WATCH: Live local bands, Black Whiskey and Bridge6, draw epic crowd to Vryheid pub

"Thank you all," stated pub owner, Dee van der Merwe. "We love you all and are so grateful for the amazing support of the community. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to the bands and for what you have done for Dee's."

May 10, 2017

Elaine Rodway 1 minute read

Phillip du Plessis, aka Dupie, and Estiaan Fritze have a 'rock star' moment, rocking the deck at Dee's on Friday night.

THE deck at Dee’s was packed on Friday night, and the atmosphere was electrifying, as fans flocked to enjoy live music at the local landmark pub and restaurant.

In celebration of the fact that Dee’s will not be closing down, despite recent rumours and uncertainty surrounding the future of the popular restaurant, local bands, Black Whiskey and Bridge6 joined forces to give patrons of the pub a musical experience that did not disappoint.

Ryno Bester and Pietie Keeve had a great evening enjoying the live music at Dee’s.

Owner of Dee’s, Dee van der Merwe, was blown away by the phenomenal support of the public who turned up in their numbers on Friday night.

Dee and ‘Baldy’ were blown away by the support of the Vryheid community.

“Thank you all,” she stated. “We love you all and are so grateful for the amazing support of the community. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to the bands and for what you have done for Dee’s.”

Bridge6 posted on social media, following the event, “Thanks to everyone who came out to support live music on Friday.

“We really didn’t expect so many people to turn up, and for that we are grateful. And last, but not least, we would like to thank Black Whiskey for allowing us to play a few songerinos!”