Fri 27.3.2026 at 6 PM JuuriJuhla-club irkkuteemalla: Leeni Hämynen ja Heikki Kylkisalo ja irkkujamit
Duo Leeni & Heikki (Leeni Hämynen and Heikki Kylkisalo) blend Irish and Finnish folk music in an earthy, jam-driven spirit. The powerful combination of fiddle and uilleann pipes draws from the well of traditional Irish jigs and reels and Finnish polskas, while living firmly in the present through a unique shared sound and strong rhythmic […]
27.2.2026 at 6 pm JuuriJuhla-club: Juippi & Juippi and folk music jams hosted by Jussi Tarkkanen
JUIPPI & JUIPPI is an acoustic duo formed by two musicians passionate about American roots music, Jukka Haikonen (mandolin, dobro) and Mikko Perkoila (guitar, harmonica). The duo’s repertoire consists of American roots songs representing various genres. From 7 PM to 8:30 PM, the evening continues with folk music jams hosted by Jussi Tarkkanen. Bring your […]
30.1.2026 at 6 pm JuuriJuhla-club: Johanna Juhola & Oona Sinkko and folk music jam, hosted by Jussi Tarkkanen
The Johanna Juhola & Oona Sinkko duo creates an enchanting musical tapestry, where two free-reed instruments merge into one big instrument – sometimes bright and sparkling, sometimes soft and deep. The music intertwines the sensitivity of chamber music, the freedom of improvisation, and a solid expertise in folk music. Accordion artist Johanna Juhola (b. 1978) […]
14.1.2026 at 2 pm Muistojen harmonikka – The 5th anniversary concert of the CareHomeMusicians Maria Kalaniemi and Elina Leskelä
Two women, two chairs, two accordions, and Finnish soul music from Satumaa to Säkkijärvi. Five years ago, two top musicians, accordion artists Maria Kalaniemi and Elina Leskelä, expanded their career paths and responded to the need to perform music in care homes for people with memory disorders. Since then, they have been diligently touring care […]
14.12.2025 at 3 pm Yle Christmas Concert: Ensemble Gamut!
This year, Ensemble Gamut will perform at the traditional Yle Christmas concert! The concert will be broadcasted live on Yle Radio 1 and in EBU countries. Ensemble Gamut! is a fresh, experimental collective of early music and folk music specialists, who are constantly searching for new ways to perform early music. Led by Aino Peltomaa, they […]
5.11. kl. 18 HoivaPelimannit-VårdSpelmän-CareHomeMusicians = Svenska veckan
Swedish Week and Vinsängensalen goes the Sello Library together with Maria Kalaniemi and Elina Leskelä.The bilingual concert presents an exciting bouquet of favorite melodies from the boulevards of our memories – beautiful and delicate waltzes, fiery tangos, and lively polkas from Metsäkukat to Satumaa to Säkkijärvi polka, performed by homegrown accordion virtuosos from Espoo. Organizer […]
24.10.2025 at 18 JuuriJuhla-club: Hilja Grönfors Trio, Kesäpelimannit
In the trio are master folk singer Hilja Grönfors, Kiureli Sammallahti (accordion), and Valtteri Bruun (guitar). Master folk singer Hilja Grönfors has a wide selection of beautiful and atmospheric Romani songs that are rarely heard live! The jam sessions will be hosted by Kesäpelimannit.Bring your instruments! Concert from 6 PM to 7 PM, jams from […]
30.9. at 18-19 JuuriJuhla-club: Tytti Metsä and Hyypiöt, at 19-20.30 jouhikkojam, Restaurant Base, Espoo
Musicians:Tytti Metsä: vocals, jouhikko & harmoniumMikka Paatelainen: double bass & steel quitarJanne Haavisto: percussion JuuriJuhla clubs have been supported by MES, City of Espoo, Swedish Cultural Foundation, and Konstsamfundet.
11.8. at 17.15 Etno-Espa: HoivaPelimannit, Espan lava, Helsinki
HoivaPelimannit Maria Kalaniemi and Elina Leskelä offer a nice summer bouquet of favorite melodies from the boulevards of our memories – beautiful and delicate waltzes, fiery tangos, and exhilarating polkas from Metsäkukkia to Satumaa, all performed by the bare-footed accordionists from Espoo. Maria Kalaniemi – accordionElina Leskelä – accordion
30.8.2025 at 2-3 PM Espoo-day’s JuuriJuhla-club i Pentala: Maria Kalaniemi & Jouko Kyhälä
Folk music from Espoo and evergreen atmospheres in the embrace of the archipelago. Maria Kalaniemi, an accordionist from Espoo, is an internationally well known musician and, in addition, a talented, distinctive composer. She is an artist who has developed her own expression from many musical styles. The lyrically sensitive and intense playing style created by […]