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Three of the group's members met in [[Västervik]] in 2000 forming the group "Avalanche" with a repertoire of bluegrass music.<ref>[''Västerbottens-Kuriren'': "Snabb banjo snabbt succé", 18 August 2005] {{sv icon}}</ref> The group changed it to Abalone Dots when they discovered existence of another group called Avalanche. The original trio was expanded in 2003 to include a new member becoming a quartet and travelled to [[Tanzania]] to take part in Music Crossroads Festival in [[Dar es Salaam]].<ref name="svd"/> followed by various bluegrass festivals in the United States. Their appearance in summer of 2005 at the bluegrass festival in [[Torsåker (Hofors Municipality)|Torsåker]] in [[Gästrikland]] gave them wider exposure as [[Sveriges Television]] recorded a documentary on the event. After their appearance on national TV, the group was signed to [[Sony BMG]]<ref name="dn">[http://www.dn.se/kultur-noje/softgrass-i-det-grona ''Dagens Nyheter'': Softgrass i det gröna] {{sv icon}}</ref> with a brand the band called "softgrass"<ref name="dn"/> and in 2007, joined Lars Winnerbäcks in a tour. |
Three of the group's members met in [[Västervik]] in 2000 forming the group "Avalanche" with a repertoire of bluegrass music.<ref>[''Västerbottens-Kuriren'': "Snabb banjo snabbt succé", 18 August 2005] {{sv icon}}</ref> The group changed it to Abalone Dots when they discovered existence of another group called Avalanche. The original trio was expanded in 2003 to include a new member becoming a quartet and travelled to [[Tanzania]] to take part in Music Crossroads Festival in [[Dar es Salaam]].<ref name="svd"/> followed by various bluegrass festivals in the United States. Their appearance in summer of 2005 at the bluegrass festival in [[Torsåker (Hofors Municipality)|Torsåker]] in [[Gästrikland]] gave them wider exposure as [[Sveriges Television]] recorded a documentary on the event. After their appearance on national TV, the group was signed to [[Sony BMG]]<ref name="dn">[http://www.dn.se/kultur-noje/softgrass-i-det-grona ''Dagens Nyheter'': Softgrass i det gröna] {{sv icon}}</ref> with a brand the band called "softgrass"<ref name="dn"/> and in 2007, joined Lars Winnerbäcks in a tour. |
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The band's debut album was ''From a Safe Distance'' in 2007 on RCA / Sony BMG, that included collaborations with [[Marit Bergman]] particularly in the song "Long Lonely Road" about human trafficking.<ref name="svd"/> "In the Rain" featured [[Kristofer Åström]].<ref>[http://www.lira.se/article.asp?articleid=1563 LIRA: Abalone Dots – ''From a Safe Distance] {{sv icon}}</ref> The album reached #7 on the Swedish Albums Chart prompting the band to release a new album ''Traveler'' the following year 2008 produced by Al Perkins<ref>[http://www.vt.se/kultur/default.aspx?articleid=3669271 ''Västerviks Tidningen:'' "Abalone Dots släpper ny platta"] {{sv icon}}</ref> which reached #8. The band went on to win the Swedish Grammy Awards at the Grammisgalan in 2009 as "Best New Folk / Show"<ref>[http://www.vt.se/nyheter/default.aspx?articleid=4483137 ''Västerviks Tidningen:'' "Grammis till Abalone Dots"] {{sv icon}}</ref> Elin Mörk left the band in 2010 to continue her studies returning Abalone Dots into a trio. |
The band's debut album was ''From a Safe Distance'' in 2007 on RCA / Sony BMG, that included collaborations with [[Marit Bergman]] particularly in the song "Long Lonely Road" about human trafficking.<ref name="svd"/> "In the Rain" featured [[Kristofer Åström]].<ref>[http://www.lira.se/article.asp?articleid=1563 LIRA: Abalone Dots – ''From a Safe Distance] {{wayback|url=http://www.lira.se/article.asp?articleid=1563 |date=20071016173902 }} {{sv icon}}</ref> The album reached #7 on the Swedish Albums Chart prompting the band to release a new album ''Traveler'' the following year 2008 produced by Al Perkins<ref>[http://www.vt.se/kultur/default.aspx?articleid=3669271 ''Västerviks Tidningen:'' "Abalone Dots släpper ny platta"] {{sv icon}}</ref> which reached #8. The band went on to win the Swedish Grammy Awards at the Grammisgalan in 2009 as "Best New Folk / Show"<ref>[http://www.vt.se/nyheter/default.aspx?articleid=4483137 ''Västerviks Tidningen:'' "Grammis till Abalone Dots"] {{sv icon}}</ref> Elin Mörk left the band in 2010 to continue her studies returning Abalone Dots into a trio. |
