Our very own Norwegian!? In any case, the sort of acoustic guitar explosion we are delighted to have over here. How many appearances at the AB? At least 5, including the “Live In Europe” recordings for a “fantastisk engasjert publikum”. Early 2012 and the ABClub is sold out again.

Bjorn Berge is unmissable on stage. Never has anyone been so at one with their instrument. The possibilities seem, sound, indeed are, unlimited.

Now back, after recent trips to Russia and Ukraine, to what is set to be his eleventh studio album, “Mad Fingers Ball”. More brutal covers, interspersed with his own instrumentals. Intense and pleasant solo link between Motörhead and Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Rodrigo y Gabriela …

Blues Rock at its best. With strong injections of folk, funk and jazz. A few keywords: string machine, guitar martyr, blueblood entertainer, impressive performer, deep dark vocals, fingerpickin’ good, heavy fretwork, anti-pop, one man band, St. Slide, illustrated man ... Not for sissy boys (he’ll claim himself).