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Samsaya from “Hver gang vi møtes” 2014 on TV2

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“Music is an architect with the power to build bridges. It meets you at the dance floor but it still makes you think and connects your heart.”

Influenced by everyone from Mary J. Blige and TLC to OutKast and famed Indian singer Asha Bhosle, Samsaya, whose name means “doubt” in Hindi, has “always questioned everything,” writing reactionary, iconoclastic lyrics as a child. “At 12, I heard Dinah Washington’s ‘I’m Mad About the Boy’ and hearing that trumpet-type voice, something happened to me,” recalls the singer. “Religious lyrics and traditional music didn’t touch me. This moved me.” Eschewing her parents’ pleas to play classical Indian music in favor of more beat-driven tracks, Samsaya released Shedding Skin, her debut album, in 2004, and has released a steady stream of singles since.

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Sigvart Dagsland from “Hver gang vi møtes” 2014 on TV2

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Vocalist and composer from Stavanger, living in Bergen. Sigvart Dagsland is known for his good singing voice, his social commitment, his good songs and serious lyrics in dialect. Less well known is his distinctive sense of humour. This composition has led to Sigvart Dagsland releasing albums of very different character, ranging from solemn hymns to unbridled humour, but everything is done with a convincing seriousness. He has released 18 solo albums, and holds 30-50 concerts across the country each year. Awarded “Prøysenprisen” in 2009. Nominated for a “Spellemann” (grammy) three times in the pop category and received it once. Also nominated for Hit Awards. Each new Dagsland album sells on average to gold. His began as a boy soprano with a candle in his hand in the Stavanger Cathedral Choir when he was 12, formed the band “Tro og Liv ” in 1982, joined the revue group “Løgnaslaget” for some years. Has been a backing singer for several artists and has participated in the Norwegian ESC as both backing singer and artist.

His 20th anniversary as a recording artist was celebrated in autumn 2005 and spring 2006 with three anniversary concerts in Stavanger, Oslo and Bergen. The concert lasted three hours, and they were all sold out, and they offered a wide range of guest soloists who have been involved in any musical context throughout his career. More about his career  on his homepage.

NAME: Sigvart Dagsland

BIRTHDAY: 18.10.63

HOME COUNTRY: Norway

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Simone from “Hver gang vi møtes” 2014 on TV2

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Simone Larsen was born in Freiburg, Germany and raised in Volda from the age of nine. She started singing in bands when she was 13, and has a background in jazz, soul and pop. After high school she moved to Oslo, where she sang with The Dingleberries before she met Jonny and Kim. The trio began playing together the summer of 1993. The idea was to create melodic pop with jazz and funk inspired rhythms. Elements from groovy funk, acid jazz and modern dance music mixed with the trio’s penchant for the melodic, and from this arose a unique sound – a “sound”. They chose to name their band The Sound. The drummer, Ofstad, suggested a more eye catching spelling  – D’Sound. (ref.: Rockipedia )

NAME:  Simone Eriksrud

BIRTHDAY:  21st of August

HOME COUNTRY:  Norway

3 WORDS TO DESCRIBE MYSELF:  Playful, friendly, talkative…

WHAT DO I HAVE IN MY POCKETS RIGHT NOW:  My two-year-olds pacifier…

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Øivind “Elg” Elgenes from “Hver gang vi møtes” on TV2 2014

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ELG (Øivind Elgenes) is a lyricist, vocalist, guitarist and songwriter, from Kristiansund, Norway, best known as the lead singer of “Dance With A Stranger”. He is equipped with an exceptionally powerful singing voice which he uses with passionate intensity. The voice has proven to be ideal for those styles of music he likes best, the landscape of country, gospel, soul, blues and folk rock. (ref.: http://www.rockipedia.no/artister/elg-1484/ )

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Alexander Rybak – Now – Welcome to our Funny Little World

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NAME: Alexander Rybak

BIRTHDAY: 13.05.86

HOME COUNTRY: Norway

3 WORDS TO DESCRIBE MYSELF: Lucky, Positive, Thankful

WHAT DO I HAVE IN MY POCKETS RIGHT NOW: Air and Love

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Annsofi

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NAME: Annsofi

BIRTHDAY: July 16th

HOME COUNTRY: Norway

3 WORDS TO DESCRIBE MYSELF: Positive or honest?

WHAT DO I HAVE IN MY POCKETS RIGHT NOW: Nothing, my pockets are fake..

