About this Event
Sweden’s FRÄNDER blends Scandinavian and Baltic musical traditions with global folk-rock sensibilities, creating contemporary arrangements that feel both ancient and electrifyingly new. With seductive harmonies, heavy grooves, and a mesmerizing stage presence, FRÄNDER stands among the Nordic countries’ top roots music bands.
Influenced by first-generation Nordic folk rock pioneers like Hedningarna, Garmarna, and Hoven Droven—as well as by Led Zeppelin, Fairport Convention, Jethro Tull, and Steeleye Span—FRÄNDER is rooted in heritage but driven by a bold, modern creative spirit.
“This is not about tradition, this is about us, about today,”
—Gabbi Dluzewski
Even while performing exclusively on acoustic instruments, the band plays with the raw power and energy of a rock group. Their music is deeply tied to where they come from: the landscapes, legends, folklore, and ancient stories of Sweden and Estonia. FRÄNDER’s concerts often weave tales of their homeland—the forests and lakes near the old Viking stronghold of Håga, the cultural history they grew up in, and the myths that continue to breathe life into their sound.
The band is a family affair:
Gabbi Dluzewski – Swedish låtmandola
Daniel Dluzewski – bass
Natasja Dluzewska – fiddle
Säde Tatar – flutes (from Estonia, and Gabbi’s wife)
Together, they infuse the music of their ancestors with modern intensity, crafting a soundscape where Viking-age echoes meet contemporary folk-rock fire.
“Fränder delivers a fantastic, stellar set of masterful songs with engaging vocals, scorching fiddles, evocative flutes, and a powerful rhythm section.”
—World Music Central
Expect an evening of soaring melodies, rich cultural storytelling, and boundary-pushing acoustic energy. This is world music at its most alive, dynamic, and deeply rooted.
Join us for an unforgettable night with FRÄNDER — where tradition, myth, and modernity collide.
SAMPLE SONG
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Tags
Folk, Global
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, United States
USD 13.57 to USD 27.15
