Public recordCompiled from 11 credited sources · Updated Oct 13, 2026
Friends
Indie band · formed 1999
We’re a 5 piece band that plays a little bit of everything…in our own style Always a great time !!!!!
- Shows on record
- 60+
- Rooms played
- 59
- Cities
- 52
- Releases
- 7
- Last show
- Oct 2, 2026Firehouse Arts & Events Center Bellingham, Harris Avenue, Bellingham, WA, USA
About
Friends is a band, formed in 1999, tagged dansband, dansband music, indie by its sources. Shows on record run from 2012 to 2026, across 59 rooms in 52 cities.
- Friends formed in 1999 — MusicBrainz
- Friends disbanded in 2002 — MusicBrainz
- Stefan Brunzell: grand piano (former member) — MusicBrainz
- Nina Inhammar: member (former member) — MusicBrainz
- Kim Kärnfalk: member (former member) — MusicBrainz
- Friends has 7 release group(s) on MusicBrainz spanning 1999–2005 — MusicBrainz
- Friends has 258592 listeners on Last.fm — Friends on Last.fm
- Country (per TheAudioDB): Skara, Sweden — Friends on TheAudioDB
- Formed 1999 (Wikidata inception) — Wikidata
- Origin: Sweden (Wikidata) — Wikidata
- Genres per Wikidata: dansband music — Wikidata
- Members per Wikidata: Nina Inhammar, Kim Kärnfalk — Wikidata
The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.
Shows
60+ on record · venue calendar, event platform:eventbrite city, serp events, Songkick, archive etree| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2026 | City WinerySupport | Support | — |
Shows per year
- 201222 shows
- 201323 shows
- 20146 shows
- 20191 show
- 20221 show
- 20241 show
- 20266 shows
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | Firehouse Arts & Events Center Bellingham, Harris Avenue, Bellingham, WA, USA · BellinghamSupport | Support | — |
| Sep 27, 2026 | Real Art Tacoma · TacomaSupport | Support | — |
| Sep 20, 2026 | Mateada · Salt Spring IslandSupport | Support | — |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Bearsville Theater · WoodstockSupportwith Belew, Levin, Mastelotto | Support | Belew, Levin, Mastelotto |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Ashkenaz Music and Dance Community Center · Berkeley, CA USASupport | Support | — |
| Aug 2, 2024 | 8 x 10 · baltimore, md.Support | Support | — |
| Mar 27, 2022 | Starday TavernSupport | Support | — |
| Jul 18, 2019 | Montage Mountain · ScrantonHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| May 4, 2014 | Ritz · VaasaSupportwith Henric Blomqvist | Support | Henric Blomqvist |
| May 2, 2014 | Pietarsaari · PietarsaariSupportwith Henric Blomqvist | Support | Henric Blomqvist |
| Apr 12, 2014 | Coda · Kansas CitySupportwith Scott Hrabko | Support | Scott Hrabko |
| Apr 5, 2014 | Listening Room Cafe · NashvilleSupportwith Megan Davies | Support | Megan Davies |
| Mar 29, 2014 | El Mocambo · TorontoHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jan 25, 2014 | Arterìa · BolognaSupportwith Donna Sasà | Support | Donna Sasà |
| Nov 10, 2013 | Wayne · WayneSupportwith Dr. Equalizer | Support | Dr. Equalizer |
| Nov 4, 2013 | The Gaslight Club · LeedsSupportwith Ben Avison | Support | Ben Avison |
| Oct 19, 2013 | Molins De Rei · Molins De ReiSupportwith Mike B. Leiva, DJ Polpax | Support | Mike B. Leiva, DJ Polpax |
| Sep 15, 2013 | Servino · TiburonSupportwith SoulSimpleSounds, Mike Lewis, Jerry Ross | Support | SoulSimpleSounds, Mike Lewis, Jerry Ross |
| Jul 19, 2013 | Tramlines 2013 · SheffieldHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jul 19, 2013 | Henham Park · SouthwoldHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jul 18, 2013 | New Slang at The Hippodrome · Kingston Upon ThamesSupportwith Darwin Deez | Support | Darwin Deez |
| Jul 16, 2013 | Brighton Coalition · BrightonHeadlinerwith NO CEREMONY///, Curxes | Headliner | NO CEREMONY///, Curxes |
| Jul 5, 2013 | Vicarage Farm · WinchesterHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jun 28, 2013 | Philadelphia · PhiladelphiaSupportwith Marietta, Be Still Cody, Leaky Soups, +5 | Support | Marietta, Be Still Cody, Leaky Soups, +5 |
| Jun 9, 2013 | Servino · TiburonSupportwith SoulSimpleSounds, DJ Mike Lewis, DJ Jerry Ross... | Support | SoulSimpleSounds, DJ Mike Lewis, DJ Jerry Ross... |
