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Gangspil

Gangspil (Sonnich Lydom and Kristian Bugge) have toured intensively and played more than 100 shows in North America since 2015! as well as a good number in other parts of the world. The group has become a well-known name in trad- and folk circles both home in Scandinavia and abroad. In 2016 they received the Tradition Award at the Danish Music Awards (Danish Grammy). Sonnich and Kristian have lately been playing concerts both as a duo and with a number of good colleagues. In the US theyve performed a number of shows with good friend, Midwestern award-winning master musician Dwight Lamb from Iowa. Focal Point Friends of Old-Time Music are honored to present Gangspil in concert at the Focal Point for the first time.

Sonnich Lydom (accordion, harmonica) and Kristian Bugge (fiddle) will guarantee you an entertaining and variated journey through the traditions of Danish folk music. This lively group performs old dance tunes and songs from every corner of their Scandinavian home country. From rural islands like Læsø to the metropol Copenhagen, including a few of their own compositions. Expect everything from wild polkas and jigs to lyrical waltzes, fiery reels and happy hopsas, plus the exotic Sønderhoning dance tunes from the famous Island of Fanø, and long forgotten songs from all over the country. An unforgettable live experience spiced up with humor and stories from their many years on the road..