Vamp

Vamp is a band from Haugesund, Norway which was started in 1991. The band’s musical profile is a mix of Norwegian folk music, Celtic music and rock. Excellent musical craftsmanship and lyrics from leading contemporary poets melts this musical blend into what has been described at the ultimate west Norwegian “North sea sound”. Vamp remains one of the leading Norwegian bands both on stage and as recordings artists to this day. Vamp won the highest-standing prize among Norwegian musicians, namely the Spellemans Prize of 2006. Members: * Torbjørn Økland (guitar, mandolin, bouzouki, trumpet, chorus) * Øyvind Staveland (violin, viola, accordion, flute, vocals) * Carl Øyvind Apeland (bass, guitar, keyboards, chorus) * Paul Hansen (vocal, guitar, harmonica) * Odin Staveland (keyboards, piano, drums, vocals) * Birger Mistereggen (drums and percussion) Former members: * Jan Toft (vocal) (1991–1998) * Erling Sande (drums, percussion) (1991–1995) * Vidar Johnsen (vocals, guitar) (1999-2007)