Discovered this Easter completely by accident while browsing through a book store in Rørvik, Nord-Trøndelag. Et Bra Band, by Anders Bortne is a really cool novel about a Bergen-based punk-rock band (The Seculars) who almost make it to the - by Norwegian measures - big time. It's well-written and whatnot, but what really impressed me was the familiarity with the rock scene in Bergen, seeing as how I've spent a little over six years in that town. The record store owner/charicature Engelen is there, as is Dennis from Garage. It's a pretty good description of being in a small, touring band - especially the parts about going to concerts with other bands and discussing how much they suck in comparison to your band, band members not showing up for rehearsals, the wonders of getting lost on the way to the pub/club you're gonna play and not having time for a proper sound-check, playing practically empty venues, and various other 'Tap moments.
Fantastic book, but as far as I know, it's only available in Norwegian......
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