Askefast

Askefast plays music you thought you had forgotten — and music you didn't know you were missing. Askefast is a folk rock band with a repertoire rooted in music from the 1950s and 60s. They create their own arrangements of the songs, incorporating elements from Irish jigs and Norwegian folk music to craft a distinctive sound. Håkon and Hallvard Høiberg have played together since they were young, developing a close interplay around guitar, vocals, and harmonies — with a fondness for songs that can be tweaked a bit. Askefast moves seamlessly between acoustic and electric, ranging from melodic to more energetic and rhythmic expressions. Both are also active in Dim Gray and De Ubrukelige, but this evening they present Askefast with their own arrangements and a clear acoustic and organic touch of 50s and 60s pop rock, folk rock, and folk music.