| May 25, 2013 | Conor's Crib · PhiladelphiaSupportwith Airman Trout, Horsecops, Tiger Lily, the House Cat, +1 | Support | Airman Trout, Horsecops, Tiger Lily, the House Cat, +1 |
| May 12, 2013 | Noble House · PhiladelphiaSupportwith Airman Trout, Horsecops, Leaky Soups, +2 | Support | Airman Trout, Horsecops, Leaky Soups, +2 |
| Apr 20, 2013 | TBA Festival 2013 · StockholmHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Apr 13, 2013 | 285 Kent Ave · BrooklynSupportwith Doldrums, Sean Nicholas Savage | Support | Doldrums, Sean Nicholas Savage |
| Apr 6, 2013 | The Great Britain Hotel · RichmondSupportwith Rayon Moon | Support | Rayon Moon |
| Feb 15, 2013 | Café La Victoria · BonnSupportwith Bassrael, Bassador, Tourette, +1 | Support | Bassrael, Bassador, Tourette, +1 |
| Feb 14, 2013 | Arena Rock Club · QueensSupportwith Chrisette Michele, Impaq | Support | Chrisette Michele, Impaq |
| Jan 27, 2013 | All for Music · São PauloSupportwith Flight Facilities, Zegon | Support | Flight Facilities, Zegon |
| Jan 26, 2013 | Hotel Fazenda · Porto AlegreHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jan 26, 2013 | Caffe Vivaldi · New York (NYC)Supportwith Tania Stavreva, Lacy James | Support | Tania Stavreva, Lacy James |
| Jan 24, 2013 | Cine Joia · São PauloHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jan 18, 2013 | 1300 Brookhaven · OrlandoSupportwith Derek Wayne Martin, Kyle Cox | Support | Derek Wayne Martin, Kyle Cox |
| Dec 8, 2012 | Brooklyn Bazaar · BrooklynSupportwith Porcelain Raft, Field Mouse, Ski Lodge | Support | Porcelain Raft, Field Mouse, Ski Lodge |
| Oct 31, 2012 | Iceland Airwaves 2012 · ReykjavíkHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 28, 2012 | The Observatory · Santa AnaSupportwith Two Door Cinema Club | Support | Two Door Cinema Club |
| Oct 27, 2012 | House of Blues - Las Vegas · Las VegasSupportwith Two Door Cinema Club | Support | Two Door Cinema Club |
| Oct 26, 2012 | SOMA · San DiegoSupportwith Two Door Cinema Club | Support | Two Door Cinema Club |
| Oct 25, 2012 | Hollywood Palladium · Los Angeles (LA)Supportwith Two Door Cinema Club, St. Lucia | Support | Two Door Cinema Club, St. Lucia |
| Oct 23, 2012 | Fox Theater · OaklandSupportwith Two Door Cinema Club, St. Lucia | Support | Two Door Cinema Club, St. Lucia |
| Oct 21, 2012 | McMenamins Crystal Ballroom · PortlandSupportwith Two Door Cinema Club | Support | Two Door Cinema Club |
| Oct 20, 2012 | One Unit Art Space · West ColumbiaHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 20, 2012 | Showbox SoDo · SeattleSupportwith Two Door Cinema Club, Motopony | Support | Two Door Cinema Club, Motopony |
| Oct 19, 2012 | Vogue Theatre · VancouverSupportwith Two Door Cinema Club | Support | Two Door Cinema Club |
| Oct 18, 2012 | Neurolux · BoiseHeadlinerwith Hey V Kay, SLFM | Headliner | Hey V Kay, SLFM |
| Oct 17, 2012 | Urban Lounge · Salt Lake CitySupportwith Ssion | Support | Ssion |
| Oct 16, 2012 | Ogden Theatre · DenverSupportwith Two Door Cinema Club | Support | Two Door Cinema Club |
| Oct 14, 2012 | Mohawk · AustinHeadlinerwith Diamond Rings | Headliner | Diamond Rings |
| Oct 13, 2012 | House of Blues - Houston · HoustonSupportwith Two Door Cinema Club, Guards, Vacationer | Support | Two Door Cinema Club, Guards, Vacationer |
| Oct 11, 2012 | The Beaumont Club · Kansas CitySupportwith Two Door Cinema Club | Support | Two Door Cinema Club |
| Oct 10, 2012 | First Avenue · MinneapolisSupportwith Two Door Cinema Club, Guards | Support | Two Door Cinema Club, Guards |
| Oct 9, 2012 | Riviera Theatre · ChicagoSupportwith Two Door Cinema Club, Guards | Support | Two Door Cinema Club, Guards |
| Oct 8, 2012 | Newport Music Hall · ColumbusSupportwith Two Door Cinema Club, Guards | Support | Two Door Cinema Club, Guards |
| Oct 7, 2012 | Beachland Ballroom · ClevelandHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 9:30 Club · WashingtonSupportwith Two Door Cinema Club, Guards | Support | Two Door Cinema Club, Guards |
Showing the latest 60 shows; the record holds more.
