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Karjurock
{{unreferenced, date=April 2018 Karjurock is a Finnish rock festival held annually in Nopperla farm in Uusikaupunki. Karjurock was first held in 2007, and since then, it has grown from a small village festival to attract 15,000 visitors. In the beginning Karjurock lasted only for one day, but nowadays the 3-day festival is divided into family day on Thursday and more program for adults on Friday and Saturday. Famous artist that have played in Karjurock include Apocalyptica, Lordi, Cheek, Apulanta, Haloo Helsinki!, Hurriganes, Popeda and Mikko Alatalo. Karjurock is organized by South Festivals Oy. 2007 2007 was the first year of Karjurock, and the festival lasted only for one day (28 July). The artists performing were Kike Elomaa, Dinturist, DJ-Jarcco and Karjalankannas that played Irwin Goodman cover songs. Festival attracted 600 to 800 visitors that day. 2008 In 2008, Karjurock was still only a one-day festival, but it lasted for 15 hours from 12pm until 3am. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uusikaupunki
Uusikaupunki (; sv, Nystad, ) is a town and municipality of Finland. It is located in the Southwest Finland region, northwest of Turku and south of Pori. The municipality has a population of () and covers an area of of which is inland water. The population density is . The municipality is unilingually Finnish. Both its Finnish and Swedish names translate literally to "new town". The original name of the main village that was incorporated into Uusikaupunki was Kalainen (roughly translated from Finnish as "rich in fish"). The surrounding region, and especially the neighboring town of Kalanti, which merged with Uusikaupunki in 1993, was already a lively marketplace for wooden objects and salt in the early Middle Ages. Uusikaupunki was founded to legalize this trade. Geography Uusikaupunki is located in the Vakka-Suomi sub-region on the shores of the Gulf of Bothnia. The (''Sirppujoki'') flows through the town and flows into the reservoir of Uusikaupunki in the northern part ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Finland
Finland ( fi, Suomi ; sv, Finland ), officially the Republic of Finland (; ), is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It shares land borders with Sweden to the northwest, Norway to the north, and Russia to the east, with the Gulf of Bothnia to the west and the Gulf of Finland across Estonia to the south. Finland covers an area of with a population of 5.6 million. Helsinki is the capital and largest city, forming a larger metropolitan area with the neighbouring cities of Espoo, Kauniainen, and Vantaa. The vast majority of the population are ethnic Finns. Finnish, alongside Swedish, are the official languages. Swedish is the native language of 5.2% of the population. Finland's climate varies from humid continental in the south to the boreal in the north. The land cover is primarily a boreal forest biome, with more than 180,000 recorded lakes. Finland was first inhabited around 9000 BC after the Last Glacial Period. The Stone Age introduced several differ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eppu Normaali
Eppu Normaali is one of the most popular rock bands in Finland. The band formed in 1976 in Ylöjärvi, a small town near Tampere. The band is the best-selling music artist in Finland, with certified sales of nearly two million records, and it has also gained success especially in the use of the Finnish language in rock lyrics. In addition to their studio albums, Eppu Normaali also released live records, DVDs, and over 20 singles. Eppu Normaali's most famous songs include "Vuonna '85" (In the Year '85), "Kitara, taivas ja tähdet" (The Guitar, the Sky and the Stars), "Murheellisten laulujen maa" (The Land of Sorrowful Songs), "Pimeyden tango" (Tango of Darkness), "Suolaista sadetta" (Salty Rain) and "Tahroja paperilla" (Stains on a Paper). History The members of the original band were Juha Torvinen (guitar), Mikko Saarela (bass), Aku Syrjä (drums), and brothers Martti Syrjä (vocals) and Mikko "Pantse" Syrjä (guitar). (The brothers are the sons of accomplished writers Kirsi Ku ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paula Koivuniemi
