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Music Dire Straits & Others

Mel Botes, guitar virtuoso, supreme vocalist and composer, together with a top-class crew of some of South Africa’s finest musicians, presents the legendary sounds of Dire Straits and other iconic guitar heroes.

This live open-air show is happening on Muratie Estate's garden terrace beneath the ancient oak trees that guard this historic estate, featuring memorable music, great company, good eats and even better wine.

The first half of the show is a tribute to Dire Straits, with the band playing a collection of their biggest hits, including ‘Money for Nothing’, ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and many more. The band Dire Straits, formed in London in 1977, soon reached the top of the British charts with their single ‘Sultans of Swing’.

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 exhibited in songs like ‘Telegraph Road’ and ‘Why Worry?’

The second half of the show showcases music from some of the greatest rock guitar heroes, highlighting celebrated songs by Eric Clapton, Pink Floyd and many more iconic artists.

A selected menu from the Muratie Farm Kitchen and Muratie wines and other beverages are available for purchase


Date: 25 November

Time: 11:30am - 5pm

Price: R275


Venue address: Muratie Wine Estate, Knorhoek Rd, Koelenhof, Stellenbosch

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Wheelchair accessibility: Unknown


Website: https://www.muratie.co.za/muratie-event/dire-straits-other-guitar-heroes-by-mel-botes/

Tel: 021 865 2330

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muratiewine/

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