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Amund Maarud & the Grand
Opening acts included the “Blues Kid” of Norway, Amund Maarud & the Grand. At the surprising age of just 21, Amund have already captivated audiences globally, releasing 3 albums and touring Norway for the last few years. Amund’s second album “Ripped, Stripped and Southern fried” was a noted success -both artistically and commercially with around 6500 units sold and nominations for the prestigious Spellemann Award; the Norwegian Grammies, in 2003 in the country/blues category Read more...
Added: 20/11/2006




Girl from Saskatoon
“Girl from Saskatoon” released its first debut album "Aloha My Love" at the international rock festival "Øya Festivalen" in Oslo summer 2003. The success has been phenomenal, with performances not only in Norway but also across the seas to Europe; from London to Riga, constantly enticing the audiences with acoustic duos or the accompaniment of the full orchestra. For a chance to experience the uniqueness that is “Girl from Saskatoon” visit their website. Read more...
Added: 20/11/2006




Desperado
Constructed in 2002, Desperado filled Teltscene with explosive sounds and vibrant energy. From the instance the first note was dropped to the last chord strung, the band provided nothing less than sheer pleasure and delight for their fans. Their enchanting music never denied the fans a single moment, who were left mesmerized. Read more...
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History of Jazz
Jazz is an original American art form which began in New Orleans sometime around the year 1895. In New Orleans, musicians were experimenting with new combinations of traditional music like Ragtime, Marching Band Music, and the Blues. What distinguished Jazz was that Jazz music heavily relied upon improvisation. The sheet music from which Jazz songs began served only as a framework for the piece that would eventually be played. Jazz-style music quickly became popular in Kansas City, Chicago and Saint Louis.Originally, Jazz was played only by African-American and Creole musicians. The first Jazz musician is considered to be Buddy Bolden, who played the Cornet. The next group of Jazz musicians included such greats as Kid Ory and King Oliver, who would eventually discover Louis Armstrong. These musicians formed small Jazz bands, and greatly increased both the complexity and tempo of the music. The new Jazz was called “Hot Jazz” because of the incredible speed at which the musicians improvised. Hot Jazz met with a great deal of commercial success and became a dominant force in the culture of the 1920s. Between World Wars One and Two, Jazz was spread from America to the countries of Europe. This period was one of the golden ages of Jazz. With the increase of television in the 1950s, followed by the Rock and Roll music of the 1960s, the popularity of Jazz began to decline dramatically. Although Jazz is no longer the roaring success it once was, it remains an important American art form. Read more...
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History of Gospel
Gospel music has its roots in the long suffering and deep spirituality of the African-American people. The first vestiges of gospel music were to be found in the field worship songs called “Corn Ditties,” sung by slaves. Groups of slaves would meet in fields to listen to itinerant preachers and they would sing as they worshipped. The songs favored the themes of salvation and being lifted from their suffering. Read more...
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The Cheaters
The Cheaters, a Rock’n’roll trio from Oslo, Norway accredit some of their unique flair to those that have inspired them; both the addictive beats of 1966 and inspirational punk of 1977. If this sounds like your type of sound, it is definitely something worth seeing; the crowd took advantage of the situation, singing and dancing enthusiastically! Read more...
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Review of the Current Status of the Music Industry
The most common memories from this era for many of our elderly folk today were the vibes received from their live shows. The glow of the lights, the hype, the music, and the fact that the bands actually had musicians, defined what British Rock and Pop was all about. Whatever happened to the good old discos with the always welcomed slow set? Read more...
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Music Movement in Liverpool since The Beatles
The city of Liverpool is not a typical northern city because of its port status. Liverpool’s influence on British and American music is remarkable. It’s no secret that Liverpool is the birthplace of The Beatles, could be argued, one of the best-known musical bands in the history of modern music. While The Beatles arrived on the Liverpool music scene in the early 1960s, over 45 years ago, spreading Beatle Mania all over the world, their music is still playing today with much affection. The Beatles, in fact, spawned a musical revolution, especially in Liverpool, and their self-expression in musical form led to a new wave of thinking in England and across the globe. Tellingly, their new way of thinking created a distinct era in Liverpool history, which has made the city the Mecca for musical artists that it is today. Read more...
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AG3
Dark rock trio has only played 9 gigs as AG3. Knowing the extreme competition that was out there, the band strived to create their own unique presence. Time was sent meticulously drafting and composing numerous songs to perfection that is now ready to be announced to the masses, those who will truly appreciate their hard work. One thing is for sure the crowds were definitely satisfied. The Base player of the band, Espen Holtan, is also the founder of the festival! Read more...
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Katrina Drowns Jazz
Financial efforts to bring relief to New Orleans have come in the form of the Red Cross, clothing and food drives sponsored by churches, non-profit organizations, and schools, and from benefit concerts, such as Shelter from the Storm, which was recently aired on all major networks, and Saving Ourselves, a telethon and benefit concert that aired on Black Entertainment Television (BET). Famous New Orleans residents, including Branford Marsalis and Harry Connick Jr., are also continuing to hold concerts in order to raise funds for hurricane relief efforts. Read more...
Added: 20/11/2006


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