It seems like ages I've been to watch a gig, so I'm thrilled that within a few weeks I'll be seeing some kick-ass live music action! I also was at this year's QStock. I was working there 12 hours on saturday in the vincinity of the Rockpolis stage, so I sort of caught a good bunch of bands, but couldn't really concentrate on them obviously. It was great to hear Dian's 
Sunshine Eventide, anyway! I also watched a bit of Punaisen kuningattaren periaate on my lunch break. I was a bit underwhelmed - I enjoyed it, but I felt this probably wasn't their best gig ever.
On friday I had no work, and I was free to enjoy some bands! 22-Pistepirkko, Äänijännite and Artificial Latvamäki were all great. 22-pp had some shaky spots in the gig, but some awesome moments as well. I was surprised they playedBirdy. After that they were quietly negotiating what to play next. I think Espe commented this was the first time they stuck to the preplanned setlist - apparently they played it through and still had lots of time. :) Anyway, somebody from the audience shouted "Rat King!" and Asko said something like "hey... that's a brilliant idea! It fits so well after that!" And it did. It was great.
Other acts I saw, Rättö ja Lehtisalo and Sahara Hotnights didn't really do much for me. I didn't enjoy Ismo Alanko Teholla either, unfortunately, as I was quite looking forward to it. Adding to the disappointment was that I had left a perfectly fantastic Artificial Latvamäki gig early to make it to that one. Moral of the story: if you're already in the middle of a fantastic musical experience, why leave it in search of another one?
Anyways, upcoming gigs I'm psyched about:
Axes Denied at Jyrkkä \o/. It feels like it's been way too long I've seen them, and I've some insider information about tasty new pieces added to the set!
KTU at Tavastia. I really hope we can make it and the traveling etc doesn't turn out it would be too expensive for us. I've seen these guys three times and all the gigs easily rank in my top five live music experiences ever. Also, there's an upcoming solo show by Kimmo Pohjonen over at Haukipudas. Travelling should be easier! :)
Bajo Cero at Kuuska-Folk. My fiancee played me a track from their myspace site.. and it was like a piece I had wanted to hear all my life. That's all I can say.. I really can't wait for this one.
Cheers!
--Eino
Sunshine Eventide, anyway! I also watched a bit of Punaisen kuningattaren periaate on my lunch break. I was a bit underwhelmed - I enjoyed it, but I felt this probably wasn't their best gig ever.On friday I had no work, and I was free to enjoy some bands! 22-Pistepirkko, Äänijännite and Artificial Latvamäki were all great. 22-pp had some shaky spots in the gig, but some awesome moments as well. I was surprised they played
Birdy. After that they were quietly negotiating what to play next. I think Espe commented this was the first time they stuck to the preplanned setlist - apparently they played it through and still had lots of time. :) Anyway, somebody from the audience shouted "Rat King!" and Asko said something like "hey... that's a brilliant idea! It fits so well after that!" And it did. It was great.Other acts I saw, Rättö ja Lehtisalo and Sahara Hotnights didn't really do much for me. I didn't enjoy Ismo Alanko Teholla either, unfortunately, as I was quite looking forward to it. Adding to the disappointment was that I had left a perfectly fantastic Artificial Latvamäki gig early to make it to that one. Moral of the story: if you're already in the middle of a fantastic musical experience, why leave it in search of another one?
Anyways, upcoming gigs I'm psyched about:
Axes Denied at Jyrkkä \o/. It feels like it's been way too long I've seen them, and I've some insider information about tasty new pieces added to the set!
KTU at Tavastia. I really hope we can make it and the traveling etc doesn't turn out it would be too expensive for us. I've seen these guys three times and all the gigs easily rank in my top five live music experiences ever. Also, there's an upcoming solo show by Kimmo Pohjonen over at Haukipudas. Travelling should be easier! :)
Bajo Cero at Kuuska-Folk. My fiancee played me a track from their myspace site.. and it was like a piece I had wanted to hear all my life. That's all I can say.. I really can't wait for this one.
Cheers!
--Eino
