Madsens Menighed is a small, charming trio with great musical surplus and a burning love for the songs of Johnny Madsen. With semi-acoustic guitars, rhythmic finesse, and a generous dose of twinkle in the eye, the band performs Madsen songs in an acoustic and intimate version – just like Madsen, Møller & From did back in the day.
Line-up:
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Frank – rhythm guitar and vocals
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Flemming – lead guitar
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Niels Peter – drums, percussion, and backing vocals
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Frank has been a Madsen fan since VHS was the hottest format and helped found the original Madsens Menighed fan club around the turn of the millennium. Today, the name has been revived as the band’s name, with Frank front and center on vocals and solid rhythm guitar – and not least with humorous, self-ironic anecdotes from his own life, tying the songs together and making the audience both laugh and listen.
Flemming, the man with fingers on the strings and a heart in the blues, has been playing guitar since the king of diamonds was a jack. He (fortunately!) suffers from chronic G.A.S. – Gear Acquisition Syndrome – and owns not one, not two, but three of the iconic Gibson SST, Chet Atkins model, famously used by Johnny himself. His lead playing comes as close to Knud Møller as you can get – without actually being him.
Niels Peter has been playing drums since he was seven – and it shows. When he takes his place behind the kit, a calm settles over the stage – and the audience. He delivers backing vocals that can make even the chattiest folks fall silent and listen. A rhythmic rock with surplus in both pulse and voice.
Madsens Menighed is not a tribute band – they’re fans, musicians, and storytellers. They play with their hearts out front and with full respect for the original. The sound is intimate, energetic, and authentic – and every concert feels like a trip to the North Sea in good company.
