Bands

Per Mathisen bass, Hans Mathisen guitar, and Ernst-Wiggo Sandbakk drums.

This trio performs tunes composed by the brothers, which span all the way from lyrical acoustic to more rockin’ electric jazz, always performed with elegance and finesse, presented with joy and liveliness. All three musicians are true virtuosos on their instruments, and the interplay is breathtaking. 

Hans and Per met Ernst – Wiggo for the first time already in the early 90’s, and have been playing in numerous projects and bands together since then. A long musical and personal friendship that brightly shines during their concerts.

Les Ducs de la Pompe is a German acoustic trio specializing in Gypsy Jazz, inspired by the legendary guitarist Django Reinhardt. The band’s name translates to “The Dukes of La Pompe,” with “La Pompe” referring to the distinctive rhythmic strumming pattern characteristic of Gypsy Jazz.

The ensemble features Johannes Siepen on vocals and guitar, Uwe Cujai on bass, and Olaf Schilperoort on guitar. Their repertoire includes classic Gypsy Jazz pieces like “Minor Swing” and “Artillerie Lourde,” as well as ballads such as “Anouman” and “Nuages.” They also perform modern compositions from the “Manouche” scene, including “Place Du Tertre” by Biréli Lagrène and “Paquito” by Ninine Garcia. Additionally, their setlist features standards like “All of Me” and “Sway.” 

Les Ducs de la Pompe has performed at various venues and festivals, including the Kardamili International Jazz Festival in Greece, Concerts in Belgium, and local events in Germany. 

Their performances are purely acoustic, offering an engaging yet unobtrusive experience suitable for both attentive listening and casual enjoyment. 

Liv Renate Elnes is a versatile and experienced vocalist with a rich and colorful musical journey behind her. She has left her personal mark on several bands and musical constellations, and moves playfully between different genres and expressions. The musical adventure began with studying music in high school, before the journey continued to music studies in Oslo. Today, she combines the roles of music teacher and music therapist with an active life as a performing musician. Based in Halden and Fredrikstad, she conveys music with warmth, presence, and joy of playing. Jazz has a very special place in her heart, but moves naturally and curiously between most genres in her musical work. Many know Liv Renate as a music therapist and conductor of the dementia choir, as a vocal teacher, from the theater stage, and as a performing singer.

The band consists of skilled musicians, all of whom are experienced in various genres and expressions. Together, they create a vibrant and dynamic soundscape that moves seamlessly between the energetic and the atmospheric. They combine improvisation, strong melodies, and modern production. The result is an expression that is both technically solid and emotionally engaging, and that gives the audience an experience characterized by closeness, energy, and joy of playing.

The band:

Andreas Łosiewicz -drums

Lars Martin Torp – bass

Magnus Køhn – piano

Ole-Henrik Mohn Pettersen – Saxophone

The ElectroSocks have prepared for you a live music extravaganza and ecstatic entertainment featuring all the No1 hits from the decades of the best pop music ever written! The ultimate vintage party band challenges you to resist dancing to one success after another that shone on the charts in an unforgettable live experience! The pop hits, Greek and foreign, that made you dance, laugh, fall in love, are all here: 70s, 80s, 90s pop hits, all in a thunderous playlist full of energy and a bombardment of memories! ElectroSocks: The band you always waited for, but never expected

Our famous Band „Hagelschaden“ from Germany exists since 13 years. Evergreens and popular songs with a twist. Karaoke is nothing compared to that! And the best part: the lyrics are projected in the background via projector for everyone to sing along to – of course, in English!! 

When singing in a group, everyone sings along to the same song at once. No one makes a fool of themselves – it’s all together and at the same time. In a group, it’s  less noticeable and a lot of fun 

Mona – piano / vocal 

Harry – bass / vocal 

Sabine – drums  

Arno – guitar/vocals 

Ali – banjo/kazoo / vocals

A new musical powerhouse is emerging! Acclaimed guitarist  Arne Skage, virtuoso pianist Tor Einar “DR” Bekken, have joined forces to form an exciting new trio that is set to make its mark on the Norwegian music scene.

