HENNING KVITNES
"There's not much time between young and promising - and living legend."
It's unclear whether this statement can be applied to Henning, but after 47 years on the road, countless albums, tours, concerts and self-written songs, he certainly has a clear midfield role on the Old Boys team of Norwegian Songpoets.
Many of the songs, such as Evig eies, Sånne som oss, Guttær, Ut å vekke sola, Siste reis and others, have become popular among several generations and are sung by many at weddings, parties and funerals. And in the shower.
With a new album under their belts, Henning & Gutta will embark on a nationwide tour in 2025 - and both the album and the tour have been named "While I'm still 66". After the song with the same title, which was released on May 13, 2024 - on the day of the entry of this "sangomsuste" year!
"Ekstraomganger" will be added to the title of the summer and fall editions, as he will turn 67 in May 2025, but the concerts have been added due to high demand, and the album will have the same title.
Musically on stage, we meet an artist and a band who dare to go into the depths of both new and older songs. They give them the respect and energy they deserve. The lyrics must also be allowed to be in focus to clarify Henning's little universe. There's room for rock 'n' roll, sing-alongs and courtship. Melancholy and smiley faces with welded foreheads in perfect harmony.
"Without the audience, the music stops."