This is the first SBP video shot outside the United States. Thanks to some exceptionally good timing, a work trip lined up perfectly with being in the band's hometown of Oslo and I got to see—and film—a show that’s been on the bucket list for about a decade.

The Samuel Jackson Five hasn’t been especially active since their last full album in 2012, but this set features three new songs that they’re planning to record soon. They played a variety of material from their earlier records as well.

Setlist

Never-Ending Now
Charlie Foxtrot Queen
ICU REDUX (new song)
Skinflick Dress Rehearsal
Face The Fax
23 (new song)
Hey Now, Who Really Cares
32 IMP (new song)
If You Show Off The Milk, Who's Gonna Buy The Cow

Playlist of individual songs embedded above, or watch the whole thing as one clip here.

The band recently parted ways with its third guitarist, meaning that there are now only four of them, which makes their name even funnier. They also recently began playing with new drummer Sven Andréen, who absolutely nailed the older material and brings some fresh energy to the new stuff. Their current lineup is:

Sven Andréen: drums, laptop
Sigmund Bade: bass, keys
Thomas Kaldhol: guitar, bass
Thomas Meidell: guitar, keys

Big thanks to Rob at Eureka Soundworks, who ran sound for the show and generously shared his audio and an extra camera angle for this project.