Anniversary concert at Kampen Bistro!: Elephant9

Elephant9 is almost a genre in itself. A musical institution,‚ wrote a music journalist – and continues: “...they are everywhere, they can do anything, and they do it with integrity and eternal hunger.‚ This is not just praise; it is confirmation that this trio, which has played together for 20 years, has evolved beyond being “just a band‚ – they have become a musical foundation. Their music pulses with freedom, energy, and intensity – a rare power field in a time marked by digital constriction. The three members – StÃ¥le Storløkken (keyboards), Nikolai Hængsle (bass and guitar), and Torstein Lofthus (drums/percussion) – bring with them experience from heavy Norwegian bands like Bigbang, Shining, Motorpsycho, and Supersilent. The band has developed a distinctive power by blending jazz, prog, psychedelia, and rock – in an expression that cannot be confined to one box. Their concerts have been described as “a psychedelic jazz rock festival like no other, with high intensity‚ – an expression that captivates and surprises at the same time. Elephant9 delivers a musical universe that breaks boundaries and genres. They create moments that you feel in your whole body, with a closeness and intensity that is rare. Every concert is a unique experience, every encounter a new level. If you wish to spark curiosity, be impressed, engaged — this is the band that can truly make you forget time and place.