Taking centre stage in the unplugged “Best of Both” is Mel Botes,undoubtedly respected as one of South Africa’s most talented guitarists and songwriters. He is also an established adult contemporary singer and producer and is known for his versatility, goodwill undertakings, as well as his own solo career.

Mel Botes has subtly been influenced by Pink Floyd, Sting, Bob Dylan and Mark Knopfler, to name but a few, as well as other distinctive classical influences and he has an admiration for Vivaldi and Beethoven. His classical guitar training, supported by an interest in jazz, blues and celtic sounds, appears prominently in his work!

He has been entertaining audiences all over the country for numerous years with his critically acclaimed musical performance, “Crazy Diamond - A Tribute to Pink Floyd”.  His brilliance as a guitar player has not limits in “Crazy Diamond” and music lovers are constantly swept off their feet. Audiences and critics agreed that he mastered the complexity and density of Floyd in a way that none of the other tribute shows have achieved. 

In 2012 and 2013 he presented the next chapter in this remarkable series of stage productions with the long-awaited “Sultans of Swing - A Tribute to Dire Straits” and “Dark Side of the Moon – chapter 2” in his series of Pink Floyd tribute shows, featuring the same pinpoint accuracy in his playing and the same delightful Botes’ touch.  

 “Best of Both”, a Storm Produktionz  show, promises everything audiences have come to expect  from the virtuoso and features the best of his PINK FLOYD & DIRE STRAITS’ repertoire - two of the of the most successful rock bands of all time.

Mel Botes’ genial talent cannot be described with words; it must be experienced. Go on, you are being challenged!

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SHOW IS UNPLUGGED.

Audience Responses

5

Sunday afternoon was an interesting time to have the event....but it worked very well. If you can have more unplugged events of this calibre, your theatre could turn into an "undiscovered" gem.

Excellent show. More please!

We loved the show and Anninge did so well managing the front desk! However, if I may suggest the following: It would have been more cozy had there been small tables to sit around to enjoy having one's drinks during the show. By sitting in a straight line was very impersonal and one dared not refill your drink. You can't stand up in a show to refill your drink either. Then, the artist did ask for requests - however his request should be on the artist he representing - not another song of his like Song for Katryn. It just didn't go down well. Otherwise, we are thrilled to discover The Drama Factory and look forward to the up and coming shows. Well Done!

I enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and the skillful playing and most of all the music from the early years of pink Floyd. Kind regards Kris

What can I say? Simply excellent!

Baie geniet - baie dankie