Artist news

Francois van Coke goes solo

21 Jan 2015 7:06 AM

Francois van Coke, lead singer of Fokofpolisiekar and Van Coke Kartel, will release his debut solo album in April this year. His first single, Moontlik Nooit, will be released from his website as a free download on 20 February.

“I think it’s definitely different from Van Coke Kartel and Fokofpolisiekar. I wanted to do something that is true to myself, very personal and not be restricted to a certain style of music,” says Francois.
 
For the album he has collaborated with the likes of Jedd Kossew, Karen Zoid, Laudo Liebenberg, Hunter Kennedy and Arno Carstens. The album will be released by Supra Familias and will be launched at KKNK in Oudtshoorn, followed by a national tour.
 
Francois teamed up with Permanent Record to release a limited edition 7” vinyl with Moontlik Nooit and an exclusive B-Side to be released on the single's launch day. 
 
The B-side of the single is a vinyl exclusive acoustic track called Skree which was specifically recorded for the 7" vinyl.
 
 
Moontlik Nooit 7” Single Launch Tour:
 
Francois van Coke and Jedd Kossew’s set will include three new songs from the upcoming solo album, along with Fokofpolisiekar and Van Coke Kartel hits.
 
Date: 20 February 2015
Lineup: Francois van Coke & Jedd Kossew
Venue: Die Boer, Durbanville
Address: 6 Chenoweth Street
Bookings: 021 979 1911
Performance: 8pm
Tickets: R120
 
Date: 21 February 2015
Lineup: Francois van Coke & Jedd Kossew
Venue: Berties, Gordon’s Bay
Address: The Boardwalk, Harbour Island
Bookings: 021 856 3438
Performance: 8pm
Tickets: R50
 
Date: 24 February 2015
Lineup: Francois van Coke & Jedd Kossew
Venue: Grid & Grill, Benoni
Address: 80 Pretoria Rd, Rynfield
Bookings: 011 849 8845
Performance: 8pm
Tickets: R50
 
Date: 25 February 2015
Lineup: Francois van Coke & Jedd Kossew
Venue: Café Barcelona, Pretoria
Address: Cnr of Delmas & Barnanrd Str, Elardus Park
Bookings: 012 345 3602
Performance: 8pm
Tickets: R80
 
Date: 26 February 2015
Line-up: Francois van Coke & Jedd Kossew
Venue: Mystic Boer, Potchefstroom
Address: James Moroka Str
Performance: 8pm
Tickets: R40
 
Date: 27 February 2015
Line-up: Francois van Coke & Jedd Kossew
Venue: Aandklas, Pretoria
Address: 498 Hilda Str, Hatfield
Performance: 8pm
Tickets: R30
 
Date: 28 February 2015
Line-up: Francois van Coke & Jedd Kossew
Venue: The Horse & River, Vanderbijlpark
Address: 38 Chopin Street
Performance: 8pm
Tickets: Free
 
April Album Launch Tour:
 
  • 8 April: Cape Town album launch, venue TBC
  • 9 April: KKNK, Oudtshoorn
  • 10 April: KKNK, Oudtshoorn
  • 11 April: KKNK, Oudtshoorn
  • 14 April: Aandklas, Stellenbosch
  • 15 April: Mystic Boer, Bloemfontein
  • 16 April: Mystic Boer, Potchefstroom
  • 17 April: Arcade Empire, Pretoria
  • 18 April: Rumours, Johannesburg
  • 19 April: Atterbury Theater, Pretoria
  • 24 April: Die Boer, Durbanville
 
For more info, go to http://francoisvancoke.co.za.