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Concert Pick
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Cleveland Scene, Concert Pick >>
How would you feel if you had a last name directly associated with traditional fiddle playing in rural Finland? This is the case of Frigg, whose core members Alina, Esko and Antti J...rvell... hail from the village of J...rvell... (reportedly, as tradition goes over there, one's last name reflects his or her birthplace) - the joke being that children from that area are born with the instrument in their hands. Fortunately, that is pretty much where the buck stops. This 11-piece ensemble borrows from different regional influences, ranging from Norway, the Balkans, Ireland and even Louisiana, a state it visited a few years back when it participated in the Festival International de Lafayette. From the experience it had there, the group composed "Polka International de Louisiane," a tune that incorporates Cajun and bluegrass elements into its own style, which can be heard on Economy Class, its latest CD. The music it makes isn't exactly traditional per se, as it takes in several different influences: For instance, "When the Time Comes I'll Be Ready" seems to bring forth the musicians' classical training, making you wonder how Beethoven's sonatas would have sounded if he had been a folk musician. The title track was inspired by a trip taken by Antti that made him realize his insignificance in the realm of world travel. He's not melancholic about it, though - the uptempo song sounds like an old-time barnyard party in the early days of rock 'n' roll Ð possibly stemming from its writer's reflection of better times in the skies. If the band sounds as good live as it does on disc, it should be a friggin' good time for all who attend. Shows are at 7 and 9 p.m. at Nighttown (12387 Cedar Rd., 216.795.0531). Tickets: $20. - Bartelde 10/02/08 >> go there
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