This acoustic duo performs an eclectic mix of original Folk/Irish/Rock. For a lack of a better word they refer to their unique style as “Irish-Boereblues!”
Singer/songwriter, Christoff Beukes, plays acoustic Guitar, Harmonica and does the Lead Vocal duties in this exciting duo. He is also the principle songwriter.
David Delaney, is an Irishman, that has been calling South Africa home, for the last couple of years. He grew up learning his craft playing in the pubs of Waterford, where he was born. He plays the Fiddle; a traditional Irish flute called the Low Whistle, Mandolin and does Backing Vocals.
Their debut album, “Good to be Alive”, is an amalgamation of their individual musical and cultural backgrounds. “Tightrope” is their second single.
Apart from the interesting mix of acoustic instruments, it is the beautiful blend of vocal harmonies that keeps audiences transfixed.
Repertoire:
Due to their diverse musical backgrounds, they cover a lot of ground with a repertoire that includes covers of their favourite artists: Springsteen, U2, Cat Stevens, and many more,.
Also Irish Folk Songs and Instrumentals, a Scottish waltz, an Argentinian tango, the odd Afrikaans classic and songs from their debut album.
Some highlights from their set list:
Galway Girl- Steve Earle, Wake me Up- Avicii, Dancing in the Dark-Bruce Springsteen, The Lonesome Boatman-The Fureys,
Other artists covered:
U2, Cat Stevens, Bee Gees, The Beatles, Crowded House, TINA TURNER, Chris Isaac, Counting Crows, Kings of Leon, Eurythmics, The Band, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, CSN, Gnarls Barkley etc.
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