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As announced via Facebook, the Chicago Spelmanslag is hosting a concert and dance party this Saturday, January 19th at Norwood Crossing in Chicago, IL.

Come join us as the Chicago Spelmanslag shares stories, photos and tunes from our 2012 Scandinavian tour! Light refreshments served. Concert from 6-7 pm followed by dancing. The evening will include an allspel set open to area musicians.

Join the fun as we recollect and celebrate last summer's tour!

More details on our group Facebook page: Chicago Spelmanslag

What a wonderful adventure we have ahead of us!

In just about four weeks the Chicago Spelmanslag will fly to Oslo where we will begin our tour.  We will spend a few days in Norway and plan to perform at Landskappleik in Otta.  Then we will continue into Sweden where we will attend Bingsjöstämman, an annual folk festival, before heading to our performance in Kaustinen, Finland.

Follow us on Facebook for further information!

We could not have made this trip possible without all our supporters.  Thanks to each one of you who gave toward our goal.  Your support is great encouragement to us as we aim to continue sharing Scandinavian music in the US for generations to come.

Tusen takk / Tack så mycket / Kiitos paljon / Thanks - !

Chicago Spelmanslag

Thanks to all who have shown support for our group tour.  We have been practicing with great excitement and can't wait to travel to Scandinavia in just a few weeks.

There is still time to support our tour, and we greatly appreciate any donations on this last day to help us reach our secondary goal of $3000.  As a reminder, with a $30 pledge you will receive a copy of our new CD.

Our sincere thanks to ALL our supporters - you mean the world to us!

Chicago Spelmanslag

P.S. Check out our Facebook page for recent photographs from the Syttende Mai Parade in Park Ridge.  We also had the honor to perform for the Norwegian ambassador to the US at Minnekirken's Syttende Mai concert last week.

Wow! Chicago Spelmanslag is profoundly moved by the tremendous show of support that we have seen in only the first few days of our Kickstarter Project. Thank you!

We have met our minimum goal of $1000 which, with all of our group savings from past performances will provide to buy our airfare from Chicago to Scandinavia and back. However, there are additional expenses: food, housing, transportation within the countries, and festival entrance fees. Any additional funds we can raise on Kickstarter will go directly to providing for these many costs.

If we can raise $3000 total, we'll be able to offset these additional costs and travel more freely once we arrive in Scandinavia.  This is a large undertaking, and we are so thankful for your partnership with us as we pursue this incredible opportunity.

Tusen takk / Tack så mycket / Kiitos paljon / Thanks - !