TORA DAA is a Norwegian Grammy nominated pop/rock band fronted by guitar heroine Tora Dahle Aagård, who is subject to worldwide praise and popularity due to her playful virtuosity and mesmerising stage presence. She is followed by 150K guitar aficionados from all over the world on Instagram. The band is acclaimed for their captivating and energic live shows.
“...Norwegian guitarist Tora Dahle Aagård has become one of the most revered new players in Europe.”guitar.com.
TORA DAA’s third album “Seventeen” was released in 2022 and features timeless and catchy tunes. Guitar legend Cory Wong features on the track “This is it”. Their previous album GIRLS received a Norwegian Grammy nomination and featured appearances from Joey Landreth and drummer Aaron Sterling.
Tora will become Norway’s biggest guitar export of her generation. – Amund Maarud
Tora Dahle Aagård has had an hitherto eventful career: The talented guitarist has performed in London’s Royal Albert Hall, jammed with guitar legends such as Jennifer Batten (Michael Jackson) and Paul Gilbert (Mr Big) and Aaron Sterling (John Mayer). She has even shared the main stage of the world’s biggest virtual guitar festival Guitar.com LIVE with renowned names such as Joe Bonamassa, Carlos Santana, St Vincent and John McLaughlin. Tora Dahle Aagård is International Ambassador for Marceau Guitars with her very own limited edition signature guitar model designed for her.
TORA DAA consists of Tora Dahle Aagård (guitar and lead vocals), Isak Seltveit (bass guitar), Guri Tranås (backing vocals), Anders Brøndstad (guitar) and Magnus Galguften (drums).
“Showing off her incredible talent of making a genre blend her own, the band’s latest single is an ingenious fusion of both modern and retro touches of blues, rock, funk and soul. With a dark blues guitar and a Prince-like swagger, the song progresses to a wild electric guitar solo. And with the addition of a funky section, soul lyrics borrowed from The Four Tops and her imposing vocals, this timeless tune is a mesmerizing amalgamation that shines bright like the sonic diamond it truly is.”
Jansen’s Jamz
“Tora’s unparalleled guitar prowess, combined with her charismatic stage presence, has earned rave reviews, positioning her and the band as must-see acts on the global music scene.”
Grateful web
“Killer axe woman, fab voice and oodles of stage presence […] If UK festival promoters do not grab this lady and her band for spring and summer dates very soon, call the cops as a crime will have been committed!”
Music Republic Magazine
“Tora’s set was a real eye opener […] an excellent guitarist, playing some blinding riffs and fingerpicking her way through some delicate solos. Backed up by her excellent band, it was a top night of high energy. Tora had the audience in the palm of her hand with a mixture of humour and raw talent […] if you get the chance to see her somewhere else I really encourage you to do so. You won’t regret it.”
Graham Hutton Photography