Andreas Hellkvist

NAMM is such an experience! I was there as an artist for Hammond USA, and did a few demo spots at their booth, playing the XK5. There were also some cool jams. And then of course everything else that happens there. All the people you meet, instruments and other things,. Amazing!

There's often a lot of Elvis events in the beginning of each year because of his birthday on Jan 8th. This year I think he turned 85. Guest artist this night was Jan Johansen, that I haven't played with before. A vrey nice acquaintance! On of the highlights was when In the ghetto suddenly mophed…

My first Norwegian Christmas concert! We did 3 shows in one day. Most of them with the trio, but some with guest artists. So nice and warm!

As usual, GMC is always a lot of fun. My friend and colleague Max Lorentz was in the audience and took this awesome photo.

New musical acquaintances! I've known about Per Thornberg for a long time. I even used some of his educational material many years ago . But I never met him. So, when asked to sub in his trio, I gladly excepted.

The Happy duck bar, one of my favorite places in Uppsala, celebrated their 3 years anniversary. I was happy to be part of the celabration with an evening of solo organ.

Playing for elderly where they live is so nice, especially when you have to squeeze into a corner of a living room. We did 5 concerts in two days in the city of Västerås.

Last gig of the tour, at the wonderful Biografbaren in Eskilstuna. Notice the odd shaped bass drum - one of the backline kits.

The main event of the tour, playing at Katalin in my hometown Uppsala! A memorable evening for sure!

This night at Katalin was a recreation of a concert held in Akureyri, Iceland two years ago when Eric's bluesband and Beebee & bluebirds shared the stage. I wasn't there, but I played with both bands this time. What a treat!

I didn't know about this place until working on booking the tour. Very nice scene in an old church. I'm sure I'l be back playing here!

First gig of a tour is always exciting, especially when you haven't played together before. The evening turned out very nicely both musically and audience turn out. Off to a great start!

When Afro does a show, you know it's going to be over the top. this time was no exception. Such a great show. I played on a few songs. The picture is taken during "They didn't know". Truly a powerful experience!

It always fun to share your knowledge and experiences. I wonder if it's actually the one doing the clinic the learns the most! The school had a nice 50s B3 and a Leslie 122XB. Photo: Palli Kristmundsson

I was invited by Óskar Einarsson to join a concert at Lindakirkja with their gospel choir and band. Such a nice place, and a great choir! Hope there'll be more. Photo: Palli Kristmundsson

How I love that organ! Feels and sounds so good, and also so beautiful. Photo: Palli Kristmundsson

First gig of this Iceland trip - at the Swedish embassy residence. Some really prominent guests in the audience, with made it all the more special.

Last gig, and the most important - in my hometown Uppsala! It was such a party. And what better way to illustrate that than with a video with som party jazz.

Biografbaren in Eskiltuna must be one of the most genuine vintage bars in Sweden. The whole place breathes nostalgia and the B3 fits like a glove in the room. Great place for our third concert.

Second concert of the release tour, at Konserthuset, Stockholm. Quite a different venue compared to the previous night. First time I played at Konserthuset.

First release concert of my album "Becoming", and in my hometown nonetheless! Friends and family in the audience. And Wasabryggeriet is such a cosy place. Great start of the release tour!

Been in Tumba many times, at the Swedish Hammond office, but never visited the church. Today Triple A did a lunch concert there. Nice church with pleasant acoustics.

The first of three gigs in Skinnskatteberg this day. The first one at a home ofr elderly.

I was asked to fill in for Leo Lindberg at the organ hangout at Stampen. Johan Leijonhufvud and Miriam Netti also joined in. A great night, with a lot of brazilian music.