Henning Kvitnes & The Boys in the Band - «While I'm still 66»
på Narvik KulturhusWhether this statement can be applied to Henning is uncertain, but after 47 years on the road, and countless albums, tours, concerts, and self-written songs, he at least has a clear midfield role on the Old-Boys team of Norwegian Song Poets.
Many of the songs, such as Evig eies, Sånne som oss, Guttær, Ut å vekke sola, Siste Reis etc., 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 the vest, Henning & Gutta set out on an extensive spring and autumn tour in 2025 - and both album and tour have been called "While I'm still 66". After the song with the same title, which was already released on 13 May 2024 - on the day of the start of this "legendary" year! The autumn part gets "Extra laps" behind him in the title, as he passes 67 in May 25, but the concerts have come about because high demand, and the album will be called the same anyway.
Musically on stage we meet an Artist and a Band who dare to delve into the depth of both new and older songs. Gives them the respect and energy they deserve, and also allows the low-key and acoustic to have a necessary place in the concert. The texts must also be allowed to be in focus to clarify Henning's little universe. To please and happily move a sitting and listening audience.
But, there will also be room for rock feet, sing-alongs and courtship. Melancholy and smiley faces with sweaty foreheads in a beautiful combination.
"Without the Audience, the music stops"
Jon-Willy Rydningen: Piano and other keys
Finn Tore Tokle: bass and choir
Tor Hauge: Drums
Eivind Ystrøm Petersen: Guitars, pedal steel, choir, etc
Håvar Bendiksen: Guitars and other strings, choir
Mats Raknerud is a substitute for Håvar on certain jobs