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Toblertone

About Me

Based in Oslo, Norway; Toblertone started up in 2003 to play songwriter Gjermund Vognilds songs. Since then the band has evolved into a band in the truest sense; songs are dissected and arranged by all four members. Some of those songs can be found on the bands two demos, one from 2003, and one from 2004, that shows off some of the bands diverse abilities and songwriting skills. Here at MySpace there are two songs from each demo featured. At the present time the band has amassed a total of about 80 songs, ranging from tender, acoustic songs, via alt-country-esque songs, up to, and including more rocking numbers. Several live gigs in Oslo and the surrounding areas has also sharpened the bands live abilities, and reports from fans and arrangers alike show that the band is onto something good. They are at the present time busy planning rehearsals with a new bassist, planning new gigs, and at the same time getting new songs ready to spread to the masses... You have been warned.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 18/11/2005
Band Website: You are visiting it now.
Band Members: Gjermund Vognild: Vocals, guitars and harmonica. Ragnar Aalbu: Drums, percussion, ukulele and vocals. Stein Are Vittring: Bass, vocals, pedal-steel, and surely something more... Ivar "Kmysle" Arnesen: Guitars, vocals, mandolin, bad 6-string banjo, some keyboards, and online presence.
Influences: Neil Young, Wilco, Steve Earle, Jayhawks, Bob Dylan, Rolling Stones, The Thrills, John Hiatt, Counting Crows, Crowded House, Saint Thomas, The Beach Boys, AC/DC, Manowar, Motorhead, Del Amitri, The Kinks, Oslo's Last Train bar, and whatever takes our fancy at the time of writing. It could be you. Yes! You!
Sounds Like: All our influences, filtered through our collective minds in a self-inflicted lo-fi way.
Record Label: Why, yes thank you!

My Blog

Anna Li got a makeover!

Yup, a recent trashy one-take rehearsal version has taken the place of the older, more refined one. Next on the agenda; play more out of tune, stop thinking, and getting new pictures taken. We are so ...
Posted by on Tue, 21 Oct 2008 18:05:00 GMT

New songs!

Yes people, it's true.We are still alive. 3 new songs uploaded for you all.Things are happening. "Burned Out matador", "Sunday Morning" and "Armageddon Time" from our early summer session with a lapto...
Posted by on Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:38:00 GMT

Rehearsal Chronicles Part I

So, finally there are 3 new"ish" songs here on MySpace.All 3 are unedited rehearsals from the last couple of months or so. Recorded by placing a Zoom H2 right in the middle of the band, adding beer, a...
Posted by on Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:04:00 GMT

On a roll.

Toblertone are now busy rehearsing with new bass player Stein Are Vittring, who also happens to be a fine songwriter and pedalsteel-player among other things.The last couple of weeks we have been reco...
Posted by on Thu, 24 Jan 2008 11:24:00 GMT

R.I.P Saint Thomas

It is with deep regret we note the passing of a dear friend, who influenced us in more ways that both he and us knew. Mr. Thomas Hansen AKA Saint Thomas was a person who chose to live life to its full...
Posted by on Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:55:00 GMT

Strange days indeed.

Today Toblertone is honoured to welcome the very subject of one of our songs as a friend here at MySpace.
Posted by on Sun, 17 Jun 2007 09:56:00 GMT

Spinal Tap moment

It seems we are looking for yet another bassist, they have a tendency to dislike out bodily odors over time. So; if you know a bassist with low self-esteem and high tolerances, give us a holler. We pr...
Posted by on Sat, 02 Jun 2007 16:02:00 GMT

Oslo-gig!

Toblertone resurfaces with an one-off gig at Verkstedet with our former bassist this coming friday. (Friday March 23rd, 22.00-ish.)Expect wrong chords and false endings, but for the measley sum of 50 ...
Posted by on Mon, 19 Mar 2007 13:06:00 GMT

All in place!

After a summer more or less in limbo, things are looking up for the old crew; we have stolen the former drummer/steel-player and songwriter from our friends TeXum, and put him into good use as a bassp...
Posted by on Thu, 07 Dec 2006 14:45:00 GMT

2 down, one to go..

We are currently discussing options concerning a new bassist with the former drummer from one of our "friends" band. Keep your G-strings crossed...
Posted by on Sat, 14 Oct 2006 15:51:00 GMT