Andreas Hellkvist

It is not every summer that we play at Brännkyrka church, but when we do it is usually the highlight of the summer. It's usually crowded, and the applause and the appreciation just seem a bit deeper than elsewhere. I would say this time was no exception. I hope you can tell from the pictures!

Jojo has a really cosy place on an island in the northern archipelago. In summertime he arranges concerts there and the porch is transformed into a stage, with the audience on the lawn outside. We were lucky with the weather and had a fun concert!

In just 10 days, it would have been 10 years ago we played at Björklinge kyrka. So, it was nice to be back! I came directly from my stay in Värmland with the B3 in the van so we used that. First B3 gig with Trinity in a while!

This day was very special to me, on many different levels. This part of Värmland, a county in the west of Sweden, bordering on Norway, is where I have the roots of my mother's side of the family. She grew up here but moved to Uppsala where she met my father. But thorughout the years…

Having done the two outdoors gigs with this duo, it was nice to also do one indoors. This church had some really nice acoustics. This was also the start of my B3 week. I haven't had it out in a while, so I was reminded of how much easier it is with my regular XK5…

ALways fun playing at venues with a distinct theme or style. This restaurant is located just next to a runway and the whole place is filled with airplanes and exhibitions about the local aviation history. A nice trip in the middle of summer, and a joy to play with the full blues band!

This was the hottest day of the summer, and almost broke the all time record in Sweden. Felt a bit strange since just a week before we'd been doing outdoors gigs in almost autumn temperatures. This church is located on an island in the northern archipelago of Stockholm, and a nice venue on this warm…

Having done the Katalin gig the friday before, we could relax a bit more this time. And now we knew the secret weapon - have the stage bathe in organ and everything will be fine. And it was!

It was really to be back at Kafé Himlavalvet, although it could be been a little warmer. Though, there were quite a few people that came to listen and it turned out a really nice evening!

This gig was originally booked as a trio gig, but Jesper (the drummer) couldn't make it. And instead of getting someone to sub we decided to do it as a duo. We have played as a duo before, but not a whole concert, so it was a bit of a challenge. The idea was to…

It's been a while playing with the bluesband, especially as a quintet, with both the Hammond and piano. Daniel Olsson subbed on drums which was fun. Always a pleasure playing with this band!

This started out as a regular duo gig. I so enjoy playing with Claes and we're really starting to get our repertoire together. After the concert, the owner of the restaurant sang a few tunes and that was also fun. But then a couple of days later, we got the news that the organizer of…

Almost every year, Trinity plays at this church in summertime. This year was no exception. A nice tradition, for sure. Already looking forward to next year! Photos by Håkan Svensson

Last time we were in Leksand was 9 years ago, so it was definitely time to come back. This time was extra special, as my dad passed away earlier this spring and the last time I was at this church was to attend his funeral. So, we played for him in heaven and for the…

Just before the gig I took a walk into the city for a few errands. When I was about to head back the skies just opened and it started pouring. I went inside for a while to wait it out, as it was quite an instensive but short shower. However, when I got back the…

A new place to play and a nice one at that! Beautifully located at the sea in the southern archipelago of Stockholm is this restaurant. This was in the beginning of july so you can still see the midsummer pole, although it's starting to fall apart a little. Though, I have to admit, it wasn't…

This summer we got a small tour with Hunky Dory and it started at the best possible spot. Bruna Dörren is a wonderful restaurant and pub located at the sea on beautiful Gotland. Also fun to try the new material for a new audience and it worked really well. Hope to be back next year!

I love these small initimate gigs. Put an organ an leslie on a lawn, bring some friends and just play and have fun! This particular lawn is extra special as well - it's on the backside of a friend's house just a few hundred meters from where i grew up. And this midsummer weekend was…

For some reason, midsummer's eve is usually rainy and cold. This time, it was the sunniest and hottest in 50 years. Beautiful day, both for a gig and the celebrations afterwards. Erik Tengholm subbed to Karl Olandersson and did a great job.

Summer party gigs are fun! I was asked to bring a drummer for at duo gig at a birthday party just outside my hometown of Uppsala. Luckily, Ola Bothzén was available. We set up on the porch of a small house in front of a lawn of people on blankets. Felt a little like a…

The Hellkvist Hammond Hour goes IRL! Kom, mingla, spisa, häng och ha kul. Fri entré!

Last gig of the tour unfortunately since the Saturday gig ín Härnösand was cancelled. However, as usual a great night at Brux.

Great way to start the week! E-street is such a nice place and the Sundsvall jazzclub always welcoming. The place was filled and the audience in a good mood.