Bergen Fest 2016 – Thursday with Wilco, Sigur Rós, Ghost, Banditos and more

Ghost © Per Ole HagenThursday at Bergen Fest had a couple of my favorite bands – live and on album – plus some new ones. Wilco has long been a favorite since I saw them the first time at Norwegian Wood in 1999. I have seen Ghost several times the last years, and love their pop version of black metal. Sigur Rós isn’t my personal favorites, but they always make a great live show. Here are the artists I saw last night. (Photo above: Ghost)

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Sigur Rós – Epic Soundscapes From Iceland

Sigur Ros © Per Ole HagenSigur Rós is one of the most distinguished bands from Iceland. Their style is highly personal, like no other band, and they have no contenders. Since 1994 they have spread their epic soundscapes through 7 CDs so far, and tonight they played at Oslo Spektrum.

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