Arstidir (Iceland)

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(20.07.2013, 8:00 PM, Main Square)

 

A vocal and instrumental group from Reykjavik with a unique acoustic sound. Their first concert in Poland was last year's performance at the Rozstaje/Crossroads Festival, as part of the series: "Summer Stage of Radio Krakow", which was enthusiastically received by the audience. The band's work is influenced by classical chamber music, Icelandic folk music, jazz aesthetics, indie and progressive rock. The extensive acoustic composition is supported by vocal chords. The band released two albums that were well received by the critics and the audience. They have made numerous radio and television recordings in Iceland, Sweden, Russia and the Czech Republic, and has performed in many European countries.

 

Band members:

Daniel Audunsson – guitar, vocals

Gunnar Mar Jakobsson – guitar, vocals

Ragnar Olafsson – bass guitar, vocals

Hallgrimur Jonas Jensson – guitar, cello, vocals

Jon Elisson – guitar, keyboards, vocals

Karl Aldinsteinn Pestka – guitar, violin, vocals