WHAT MADE ME LAUGH THE LAST TIME: According to Alex, I laugh after every finished sentence. Haha

AS A CHILD I DREAMT OF BECOMING A … : Lawyer, and I’m still dreaming of it (besides being a singer/songwriter)

JOB IN FIDDLER’S BUNCH: Professional Lego-partner

SINCE WHEN: 2010

WHAT I LIKE ABOUT THE FIDDLER: He’s the brother I never had

WHAT IS ANNOYING ABOUT THE FIDDLER: Wait for the book(s) ;))

THE MOST REMARKABLE THING I EXPERIENCED WHILE WORKING WITH THE FIDDLER: His generosity

MESSAGE TO THE FACEBOOKIES: Thank you so much for your support! You’re awesome!!!!

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JP Paulsen

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NAME:
JP Paulsen

BIRTHDAY:
March 15th, 1981. My brain startet developing a little late, so I’m only 20 at heart though.

HOME COUNTRY:
Norway

3 WORDS TO DESCRIBE MYSELF:
Playful. Real. Transparent.

WHAT DO I HAVE IN MY POCKETS RIGHT NOW:
Antibac and a cell phone full of song ideas and demo recordings.

WHAT MADE ME LAUGH THE LAST TIME:
Annsofi’s password for her Twitter account…

AS A CHILD I DREAMT OF BECOMING A … :
Grown up man. I gave it up a few years ago!

JOB IN FIDDLER’S BUNCH:
One of the executive producers (project managers) for ”I’m With You”.

SINCE WHEN:
Late 2011.

WHAT I LIKE ABOUT THE FIDDLER:
His common interest for legos…

WHAT IS ANNOYING ABOUT THE FIDDLER:
That he’s got a swimming pool when I don’t…

THE MOST REMARKABLE THING I EXPERIENCED WHILE WORKING WITH THE FIDDLER:
Sniffing ”hockey powder” (a Swedish candy powder) together in the studio. I’ve been addicted ever since!

MESSAGE TO THE FACEBOOKIES:
You never cease to impress me with your kind and priceless support! Someday I hope we all get to play with legos together! Oh, and maybe sniff some hockey powder…

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Elisabeth Andreassen ( Bettan )

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NAME: Elisabeth Gunilla Andreassen

BIRTHDAY: 28.03.58

HOMECOUNTRY: Norway

3 WORDS TO DESCRIBE ME:

Hardworking, familiar and a little crazy…

WHAT DO I HAVE IN MY POCKETS RIGHT NOW:

My mobile, keys, creditcard, lipgloss and Rybak’s Christmas cd!

WHAT MADE ME LAUGH THE LAST TIME:

Fun talk at breakfast with my family…

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Marian Aas Hansen

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NAME: Marian Aas Hansen

BIRTHDAY: 12.06.75

HOMECOUNTRY: Norway

3 WORDS TO DESCRIBE ME:

Kind, crazy and an experienced multitasker…

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Knut Bjørnar Asphol

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NAME: Knut Bjørnar Asphol

BIRTHDAY: 3rd of April. Don’t remember the year:-)

HOME COUNTRY: Norway

3 WORDS TO DESCRIBE MYSELF: happy, calm and curious

WHAT DO I HAVE IN MY POCKETS RIGHT NOW: Phone and a golf peg

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Paula Seling

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NAME:

Paula Seling

BIRTHDAY:

25.12.1978

HOMECOUNTRY:

Romania

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Didrik Solli-Tangen

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NAME:

Didrik Solli-Tangen

BIRTHDAY:

11 June 1987

HOMECOUNTRY:

Norway

3 WORDS TO DESCRIBE ME:

Outgoing, funny and a thinker

WHAT DO I HAVE IN MY POCKETS RIGHT NOW:

Nothing, just came out of the shower and i have no pockets in my boxer

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Anne Vada

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NAME:  Anne Vada

BIRTHDAY: 25th of April

HOMECOUNTRY: Norway

3 WORDS TO DESCRIBE ME:

Optimistic, hardworking and humorous

WHAT DO I HAVE IN MY POCKETS RIGHT NOW:

