Erik Harstad & The Buzz Brothers
Norwegian electric blues band led by guitarist/vocalist Erik Harstad, documented on a self-titled 1998 album for Blue Mood Records; Harstad remains an active, respected figure in Norwegian blues today.
Musical Influence
The Buzz Brothers' 1998 album stands as a documented example of Norwegian electric blues songwriting, and Erik Harstad's continued role decades later as a workshop instructor for young musicians through Norsk Bluesunion shows a direct line from that recorded work to the next generation of Norwegian blues players (Source: Discogs; norskbluesunion.no).
Formative experiences
- •1998: Released the self-titled album "The Buzz Brothers" on Blue Mood Records, with an accompanying promo CD single (Source: Discogs).
- •2015: Erik Harstad appeared on the compilation album "Oslo Bluesklubb 20 År" (Source: Discogs).
- •2026: Erik Harstad co-leads Norsk Bluesunion's blues workshop for musicians aged 15-26 (Source: norskbluesunion.no).
Collaborators
Bass and backing vocals, co-writer on several tracks.
Drums, co-writer on several tracks.
Organ on the album.
Harmonica on the album.
Co-instructor at Norsk Bluesunion's blues workshop (2026).
Watch & Listen
Discography
| Year | Title | Producer | Studio | Label | Chart | Sales | Musicians | YouTube | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | The Buzz Brothers | — | — | Blue Mood Records | — | — | Erik Harstad (Vocals, guitar), Bjørn Thomassen (Bass, backing vocals), Frode Storvik (Drums), Geir Wentzel (Organ), Arle Hjelmeland (Harmonica) | Self-titled album, 12 tracks. Recorded and mixed by Nils H. Mæhlum. Catalog number B.M.REC. 004. Source: Discogs. |
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