Francois Hardy

Drummer/Percussionist and Vocalist, Francois Hardy’s music career has earned him the respect of the local and international music industry. Recently relocated from KZN, Francois now calls Cape Town home.

In the 1980’s Francois toured South Africa as Drummer with 7 piece International Irish Rock Band "The Molloy's". In the 1980’s and 90’s he was a founding member, drummer and backing vocalist for “EQUINOX”, one of the most successful bands to come out of South Africa. The group recorded an album with David Gresham Records
entitled "Under Cover Lover" and their song "Kiss, Kiss Goodbye" off the album, reached No.2 on the South African charts. Since leaving EQUINOX Francois has toured and performed extensively in South Africa and some
of his most celebrated performances have been in Theatre productions.

He performed with PIERRE DE CHARMOY in "Reaching Out", "The Balladeer" and "Diamonds and Charms".
Francois performed in Three Theatre Productions with the "Pumpkin Theatre Show Band" at La Montagne Resort in Ballito. Under Musical Director Calli Thomson, Francois thrilled audiences in three different productions at the Heritage Theatre in Hillcrest. He performed on drums and vocals in Johan Liebenberg’s “Neil Diamond
and Friends” at the Barnyard Theatre in Umhlanga Rocks.

Francois performed in a Latin American Production “La Vida” with a 10 piece cast at the Barnyard Theatre in Umhlanga Rocks. Francois has recently performed Drums/vocals in “The John Ellis Trio” and
for Elvis Tribute Artist Doug Weich in his five piece live band at the Rhumbelow Theatre.

Besides performing in live Bands Francois also performs Solo (Vocals/Percussion/Backing Tracks), perfect for restaurant gigs with a repertoire including Pop and Latin American