Last Friday and Saturday there was an event here in Vaasa called "Musik och Talang" (which is Swedish for "Music and Talent"). There was a lot of workshops and stuff, and a lot of concerts took place. I didn't participate in any of the workshops, but I knew some of the musicians who were playing, so I wanted to go listen to a couple of them. On Friday three different bands played in a club called Doo Bop Club.
The first band was Icons of Elegance. Their bass player, Anssi Växby, was my first bass teacher back in the days when I started playing. During their set, I couldn't sit still in my chair. I did sit in my chair, but I wasn't still for a second. Their sound is influenced by the sixties, but it's still fresh.
The second band was Jerry Lindqvist and The Grace. Back in the days when I studied music, I shared an appartment with their drummer, Sam Fröjdö. Soulmates. Nothing more to say, really. Oh, the band...? Their sound is influenced by country, but with a Fenno-Swedish twist. They were better than I expected.
The third band was The Northern Governors. I had never heard of this band before, but they were a pleasant surprise. What a band! Funky, groovy and tight. By the end of their set I was dancing like crazy, and I wasn't alone.
All in all, an awesome night out with good friends. I couldn't have asked for more.
/H
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