Biography

Their name Harv means "harrow," a farm instrument used to level land. In Swedish "harv" also has the connotation of a really intense experience, which is the definition that aptly describes Harv's approach. Harv was founded 1996 by Daniel Sandén Warg and Magnus Stinnerbom.
In the early days the band was a duo with various guest musicians but now days Harv is a quartet with Christian Svensson and David Tallroth as permanent members.
2005 has been a creative year for the band. Both the Direktör Deg ep and Polka Raggioso album released the same year. The band has a central part on the theatrical collaboration of Norwegian Rikskonserterne and the Swedish riksteatern and västanåteatern by arranging all music and touring with them in Norway in the fall of 2005 and a following Swedish tour is yet to come in spring 2006. They are frequently playing live and have been touring all over Europe and the States and have also been playing in Guatemala on their everlasting musical quest. Harv’s great experience and joy in playing live has helped the band develop a sound and style that is unique and are making them as pioneers of Swedish folk music today.

Magnus Stinnerbom
Plays viola and accordion in the band. When he’s not busy playing with Harv he also is a member of the Ale Möller Band and the band Hedningarna. Magnus also is an active composer of theatrical music.

Daniel Sandén Warg
Plays the violin in the band. On the early records Daniel also a played an Hardanger fiddle.
Now living in Norway Daniel has become one of the country’s best fiddlers.
When Daniels not busy playing with Harv has touring and recording with the Norwegian top 10 artists Odd Nordstuga.

Christian Svensson
Percussionist and has also functioned as technician on the latest two albums. Christian has also moved from Sweden to live in Norway. He is playing with various Norwegian acts and is also a member of the band Hedningarna.

David Tallroth
The only member who didn’t grew up in Värmland. A talented guitarist that are playing with the bands Deltahead and Klacklek when he’s not busy with Harv. In David the group has a talented musician and a wonderful performer.