K2 is a multitalented, commercial Rock Band from the City of Roses, Bloemfontein, and they are currently situated in Gauteng.

The Band exists of four band members:
Frans Wessels (Vocals & Rhythm),
Danie Wessels (Vocals & Lead Guitarist),
Dries Huymann (Vocals & Bass)
Leon Botha (Drums)

They have played together since 2004.They have played at various festivals like:
KKNK, Aardklop, Gariep Festival, NAMPO, Volksblad Arts Festival, Aardtappel festival, Loskopdam festival, Grahamstown festival, ARTSA, etc. They also played at different places for example Windmill Casino, Flamingo Casino, Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace SA vs NZ, Boktown BFN 2007 & 2008, Vodacom Park - Bloemfontein, ABSA Park – Kimberly and OFM Classic Cycle Races 2006 & 2007 as well as at various Night Clubs, Weddings and Cooperate functions all over South Africa.

The Band was also at the Standerton Highveld Show 2007 and has featured on “Fiesta on Kyknet” and also in the following media: JIP – Volksblad, Beeld, Burger, Bloemnuus, Get it Magazine - Bloemfontein, “Die Leavelder”, Sun, Vonk Magazine, People Magazine

They have shared the stage with various artists in South Africa like: Mean Mr Mustard,Prime Circle,Watershed,Parlatones,Wonderboom, etc… and have also been a backing band for Arno Jordaan and Pieter Smith.

From the band debut album “Hoogste Piek”, two of their songs (namely: “Dans nou nader on Rots 3” and “Spook on Diep 6”) are nationally available. Another one of their songs “Ek hou van jou” has been listed on various radio stations like: OFM, Bay FM, Radio Panorama and Radio Laeveld. “Signs” and “Help me believe” have been played on UJFM & Pukke FM. “Help me believe” was Nr. 1 for 5 weeks on Kovsie FM TOP 30.

K2 has just finished its second album and also just recently signed a record deal. The new album is being recorded by Darryl Wayne De Lange of Musicology (http://www.musicology.co.za). The album will only be in English and promises music of the highest quality.

The Band also provide their own sound system and have also provided sound for shows at Volksblad Arts Festival for – Navi Redd, Lize Beekman, Anna Davel etc… and also for Prime Circle, Bok van Blerk, Bosveldklong, Jay-Cee, Quintin Prinsloo, Karlien Husselman, Spoonfeedas and many more.

K2 will provide a highly excited show, with the newest rock songs in the industry and also some golden oldies. K2 is definitely your party band that will get you Rocking.

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