Paula Kristiina Koivuniemi (born 19 June 1947) is a Finnish singer who started her singing career in the 1960s. Koivuniemi released her first hit single "Perhonen" (''Butterfly'') in 1966. In the 1970s her career was in decline, but during the 1980s she had many hit singles in Finland – she received nine gold albums and one diamond album. During her career, Koivuniemi has sold over 345,000 certified records, which places her among the top 30 of best-selling soloists and top six of the best-selling female soloists in Finland. Discography Albums * Leikki riittää (1975 – The Game is Enough) * Paula Koivuniemi (1977) * Sinulle vain (1978 – Just for You) * Lady Sentimental (1978) * Vie minut pois (1980 – Take Me Away) * Sata kesää, tuhat yötä (1981 – Hundred Summers, Thousand Nights) * Luotan sydämen ääneen (1982 – I Trust in the Heart's Voice) * Lähdetään (1983 – Let's Go) * Rakkaustarina (1984 – Love Story) * Ilman minua (1986 – Without Me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lauri Tähkä
Jarkko Tapani Suo, professionally known as Lauri Tähkä (born November 9, 1973 in Vaasa, Finland), is a Finnish musician and recording artist. He was a leading member in the former band Lauri Tähkä & Elonkerjuu. Growing up he listened to Kiss, Iron Maiden, the Finnish band Eppu Normaali, the works of Ismo Alanko as well as Kauko Röyhkä. Tähkä found his musical identity in a cross between rock and national ballads. With his cousin Simo Ralli he created "Niin kauan minä tramppaan" (I'll trek as long as), which won the "Lapuan Spelit" competition. The Elonkerjuu band's home base was Teuva, Finland. Currently Lauri Tähkä is making a solo career. His first album, '' Polte'', was released in October, 2011. Discography (For albums and singles of Lauri Tähkä & Elonkerjuu, see discography of that article) Albums as Lauri Tähkä & Elonkerjuu Solo albums Singles as Lauri Tähkä & Elonkerjuu (Charting in The Official Finnish Charts The Official Finnish Charts ( fi, S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kilpi
Kilpi is a Finnish heavy metal band, singing in Finnish. History "Kilpi" means ''shield'' in Finnish. It is the guitarist and band creator's last name, Petteri Kilpi. The band's first album, ''Sähkönsinistä Sinfoniaa'', was released on May 28, 2003, some months after their first single, "Nerokasta Ikävää". On September 29, 2004, they released their second album, ''II Taso''. In 2006 they released the album ''Kaaoksen Kuningas'', and two of its songs, "Toinen Minä" and "Katharsis" were proposed to Eurovision Song Contest 2006. The band lost out to Lordi, finishing sixth overall in the Finnish televoting with the song "Toinen Minä". The band's first live-album ''Kaaos-Live'' was released in 2007. The band's vocalist, , was a member of the Finnish band Altaria. Discography *''Sähkönsinistä Sinfoniaa'' (2003) *''II Taso'' (2004) *''Kaaoksen Kuningas ''Kaaoksen Kuningas'' is the third album from the Finnish hard rock band Kilpi Kilpi is a Finnish heavy metal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jukka Poika
Jukka Rousu (born 19 July 1980), better known by his stage name Jukka Poika, is a Finnish reggae Reggae () is a music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s. The term also denotes the modern popular music of Jamaica and its diaspora. A 1968 single by Toots and the Maytals, " Do the Reggay" was the first popular song to use ... artist. Discography Albums Singles References External links Jukka Poikaon Myspace Finnish reggae musicians People from Haukipudas 1980 births Living people {{Finland-musician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Klamydia
Klamydia (Finnish language for Chlamydia) is a Finnish punk rock band from Vaasa, Finland. The band's name was chosen because it was the worst name that came to their minds. History The band was formed in 1988, and has been continuously active since then. The band publishes records in very short intervals (about one LP per year), and has experienced many line-up changes. The only remaining original member is the current vocalist, Vesa "Vesku" Jokinen. The band is notable for founding its own record company, Kråklund Records. Klamydia has always been renowned as a humor band, but they have a lot of songs criticizing society, and other songs about serious subjects like incest, as well as love songs. In the year 2001, Klamydia was rewarded by the city of Vaasa, who granted Klamydia a culture prize for their long and successful career. This aroused a lot of criticism in the city, because people did not appreciate rewarding a vulgar-styled humor band like Klamydia. The band itse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irina
