Nisswa-Stämman 2006 Performer's
Rap Sheet
Visiting Scandinavian groups:
Brodéns Kapell -
trio from Södermanland, Sweden
Einar Eimhjellens
Gammaldans Orkester- from Norway
Magnus and Anders -
fiddlers from Småland, Sweden
Meiskarit
- duo
from Finland
Skatelövs Spelmanslag -
fiddler's team from Skatelöv, Sweden
American performers:
Folk Orchestras:
American Swedish
Institute Spelmanslag
Twin
Cities Hardingfelelag
Twin
Cities Nyckelharpalag
Skål Klubben
Small groups and Solos
Ballade - our only local Danish ensemble!
Äkta
Spelmän- Swedish fiddling that soothes what ails
you
Olle Olsson's Oldtime Orkestra - Olle's
getting older every day!
LiljeDiket
- the ditch lillies play nyckelharpas
Kip Peltoniemi
- Finnish accordion playing raconteur
Karen Solgård
- Norwegian Hardingfele
Duane Swanson
- old time Accordion
ASI Lilla spelmanslag
-the next generation of Swedish fiddlers
Paul Wilson and Mary Abendroth - bottle-washing
folksingers
Arne Salli - Finnish frog-man from Wausau, Wi.
Loretta Kelley
- Legendary hardingfiddler
Skålmusik - North woods gammaldans
quintet
Nordic Jam
- a fun gang of musicians from Northfield, Mn
Finn
Hall - hot Finnish dance ensemble
Ross Sutter - Swedish folk songs
Sweeds in Weeds
- don't ask
Arna and Georganne
- Versatile duo from Duluth
Saana Ensemble
- Finnish vocal ensemble
Mary Hegge - Norwegian Langeleik
Valorie Arrowsmith
- Children's tent
Rose Arrowsmith
- Children's tent
the Stev Sisters
- Carol, Tina and Janet do ancient harmonies
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