Derek Herbst

Solo Vocalist & Guitarist. Live voice & Instrument(s) with backing tracks providing bass, drums, etc. Catering to more adult audiences. I play many favourites. Versatile, with Acoustic and electric music. Suitable for Pubs, small clubs, parties, events.

I try to have something for everyone in my repertoire. Mostly popular songs from 50’s to 2000’s, focused on Pop, Rock, Country, Reggae, some blues.
You’ll hear Dire Straits, Tears for Fears, Bob Marley, Bob Dylan, Carlos Santana, Lionel Richie, Tom Petty, Josh Turner, Garth Brooks and many more all in one night. I’ll even throw in a few Johnny Clegg (South African) songs!

Originally from Johannesburg, South Africa, I have 40 years’ experience in live music. I adapt to the audience and the mood of the venue and try to work with the owner to achieve a successful outcome.

I am reliable, arrive on time, don’t drink much alcohol, know how to treat the client and the audience respectfully. I can provide sound equipment if needed, adequate for venues up to 200 people.

Fluent in English, Afrikaans (Dutch) and German, with some French and other languages.

Another brick in the wall
As good as I once was
Bad Moon rising
Black Magic Woman
Crazy Little Thing called love
Don’t dream it’s over
Free Fallin’
Friends in low places
Go your own way
Hungry Heart
Hurt so good
Is this love
My Girl
Runaway Train
Should I stay or should I go
Space Cowboy
Sultans of Swing
Sweet Home Alabama
Wagon wheel
Walk of life

Many many more…

Music Type:

Covers of well known songs

Live Music

Main Music Style:

Pop – Rock (before 2000)

All Music Styles:

Pop – Rock (before 2000), Country – Americana, Indie – Alternative, Reggae – Ska – Afrobeat, Vintage RocknRoll – Blues

Performance language(s):

English, Afrikaans, German, Zulu

Size options:

1 musician(s)

Vocal options:

MaIe Singer

Instrument options:

Acoustic Guitar, Backing Tracks / Looper, Electric Guitar