The most common comparisons offered in amongst the crowds following a Simon van Gend gig seem to be some vague vocal reference to Cat Stevens or the less knowledgeable stab-in-the-dark of Jack Johnson, like the guy invented the acoustic music genre and you fall under him by default. The music does evoke a similar sense of nostalgia; the introspective lyrics and melancholic indie folk-rock leanings from the acoustic guitar of this singer-songwriter do strike a chord not far from the same heart, but this band is from South Africa. The words are from these shores.
Simon van Gend
Simon van Gend
Simon, Ross & Eric
The music does evoke a similar sense of nostalgia; the introspective lyrics and melancholic indie folk-rock leanings from the acoustic guitar of this singer-songwriter do strike a chord not far from the same heart, but this band is from South Africa. The words are from these shores.