Georgetown

Bio

Georgetown is a multi-instrumental folk band from Pretoria South Africa. Formed in February 2014, the talented Michael de Villiers, Renaldo van Dyk, Rynier Prins and Tiaan Erasmus, have told their stories and shared their rhythms across mainstages, theatres and towns.

With their roots planted in the diverse Southern Africa, Georgetown is a captivating hybrid of the classics and unique local influences. They bring audiences together with the use of a variety of musical instruments during their performances, including acoustic guitar, accordion, piano, upright bass, mandolin, harmonica, and a vintage suitcase kick-drum, promising a distinctive and creative sound to contemporary and original folk music.

Georgetown has received a SAMA nomination for Best Contemporary Album and performed more than 700 shows locally and internationally.