Biography

Joakim Tinderholt - Hold On
Joakim Tinderholts second album ”Hold On” is available on CD, LP and download (iTunes etc). Released on Big H Records (Norway) and Rhythm Bomb Records (International) in Summer/Fall 2017.
Almost three years after the release of their debut album Joakim Tinderholt & his band are finally ready with the follow-up. Since signing with German record label Rhythm Bomb Records, in 2015, the band has made it to big festival stages across Europe. Most notably Screamin´ Festival (Spain), Rhythm Riot (UK) and Moulin Blues Festival (Netherlands).
The new record is based on the same recipe as the first; a good mix of new original tunes and favorites from the live set. This time Joakim has penned two songs by himself and co-written another two with guitarist Hoeye and bassplayer Troiani. The covers are gems from the catalogues of Ike Turner, Freddie King and country singer Johnny Rivers, among others.

Joakim Tinderholt & his band was formed in Oslo, January '05 by members from the well renowned Muddy Waters Blues Clubs houseband, in addition to Tinderholt himself. Since then the band has done numerous, sucessfull gigs at clubs and festivals all over Norway. Some of the highlights include Notodden Blues Festival, Dark Season Blues Festival, Color Blues Festival and tours of Poland and Russia.
Despite his tender age, powerhouse RnB and Blues singer and guitarist Joakim Tinderholt is already an experienced entertainer, and a force to be reckoned with for years to come. He has been fortunate enough to perform with artists such as Rick Holmstrom, Mitch Kashmar, Kirk Fletcher, Kid Ramos and The Mannish Boys among others.
Bill Troiani (bass) and Alexander Pettersen (drums) add just the right groove and swing to the band. Having played together for countless hours, as a backing band for both domestic and international artists. They are by many considered to be one of the finest RnB rhythm sections in Scandinavia.