Francois van Coke to release solo album
Francois van Coke is to release his debut solo album in the beginning of April. He said: "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."
Van Coke teamed up with old and new friends to bring the album into being. They are 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.
His first single, Moontlik Nooit, will be released from his website as a free download on 20 February. He teamed up with Permanent Record to release a limited edition 7" vinyl with this single and an exclusive B-Side that will be released on the same day.
Moontlik Nooit 7" Single Launch Tour:
- 20 February: Line-up: Francois van Coke and Jedd Kossew. Venue: Die Boer, 6 Chenoweth Street, Durbanville. Bookings: +27 (0)21 979 1911. 8pm. Tickets: R120.
- 21 February: Line-up: Francois van Coke and Jedd Kossew. Berties, The Boardwalk, Harbour Island, Gordon's Bay. Bookings: +27 (0)21 856 3438. 8pm. Tickets: R50.
- 24 February: Line-up: Francois van Coke and Jedd Kossew. Venue: Grid & Grill, 80 Pretoria Rd, Rynfield, Benoni. Bookings: +27 (0)11 849 8845. 8pm. Tickets: R50.
- 25 February: Line-up: Francois van Coke and Jedd Kossew. Venue: Café Barcelona, Cnr of Delmas & Barnanrd Str, Elardus Park, Pretoria. Bookings: +27 (0)12 345 3602. 8pm. Tickets: R80.
- 26 February: Line-up: Francois van Coke and Jedd Kossew. Venue: Mystic Boer, James Moroka Street, Potchefstroom. 8pm. Tickets: R40.
- 27 February: Line-up: Francois van Coke and Jedd Kossew. Venue: Aandklas, Hilda Street, Hatfield, Pretoria. 8pm. Tickets: R30.
- 28 February: Line-up: Francois van Coke and Jedd Kossew. Venue: The Horse & River, 38 Chopin Street, Vanderbijlpark. 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, Joburg.
- 19 April: Atterbury Theater, Pretoria.
- 24 April: Die Boer, Durbanville.