A very special tribute concert
Kris Kristofferson made his indelible mark on several generations with his poetry, social consciousness and his uncompromising songwriting.
As a central figure in the outlaw country movement, he united country, folk and rock in songs that are both deeply personal and universal. Classics like Me and Bobby McGee, Help Me Make It Through the Night and Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down stand to this day as milestones in modern americana and have inspired generations of artists across the genre. At this year's Tønder Festival, a series of Denmark's and Canada's best singers and musicians pay homage to the great poet in a very special tribute concert celebrating Kris Kristofferson's remarkable song catalogue and his storytelling.
Kris Kristofferson wrote of love, loss, freedom and doubt with an honesty that still speaks directly to listeners. This tribute concert marks not only the memory of a major artist but also the living heritage his songs still represent the world over– not least at Tønder Festival, where storytelling has always been central. The soloists are Steen Jørgensen, Kira Skov, Selina Gin, Mike Andersen, Canadian Joce Reyome and Canadian Ron Sexsmith. The band on stage numbers musicians familiar to Tønder Festival's audiences: Casper Simonsen (drums), Lars Skjærbæk (guitar and chorus), Kajsa Vala (guitar and chorus), Troels Skjærbæk (bass and chorus) and Palle Hjorth (keyboards).
