For the past ten years Mel Botes has entertained audiences all over the country with his critically acclaimed musical performance, Crazy Diamond – A Tribute to Pink Floyd.  Audiences and critics agreed that he mastered the complexity and density of the Floyd in a way that none of the other tribute shows have achieved.

He then followed this with David’s Confession – About Time, Chapter II and Flight of Bird – two original projects that were relaunched, featuring various acclaimed musicians on stage with him.  

In 2012 and 2013 he presented the next chapter in this remarkable series of stage productions with the long awaited “Sultans of Swing – A Tribute to Dire Straits” and Dark Side of the Moon – chapter 2 in his series of Pink Floyd tribute shows, featuring the same pin point accuracy in his playing and the same delightful Botes touch. 

“DOMINOES”   promises everything audiences have come to expect from the virtuoso and features the best of his PINK FLOYD, DIRE STRAITS & MEL BOTES’ repertoire –  a combination of the 3 theatre  productions  in one! This gives Mel the opportunity to showcase his original work together with that of two of the of the most successful rock bands of all time.

“Long ago I decided to take the uncharted road to unlock the formula of music for myself without selling out to commercial pressure.”

Mel Botes has chosen to remain true to his mission which includes powerfully

A CELEBRATION of the poets, their songs and of course paired with wine!  Featuring master guitarist and songwriter, Mel Botes.

Take a trip down memory lane as Mel performs a variety of old classic songs by some of his favourite poets. Be swept away by a selection of Mel’s original music from his albums “David’s Confession”, “Flight of Bird”, plus the new “River Symphony” – A symphony in progress.   

A seasoned raconteur – Mel relates how words became songs and why these songs made such an extraordinary impact on him personally and on the music listening community at large.  The music of performance artists including Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens, Neil Young, Mark Knopfler, David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Rodriguez, and  will be interpreted through the eyes, mind and voice of Mel Botes.