RELOADED NORWAY

This fueled Heidi's desire to go into the studio to "tape" some of the songs that were swirling around in her head. With a signed record contract with Nordic Records, it was all about giving it full throttle!

Heidi has a long career as a vocalist. She has performed with, among others, Øyvind Blunck, Guri Schanke, Madrugada and Hellbillies to name a few. She also has countless performances in big bands, choirs and local band projects behind her. She is currently the enthusiastic conductor of Notodden's own blues choir; Bluestown Voices.

With her band, Reloaded Norway, Heidi Blåsmo has gathered five very talented and experienced musicians. In addition to countless local bands and projects, the musicians in Reloaded Norway have released their own music, or in other bands such as Veslefrikk, Romantic Noise, Absolutt Gospel, Roots'n Boots, Spoonful of Blues, Englakoret and Jarle Børresen band.

The band really caught on with their second album: "My Longest Mile". They danced wildly at the top of the top 10 and top 20 on the Roots Music Report charts for many months. 

They ended up at No. 1 twice with the song "Saturday Night Diva" on The Roots Music Report's Top 50 Blues Rock Album Chart. They received awards such as "Album Of The Year 2018" and "Best International Band 2018" from the LA Music Award.

In June 2022, Reloaded Norway represented Norway in the European Blues Challenge in Malmö. The band did not make the podium, but made a strong impression and received many compliments for their performance. A new world has opened up for the band. New horizons awaited!

Today, Reloaded Norway is making a splash with a new line-up since they last played at Notodden Blues Festival. Guitarist Guy Collins and drummer Håkon Kruge have joined. We look forward to seeing them at Notodden Blues Festival 2026.