Through their blues and roots sound, with electric energy and heartfelt musicality, Arne Skage and Tommy Tito bring a unique vibe to Dark Season Blues 2025. Get ready for an energy boost!
Arne Skage and the Procrastinators (NO)
Arne Skage is a Norwegian guitarist, singer and songwriter who has been a key player in Rogaland’s music scene since the 1980s. He has collaborated with Frank and Rita Eriksen, Reidar Larsen, Thomas Dybdahl, Jørn Hoel and Roy Rogers, among others. His virtuosity, especially on slide guitar, has made him a sought-after sideman, and he also works as a producer. In 2021, he made his debut under his own name with “Procrastination Blues”, followed by “Rootwork”, an album largely conceived in New Orleans. His band offers a groovy blend of blues, roots and New Orleans-inspired soul.
Tommy Tito (NO)
Tommy Tito, born in Northern Norway, sang at an early age and picked up the guitar at the age of nine. From childhood Elvis impersonator, he moved on to teenage bands, acoustic performances and electric guitar. With roots in the blues, he became a versatile musician handling multiple genres and instruments. He won the Union Blues Cup at Notodden in 2015, and toured Norway, Germany and the USA. After his band disbanded in 2019, he went to southern Spain for new inspiration and played over 200 gigs in Europe in 2023. He then spent a month in Nashville before returning to Norway.
