Snaps from Chagall

Some snapshots of our guest string players. It's such a blessing to have such wonderful friends and colleagues join us on (and back) stage!








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BergenFest

Tomorrow we´re playing at Kvarteret as a part of the festival, Bergenfest.
The concert starts at 23.45 and will feature some good friends, on strings and percussion, from the Bergen Philharmonic.
Songs of old and new will be heard with lush string sounds.

Hope(!) to see you there ;-)

Final gig of the tour

Well, I am sad to say the tour to Italy is now over. We had such a fantastic time playing the gigs, hanging out with some good old friends from Norway (not to mention Erlend and Eirik and crew), and meeting some really lovely new friends in the process.

Italy is certainly our dream location to play because of the food, the architecture, the history, the friendly people, and not least due to the fact that the Italians really seem to like a good melody when they hear one :-).

The Rome gig went well, and we were really lucky with the weather. There were storms forecast that night, but luckily they stayed away until the next night, by which time we were concentrating more on what primi piatti to choose from in Trastevere.

It was quite windy on stage, as you can see by the picture above.

We miss Italy already, but are planning our next trip. Will let you know.

Cheers, Paul x






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Location:Roma, Italia

Roma!

Soon getting ready for the last gig (sob) of the tour.
With wonderful experiences in Turin, Ferrara and Tarvisio we're really psyched and are looking forward to tonight!
Being away from our families can be rough at times but having the opportunity to perform for such wonderful crowds certainly makes up for it!

Bella Italia!!!

Craig


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Torino concert

Hey the concert last night in Torino was a gas! Beautiful weather, great reception from the crowd, and our modest tally of 35 CDs sold out in a crazy 10 minutes. Ingrid Ophelia was getting cramp in her hands from signing autographs. What a lovely, friendly bunch of people in Torino!

Of course, the Kings worked the crowd into a frenzy, and Erlend invited them to meet in the local square after the concert. About 50 people turned up, and Erlend, Eirik and myself gave an impromptu concert/jam. Highlight of that was a great version of Big Star's "Thirteen" by the boys, the obligatory silly version of "I will survive", and a weird version of "so lonely" by The Police.

As it happened, the real police weren't too thrilled in the end and we were asked to stop around 3am.

What a fab night!

Cheers,

Paul x


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Link to concert in Ferrara

Hi Hopers,

Here below is a link to tonight's concert with Kings of Convenience.

http://www.ferrarasottolestelle.it/index.php?id=541

Cheers,

Paul x

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Location:Ferrara, Italy

Torino

We're just getting ready for the first gig of the tour of Italy in Torino.
The town is beautiful with the alps in the distance.
The Royal Palace in Venaria Reale sets a great atmosphere for the outdoor gig. We did however seem to have brought at touch of Bergen rain with us!
Hope it'll clear up before kick-off..

Craig


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Italian dates

Here are the confirmed gigs we're doing in Italy this summer as support act for Kings of Convenience:

Friday July 23:
Torino, Venaria Reale festival, 9pm
http://www.lavenaria.it/mostre/ita/eventi/2010/real_music.shtml

Saturday July 24: Ferrara, Piazza Castello, 8:30pm

Tuesday July 27: Tarvisio (Udine), Piazza Unità d'Italia, 9:30pm
http://www.nobordersmusicfestival.com/cont/

Thursday July 29: Roma, Auditorium Parco Della Musica

Roma, Auditorium Parco della Musica.

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Ophelia Hope to support Kings of Convenience in Italy

It's official!
We'll be playing as support band for the Kings on four of their concerts this summer.

Stay tuned for dates and more info!


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Ophelia Hope - Albatross @ Café Opera

Ophelia Hope - Next to You @ Café Opera

Dolphins

Paul is currently swimming with dolphins in Australia!

I'm wondering if and how this will reflect on his song writing..

Craig


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Location:Oz

"One Life Stand" - LIVE

"Summertime in the Winter" - Live!

What a release!

Wow!
An overwhelmed thanks to all who made last night´s celebration a wonderful and memorable event!
At risk of forgetting someone i´d like to send out big thanks to:
Rennette, Misha, Hans Olav, Yngvar, Erik, Cafe Opera & crew, Kristin, Amanda, Haldis, Helene, Anitra and the bloke who took some beautiful pictures, energetic taxi drivers & of course thanks to all you guys who turned up and helped us celebrate!!!
Pics & vids coming soon!

Oh, and don´t forget to buy the album!

Love C

Radio spots

We've just done spots on Studentradion - Plutopop & NRK hordaland promoting the album.
And now we're getting ready for tonights big party! Can hardly wait..

Ophelia Hope release party!

Date:
Friday, April 24, 2009
Time:
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Location:
Cafe Opera
Street:
Engen 18
City/Town:
Bergen, Norway
Cover charge: 70kr

On Monday the 27th April, our debut album "Ophelia Hope" will be released.

We are celebrating this with an early evening party and concert on Friday the 24th April, at Cafe Opera, the place the band was formed. A welcome drink and finger food will be served.

Lots if smiley people guaranteed!
A lovely time will be had by all!

Pop-noir stars and smiles

Interview and Satellite Boy live on Radio 102

Hi,

On the way to our charming Røvær gig, we stopped in Haugesund for a live interview with Egil Houeland on Radio 102.

Here's the link to the interview, including an on the spot live version of Satellite Boy.

http://www.radio102.no/?s=ophelia+hope

Ciao

Davide