Since their formation in the late Summer of 2004, Verismo has earned an energetic reputation amongst fans and venues as the live band with the ability to truly entertain! They incorporate elements of opera, hip-hop, jazz, classical, ska and monki-punk, but have succeeded in creating a sound that is uniquely their own - thrilling audiences through the up-beat rhythms, infectious melodies and their unforgettable live performance!
Founding members Mark Schellhas (guitar) and Antonio Cencherle (keyboards) first met when they were still at school together and after spending a couple of years abroad, Mark returned to SA and asked Antonio to start a band together. Soon they were joined by other ex-school mates Mark Chandler (drums) and bass enthusiast Mark Scholtz. Vaughan de Villiers (lead singer), who studied together with Antonio and Robin Botha (opera singer) at the South African College of Music, completed the special variety of musical influence: the sextet that would soon name itself "Verismo" - after the 18th Century period of "realism" in art&music.
Verismo has since then performed at Festivals around South Africa and alongside other national artists such as Chris Chameleon, Goldfish, Bed on Bricks, Lark, Flat Stanley and many more...
After almost three years of being a band, we've finally knuckled down
to release an album. To celebrate this momentous occasion we're throwing three parties. It would be nice to have you there.
18 July - Johannesburg - Alexander Theatre 1 August - Cape Town - EVOL 2 August - Stellenbosch - Klein Libertas Theatre
After almost three years of being a band, we've finally knuckled down
to release an album. To celebrate this momentous occasion we're throwing three parties. It would be nice to have you there.
18 July - Johannesburg - Alexander Theatre 1 August - Cape Town - EVOL 2 August - Stellenbosch - Klein Libertas Theatre
Check out Chris Chameleon and BAND this Friday (21 Sept) as they rock Mercury Live in Cape Town at 8pm.
Featuring the fabulous Chris on vocals, Warren "Waz" Leicher on bass, Duncan Shelwell on drums, and special guest Arno van Vliet on guitar ... Arno and Chris played in Blue Chameleon together back in the day!
It's a rare and not to be missed gig!
Book online at www.mercuryl.co.za/shop.asp
Prebook R50 & R60 at the Door
you guys were FANTASTIC last night.. I was the one dancing in the back... Ha ha.. I brought a bunch of friends and they were skeptical in the beginning but after the first few songs they thought you were great.. cant wait till the next GIG and the awaited album.. keep it up rox
hey, sorry to have missed the show on the 18th, hope it went well. ooh, by-the-way, our space has a new look, so come and check it out if you like! cheerio... - the Jackal -
Come to Port Elizabeth... NOW! teehee:D at least I put it out there and with enthusiasm too! Once again moved back here, so I can't come to your gigs for a while. *sniff* The person who claimed the Irish were lucky was probably Irish and was probably being very, very sarcastic. so unlucky...
After almost three years of being a band, we've finally knuckled down
to release an album. To celebrate this momentous occasion we're throwing three parties. It would be nice to have you there.
18 July - Johannesburg - 
