Fried Okra is the core — the trio where it all began in 2006, and where the band’s distinctive sound and expression continue to evolve and take shape.
Rooted in the raw energy of the blues, Fried Okra has, over two decades, developed a personal and unmistakable musical universe. It’s not about copying tradition, but using it as a springboard for something entirely their own: strong, vivid lyrics, deep grooves, and an intensity that resonates deep under the skin.
At the front is Morten Lunn (vocals, guitar, diddley bow), accompanied by Thomas Crawfurd (drums, backing vocals) and Anders Wallin (bass, backing vocals). Together they form a tightly-knit trio that has taken their music to clubs and festivals across Denmark, Scandinavia, and the rest of Europe.
Their sound is precise, organic, and alive. In a trio, there’s nowhere to hide — and that’s where the power lies. Every detail counts, and the interplay is constantly moving, allowing the music to be both raw and gritty, yet dynamic and nuanced. Their strong vocal harmonies add an extra dimension, giving the songs warmth, edge, and character — always performed with presence and integrity.
Live, Fried Okra is known for their tight, almost telepathic interplay and their ability to let a groove develop naturally. They balance control with spontaneity, leaving room for the energy of the moment without ever losing direction.
What to expect live:
Insistent grooves. Characterful guitar tones. Distinctive vocal harmonies. Intense trio energy.
Blues with a contemporary, personal touch — rooted but never fixed.
Fried Okra doesn’t just play the blues. They make it their own.
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Line up
Morten Lunn – vocals, guitar, diddley bow
Anders Wallin – bass, backing vocals
Thomas Crawfurd – drums, backing vocals
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Nominations and Blues Challenges
Three of Fried Okra’s six studio albums have been nominated for Danish Blues Album of the Year, and in 2021 the band was also nominated for The Blues Live Award.
Danish Blues Album of the Year nominations:
- 2007 – This is Your Chance, France, Baby!
- 2015 – Back Into The River
- 2021 – Doing It Right
In 2017–2018, Fried Okra won the Danish Blues Challenge and went on to secure 2nd place in the European Blues Challenge.
The Name
Named after the southern US dish, fried okra, the band’s name nods to the spirit, energy, and musical roots of African-American culture in the South — without being tied to any specific regional style.
“…so it smells familiar while still spiced with something indefinable and different.” . From live review by Danish music reviewer Mads Kornum in the web magazine Side 33.
Doing It Right – album review quotes
“..They are playing tight – playing together – and with that almost magical mutual understanding, which all the time secures that nothing is forced or delayed on the way to the goal, which – I guess – has been to create the bluest album of the year WITHOUT it being type casted as a blues album.” (Mads Kornum for Side33)
“Unhesitatingly recommended to all who like beautifully crafted, lyrically rich, blues songs, slide, rather than rock, heavy, Fried Okra have delivered a delicious spicy offering straight out the pan they’re certainly Doing It Right” (Graham Munn for Blues in Britain)