Nothing

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Dennis Storhøi

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NAME: Dennis Storhøi

BIRTHDAY: 15.07.60

HOME COUNTRY: Norway

3 WORDS TO DESCRIBE ME: Hardworking, lazy, enjoys life

WHAT DO I HAVE IN MY POCKETS RIGHT NOW: Diary

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Vitaliy Kozlovskiy

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NAME: Vitaliy Kozlovskiy

BIRTHDAY: 06.03.1985

HOMECOUNTRY: Lviv, Ukraine

3 WORDS TO DESCRIBE ME: purposeful, cheerful and rather modest 🙂

WHAT DO I HAVE IN MY POCKETS RIGHT NOW: a phone

WHAT MADE ME LAUGH THE LAST TIME: I often laugh…and frequently over people’s nonsence

AS A CHILD I DREAMT OF BECOMING A:  astronaut, but then I realized I wanted to be an artist

COLLABORATION WITH THE FIDDLER AS: a colleague on stage

Together with Alexander, we made a social project in Ukraine.”Talented Children – the future of Ukraine.” It was a concert with children from the boarding music school, they were fully engaged into mine and Sasha’s solo programs! They sang along with us and accompanied us with various musical instruments.

SINCE WHEN: since 2010

WHAT I LIKE ABOUT THE FIDDLER: openness, unpredictability, creativity

WHAT IS ANNOYING ABOUT THE FIDDLER: unpredictability 🙂

THE MOST REMARKABLE THING I EXPERIENCED WHILE WORKING WITH THE FIDDLER: our sincere communication and  joint performances of songs

MESSAGE TO THE FACEBOOKIES: You rock big times! I am sure your support is very important to Sasha. After all, fans are the inspiration for an artist! Appreciate, create and love!

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Link to the official website of Vitaliy Kozlovskiy: http://www.vitaliykozlovskiy.com/main.php?lang=1

 

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Mats Paulson

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NAME: Mats Paulson

BIRTHDAY: 28.1.1938

HOMECOUNTRY: Linköping, Sweden

3 WORDS TO DESCRIBE ME: A brain, a voice and a guitar

WHAT DO I HAVE IN MY POCKETS RIGHT NOW: A chestnut

WHAT MADE ME LAUGH THE LAST TIME: When Alexander in a radio show said: Mats sent me a bunch of songs and I sent him a bill!

AS A CHILD I DREAMT OF BECOMING A: Composer and a poet.

SHARED EXPERIENCE WITH THE FIDDLER: In the album “Visa vid vindens ängar”, just released, Alexander and I have really worked together.
I have put words to two of Alexanders melodies “Resan till Dig” and “Din första kyss”. And he has
made music to my lyrics “En katt på min kudde” and ” Jag föddes ur havet”. And we continue!

SINCE WHEN: It started two years ago.

WHAT I LIKE ABOUT THE FIDDLER: Many good things but especially his musical and human abilities.

WHAT IS ANNOYING ABOUT THE FIDDLER: I can’t find anything remarkable.

THE MOST REMARKABLE THING I EXPERIENCED WHILE WORKING WITH THE FIDDLER: His capacity for concentration.

MESSAGE TO THE FACEBOOKIES: Keep swinging with Alex!

Link to official web-site of Mats Paulson: http://www.matspaulson.com/

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Jørn Atle Støa

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NAME: Jørn Atle Støa

BIRTHDAY: October 24th

HOME COUNTRY: Norway

3 WORDS TO DESCRIBE ME:

Impulsive, creative and a “hard working man”…hehe

WHAT DO I HAVE IN MY POCKETS RIGHT NOW?

A lot of guitar-picks and chewing gum.

WHAT MADE ME LAUGH THE LAST TIME?

Maybe a laugh about something I did, should have done or should not have done…or maybe it was the Norwegian TV show “Torsdag kveld fra Nydalen” – Funny stuff 😉 Continue reading Jørn Atle Støa →

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Kathrine Hvinden Hals

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NAME : Kathrine Hvinden Hals

