ROOTS AARHUS - FOLK BASH

24/5/2025

Doors: 19:00 // Admission: 150 DKK

Roots Aarhus Celebrates Its 3rd Anniversary with a Spectacular Evening! Get ready for an unforgettable night as they celebrate three years of Roots Aarhus! First up, experience progressive bluegrass with Norwegian OPEN STRING DEPARTMENT, joined by vocalist Siril Malmedal Hauge. Then, for one night only, one of Denmark’s biggest progressive folk bands from the 2000s returns: INSTINKT.

This concert is supported by Aarhus Municipality and the Danish Arts Foundation.

PROGRAM

➤ Doors open: 19:00
➤ Concert: 19:30

INSTINKT

Instinkt is a band where feminine power and masculine poetry collide in an electrifying mix—a burst of energy featuring heavy grooves, the mystique of dark drones, and sweeping, wild string arrangements.

With a grand and dynamic sound, Instinkt’s live performances blend obscure ethnic instruments and ever-changing sonic textures, keeping the audience on their toes.

The band’s music is composed by its own members, rooted in Nordic tonality but drawing inspiration from jazz, rock, heavy metal, and global influences. Instinkt also makes it a point to infuse humor and raw energy into their performances.

LINE-UP

Martin Seeberg: Hurdy-gurdy, viola, flutes, jaw harps
Søren Korshøj: Violin, guitar, backing vocals, and antics
Louise Ring Vangsgaard: Violin, vocals, improvisation, and seashells
Malene Daniels Beck: Double bass, electric bass, and red hair
Vivi Di Bap: Drums, growl, djembe, and various vocals

OPEN STRING PROJECT & SIRIL

Siril Malmedal Hauge is a Norwegian vocalist, instrumentalist, composer, and lyricist. A remarkably versatile and highly sought-after singer, she has been named "jazz ambassador" by Trondheim Jazzfest and has received multiple awards, including "Best Vocal Album" in Japan and NYC, as well as a Norwegian Grammy nomination for her solo work.

Magnus Wiik is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist with over twenty critically acclaimed releases as a bandleader. He has toured worldwide and collaborated with some of the biggest names in bluegrass, jazz, and Irish folk music.

Aksel Jensen is one of Norway’s most active bassists. A sought-after session musician, he plays with bands like Martin Högberg Trio and artists such as Aslak Brimi and Sunniva Lundh.

Espen Bjarnar made his mark early as an exceptional guitar talent, sharing stages with legends like Ulf Wakenius and Nils-Olav Johansen. His distinctive guitar style can be heard in numerous projects, including his own ESP and Arne Torvik’s Northwestern Sounds.

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