Gårdsangerne fra Thy performs for 75 guests in Hobro

The musical group Gårdsangerne fra Thy performed at the Ældre Sagen Hobro Saturday cafe on October 31. The event drew 75 guests for an afternoon featuring traditional farm songs, modern melodies, and historical storytelling.

Per Alstrup, a member of the group, provided historical context regarding the tradition of musicians traveling from farm to farm to entertain residents for small fees. The group, founded by Per and his wife Anne, currently consists of ten members aged between 66 and 86. The ensemble is approaching its 30th anniversary in 2027.

The performance encouraged active participation, including an instance where male guests formed a choir to sing the chorus of the song ‘Barnetro’. The program combined historical folk music with contemporary popular songs to facilitate community singing.