LoMsk is a Norwegian folk rock band from Lom Municipality in Gudbrandsdalen established in 1982. Their sound is inspired by the folk traditions of the area which they mix with rock influences. Lars Bakke writes most of the materials for the band and his lyrics are influenced by Nynorsk Norwegian dialect and his tunes by traditional Norwegian traditional melodies, often taking inspiration from local legends and stories.
Their concept album Bukkerittet is based on Henrik Ibsen's Peer Gynt and their album Amerikabrevet on the theme of Norwegian emigration. The band was nominated for a 2007 Spellemannprisen award equivalent to the Grammies. In 2012, the band reunited for their 30th anniversary concert. (in Norwegian)
Band members Reidar Svare - vocals, keyboards, flute, harmonica Hans Bakke - vocals, fiddle, keyboard. Jørn Steine - bass. Lars Bakke - vocals, acoustic guitar, mandolin. Trond Volden - drums. Ole Foss - fiddle, accordion. Jørn Kjonerud - electric guitar
Discography 1994: Song om ei segn 1998: LoMsk 2004: Bukkerittet 2007: Amerikabrevet (reached #36 in VG-lista Norwegian Albums Chart)NorwegianCharts.com LoMsk discography 2009: Lavrans dotter Live albums 2012: Live - 30 år med LoMsk (reached #14 in VG-lista Norwegian Albums Chart)
References
External links Official website Last.fm