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28-Aug-2009
by Rob Howard
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 Finnish accordionist Kimmo Pohjonen (born 1964) seeks to expand the capabilities, sound, scope and performance of the accordion in new directions, making use of special effects, surround sound and a light show in his performances.Kimmo Pohjonen is currently involved in numerous projects: August 27th, 7pm - K3 performance at Tenalji Von Fersen, Viapori Jazz Festival, Suomenlinna, Helsinki. K3 is a new trio featuring Kimmo Pohjonen - accordion, Sami Kuoppamäki – drums, and Timo Kämäräinen - guitar. August 29th, 8.15pm - solo concert at Pyynikki Festival, Tampere September 5th, 7pm – dancing show ‘Hardcore Humppa’ at Helsinki City Theatre, by choreographer Harri Kuorelahti and the Helsinki Dance Company; music composed by Kimmo Pohjonen. The show runs until mid-November. September 22nd, September 29th, October 6th, and October 13th - Galleria Art Alex, Helsinki - 20th anniversary of the improvisational trio Kelavala, featuring Reijo Kela - dance, Heikki Laitinen – voice, and Kimmo Pohjonen - accordion. In October: KTU KTU (Trey Gunn, Kimmo Pohjonen and Pat Mastelotto) will tour Finland and Estonia. ABC Australian television broadcast a program about Kimmo Pohjonen’s recent July/August ‘Earth Machine Music’ tour of Australia. The program, titled ‘Barb-Wired for Sound’, was part of the cultural series called ‘Landline’ and was shown across the Australian continent. The eleven minute video program can be viewed on the ABC website. For further information email: pap@hoedown.com |