The blues band Sidetrack has become a very popular live band throughout the Eastern region, and has been selling out houses in both Lillestrøm and Oslo for many years. Sidetrack's songwriter and frontman is guitarist Arild Nygaard from Tynset, who has more than 40 years of experience from various bands. Nygaard's trademark is a worn Telecaster guitar and a joy to play that is contagious to everyone and everything. Guitar brother Inge Texas Holden with raw solos and tough guitars. On drums we find another Tynset guy, namely Per Aksel Slettan, who in the blues context has been nicknamed "Shuffle Daddy". Sidetrack's bassist is also from Tynset, but has lived on the tot for over 20 years. Runar "Rudy" Trøen plays steadily and smiles slyly. Håvard Bækkevold from Lillehammer is an experienced harmonica player with soul and unique effects, and when the sunglasses and Russian hat are in place, the departure is announced with "Mean Old Train". Sidetrack started playing in 2001, and the members have extensive experience in blues music. They draw their inspiration from R.L. Burnside, Buddy Guy, and Junior Kimborough, among others. They also add a solid dose of rock and country. We may sound like a mix of Kimborough and the Rolling Stones, says Arild Nygaard. He says that the band started out playing cover songs, but they quickly realized that they needed their own style, and so it was their own material that found its place on the set lists. Songs like "Mary Jean" and "Sugar in the Morning" have gradually become solid audience favorites. The band is primarily a live band. - We don't sound perfect, but we play our own style and try to create atmosphere and mood, continues Nygaard. It's not uncommon for the guitarist to find himself lying on the dance floor during concerts, or for the entire band to leave the stage and embark on a wireless walk through the concert venue!

Guitar and vocals Arild Nygaard
Guitar Inge Holden
Bass Runar Trøen
Harmonica Håvard Bækkevold
Drums Per Aksel Slettan

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