1816 - We Will Survive This

The Brief

Release Concert // On the Floor at Jakob 1816 is back with a new album on Kirkelig Kulturverksted! The band 1816 takes its name from "the year without a summer" – and explores the contrasts between darkness and light, vulnerability and hope. The music moves elegantly between chamber music, jazz and alternative pop, with bare lyrics and a strong expression. The upcoming release follows a debut album that received glowing reviews. Behind 1816 are Wenche Losnegård and Audun Ellingsen – both experienced musicians and composers with backgrounds in Norwegian jazz, improvisation, film and dance art. Together they create a captivating universe of acoustic chamber pop. Joining them are British cellist Gregor Riddell (Radiohead – A Moon Shaped Pool) and Erik Nylander (Ola Kvernberg etc.) on drums and percussion. Wenche Losnegård – vocals Audun Ellingsen – bass Gregor Riddell – cello Erik Nylander – drums + guests! The "On the Floor" series is a series of acoustic/semi-acoustic concerts at Kulturkirken Jakob where the stage, artists and instruments are moved down to the church floor with seating very close up. These concerts become unique and intimate experiences where you can meet some of the country's finest artists and musicians up close.