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Entertainment - October 9, 2011
This year's Saturday evening entertainment will feature
"Bjärv", an exciting, traditional Swedish Folk Trio. Bjärv's fresh,
contemporary interpretations of traditional Swedish folk songs breathe new life
into the music of the 18th century. Infused with youthful charm, their
innovative, stunning 3-part harmonies and show-stopping improvisational
musicianship make their live performances a memorably rocking good time for all
audiences.
Meet Bjarv: On fiddle is the charismatic, 29 year-old Olof
Göthlin. A protégé of renowned fiddler Mats Eden, Olof became a "Riksspelman"
(Fiddler of the realm) in 2006. 34 year-old Mikael Grafström provides both
hypnotic rhythm and artistic nuance with his beautifully fluid guitar playing. A
recent graduate of the folk music department at the Malmö music conservatory,
Mikael has studied with the likes of Jens Ulvsand and Roger Tallroth from the
Swedish band "Väsen." The youngest member at 27, on the traditional
Swedish nyckelharpa, is Ben Teitelbaum. After being awarded Sweden's Eric
Sahlström nyckelharpa scholarship for 2000, Ben returned to Bethany College in
Lindsborg, KS becoming the first American to earn a degree in nyckelharpa
performance. He is now pursuing his PhD in ethnomusicology at Brown University.
The Bjärv performance will be at the Bethany Lutheran Church
from 6 - 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 8, 2011. Free will donation at the door.
Seating is limited so please arrive early. (approx. 600 seating capacity)
Then continue on to the Street Dance in downtown Lindsborg, 8:00
- 10:00 p.m. featuring Shotgun Sons with Rob Northcutt = Lead Singer; Bradin
Irvin = Lead Guitar; Trent Bland = Bass; Chad Thompson = Drums/Backup Vocals.
$8.00 entry fee (anyone 11 and older).
$5.00 entry fee (anyone 11 and older) with a Svensk Hyllningsfest Support Button
Children 10 and under are free with an adult admission.
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