Powerful horns, toe-tapping fiddle and contagious rhythms characterise Habadekuk. A vibrant mix of folk, rock, salsa and big band jazz, the lively eight-man band catapults old folk melodies into the 21st century.

Sønderhoning Sæt - Kaffepunch (2014)

Svenske Niels Polka - Kaffepunch (2014)

Rasmus Storm Polonoise - Kaffepunch (2014)

An exclusive first taste of our forthcoming album, "Mollevit", enjoy!!!

Two traditional tunes from the island of Fanø arranged for Habadekuk by our piano player, Theis Juul Langlands. "Fisken ligger på hviden sand" & "Oh kunne du mit hjerte se, hvordan det krymper sig" is the names of the tunes, we learned them from the playing of the great fiddler Peter Uhrbrand. Hope you'll enjoy our versions here!

To be released on our 3rd album "Mollevit", label: Go' Danish Folk Music www.gofolk.dk by the end of June 2017! - can't wait to share more of that with you, stay tuned!!!

Fisken & Oh kunne du

Here's the opening track of our new CD, "Mollevit", enjoy!!!

Gammel tretur for fire par, Oksbøl. A tune played by "Æ Tinuser," a trio which consisted of the three brothers Hans Nielsen (1906-1995), Karl Nielsen (1911-1983) and Ejnar Nielsen (1913-1984), all born in Vrøgum near Oksbøl in Western Jutland.

To be released on our 3rd album "Mollevit", label: Go' Danish Folk Music www.gofolk.dk by the end of June 2017! - can't wait to share more of that with you, stay tuned!!!

Gammel tretur

Two classic Habadekuk polkas, made for parties, celebrations and dancing!

Powerful horns, toe-tapping fiddle and contagious rhythms characterise Habadekuk – a young and lively nine-man band that catapults folk music well into the 21st century! The vibrant mix of salsa, jazz and folk gives old Danish dance melodies a new lease of life.

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Kingo & Hans Jensen - Hopsadaddy (2011)

Powerful horns, toe-tapping fiddle and contagious rhythms characterise Habadekuk – a young and lively nine-man band that catapults folk music well into the 21st century! The vibrant mix of salsa, jazz and folk gives old Danish dance melodies a new lease of life.


Habadekuk - Hopsadaddy (2011)

Hornpiben - Hopsadaddy (2011)

The traditional Danish fiddle tunes are mixed with strong spices from folk, rock, salsa and big band jazz. The lively eight-man band catapults the old dance melodies into the 21st century. Expect everything from wild polkas and jigs to lyrical waltzes and beautiful excotic Sønderhoning tunes.

Powerful horns, toe-tapping fiddle and contagious rhythms characterise Habadekuk – one of Denmark’s leading folk bands, guaranteed to get you on the dance floor. 

With a vibrant mix of folk, rock, salsa and big band jazz, the lively eight-man band catapults old folk melodies into the 21st century. Expect everything from wild polkas and jigs to lyrical waltzes and rough n’ ready sailor songs in an unforgettable live experience. 

They were awarded ”Album of the Year 2011” at Danish Music Award Folk 2011 for their debut album ”Hopsadaddy”.  Fiddler Kristian Bugge was crowned ”Folk Artist of the Year” at the same occasion. 

The band has wowed audiences across Europe, Asia and Canada. They have appeared at Tønder Festival(DK), Skagen Festival(DK), Glastonbury Festival(UK), Cambridge Folk festival(UK), WOMAD(UK), Celtic Connections(SCO), Calgary Folk Festival(CAN), Mission Folk Festival(CAN), Korrö Festival(SE), Festival des Traversées Tatihou(FR), Dranouter(B), Gooikoorts(B), Sounds of the North(PL), Haukelister Festival(N) and Folklandia(FIN), RWMF(MAL), Rudolfstatt TF(DE) … and many others.

Anders Ringgaard - Trombone
Jakob Holdensen - Trumpet
Rasmus Fribo - Saxophone
Rasmus Brylle - Drums
Theis Langlands - Piano
Peter Eget - Accordion
Kristian Bugge - Fiddle

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