The music of Garmarna is simultaneously modern, traditional and spellbindingly unique. Their evocative blend of ancient instrumentation, sampled drum loops, suggestive mouth harps, graceful violins and distorted guitars make for "unforgettable listening experience," according to Billboard Magazine.For more information: www.garmarna.comSwedish folk revivalists Hoven Droven specialize in a high-energy mix of traditional folk and fierce hard rock. With saxophone, fiddle, electric guitar, and a driving rhythm section of bass and drums, they interpret traditional Swedish folk melodies with rock'n'roll intensity and brilliant musicianship. For more information: www.hovendroven.comThe acoustic ensemble Väsen consists of a traditional nyckelharpa (a keyed fiddle unique to Sweden), viola, guitar and percussion. The band's dense, complex arrangements are firmly planted in folk tradition, but weave together a wealth of influences to take on a swinging life of their own. For more information: www.vasen.seGarmarna September 22, 2005, at 7:30 pmHoven DrovenOctober 7, 2005, at 7:30 pmVäsen October 23, 2005, at 7:00 pmSatalla37 West 26th StreetNew York CityFor ticket and venue information: www.satalla.comPhoto: Hoven Droven, © Petter Frisell