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Four Women, 29 Instruments, One Stage

by Jessica Black on June 23, 2010

Once upon a time, four women from Norway taught themselves to play a multitude of instruments, as many as 29, and started a band showcasing their talents. They are Katzenjammer and will be gracing Portland with their unique blend of musical beauty.

Their sound transforms from song to song, and even within each song, featuring sounds straight out of the wild west or a an old silent western movie, the circus, the deep south, the 1930’s, and at times even sounding like something that would be featured in Moulin Rouge. However, the core of their sound is rooted in rock and folk, with strong, energetic and powerful vocals that are also contagiously bubbly.

Katzenjammer plays at the Doug Fir Lounge Thursday, June 24th at 9pm with The Ascetic Junkies

Watch the “Bar in Amsterdam” video below:

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jblack Jessica Black
http://jesskblack.blogspot.com

A native Oregonian, Jessica still hasn't attended concerts at all the venues Portland has to offer: a challenge in the form of excitement. Happiness comes in the form of seeing a show as often as possible and "discovering" new favorite artists. Music is life, and writing about music only enhances it.