BIRTHDAY: 11.08.88

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Maria Strøm Slyngstad

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NAME : Maria Slyngstad

BIRTHDAY: 25.09.1985

HOME COUNTRY: Norway

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Olga Kivaeva

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Photo: Geir Østen Berg
NAME : Olga Kivaeva
BIRTHDAY: 16.04.1990
HOME COUNTRY: Russia. Norway.
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3 WORDS TO DESCRIBE ME: Ambitious. Impulsive. Honest.
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WHAT DO I HAVE IN MY POCKETS RIGHT NOW?:
I don’t have pockets right now! :))
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WHAT MADE ME LAUGH THE LAST TIME: My friend, Nina G.
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AS A CHILD I DREAMT OF BECOMING AN: Artist and a hero! 🙂
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JOB IN FIDDLER’S BUNCH: Violinist and singer.
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SINCE WHEN: August 2010
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WHAT I LIKE ABOUT THE FIDDLER:
I like his amazing talent, his soul that reflects in his music, and the fact that he’s a gentleman. 🙂
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WHAT IS ANNOYING ABOUT THE FIDDLER?:
That he always wears the same sweater: Black and purple stripes! 😉
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THE MOST REMARKABLE THING I EXPERIENCED WHILE WORKING WITH THE FIDDLER:
Shooting the video. Traveling around. Meeting interesting people and a loooot of mooore! 🙂
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MESSAGE TO THE FACEBOOKIES:
Stay true to yourself, no matter what other people say! And don’t be cheezy! ;)*
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(*According to Olga, ” Cheezy ” means: Weird/ corny/ goofy )

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Morten F-Lund

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NAME : Morten F-Lund
BIRTHDAY: Nov 20th 1985
HOME COUNTRY: Norway

3 WORDS TO DESCRIBE ME: Organized, annoying, late
WHAT DO I HAVE IN MY POCKETS RIGHT NOW: Cellphone, wallet, lighter and cigarettes (I know I should quit)
WHAT MADE ME LAUGH THE LAST TIME: When I was at a party two days ago and had a good time with friends I hadn’t seen in a long time
AS A CHILD I DREAMT OF BECOMING A: Firefighter

JOB IN FIDDLER’S BUNCH: Rapper
SINCE WHEN: 2010

WHAT I LIKE ABOUT THE FIDDLER: He works really hard to reach his goals
WHAT IS ANNOYING ABOUT THE FIDDLER: He actually reaches all those goals
THE MOST REMARKABLE THING I EXPERIENCED WHILE WORKING WITH THE FIDDLER: His patience

MESSAGE TO THE FACEBOOKIES: Thank you very much for all your support! 🙂

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Thomas Wærnes (Tekstil)

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NAME: Thomas Wærnes (Tekstil)
BIRTHDAY: April 3, 1986
HOME COUNTRY: Norway

3 WORDS TO DESCRIBE ME: Words. Description. Me.
WHAT DO I HAVE IN MY POCKETS RIGHT NOW: I’m sporting pocketless shorts at the moment.
WHAT MADE ME LAUGH THE LAST TIME: Mythbusters.
AS A CHILD I DREAMT OF BECOMING: An artist.

JOB IN FIDDLER’S BUNCH: Writer and performer.
SINCE WHEN: 2010.

WHAT I LIKE ABOUT THE FIDDLER: Alexander’s qualities are too numerous to name.
WHAT IS ANNOYING ABOUT THE FIDDLER: He is easily distracted.
THE MOST REMARKABLE THING I EXPERIENCED WHILE WORKING WITH THE FIDDLER:
“Fela Igjen” and co-writing “Europe Skies”, “Suomi” and “First Kiss” from his upcoming album.

MESSAGE TO THE FACEBOOKIES:
Thank you all for the support you’ve shown Opptur!
We’re currently working on brand new songs, so stay tuned!

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Opptur’s fb fansite: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Opptur/101351596576622?v=wall

Thomas on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/Opptur.Tekstil

His last solo album : http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/unleash-the-beast/id287897993

His MySpace page : http://www.myspace.com/OuttaControlMusic

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Anders Krohn

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NAME : Anders Krohn
BIRTHDAY: 16th October
HOME COUNTRY: Norway

3 WORDS TO DESCRIBE ME : Father, Friend & Superherolicious
WHAT DO I HAVE IN MY POCKETS RIGHT NOW: Some old coins and a ligther.
WHAT MADE ME LAUGH THE LAST TIME: Watching Torsdagskveld fra nydalen.
AS A CHILD I DREAMT OF BECOMING A: Superhero

JOB IN FIDDLER’S BUNCH: Superhero/Sheriff/Friend
SINCE WHEN: The dawn of time!

