Mel Botes will be joined by a top-class crew of some of SA's finest musicians to take you through a collection of Dire Straits' biggest hits and music from some of the greatest rock guitar heroes at Muratie on Saturday, 25 November 2023.
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 and his band have 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?’
Mel and the band will take you through a collection of Dire Straits’ biggest hits, including ‘Money for Nothing’, ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and many more. The second half of the show will feature music from some of the greatest rock guitar heroes. The band will be playing songs by Eric Clapton, Pink Floyd and many more iconic artists.
Tickets include a welcome drink on arrival.
Check-in from: 11h30
Lunch from: 12h00
Music starts: 13h00
A selected menu will be available for purchase. Muratie wine and other beverages will be available for purchase.