SJ2002

Our 9th Annual event

SkandJam 2002

is "History"

We gathered some fine musicians and performers for your entertainment and enjoyment. We hope that you enjoyed this grand and exciting weekend at Vasa Park, Budd Lake, NJ on

Saturday, May 25th & Sunday, May 26th 2002

Here are some highlights:

Amazing what voices can do

Amazing what a beer can do

Norwegians can really do it

Skandjam & Ransäter do a Hambo

Hi Andy!

A Nykle What??

The teacher at work

Odd Tom Risdal doing what he likes to do

Have a banana

Not only do they look good, but they can dance

It takes a well stocked bar to help make the day

I sure am listening to Swedish Music

Cabins are for Party People!

Sven the guard of the Cultural Center

Folkdance Lesson #435

Our fabulous teachers

Jennifer & Joe can really swing

So can these two

Bengt and the boys

He used to sing with Dad in the 60's

Can he Pick!

We all need a little peace & quiet

Surveying the scene

The outdoor pavilion presents a great stage

Great sounds

What do you call that thing?

And he plays the "spoons"

Swedish Folkdancers and "Sven"

It's a lot of work to get the stage in shape

Vendors help make it happen

It takes a great group to make a great event!

Hambo Winners!

Do you need a hand to get up?

Snap, Snap, Snap . . .

Rick, this was just your size before I washed it

Nice painting, Dad

Sometimes you're rearing to go

Sometimes you're not!

You play the accordion with two hands, not with your feet.

I haven't eaten like this since last Skandjam.

Bet you can't get into it Rick!

Pals!

Must have been a good event

Youth

Just what are those Danes looking at?

Gamle Aker Spelemannslag at the Swedish Church, NYC

Our plans included the following events:

SATURDAY:

Opening Parade

Alspel event where we invite all musicians to join together to play a handful of pre planned songs. Everyone was invited to participate.

SAC - The Scandinavian Accordion Club of New York
Gammel Åker Spelmanslag - 9 member band from Norway
Peter "Puma" Hedlund - Champion Nyckelharpist from Sweden.
Jennifer Dreaper - Swedish American singer/guitarist from Westchester, NY
"Cajun" Wayne - Accordionist from Long Island
George Langberg - Swedish American singer/guitarist from Tuxedo, NY
Erik Vagen and Scandinavian Delights Band - from New Jersey
Odd-Tom Risdal - Norwegian Vocalist, often sung with Walter Eriksson in the 1960's.
Thor Erik Falke - Norwegian Guitarist
Acapelago Quartette - Swedish Singers
Howard Sisters - From New York
Marjamaan Pojat - Finnish musicians from Maryland
Ingrid Olsson Feingold - Vocalist from New York
Brittany Drago & Carol Purdy - Cellists from New York
Evening Dance
Swedish Massage

SUNDAY:

Memorial Service at 10 am

Opening Ceremony

Folkdance Workshop - with Chris Kalke from Washington, DC
Folkdance performances
Music Workshops
The Swedish Folkdancers of NY - celebrating their 95th Anniversary
Norbu Norwegian Folkdancers - From New Jersey
Skandinöje Dancers - New Jersey
Vasastjärnan Junior Club - Folkdancers from New Jersey
Evening Dance
Raffle Drawings
Swedish Massage

Throughout both days Craft, Food, Gift and Souvenir vendors will be displaying and selling their wares.

SEE YOU AT SKANDJAM 2003!