Vamp (band)

Vamp is a band from Haugesund, Norway which was started in 1991 (according to [http://vamp.no vamp.no] )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.

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) (2008 - current)

Former members

* Jan Toft (vocal) (1991–1998)
* Erling Sande (Drums, Percussion) (1991–1995)
* Vidar Johnsen (vocal, guitar, keyboards, percussion) (until 2007)

Discography

* "Godmorgen, søster" (1993)
* "Horisonter" (1994)
* "13 humler" (1996)
* "Folken" (1996)
* "Flua på veggen" (1998)
* "Ei med alt" (1999)
* "En annen sol" (2000)
* "Månemannen" (2002)
* "Siste stikk" (2005)
* "Vamp i full symfoni med kringkastingsorkesteret" (2006)

External links

* [http://www.vamp.no/ Official Vamp site]