WHAT I LIKE ABOUT THE FIDDLER: He makes me laugh so hard!
WHAT IS ANNOYING ABOUT THE FIDDLER: He seems to never get tired!
THE MOST REMARKABLE THING I EXPERIENCED WHILE WORKING WITH THE FIDDLER: The 2 days in Malmö when we recorded “Fela igjen”

MESSAGE TO THE FACEBOOKIES: Thank you for all your support! 🙂

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Torfinn Thorsen

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NAME: Torfinn Thorsen
BIRTHDAY: jan -78
HOME COUNTRY: Norway

3 WORDS TO DESCRIBE MYSELF: positiv, philosophic, music lover
WHAT DO I HAVE IN MY POCKETS RIGHT NOW: my cellphone
WHAT MADE ME LAUGH THE LAST TIME: a friend
AS A CHILD I DREAMT OF BECOMING A … : pilot

JOB IN FIDDLER’S BUNCH: bass
SINCE WHEN: april-09
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT THE FIDDLER: his humor
WHAT IS ANNOYING ABOUT THE FIDDLER: he is always on the run…
THE MOST REMARKABLE THING I EXPERIENCED WHILE WORKING WITH THE FIDDLER: playing in front of fifteen thousand crying and sreaming people..

MESSAGE TO THE FACEBOOKIES: keep up the good work!

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Hilmar Kristoffersen

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NAME: Hilmar Kristoffersen

BIRTHDAY: January

HOME COUNTRY:Oslo

3 WORDS TO DESCRIBE MYSELF: familyman, believer, pal

WHAT DO I HAVE IN MY POCKETS RIGHT NOW: my ipod-touch and one metro ticket.

WHAT MADE ME LAUGH THE LAST TIME: When my little daughter pronounced her sisters name completely wrong

AS A CHILD I DREAMT OF BECOMING A: member of A-ha

JOB IN FIDDLER’S BUNCH: keyboardplayer, vocals, telling jokes.

SINCE WHEN: since april 09, about 50 concerts I guess.

WHAT I LIKE ABOUT THE FIDDLER: He is a fantastic musician and entertainer, and is not afraid of being himself

WHAT IS ANNOYING ABOUT THE FIDDLER: +#! *å¨w**@ ;D

THE MOST REMARKABLE THING I EXPERIENCED WHILE WORKING WITH THE FIDDLER: At the concert in Kiev, hundreds of people entered the stage after the consert. Kind of strange, kind of funny

MESSAGE TO THE FACEBOOKIES: Hi! Come see us i Prague!

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Odd Norvall Ramstad

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NAME: Odd Norvall Ramstad

BIRTHDAY: 30.10.81

HOME COUNTRY: Norway

3 WORDS TO DESCRIBE MYSELF: Kind, musical, absentminded

WHAT DO I HAVE IN MY POCKETS RIGHT NOW: Nothing!

WHAT MADE ME LAUGH THE LAST TIME: A joke by Hilmar last night.

AS A CHILD I DREAMT OF BECOMING A … : Famous violinist!

JOB IN FIDDLER’S BUNCH: Guitar player

SINCE WHEN: May 2009

WHAT I LIKE ABOUT THE FIDDLER: His energy.

WHAT IS ANNOYING ABOUT THE FIDDLER: When he pokes my belly at 6 AM!

THE MOST REMARKABLE THING I EXPERIENCED WHILE

WORKING WITH THE FIDDLER: Going to New York City!

MESSAGE TO THE FACEBOOKIES: Hope to see you soon on tour again in 2010!!

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Trygve Tambs-Lyche

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Trygve

NAME: Trygve Tambs-Lyche

BIRTHDAY: May, 22nd

HOME COUNTRY: Norway

3 WORDS TO DESCRIBE MYSELF: fun, focused, energetic

WHAT DO I HAVE IN MY POCKETS RIGHT NOW: iPhone

WHAT MADE ME LAUGH THE LAST TIME: Don’t remember. I laugh a lot.

AS A CHILD I DREAMED OF BECOMING A … : Musician

JOB IN FIDDLER’S BUNCH: Drummer

SINCE WHEN: summer ’09

WHAT I LIKE ABOUT THE FIDDLER: He is extremely talented and fun to work with

WHAT IS ANNOYING ABOUT THE FIDDLER: When he is insisting on having a two-hour signing session and his team is tired and wants to go home.

THE MOST REMARKABLE THING I EXPERIENCED WHILE WORKING WITH THE FIDDLER: Every night is a fairytale when working with him..

MESSAGE TO THE FACEBOOKIES: Thanks for all support!

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Read more about and listen to Trygve’s own project called “Thelma and Clyde” here:

http://www.myspace.com/thelmaandclyde