Wolfhoppers is set to release their debut album, Cliffs, Caves, & The Fjørd Side with Caetani and The White Whales on Saturday, June 16th at 9:30 PM at the 331 Club (21+, Free Cover).

Minneapolis native Dave Afdahl composed the album and was inspired by a wide array of folk-images and stories, such as his family farm in Norway. The record will be released through the Second-Hand Opera Artist Collective and features musicians from several local acts including: Grolar Bears, Smokin' w/ Baby, and Fairfax, AK.

Cliffs, Caves, & The Fjørd Side showcases rich thematic elements with organic and symphonic instrumentation. The album was recorded in various locations throughout the Twin Cities giving it a unique and diverse soundscape, and in hopes of personally connecting with the listening community it will include two copies of the CD; one for the listener and one for a friend. 

04 The Deceiving Man

05 Soul to Mephistopheles

06 Purpose, Pt. I

07 My Country Ground

08 If I Wake Before I Die

09 The Ghost of My Sister

10 Reprise for What is to Come

11 The Devil on the Bridge

12 Ha Det (Eller en Endelig Farvel)

13 Purpose, Pt. II

[wʊlf-ˈhɒpərs] n. 1. very large mythical beasts found in Norway; dwell in caves and hunt in packs at night for salmon and vultures; 2. An orchestral rock band from Minneapolis, MN.

Inspired by a wide array of folk-images and stories, such as his family farm in Norway, Minneapolis native Dave Afdahl (piano, vocals, percussion) composed the album with fellow members of The Second-Hand Opera Artist Collective including Tim Binger (cello, accordion), Joe Finstrom (electric and upright bass), Andy Myers (drums, percussion) and Pat Dougherty (guitar, banjo).

Cliffs, Caves, & The Fjørd Side showcases rich thematic elements with organic and symphonic instrumentation. The album was recorded in various locations throughout the Twin Cities giving it a unique and diverse soundscape. It includes two copies of the CD; one for the listener and one for a friend. Their Kickstarter campaign led Wolfhoppers to make personal connections with fans by creating original art, homemade t-shirts, posters, and cover songs with videos.

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