Thea Paulsrud quintet – Jazz & soul (NO)
Line up: Thea Paulsrud - vocals Matias Steinnes Christoffersen - piano (Ragnhild Og., Fabeldyr, Brainchild) Øyvind Kløve Kjernlie - guitar (Emelie Hollow, Ole Kirkeng, KLÖVE) Andreas Svabø - bass (Gabriela Garrubo, Rino Sivathas, Lyder Røed Quintet, Bård Berg) Vegard Staum - drums (Gouldian Finch, Sojum Klub, Soft City, Vegard & Ivar Band)

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The Norwegian Thea Paulsrud is a vocalist, storyteller and artist known for captivating audiences with powerful vocal performances and with thought-provoking lyrics. Her music is rooted in traditional soul, with a striking edge and melodic nods to the jazz standard repertoire. 

In spring 2025, Paulsrud released her debut full-length album _Lay With Me For A While_, praised by critic Øyvind Rønning as "a highly successful marriage between soul and jazz." The material from this album forms the core of her live performances.

On stage, Paulsrud is joined by an exceptional band of musicians. Not only are they remarkably tight as an ensemble, they also shine as distinctive soloists. Together, they create a playful, acoustic soundscape that moves both the dance floor and the heart.
With a natural charisma that instantly draws smiles from the audience, Thea Paulsrud promises a concert experience that offers both joy and reflection.

Critic Tor Hammerø stated upon the album's release that he was "very happy to have discovered Thea Paulsrud already." Chances are you'll feel the same after experiencing her live.

Band members:
Thea Paulsrud - vocals
Matias Steinnes Christoffersen - piano (Ragnhild Og., Fabeldyr, Brainchild)
Øyvind Kløve Kjernlie - guitar (Emelie Hollow, Ole Kirkeng, KLÖVE)
Andreas Svabø - bass (Gabriela Garrubo, Rino Sivathas, Lyder Røed Quintet, Bård Berg)
Vegard Staum - drums (Gouldian Finch, Sojum Klub, Soft City, Vegard & Ivar Band)

In recent years, Paulsrud and Staum have also been prominent figures in the Scandinavian blues scene through the band Soft City, performing at festivals such as Molde Jazz Festival and Notodden Blues Festival.
In 2023, the band toured Mississippi and Tennessee — the cradle of the blues. 

Paulsrud's voice has received notable acclaim within the blues community as well:
Dagens Næringsliv describes her as a "powerhouse singer," while Nettavisen calls her voice "tough, perfectly raw, and deeply convincing — she delivers something real and believable."