Tore Bruvoll

• Name — Tore Bruvoll • Born — 30 October 1978 • Birthplace — Oslo • Origin — Norway • Genre — Traditional Norwegian folk music, folk-rock • Occupation — Musician & composer • Instrument — Guitar, banjo, dobro, mandolin, ukulele, low whistle • Label — Ta:lik • Associated Acts — Hekla Stålstrenga • Website — Tore Bruvoll on Myspace

Bruvoll was educated at Telemark University College (1997–1999), and is best known from the group Hekla Stålstrenga who have released two albums. He has also had great success with two otherprojects: "Den Store Norske Gitarkvartett" and the duo cooperation Bruvoll/Halvorsen together with the kveder Jon Anders Halvorsen. Bruvoll has collaborated with many other artists in traditional folk like Annbjørg Lien and String Sisters. Bruvoll has since the late 1990s worked closely with Ragnhild Furebotten, which has resulted in the founding of the band Hekla Stålstrenga, including two nominations for the Spellemannprisen and extensive touring in Norway as well as internationally. Bruvoll also plays other instruments like banjo, dobro, mandolin, ukulele and low whistle as well as guitar.