More than a year after the release of his lauded second solo album, Hierdie is die Lewe, iconic rocker FRANCOIS VAN COKE, is back with what his fans crave the most – new music.
With the help of Red Bull and Jägermeister, Francois roped in old and new friends to unleash the En Vriende (And Friends) EP. This 4-track EP features epic collaborations with Jack Parow, Die Heuwels Fantasties, Early B and AKING’s front man, Laudo Liebenberg.
The En Vriende EP has a big sound, ranging from rock to punk to hip-hop, showcasing Francois’ diversity as an artist.
The idea for the EP was fuelled by the AMP Events production Francois van Coke & Vriende (in association with kykNET and Jacaranda FM) which is taking place at Sun Arena, Time Square in Pretoria on 15th September.
‘’All four of these collaborating artists are part of the ‘Francois van Coke & Vriende’ production. I wanted to release new music this year before my 3rd full length album drops in 2019. After everything came together for the show in Pretoria, it felt like a great idea to write music with some of these ‘vriende’. With the help of Red Bull Studios Cape Town and Jägermeister we were able to pull off a great sounding EP. It is going to be awesome to perform a track like the one I have done with Early B titled ‘Altyd lief vir jou’ for the first time at the Sun Arena,’’ says Francois.
For tickets and more information regarding the Francois van Coke & Vriende event, visit Computicket.
Track list:
1. Ek lewe, ek belowe ft. Die Heuwels Fantasties
2. Altyd lief vir jou ft. Early B
3. Spaar my asseblief ft. Laudo Liebenberg
4. Moenie bang wees nie ft. Jack Parow
The EP was recorded by Fred den Hartog and Dane Taylor at Red Bull Studios in Cape Town.
A music video for the first single, Ek lewe, ek belowe, featuring Die Heuwels Fantasties will be released on 24th July 2018.
This exciting release is a vital soundtrack for the rest of 2018.
Gig guide:
Date: 20 July 2018
Venue: Rafters Pub
Address: Corner of Garsfontein and Blesbok Streets, Pretoria East
Contact: Arline 0824559705
Doors open: 19h00
Performance time: 21h00
Ticket price: R120 pre-sale. R130 at the door
Date: 21 July 2018
Venue: Stoepstories
Address: Ebrahim Daya, Trichardt, Mpumalanga
Contact: Jeandre - 0662447773
Doors open: 18h00
General tickets: R150 p/person
VIP tickets: R250 per person (Tickets are available at the venue or call Jeandre.)
Date: 27 July 2018 (Acoustic)
Venue: La Montange - Pumpkin Theatre, Ballito
Address: 100 Compensation Beach Rd, Ballito, Dolphin Coast
Contact: Ginger 064 500 7108
Performance time: 20h00
Ticket price: R150 - iTickets
Date: 28 July 2018 (Acoustic)
Venue: Selborne Estate Clubhouse
Address: Old Main Road, Pennington
Contact: Ginger 064 500 7108
Performance time: 20h00
Ticket price: R150 - iTickets
Date: 5 August 2018 (Liefde by die Dam)
Venue: Emmarentia Dam - https://bit.ly/2KGnMRK
Ticket price: R165 – R595 - https://bit.ly/2GL7ikx
Date: 17 August 2018
Venue: Berties Mooring, Gordons Bay
Address: The Boardwalk Harbour Island, Gordon s Bay
Contact: Pauline 082 6521950
Performance time: 21h00
Ticket price: R100 @ the venue
Date: 18 August 2018
Venue: Tibani Lodge
Address: Farm Bloemhof, Percy Fyfe RD Mokopane, Limpopo
Contact: Koos Botha 062 100 6254
Doors open: 10h00
Performance time: 20h00
Ticket price: R150
Tickers available: koos@tibanilodge.com
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