Mel Botes presents Sultans of Swing – and other guitar heroes

The legendary Mel Botes is one of South Africa’s most versatile and accomplished artists, renowned for his exceptional guitar skills, innovative production techniques, and heartfelt songwriting. With a career spanning over three decades, Mel has established himself well in the South African music industry!

As a guitarist, Mel’s mastery of various styles, from rock to jazz, folk, and blues, has earned him widespread acclaim. His playing is characterized by precision, passion, and a deep understanding of the instrument.

As a producer, Mel has worked with numerous high-profile artists, helping shape their sound and bringing out the best in their performances. His production style is marked by attention to detail, creativity, and a commitment to excellence.

As a songwriter, Mel’s compositions are known for their emotional depth, lyrical honesty, and soaring melodies. His songs often explore themes of love, life, and social commentary, resonating with listeners from diverse backgrounds.

Throughout his career, Mel has released several critically acclaimed albums since his first , David’s Confession – About Time, Chapter II , followed by Flight of Bird, and his first Afrikaans album in in 2001 – Oomblik van Waansin, for which he received the “Songwriter of the Year” award that year.

His dedication to his craft, coupled with his passion for music, has solidified his position as one of South Africa’s most respected composers, guitarists, and artists.

For decades, Botes has mesmerised fans with his meticulous recreations of Pink Floyd and Dire Straits masterpieces. Audiences and critics alike have hailed his ability to capture the essence of these iconic bands, praising his pinpoint accuracy and signature “Botes touch”.

The band Dire Straits was originally formed in London in 1977 and they soon reached the top of the British charts with their single ‘Sultans of Swing’. What followed was a juggernaut of hits lasting through the ’80’s up until 1995 when the band decided to call it a day. Mel Botes has been performing the songs of Dire Straits at venues across South Africa since 2014. Mastering Mark Knopfler’s guitar style is a daunting task, but Mel has the attention to detail necessary to reproduce the subtleties in playing and tone that feature on songs like “Telegraph Road” and “Why Worry?”

Guitar maestro, Mel Botes, will take you through a collection of Dire Straits’ biggest hits, including “Money for Nothing”, “Romeo and Juliet” and many more, and his show will also feature music from some of the greatest rock guitar heroes such as Eric Clapton, Gary Moore, Jimi Hendrix and David Gilmour, to name a few.

BOOKING NOTES

• If you can’t get the table configuration you want and end up booking seats on different tables as a result, please do so under the same email address and we’ll automatically put you together on one table. In fact, any seats booked under the same email address we will assume are together and arrange seating at one table. If this is not the case, however, or if you are booking with friends under different email addresses, just let us know and we’ll make a plan to seat you together. If the event appears sold-out, or you want to add to an existing booking, the same applies – just drop us an email to events@caferoux.co.za and we’ll do our best to make a plan!

• If you struggle with the booking or online payment process, or want to swap tables, we can’t help with that – so please contact Quicket on support@quicket.co.za. And, if you can’t make the show and want to try to resell your tickets, please make use of Quicket’s secondary ticket sale option online – or let us know and we’ll try to sell your tickets on the door.

DOORS OPEN AT 6PM, SHOW STARTS AT 7:30PM

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