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Uncas Tribe is a band from the city of Gothenburg on the West Coast of Sweden. Originally formed in 2000, the current formation dates back to 2009, when singer/songwriter and bandleader Uncas Rydén and longtime members Gian Kündig (bass guitar) and Henrik Pilquist (lead guitar) were joined by drummer Chris Montgomery and keyboard player Fabian Kallerdahl. This line up has proven to be the most powerful yet, and the band today is more active than ever before. This includes the release of a four-track cd in December 2011, a teaser foreboding the recording of a full-length album soon to come. Since December 2013, Chris Montgomery has been replaced by talented and experienced drummer (and singer/songwriter) P. O. Björklund, who also does wonders for the band's harmonies. Much has been said about the music of Uncas Tribe over the years. Always centred round the beautiful and ingenious, yet sometimes elusive songs of Uncas Rydén, the band has tried many ways to capture the songs in a decisive sound. In the early days, the combination of rather original pop with distinct touches of jazz made a friend of the band come up with the term 'pizza jazz'. This was ages ago, but it's still a funny story, and the term might actually give you a hint of what he meant, if you keep it in mind while listening to the band even today. However, the sound that Uncas Tribe has developed in recent years is much more solid, founded in the individual character of each song, and that creative mixture of british pop, americana and traditional rock that has always been the hallmark of Uncas Rydén's songwriting. This is not music made easy – this is hard work in fruitful marriage with skill, experience and the sensibility and subtlety of every musician in the band. And of course loads of great fun and sheer inspiration! It took some time to get there, but now, at least, we think we're in the vicinity. We hope you think so, too. The ride goes on, and it continues to be somewhat of a mystery tour. Why don't you join us? You're most welcome! What ever happens, at least you won't be bored.

Gothenburg, SE