Tønes
| Tønes | |
|---|---|
 Tønes performing at the inauguration of Time library (Photo: Jarle Vines) | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Frank Tønnesen |
| Born |
28 April 1972 Sokndal, Norway |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, musician |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels |
LW Records LW Entertainment EMI (2001–10) Universal Republic (2010) Universal Music Canada (2011–present) |
| Website |
toenes |
Frank Tønnesen (born 28 April 1972), better known by his stage name Tønes, is a Norwegian singer, songwriter and guitarist from Sokndal, Norway.[1] He released his debut album, Rett te håves in 1996 and has released since anumber of albums and EPs. He uses the Sokndal dialect in many of his songs and tells intriguing stories. He has also written reviews in Egersund.
In concerts, he performs both solo and with a backing band that may defer, with at times accompanied by just a bass and/or an accordion. The most performing musicians Gaute Tengesdal (bass), Johan Egdeveit (accordion), Erlend Aasland (guitar, steel guitar, banjo, mandolin, piano), Kjell Gudmestad (guitar), Øystein Holmen (keyboards, backing vocals). In 2012, Arne Andersen joined in playing drums, percussions.
Discography
Albums
- 1996: Rett te håves [Kinkverk]
- 1998: Gobai [Kinkverk]
- 2000: Det så e inne i krabben [Broiler Farm]
- 2004: Grønnare gras [Broiler Farm]
- 2008: Tork av deg fliret [Hype City/VME]
- 2009: Sobihob [Hype City]
- 2012: Sån av Salve [Hype City] (reached No. 7 in VG-lista)
- 2015: Vindbrest / Playground / Cosmos Music Group (reached No. 2 in VG-lista)
EPs
- 1998: Maleri [Kinkverk]
- 1999: Bonde [Kinkverk]
- 2000: Sko ikke sagt någe hvis det va drid [Broiler Farm]
- 2003: Sju [Broiler Farm]
References
- ↑ Mic.no Biography (n Norwegian)