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Abalone Dots at the Leinie Lodge Bandshell

Abalone Dots is a bluegrass group from Sweden made up of four talented women. The band was first formed in 2000 by Tord Hjukström, and since then, they have played at various types of festivals, in Sweden, Tanzania, the United States, and on national Swedish TV and radio productions. The band members have played together for several years, and currently live together in Stockholm, Sweden.