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The band took part in the [[Melodifestivalen 2012]] in a bid to represent Sweden in the [[Eurovision Song Contest]] with the song "På väg",<ref>[http://www.vt.se/nyheter/lokalt.aspx?articleid=6154849 ''Västerviks Tidningen:'' "Abalone Dots med i Melodifestivalen"] {{sv icon}}</ref> but failed to make it to the final round. |
The band took part in the [[Melodifestivalen 2012]] in a bid to represent Sweden in the [[Eurovision Song Contest]] with the song "På väg",<ref>[http://www.vt.se/nyheter/lokalt.aspx?articleid=6154849 ''Västerviks Tidningen:'' "Abalone Dots med i Melodifestivalen"] {{wayback|url=http://www.vt.se/nyheter/lokalt.aspx?articleid=6154849 |date=20140222060605 }} {{sv icon}}</ref> but failed to make it to the final round. |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Västervik, Sweden |
| Genres | Bluegrass |
| Years active | 2000-present |
| Labels | Sony BMG |
| Members | Rebecka Hjukström Sophia Hogman Louise Holmer |
| Past members |
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| Website | abalonedots.se |
Abalone Dots is an all-female Swedish bluegrass and country musical group.[1]
Three of the group's members met in Västervik in 2000 forming the group "Avalanche" with a repertoire of bluegrass music.[2] The group changed it to Abalone Dots when they discovered existence of another group called Avalanche. The original trio was expanded in 2003 to include a new member becoming a quartet and travelled to Tanzania to take part in Music Crossroads Festival in Dar es Salaam.[1] followed by various bluegrass festivals in the United States. Their appearance in summer of 2005 at the bluegrass festival in Torsåker in Gästrikland gave them wider exposure as Sveriges Television recorded a documentary on the event. After their appearance on national TV, the group was signed to Sony BMG[3] with a brand the band called "softgrass"[3] and in 2007, joined Lars Winnerbäcks in a tour.
The band's debut album was From a Safe Distance in 2007 on RCA / Sony BMG, that included collaborations with Marit Bergman particularly in the song "Long Lonely Road" about human trafficking.[1] "In the Rain" featured Kristofer Åström.[4] The album reached #7 on the Swedish Albums Chart prompting the band to release a new album Traveler the following year 2008 produced by Al Perkins[5] which reached #8. The band went on to win the Swedish Grammy Awards at the Grammisgalan in 2009 as "Best New Folk / Show"[6] Elin Mörk left the band in 2010 to continue her studies returning Abalone Dots into a trio.
The band took part in the Melodifestivalen 2012 in a bid to represent Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "På väg",[7] but failed to make it to the final round.
Members
- Rebecka Hjukström (vocals, guitar, banjo, dobro)
- Sophia Hogman (vocals, mandolin, cello, nyckelharpa)
- Louise Holmer (vocals, double bass, piano)
- Former member
- Elin Mörk (vocals, violin, viola)
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album | Peak chart positions | Certifications |
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| SWE [8] | |||
| 2007 | From a Safe Distance | 7 | |
| 2008 | Traveler | 8 | |
| 2012 | Chocolate & Cigarettes | 41 | |
| 2015 | Red |
References
- ^ a b c Svenska Dagbladet: Bluegrasskvartett förnyar genren Template:Sv icon
- ^ [Västerbottens-Kuriren: "Snabb banjo snabbt succé", 18 August 2005] Template:Sv icon
- ^ a b Dagens Nyheter: Softgrass i det gröna Template:Sv icon
- ^ LIRA: Abalone Dots – From a Safe Distance Template:Wayback Template:Sv icon
- ^ Västerviks Tidningen: "Abalone Dots släpper ny platta" Template:Sv icon
- ^ Västerviks Tidningen: "Grammis till Abalone Dots" Template:Sv icon
- ^ Västerviks Tidningen: "Abalone Dots med i Melodifestivalen" Template:Wayback Template:Sv icon
- ^ "Abalone Dots - Swedish Charts". swedishcharts.com/ Hung Medien.
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