Karsten Skovgaard (born 18 August 1961) is a Danish guitarist, singer and composer who served as guitarist and bandleader for Kim Larsen & Kjukken from 1995 until Kim Larsen's death in 2018. After decades on the road he formed Karsten Skovgaard Trio, performing his own songs written on the tour bus while Kim Larsen napped, alongside acoustic reworkings of classics such as "Joanna" and "Pianomand". The trio, rounded out by guitarist Kevin Monie and bassist Jesper Findshøj, still tours Denmark with the show "Imens Kim lå og sov".
Karsten Skovgaard held a storytelling concert in Holbæk, where he shared anecdotes and songs from 23 years as guitarist in Kim Larsens Kjukken.
Karsten Skovgaard Trio has announced their first album, which will be released in 2025.
The trio has a series of concerts planned for 2026 with the show "While Kim Was Sleeping" at venues such as Tørring, Silkeborg and Faaborg.
Karsten Skovgaard performs live at Spillestedet Magasingaarden in Faaborg.
Guitarist Karsten Skovgaard, longtime collaborator with Kim Larsen, presents his own musical world in the concert 'While Kim Was Sleeping'.
Guitarist Karsten Skovgaard, who was bandleader for Kim Larsen for 25 years, performs original compositions and acoustic Kim Larsen classics with bassist Jesper Findshøj and guitarist Kevin Monie.
Singer-songwriter Karsten Skovgaard performs at Silkeborg Vise Verse Klub.
Karsten Skovgaard, Kim Larsen's longtime guitarist and bandleader, performs his own melodies written during tour breaks, mixed with fresh arrangements of Kim Larsen classics.
Karsten Skovgaard performs at Tobaksgaarden in Assens.