, what would it be and why?
Loedi van Renen: “Surfing. It looks like a hell of a good way to make a living.”
Jason Hinch: “BMX. I BMX’d for a few years before I had to stop to pursue drumming full time.”
Francois Van Coke: “Rugby. I was quite good when I was in High School. My biggest claim to fame is that I played in the WP Juniour School rugby with Jean de Villiers’ brother.”
Impractical Jokers: What has been the funniest prank someone has ever played on you?
Loedi van Renen: “I am the pranker. Not the prankee. LOL.”
Jason Hinch: “Never go on tour with Chris Van Der Walt.”
Francois Van Coke: “I’m not one for pranks.”
Impractical Jokers: What’s the funniest prank you’ve ever played on someone?
Loedi van Renen: “April Fool’s Day, I convinced my friend Kiere that my buddy Carlo had been in a serious car accident and that Carlo would have to get his leg amputated.
I got Carlo to be in the joke too as he was out of town at that time. We kept up the prank for a few days after that. Kiere was devastated and I believe he cried… Sorry Kiere. LOL.”
Francois Van Coke: “I don’t prank people.”
l To book: www.webtickets. co.za/event.aspx?itemid=1456920024. Also, to win tickets to the show at the Grand Arena on Thursday see www.capetimes.co.za for our ticket giveaway. Sony Max is on DStv channel 128. The Whaddyado airs on Monday to Friday at 7pm. Strangers in Danger airs on Tuesday to Thursday at 10pm. Sports Gone Wild airs Monday to Friday at 6.30pm. Impractical Jokers airs Tuesday to Thursday at 9.30pm. See www.sonymax.co.za, www.facebook.com/SonyMaxZA, Twitter: @Sony_Max_SA