This afternoon we had a concert in the town square. We drew quite a crowd on what had to be the most beautiful day of tour in terms of weather. And in Bergen! The city where it rains 300 days a year??? It was picture perfect. Blue skies, sun shining. When we started into our South African medley, a Somolian woman began to ululate along with our KSB ululators. (not sure if that is a word, but it should be) The crowd loved it. One of our trebles went over to her and sang with her. Let the tour moment begin. See pictures and video. A man from Tanzania also joined in on the fun. After the concert ended, he took one of our drums and began to play. Major Tanzanian jam session, complete with riffing, singing and dancing. What dancing! Those boys who have been on tour before, especially South Africa, are quite familiar with this sort of musical “happening.” But the new boys were new to this and clearly taken by the spontaneity of it all. The favorite dancer of all was a young Norwegian woman. A model perhaps? The boys were convinced of it. Quite beautiful. Several trebles voices cracked for the first time right then and there.
Then it was off for shopping. Gifts coming your way parents. Hope you like trolls.
We had dinner at “Pasta Central.” Not exactly Norwegian fare, but the fresh Norwegian salmon on the pasta was delicious.
Tour moment II. There was a piano, and Fitz hopped on the bench. The owner of the restaurant, an Italian immigrant to Norway, was thrilled. He was dancing in the aisles and didn’t seem to mind when we took over his restaurant. He was disappointed to learn we have no Italian songs in our repertoire, but adjusted quickly and blissed out on gospel.
More later…
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