I thought that other thread was getting a bit long. Sorry but I do not know how to link to the previous thread (I guess I could find it on the html thread if no one comes on to do it for me).

Anyway, I am jealous of those of you who had Frifrot in your area! They came to Portland Maine but that is not too close to me either...

The band Swap (two Scandinavian, two British musicians) is playing at Johnny D's in Somerville in April, so I will definitely be there!

Anyone familiar with them?

I have been istening to Garmarna a lot lately (Gods Musicians and Vengeance) and am always stunned at how amazing they are; and Emma's voice: indescribable!

I was thrilled I got to meet the band and talk briefly with the boys and Emma when they were in Boston (did a short interview with her for the Boston Phoenix). I wasn't sure if I had mentioned that already on this thread...also, since I met them at a small publicity party one night (they played a few songs to a few people; the spread was amazing, Swedish cuisine and vodka drinks, sponsored by The Scandinavian Channel)and then at the club they were playing the next night, I gave Emma a tape of The Secret of Roan Inish soundtrack (we had talked of mythology in songs and discussed the selkie legend) and also a CD I did with a group years ago. She emailed me later to thank me and to say she was listening to it ("Now you sing a cappella in my stereo; beautiful.")

They were wonderfully approachable but I am sure at large venues etc. it is not always feasible to meet them. But if any of you ever get the chance do try and talk with them. very down to earth