Johns Quijote

John Ivar Bye is a rock poet. The music paints a landscape around the lyrics. The lyrics involves the past, the present and the future.

Oslo-based Johns Quijote has so far released 4 albums since their debut in 1998.
Their music might be described as alt. rock in a singer/songwriter athmosphere, rythmic and organic, and with uniq lyrics and rough/laidback vocals.
Vocalist John Ivar Bye is indeed a rock poet, and the groups organic music spins around his text universe.

The band have also released an album and done several concerts in Russia.

Johns Quijote are:
John Ivar Bye: Guitar, vocal
Brynjulf Risnes: Guitar
Atle Rakvåg: Bass
Jon Grimsby: Drums

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A brand new album by singer/songwriter act Johns Quijote from Oslo, confirming their status as one of Norway's best bands within the genre. Once again, the music spins a net around the lyrics, with John Ivar Bye's hoarse voice in front of a groovy, organic band.
Lyrics in Norwegian.
Recorded in Oslo, mastered in legendary Abbey Road Studios. Coverphoto by Alberto Korda; "El quijote de la farola" ("The foolhardy in the lamppost")

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Ingen stoler

Mannen som ikke kunne se

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The third album from Johns Quijote is a more low-tempo, "dark" and beautiful recording than ever before. As always, John Ivar Bye's rough vocal and beautful lyrics is in focus, strenghten by the organic sound of the band.

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L.O.S.

Buddas Bakrus

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Johns Quijote's second album displayes a band with a huge potential. Rhythmic and organic music, combined with intens vocal and lyrics, makes Johns Quijote one of the most interesting bands on the Norwegian rock/singer-songwriter scene.

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Finsk fado

Den verste entusiasmen

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Debut album by rock/singer/songwriter-act Johns Quijote with overwhelming feedback from Norwegian newspapers.

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Ned, ned, ned	Stakkars Jaques

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