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Music and humor come together in a delightful mix when Rune Barslund (accordion) and Andreas Tophøj (violin and viola) invite you to a concert experience filled with warm, heartfelt, and whimsical moments. The repertoire has grown in the lush garden of Nordic and Celtic folk music, but the duo likes to venture down untrodden paths. The musical interludes are accompanied by Hausgaard's real-life stories, which are sure to give your laugh muscles a good workout. Andreas and Rune not only charm the audience, but also deliver an unforgettable experience for both the mind and the soul.

The two driven Jutlanders could well be called an unlikely pair, with different temperaments and musical dialects. Rune has been shaped by the Scandinavian musical tradition and has devoted his career to mastering the distinctive lyrics of Irish folk music. As a teenager, Andreas fell into the world of folk music and has put all his energy into mastering it on his own. What they have in common is a passion for warm, folk music and the fact that neither of them has had their success handed to them on a silver platter. Differences and similarities, sorrow and joy, pain and jubilation – everything comes together when the duo finds the melody and plays musically and comically with each other. This charming and virtuoso pair are among the most interesting Danish folk musicians around right now. They have performed at many international festivals in Denmark and abroad, and both individually and as a duo they have won several awards for their music, not least Track of the Year at the Danish Music Awards Folk in 2012.

Andreas and Rune stand on the shoulders of a long and authentic folk music tradition that continues to evolve rapidly, not least thanks to Andreas and Rune themselves. When they play together, Nordic and Celtic musical languages meet, creating something new and different that is lively and full of energy. The audience is present throughout the journey, which offers opportunities for laughter, tears, and reflection.