Per Bolstad

Norwegian fiddler, composer and arranger of more than 600 slåtter. Son of Per M. Bolstad, father of Einar Bolstad (2). He started playing the hardingfele at 4 years old, being taught by a local organist. In the 1890's he had his own orchestra and performed extensively in different parts of Norway. Born June 28th, 1875 in Ålesund, Norway, died March 19th, 1967 in Ålesund, Norway