The Svens is a one-of-a-kind
music/poetry/performance ensemble. Brainchild of
Viking, the concept is unique: combine surf
music, classic rock tunes, add a bit of poetry, sound bytes, drama,
and schtick...then have all the musicians play instruments they
don't normally play! (I'm really a
Trumpet/Flugelhorn player...right?) Put it all together and
you have something very special - and it just gets better (because
we get better on those instruments we don't usually play!)
In this group I play Tenor Sax and
sing once in a while. It's great fun to
be Saxy. 
The
Svens' music has been feature on OPB and the band has numerous
recordings available. Be sure to visit The Svens' Home Page at
CowboySurfPoetry.com.
Viking sets the scene:
Drake, Missouri. Small town eight days off the Oregon Trail.
The world outside Drake rushes past. Families in wagons headed for
a new life in the Western frontier. Prospectors looking for riches.
Others with intentions less honest. In Drake, the days march past
in a slow procession of stories. The story of Drake and the people
in it is as big as the West. Beautiful Mary, the gem of Gaskonade
County; the Sheriff; the Blacksmith; each with a story. There are
many stories in Drake. The world of Drake is revealed chapter by
chapter as The Svens spin cowboy surf poetry tales.
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Facebook.
The Svens are:
Viking - leader / guitar
Sven - guitar / organ
BasSven - bass
Saxy Sven - tenor sax
Sticky Sven - drums
