Biography

A multi genre gypsy rock band that combine a number of styles including ska, Afro blues, hip hop and rock. Cape town, South Africa’s Crimson House has become a festival & club favorite with their high energy interactive live performances becoming that of legends. They formed in 2010 and have since released 3 albums, with a collection of chart hitting tracks including their latest hit singles “take a chance”, “Don’t forget to take your medicine”, “Jo Bounce” & “Pot of Gold” off their upcoming 4th Album. in 2015 The group then featured as the backing band in a cabaret circus in which they adopted a new found love for gypsy music to the likes of Gorgol Bordello and Balkan Beat Box. This new found love lead the group to establish a new direction in their music and thus has begun the new journey of which they are creating for their 4th Studio album in which they are delving into their South African/ Namibian roots. Current members Riaan Smit- Vocal/Guitar/ Harmonica Nick Becker –Alto Sax Gareth Harvey- Baritone Sax Arno Van Zyl- Banjo Christoph De Chanvonnes Vrugt - Drums Jacques Jansen Van Rensburg - Bass