Where they play
59 rooms in 52 citiesRooms played most
- Servino · Tiburon2 shows
- 1300 Brookhaven · Orlando1 show
- 285 Kent Ave · Brooklyn1 show
- 8 x 10 · baltimore, md.1 show
- 9:30 Club · Washington1 show
Cities played
- Philadelphia3 shows
- Brooklyn2 shows
- Kansas City2 shows
- São Paulo2 shows
- Tiburon2 shows
and 47 other cities
Live history
249 shows on record- Shows counted
- 249
- First on record
- Jul 2008
- Latest on record
- Oct 2026
Shows per year
- 200885
- 200912
- 20104
- 201129
- 201284
- 201321
- 20146
- 20191
- 20221
- 20241
- 20265
Top rooms
- Cato's Ale House, Oakland · 18
- Beauty Bar, San Francisco · 12
- Vincent's Jazz Cafe, Philadelphia · 6
- 142 Throckmorton Theatre, Mill Valley · 4
- Dogpatch Saloon, San Francisco · 4
Top cities
- San Francisco, CA · 20
- Oakland, CA · 19
- London · 15
- New York (NYC), NY · 11
- Philadelphia, PA · 10
Often on the bill with: Two Door Cinema Club, The Doppler Trio, Guards, Splash, Caged Animals, Mark Pitta, Vince Lateano, Captive State
Counted from the shows BandSlate holds; missing shows are not counted.
Releases
7 releases, 1999–2005Best Of Friends 2
2005 · Compilation
Aldrig Igen / The One That You Need
2002 · Single
Listen to Your Heartbeat
2001 · Album
Lyssna Till Ditt Hjärta
2001 · Album
Lyssna till ditt hjärta / Listen to Your Heartbeat
2001 · Single
När jag tänker på imorgon
2000 · Single
Friends på turné
1999 · Album
Discography
10 releases, 1999–2005- 2005Best Of Friends 1Compilation
Mariann · MLPCD 3541
- 2005Best Of Friends 2Compilation
Warner Music Sweden
- 2002Aldrig Igen / The One That You NeedSingle
Mariann · MLPCDS 283
- 2002In The Heat Of The NightSingle
Mariann · MLPCDS 334 · Producer, Mixed By: Andreas Rickstrand; Producer, Mixed By: Björn Stigsson
- 2001Listen to Your HeartbeatAlbum
Mariann · MLPCD 3274
- 2001Lyssna Till Ditt HjärtaAlbum
Mariann · MLPCD 3209/1
- 2001Lyssna till ditt hjärta / Listen to Your HeartbeatSingle
Mariann · MLPCDS 254 · Executive-Producer: Bert Karlsson; Mixed By: Bo Reimer; Producer, Music By, Lyrics By, Arranged By: Thomas G:son
- 2000Blickar Som TänderAlbum
Mariann · MLPCD 3209
- 2000När jag tänker på imorgonSingle
Mariann · MLPCDS 214
- 1999Friends på turnéAlbum
4 Vision · VCD 06
Compiled from MusicBrainz and Discogs. Releases not listed there are not shown.
Lineup
No current lineup on record.
Former
- Stefan Brunzell · grand piano
- Nina Inhammar
- Kim Kärnfalk
Airplay
No airplay on record.
Lineup history
7 members on record- Nina Inhammar1999–2002
- Stefan Brunzellgrand piano1999–2002
- Kim Kärnfalk?–2002
- Kristian Hermanssontenure unknown
- Marko Siilatenure unknown
- Paula Pennsätertenure unknown
- Tony Haglundtenure unknown
Years come from public music databases. Where none says a member left, the end is shown as unknown; it does not mean they are still in the band.
Shares members with: Cleopatra (via Kristian Hermansson), Nina & Kim (via Nina Inhammar), The Poodles (via Kristian Hermansson), Wizex (via Paula Pennsäter)
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts |
| Friends on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| Friends on TheAudioDB | Artist facts |
| Wikidata | Artist facts |
| venue calendar | Show history, Show posters |
| event platform:eventbrite city | Show history, Show posters |
| serp events | Show history |
| Songkick | Show history, Show posters |
| archive etree | Show history |
| TheAudioDB | Photos |
| Last.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.
From Wikipedia
These facts are from the English Wikipedia article Friends (Swedish band). They are shown on their own and are not merged into the record above.
- Origin
- Sweden
- Years active
- 1999–2002
- Genres
- Dansband
- Past members
- Stefan Brunzell, Tony Haglund, Kristian Hermanson, Nina Inhammar, Kim Kärnfalk, Peter Strandberg
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