With deep roots in blues, Americana, and improvisational music, the trio offers a unique musical experience where tradition meets innovation. Arne Skage is well known for his work with artists such as Reidar Larsen and Eriksen, has lately emerged as a solo artist with a voice and guitar playing that leaves a lasting impression. Tor Einar “DR” Bekken is one of Norway’s leading pianists in New Orleans  blues and boogie-woogie, captivating audiences for years with his energetic playing style. Knut Hem is an experienced drummer and multi-instrumentalist with a background spanning roots, folk, and country music, bringing a solid rhythmic foundation to the trio.

The new trio will debut during the Kardamili Jazz festival. With a unique blend of bluesy fonk with a  jazz spontaneity, and folk storytelling, this promises to be a musical journey you do not want to miss!

Odd Schlocks is anewband whereklezmermeets jazz,led by clarinettist andsaxophonistDaniel Mawson.The group draws its inspiration from the cultural melting pot of the early twentieth century. Yiddish dance melodies of Eastern traditional, swing, and the tunes of Tin Pan Alley, with traditional arrangements and modern fusion thrown in for good measure: perhaps it isa‘Freylekhin Schving’, or a‘Broadway Bulgar’, orYiddishTheatre Jazz Standard. With a little bit from here and a little bit from there, one person ’slock is another person’s treasure. Odd Schlocks brings together musicians from the traditional jazz bandMonoChromatixandklezmer fusiongroupsAmid the Mirk Over the IrkandKlezmer Klassica.All musicians are alumni of the University of Manchester Music Department, where Daniel and Richard now teach klezmer

Daniel Mawson Clarinet

George Bingham Guitar/Percussion

Richard Fay Horn

Sam Gee Keys/Percussion

Sophie Sully Bass Guitar

Red Miles’ journey began in the early 80s when Antonis
Kountouris (drums) and Spyros Avramiotis (keyboards)
collaborated on various local projects in Nea Smyrni, Athens.
Today, the band lineup boasts a dynamic ensemble, including
Dimitris Katsantonis (Vocals/Bass), Casy Lazari (Vocals), Eva
Vassiliadi (Vocals), Stavros Solomos (Guitar), and Costas Aloukos
(Percussion), Nikos Kastritseas saxophone. Blending elements of soul, jazz rock, Latin, and
blues, Red Miles captivates audiences throughout Athens' vibrant
live music scene. Their debut appearance at the Kardamily Jazz
Festival promises an unforgettable experience.

This fabulous blues duo has existed for 32 years and they still kick’ ass. The harp and guitar has been a traditional format in the blues history, and they are giving you the best of what they consider is the best of the acoustic blues tradition. Their music goes back to the 1920’s, 30’s, 40’s & 50’s. Jumper and Moe play in different styles like the Mississippi slide or harp style, or the sweet Piedmont way of guitar picking. We can find memories of Blind Blake, Mississippi John Hurt, Bo Carter, Leadbelly, Lightning Hopkins, Blind Willie McTell, Bukka White, Muddy Waters, Little Walter, BB King, Mississippi Sheiks, The Memphis Jug Band, Robert Johnson, and many of the old timers in their music. Jolly Jumper & Big Moe have won great recognition at the European festival and club scenes with shows in England, France, Germany, Switzerland, Greece, Latvia, Iceland, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Cech. Republic, Poland, Bosnia i Hercegovina, a. s. o…., and their live shows always got superb revues. Jolly Jumper & Big Moeplays instruments like the harps, 6 & 12 string guitars, national steel, the mandolin, foot stomp and whatever that`s got strings on. They also use a lot off strange things as percussion, and of course, they both do the vocals. Jolly Jumper & Big Moe comes from mid-Norway, from Hell. This is the home of the Blues in Hell Festival. The Jumper and Moe have a great act, it is like a history lesson, and it is always a very humorous one! They have also played a lot in schools, both in history and music classes.

Through a recording career that stretches back more than 25 years – the last 20 of them as a solo artist – Paal has astonished those around him with a voice that seems out of this world. 

What’s hotter than the Greek sun? Aleksi has the answer—a Finnish sauna! He’s been playing guitar in the sauna since childhood, and now he’s bringing the heat from the land of saunas—wrapped in groovy riffs, virtuosic fingerstyle, and stories as crisp as a Nordic night and as hot as the sauna stones.

This award-winning musician delivers a performance packed with humor, jaw-dropping technique, and storytelling that will leave you smiling. With master’s degrees from Munich and Helsinki, Aleksi blends technical brilliance with pure, infectious energy.