There could have not been a better way to start sunday at YleX- stage than Vuokko Hovatta. Moody sounds presented by a very charismatic artist was just what the slighty hangoverish crowd needed. Romantic and poetic songs refreshed everone’s memories of what these festivals are all about. Love and tears were in the air as Vuokko Hovatta started the day at YleX- stage. (lisää…)

“Ni kan dansa också”, The Valkyrians apprised the listeners straight off the beginning, a discreet invitation to dance during the show. The crowd complied. The ever-convivial ska troupe began with a mellow instrumental, after which the singer Angster was let loose on the stage. (lisää…)

The Truck Stage crashed and boomed to this odd bunch of astronauts from Oulu when G-odd kicked Sunday into full motion. The space-faring troupe turned out to be a real sneaker mover as well; one almost fell compelled to dance. (lisää…)

Saturday’s last act at Rentolava- stage was Jamaican reggae artist Queen Ifrica. The venue was packed full as the frisky artist started singing in her relaxed and smooth style.  Singing about social defects Queen Ifrica comes with a message. She puts it out in her own special way spreading the relaxed atmosphere thourgh out the Rentolava area. On a saturday at Rentolava good vibes were blooming in the air.

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Lapko is magnificent. That’s something one has found out, every time, everywhere. Do not overlook magnificence. It rocks. (lisää…)

Sunday morning’s headache and slight start-up problems require precise treatment. One medicine was offered by Finnish-Algerian Manna at Sue-stage. (lisää…)

When it comes to metal, you can’t always take it for granted the vocalist is actually able to perform the songs live. Ghost Brigade lived up to this expectation however. The vocalist Manne Ikonen balanced in the middle of occasional serene parts, which spotted a full storm in a very professional manner. The massive wall of sound built by the instruments served to accentuate the growling and clean vocals. Brigade has not been praised for nothing. (lisää…)

One of the finest moments in life are those, when you can take something seriously and smile at the same time. The interpretation of this definition could mean that the gigs by Absoluuttinen Nollapiste are either “like that” or “fun.” (lisää…)

Can it get anymore classy than this? UNKLE came and conquered the YleX- stage on a beautiful saturday evening.  This Brittish act takes pieces from all music genres one can think of and mixes them into one classy performance. UNKLE is not a show it’s an experience which left no one dry as saturday’s last act on YleX- stage.

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If a band is named after a car which is sparkling and sympathic, one can’t help thinking if the same applies to the band. The Micragirls from the neighbouring town of Kuopio brought their Nissan as saturday’s third act to the Rentolava- stage and set up a proper garage rock party. (lisää…)