Christiania Fusel & Blaagress was a band started at Øystein Sunde's home after an evening at the Dolphin Club in Oslo on February 18, 1968.[1] Its first performance was on February 22 the same year.[2] The original membership of the band was:[2]
- Kari Svendsen (banjo, tuba/baritone)[2][3]
- Gerd Gudding (fiddle)[2]
- Anne Elisenberg (fiddle, washboard)[2]
- Fredrik Wibe (bass, washtub bass)[2]
- Kåre Schanche (guitar)[2]
- Øystein Sunde (guitar, mandolin)[2]
The band performed live for many years but released only one single, "Det kjem nok betre tider" / "Mamma vi’kke ha" (Better Times a-Comin' / Mama Don't Allow),[1][3] and one album, Som varmt hvetebrød i tørt gress (Like Hotcakes in Dry Grass).[1]