KNYSNA NEWS - Knysna's own David Meulen is taking the South African music industry by storm. Many locals will remember him as a youngster attending Oakhill School in the days he was known as David Vermeulen.
His love affair with music started at the tender age of six when he heard a Beatles track, and the rest is history.
"I love The Beatles. They make me utterly happy. I first heard a song of theirs on the radio and I was sold – this was a good 30 years after they broke up! I started playing guitar a week later. This is what I’d love to create, I thought – something that lasts and inspires,"said Meulen.
Meulen embarked on a solo career at the beginning of 2013 after his former band, Dividable Grand, split up. He hit the road armed only with his acoustic guitar and the bare essentials to create a new musical direction for himself.
His new work has been incredibly well-received since Meulen's debut album @davidmeulen was released in April 2014. A single, Remember Me?, off the album has enjoyed extensive day-time airplay on KFM and was selected as the theme song for Home Channel's local property show, Show House (DSTV channel 176). Christopher Taljaard, senior producer at Home Channel, said: "David's music and vibe set him apart from others as he is one of those songwriters, whose music, no matter what time of day you hear it, makes you feel good."
Meulen's 12-track album features an eclectic mix of well-known artists including Johnny Clegg's drummer Barry Van Zyl who features prominently on drums and percussion.
"Playing in Knysna is like reliving the past, only the crowds are now bigger, as am I! With my Superband, we’re going to add our vibe to the seasonal Knysna excitement," said Meulen.
- Saturday, December 27: The Tin House Café, Knysna at 19:00. No cover charge. Call 044 382 2761.
- Sunday, December 28: Surf Café, Plettenberg Bay at 21:00. R20 cover charge. Call 044 533 6801.
- Tuesday, December 30: Mitchell’s Brewery, 10 New Street, Knysna at 19:00. R30 cover charge. Call 044 382 6585.
- Friday, January 2: Surf Café, Plettenberg Bay at 21:00. R20 cover charge. Call 044 533 6801.
- Saturday, January 3: The Tin House Café, Knysna at 19:00. No cover charge. Call 044 382 2761.
- Sunday, January 5: Mo’s on Rex, George Rex Drive, Knysna at 12:30. No cover charge. Call 044 384 0493.
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