The Cedar Presents
FRÄNDER with Ponyfolk
Saturday, January 24, 2026 / Doors: 7:00 PM / Show: 8:00 PM
All Ages
Seated
$30 Advance, $35 Day of Show
*For Cedar Presented shows, a $4 facility fee is included in the ticket price (Ticket fee info here).
This is a seated show with general admission, first-come-first-served seating. The Cedar is happy to reserve seats for patrons who require special seating accommodations. To request access accommodations, please go to our Access page.
For Cedar presented shows, online ticket sales typically end one hour before the door time, and then, based on availability, tickets will be available at the door. Tickets purchased at the door will include a $1 Eventbrite fee.
Listen
“ Evigt regn (Eternal Rain)” video courtesy of FRÄNDER’s official YouTube channel.
ABOUT THIS SHOW
FRÄNDER plays modern acoustic folk music forged in the deep forests of the northern Europe, blending Swedish and Estonian traditions. With seductive harmonies, heavy grooves, and mesmerizing energy, the band creates a unique musical landscape filled with mystery and charm. FRÄNDER returns to the Cedar after headlining our Global Roots Festival in 2024.
FRÄNDER
Photos by Therés Stephansdotter
Born from a thunderstorm, FRÄNDER emerged like lightning — a fusion of Nordic roots and modern attitude became HEAVY FOLK. From the deep forest of Sweden & Estonia, with energy and a warm presence they deliver heavy grooves and seductive harmonies that weave a mesmerizing soundscape.
"FRÄNDER II is a perfect, magnificent masterpiece” - LIRA.se
Following their acclaimed debut and global touring, the band’s groundbreaking second album FRÄNDER II pushes the limits of what folk can be - with echoes of Led Zeppelin and Jethro Tull meeting the pulse of Nordic tradition they blend folk music with the raw power and weight of hard rock in an incomparable way, they craft a sound that’s both ancient and modern, acoustic yet heavy, mystical yet fiercely alive - they make the folk music tradition their own.
"To miss out on hearing Fränder II would be to do yourself a grave disservice. No matter your preferred genre, it is the kind of music that feeds the senses and helps to complete the soul.” SPILLMAGAZINE.com
FRÄNDER is one of Sweden’s biggest folk music exports. In 2024 alone, they completed three U.S. tours and they have surpassed 100 concerts only in Canada. They continue building cultural bridges beyond the stage through their festivals in Uppsala, Sweden and Nordic Nights Festival at Lincoln Center in New York City — bringing the power of modern Nordic tradition to audiences around the world.
"You are taken into the very special universe of a band, whose name you will definitely come across in several end-of-year lists at the end of this year. I wonder if any promoter dares to bring these guys here: he/she won't regret it, because FRÄNDER sounds like nothing else!" ROOTSTIME.be
WHAT TO EXPECT ON A CONCERT WITH FRÄNDER
In short: expect a show where folk music becomes a living, breathing force.
At a concert with FRÄNDER, audiences can expect a powerful, immersive journey where Nordic folk roots meet the raw energy of rock ‘n’ roll. The show blends ancient melodies, modern grooves, and tight vocal harmonies into something both deeply emotional and electrifying.
The atmosphere shifts from intimate to wild and untame— pulsing rhythms drive the music forward while the band’s chemistry and stage presence make every moment feel alive and spontaneous. Acoustic instruments are pushed to their limits, creating heavy yet organic soundscapes that can feel mystical one moment and thunderous the next. It’s hard to stay still—one moment you’re dancing and jumping with abandon, the next you’re floating away with your eyes closed.
Beyond the music, FRÄNDER’s concerts radiate warmth, connection, and storytelling. Their performances invite the audience into the Nordic spirit — raw nature, myths, and emotion — all expressed with modern attitude and virtuosity.
To learn more about FRÄNDER:
Ponyfolk
Ponyfolk is the collaborative project of multi-instrumentalists Clifton Nesseth and Paul Sauey. Weaving together interests in folk, rock, jazz and orchestral music, the band is known for intricate arrangements, vocal harmonies and layers of strings and keyboards. Initially formed as a duo in 2014, the group consists of a revolving cast of bandmates, including Aaron Hays on drums, Mikey Marget on cello, Lewis Franti on percussion, and Alex Nelson on keyboards. Ponyfolk performs in a variety of configurations, deftly transitioning between a traditional Nordic group and a folk-rock band depending on the occasion. This year, Ponyfolk released their debut traditional album "the woods have shown us", which held the #2 spot on the Folk DJ-L chart in July. In early 2026, they will be releasing their sophomore record.
To learn more about Ponyfolk:
