Villa Hakasalmi Pics

Here are some shots from Villa Hakasalmi in Helsinki, Finland - on Sunday, November 17th, 2024. The first three by Risto Vuorimies, the last three by Kari Pekka Yletyinen.

Finnish Shows This Week!

Here we go - the last four Finnish shows of 2024. Photo by Leif Laaksonen.

Tampere, Hyvinkää, Helsinki

The November mini-tour in Finland will include the following stops:

Friday, November 15th Armo in Tampere;

Saturday, November 16th Joutsen Blues Festival @ Oluthuone Joutsen in Hyvinkää, with Blues Bizarre and Dr. Goodfeel;

Sunday, November 17th Villa Hakasalmi in Helsinki - NB! showtine 14:00!!!

 

 

 

 

Live Clip from Helsinki

Last week's Finnish tour was a blast and there'll be photos coming soon, but here's a live clip from the July 16th Sunday matinée at Villa Hakasalmi in Helsinki: "So It Is, Subhuti". The footage was captured by Siret Roots, this was Andres Roots second time at the villa and a third appearance has already been scheduled for next year: Sunday, July 14th, 2024!

Meanwhile, there are two Estonian shows coming up next week: a set at Mohri Ait during the Pärnu Bluusipäevad festival on Tuesday, July 25th (4 p.m.!) and one at the Great Rooftop Concert at SEE Theatre in Haapsalu on Friday, July 28th.

Helsinki Pic, Opening Night & Pärnu Blues

Last weekend's Finnish tour was fabulous: thank you, Janakkala, thank you, Järvenpää, thank you, Helsinki, thank you, Kouvola! :) With extra special thanks to Jantso Jokelin for sitting in on harp at the Hakasalmi Villa! 

Here's a photo of the solo half of the Hakasalmi show, by the legendary Risto Vuorimies:

Tonight - July 19th - is the opening night for 1Teater's version of "Vihmameister" - "The Rainmaker" by N. Richard Nash that features a bit of music written and recorded by Andres Roots. Get your tickets HERE! 

As for live performances, next up is the Pärnu blues festival next week: it's the set that opens the fest, 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26th at Mohri Ait!