Jon Gunnar Hansen, or JG Hansen as he calls himself when he takes the stage, is a local singer/songwriter who, in addition to his own songs, interprets other artists’ music. He has lived in Svalbard for more than 25 years, where he has many years working in the now-closed Svea mine. Since the mine was closed, he has worked as an electrician in Mine 7 just outside Longyearbyen. In his spare time, he has played in bands such as Howlin’ Huskies, Advent Bay Poolboys and Trio Grande.
Jon Gunnar became a solo artist after pressure from the producers of the TV series “Kompani Spitsbergen”. His music is roots-based with elements of blues, Americana and rock, inspired by artists such as Jason Isbell, Bruce Springsteen and Steve Earle. His concerts for the blues club are always sold out, and he is a regular at the jam that closes the festival.
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