Hans Bollandsås & Andreas Hellkvist in Concert
I detta skandinaviska samarbete har den norske gitarristen och sångaren Hans Bollandsås och svenska Hammondorganisten Andreas Hellkvist förenat sitt artisteri och musikalitet för att bilda men minst sagt dynamisk och kraftfull grupp. De båda delar en passion för blues, soul och gospel. Resultatet blir en rykande het blandning av deras egen musik och standardlåtar.
Hans har ett gediget uttryck, både som sångare och gitarrist. Rakt på sak och rakt från hjärtat. Han har alltid något att säga, och gör så med övertygelse – ibland kort och koncist, och ibland som en tornado som sveper genom rummet och inte lämnar någon oberörd. Han har gjort att antal skivor i eget namn, med mestdels eget material.
Virtuost, lekfullt och med inlevelse – det finns många sätt att beskriva Andreas Hellkvist vid sin Hammondorgel. Han har utvecklat en stil som väcker häpnad och beundran, både hos publik, kollegor och recensenter. Inte minst pga av en basande vänsterfot som ofta förefaller ha ett eget liv. I denna grupp får han utlopp för sina mer energiska musikaliska sidor .
In this Scandinavian collaboration, Norweigian guitarist and singer Hans Bollandsås and Swedish Hammond organist Andreas Hellkvist have put their artistry, musicianship and skills together to form a powerful group. Sharing a passionate approach to their music and a love for blues, soul and gospel, they offer a steaming hot mix of their own music and standards.
Both as a singer and a guitar player, Hans’ output is to the point and straight from the heart. He always has got something to say, and does so convincingly and whole heartedly – sometimes briefly and concise and sometimes like a full blown tornado sweeping through the room, leaving no one untouched. He has put out a number of records of his own, mostly featuring his own songs.
Over the years, Andreas has earned a reputation as an organist always in the moment and with an outstanding technique. At concerts and on youtube videos, those who see him in action are simply amazed by the expressiveness, virtousity and devotion to the music. His pedal playing is also quite rare, showing off a coordination and precision out of the ordinary. His own music is primarily represented on his albums “Finally!” (2016) and Becoming (2019) and some of the songs are featured in the repertoire of this group.
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Past gigs

August 25th, 2022 8:00pm
Musikhuset, Gävle

August 6th, 2021 4:00pm
Musikhuset, Gävle

August 5th, 2021 8:00pm
Livestream, Hellkvist Headquarters

October 17th, 2018 8:00pm
Stampen, Stockholm

May 13th, 2018 8:00pm
Stampen, Stockholm

May 10th, 2018 7:00pm
Hijazz klubb, Uppsala

May 9th, 2018 8:00pm
House of blues, Borlänge

August 29th, 2017 9:00pm
Stampen, Stockholm

May 7th, 2016 12:00am
Trondheims jazzfest, Trondheim

May 6th, 2016 12:00am
Schei Jakobsen, Melhus

Members
Hans Bollandsås – guitar, vocals
Andreas Hellkvist – Hammond organ
Helene Misund – vocals, percussion
Ola Bothzén – drums
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Upcoming gigs
Past gigs
August 25th, 2022 8:00pm
Musikhuset, Gävle
August 6th, 2021 4:00pm
Musikhuset, Gävle
August 5th, 2021 8:00pm
Livestream, Hellkvist Headquarters
October 17th, 2018 8:00pm
Stampen, Stockholm
May 13th, 2018 8:00pm
Stampen, Stockholm
May 10th, 2018 7:00pm
Hijazz klubb, Uppsala
May 9th, 2018 8:00pm
House of blues, Borlänge
August 29th, 2017 9:00pm
Stampen, Stockholm
May 7th, 2016 12:00am
Trondheims jazzfest, Trondheim
May 6th, 2016 12:00am
Schei Jakobsen, Melhus