Larvik International Guitar & Bass Festival inviterer noen av de flinkeste gitaristene og bassistene i verden til Larvik for å spille eksklusive konserter for vårt publikum.
Om du er gitarist, bassist eller musikkelsker, så garanterer vi noen spennende og inspirerende konsertopplevelser!
Dette blir en helg proppfull av hårreisende gitarsoloer, ufattelige tekniske instrumentalister og mye trøkk på en intim scene. Hvem vet, kanskje du får muligheten til å prate med gitarhelten din? En ting er sikkert, dette blir en helg du sent vil glemme!
PROGRAM
12:00 – 20:00
Gratis gitarmesse & kurs/klinikker på Sanden og i Blåboksen
18:00 – 24:00
Konserter i Storsalen (dører 17.30)
Info og gratis-delen av festivalen:
Fra kl 12:00-20:00 vil det være gratis å være på gitar-messen på Sanden og kurs/klinikker i Blåboksen. På gitar-messen kan man få gitaren sin justert slik at den spiller bedre – helt gratis av November Guitar Crafts.
Om konsertene:
Konsertene varer fra 18:00-00:00. Festivalpasset inkluderer tilgang til alle full-skala konsertene i Storsalen.
Dørene åpner 17:30.
18:00 Chris Minh Doky
19:30 Uli Jon Roth
21:00 Airbag
23:00 Jam-konsert
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Uli Jon Roth
Experience an extraordinary night with legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth, celebrated for his innovative artistry and captivating performances.
Uli Jon Roth is one of rock music’s true visionaries and pioneers. Rising to international fame as the iconic lead guitarist of Scorpions in the 1970s, he helped define an era with his soaring solos, expressive melodies, and unmistakable neo‑classical style. Tracks like Sails of Charon showcased a sound that was both powerful and deeply lyrical, influencing generations of guitarists.
Since leaving Scorpions, Roth has followed a uniquely artistic path—blending rock, classical music, philosophy, and visual art into a body of work unlike anything else in the genre. As the creator of the revolutionary Sky Guitar and a prolific composer, he continues to expand the boundaries of instrumental music. Renowned for his passionate performances and spiritual intensity on stage, Uli Jon Roth remains a living legend whose music transcends time, genre, and expectation.
Airbag
Airbag are widely regarded as one of the most important and influential bands to emerge from the Norwegian progressive rock scene in recent decades. Known for their immersive, narrative‑driven sound, the band masterfully blends atmospheric textures, melodic guitar lines, and emotive songwriting into a powerful listening experience that rewards both heart and mind.
Formed in the mid‑2000s by a group of high‑school friends, including vocalist Asle Tostrup and guitarist Bjørn Riis, Airbag quickly gained international attention through a series of self‑released EPs that spread rapidly online and built a devoted global following. Their debut album Identity (2009) established the band as a major new force in modern progressive rock, followed by a string of critically acclaimed releases that showcased increasing musical depth, darker themes, and expansive arrangements. Over the years, Airbag have shared stages with genre‑defining artists such as Marillion, Yes, Saga, Anathema, Pineapple Thief, and Riverside, and have become regular guests at major progressive festivals on both sides of the Atlantic.
With their latest album, The Century of the Self, Airbag enter a bold new chapter—combining their signature melodic intensity with contemporary themes and sonic ambition. Touring in support of the album in 2026, the trio deliver live performances that are both emotionally charged and sonically immersive, confirming Airbag’s place as one of progressive rock’s most compelling and enduring acts.
Chris Minh Doky
Chris Minh Doky is one of the most expressive and innovative bassists on the international jazz and crossover scene. A world‑renowned bassist, bandleader, and composer, he has redefined the role of the upright bass—bringing it boldly to the front as a melodic, storytelling voice. Discovered as a teenager by guitar legend Mike Stern, Doky quickly became a sought‑after collaborator, performing with icons such as Michael Brecker, David Sanborn, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and many others, while building a formidable career as a leader in his own right.
Rooted in Nordic sensibility and shaped by years in New York, Doky’s music blends jazz tradition with contemporary energy, emotional depth, and genre‑crossing curiosity. Through projects like The Nomads—a powerful, bass‑driven fusion of groove and modern jazz—and New Nordic Jazz, his intimate acoustic trio, he explores both electrifying rhythms and lyrical, cinematic landscapes. Whether commanding a festival stage or crafting deeply personal compositions, Chris Minh Doky delivers performances marked by groove, elegance, and a rare ability to connect sound, story, and soul.
With his most recent release, New Beginnings, Doky opens a fresh chapter—bold, modern, and rhythmically charged—bringing the bass further into the spotlight with a sound that is both deeply personal and forward‑looking. Whether commanding a festival stage or crafting intimate musical stories, Chris Minh Doky delivers performances marked by groove and elegance.