Irina (Cyrillic: Ирина) is a feminine given name of Ancient Greek origin, commonly borne by followers of the Eastern Orthodox Church. It is derived from Eirene (Ancient Greek: Εἰρήνη), an ancient Greek goddess, personification of peace. It is mostly used in countries within the Commonwealth of Independent States and the Balkans. Diminutive forms in Slavic languages include Ira, Irinka, Irinushka, Irisha, Irka, Irochka, Irinochka. Origin Irina is connected with Irene of Macedonia who was the first woman recognized by the church as a great martyr. She was born pagan as Penelope and later baptized as Irene. Some sources refer to her being baptized by Saint Timothy, in which case she lived in the 1st–2nd century, while others date her death in the year 315. Opinions also differ about the location of her birthplace, the city of Magedon, placing it either in Persia or in Migdonia ( Macedonia). [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Negative (Finnish Band)
Negative is a Finnish glam rock band founded in 1997. The band itself labels the music as ”emotional rock’n roll”. Members Current * Jonne Aaron Liimatainen - Lead vocals * Antti Anatomy - Bass *Mr. Snack/Nakki - Keyboard, vocals *Jay Slammer - Drums *Hata Salmi - Guitar Previous *Sir Christus - Guitar, vocals (deceased) *Larry Love - Guitar *Gary - Guitar (Guitarist in gig in summer 2008 – not an actual member of the band) *Dmitry Martinov - Bass (session member) Related bands Jonne Aaron's younger brother, Ville Liimatainen, is the lead singer of the Finnish rock band, Flinch, who are managed by Hype Productions, the same label as Negative. He contributed backing vocals to Negative's cover of Queen's "Too Much Love Will Kill You" alongside Jussi Selo from Uniklubi (who also contributed to backing vocals on some Negative tracks), in which Jonne shared the limelight with Jann Wilde from Jann Wilde and Rose Avenue, and Christian from Dead By Gun. Sir Christus (guitar) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kotiteollisuus
Kotiteollisuus is a Finnish hard rock and heavy metal band that was formed in 1991 in Lappeenranta. The band released its first demo tape in 1993 under the name "Hullu ukko ja Kotiteollisuus" ('Crazy Old Fogey and Cottage Industry'). The shortened name and current line-up were established in 1997. Kotiteollisuus is said to combine "furious heavy metal with Finnish sullenness". Subjects frequently touched upon in songs are the current state of the nation, religion and mankind in general. The band members have become known for their outspokenness during interviews and shows. The guitarist-vocalist Jouni Hynynen is especially known for insulting and commenting on the audience during live shows. Kotiteollisuus is undoubtedly one of the most popular metal bands in Finland, having produced one platinum and several gold-selling albums and winning Emma-awards in 2003 and 2005 for best metal record (Helvetistä itään) and best DVD (Kotiteollisuus DVD) i ...') (2007) *Kummitusjuna (' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mamba (band)
Mamba is a Finnish schlager band formed in Pori ) , website www.pori.fi Pori (; sv, Björneborg ) is a city and municipality on the west coast of Finland. The city is located some from the Gulf of Bothnia, on the estuary of the Kokemäki River, west of Tampere, north of Turku and north-w ... in 1984. With over 372,967 records sold, Mamba is one of the best-selling music artists in Finland. Band members Current members * Tero Vaara – vocals, guitar * Timo Mynttinen – bass guitar * Pete Nikkinen – keyboards * Harri Lehtonen – drums * Antti Snellman – saxophone Discography Albums * ''Mamba'' (1985) * ''Lauantai-ilta'' (1986) * ''Syksy'' (1987) * ''Tunteellisella tuulella'' (1989) * ''Pitkä vapaa'' (1992) * ''Kummitusjuttu'' (1994) * ''Lähdössä'' (1995) * ''Kuume'' (1996) * ''Kipinä'' (1997) * ''Sodassa ja rakkaudessa'' (2000) * ''Meille vai teille'' (2002) * ''Joulualbumi'' (2003) * ''Mä tein sen taas'' (2006) * ''Toinen elämä'' (2008) * ''Kaipuu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
