Welcome to a New Year of Music Mondays.

As many of you know, I am a big fan of Swedish Musical acts.

For me it all began with ABBA. Probably the greatest Pop Band to date.

So, I am beginning this year with the Abalone Dots from Vastervik, Sweden.

Rebeuka Hjuksturm, Sophia Hegman and Louise Holmer.

All three are accomplished musicians and all three sing lead and backup.

Essentially, Abalone Dots is a Country and Bluegrass trio in the image of the Dixie Chicks, but their sound is fresh and enjoyable and each song is memorable.

This Track is a cover of Bruce Springsteen’s “The River”. 

They give the song a wonderful feminine touch that you cannot forget.

To date the group has recorded four albums. GO BUY ALL FOUR.

GO to their concert when they are in your area, better still — travel to where they are performing, you will be happy that you did “.

As an added note:  When the group was asked who they admired and would like to work with at some point: they said Ron Sexsmith.

Enjoy