17 HIPPIES, that’s what we’re called.

No one really knows why exactly seventeen or why even hippies. But having a name is good, like a road sign announcing a town – it tells you where you are. No one has any idea what’s coming up after the town sign, nor has anyone worked out what we’re supposed to be doing or even where the 17 HIPPIES are heading. One of the first songs we ever played is called VALSE À CADET.

We get together once a week and everyone involved is meant – if possible – to play some instrument other than the one he normally does. This is how we ended up with ukulele, banjo, bagpipes and accordion – and not, say, bass guitar, guitar, drums and piano. We notice how immediate and vigorous the acoustic sound is.

The idea is to be able to perform anywhere without amplification.
ANYWHERE !!!

Photos: Privat