Basson Laubscher & the violent free peace’s ‘ old town’ is a nostalgic drive down memory lane and the carefree comfort of youth. The track sees chief songwriter, Basson Laubscher, reminiscent of the days and nights of his youth, entering adulthood and his coming-of-age story in the sleepy, student town of Stellenbosch, South Africa. Basson reflects on how life moves on, but one can still be stuck in the comfort zone of the past and reaches a sober reflection in that, no matter how comfortable and good the past may be, life moves fast, and it is time to embrace the present and move on to find the next chapter.
Dubbed South Africa’s Rory Gallagher, Basson Laubscher is one talented musician. Born and raised in Stellenbosch, Basson fell in love with music! At the tender age of 13 he started playing guitar and has never looked back. During his high school career, he met fellow band member Bertie Coetzee and helped form one of South Africa’s most loved bands, Zinkplaat who performed at all of South Africa’s most loved festivals for over 10 years. After the band split, Basson knew he had to pursue music further and thus the violent free peace was born, with a passion for blues rock.
The violent free peace delivers with intense passion and honesty. With practice comes perfection which allows for every show to be a truly unique experience. With some face-melting guitars, foot-stomping grooves, and a crowd that goes wild from start to finish. Lead by Basson Laubscher (ex Zinkplaat) this interactive rock ‘n roll powerhouse create a symbiotic tight-knit experience that will have you a rock and roll believer in no time at all.
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