Biography
Gunslingers are a Norwegian country band with roots in Norheimsund in Hardanger. The band was formed by vocalist and songwriter Frode Måkestad and has become one of the established names in Norwegian country music.
Gunslingers released their debut album Norwegian Honky Tonk in 2008, followed by Ein Skål Te in 2009 and Viagra, Biff og Bernaisesaus in 2011. Later releases include Made in Norway (2013), Sommer (2016), Hardanger (2018), Bukkejakt (2020) and Romeo og Julie (2024).
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Among the band's best-known songs are “32-18,” “Hardanger,” “Viagra, Biff og Bernaisesaus,” “Hiakktreff På Osterøy,” “Koffor Kan Ikkje Eg,” “Frøken” and “Bygdaslaur.” Several of their releases have received gold or platinum certifications in Norway.
Musically, Gunslingers combine American-influenced country with lyrics sung largely in the Hardanger dialect. Steel guitar, fiddle and electric guitar are prominent parts of their sound. Måkestad's lyrics often draw on life in rural Western Norway, relationships, partying, cars and local culture.
The band has toured extensively throughout Norway and has become a regular presence at Norwegian country festivals and other large live events. Their combination of country instrumentation, dialect lyrics and a distinctly Western Norwegian identity has given Gunslingers a recognizable place in the Norwegian country scene.
Note: More than one artist has performed under the name Gunslingers. This biography primarily describes the Norwegian country band from Hardanger.
1) There is also French garage psychedelic rock band with two albums, http://www.myspace.com/gunslingerspace
2) German Glam Rock band. Released an album called For My Mom.
3) Collaborative, Dark Folk Grass from all over the Midwest and sometimes South and sometimes West. Led by singer songwriter, Lou Heneise.
More info:
https://gunslingers.bandcamp.com/
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