Korpiklaani are heading down under to promote their new album “Kulkija”! This will be the first time these Finnish party animals have been in Australia in over 5 years! Using their unique mix of accordions and violins paired with heavy guitars and drums, this is surely a show not to be missed. Ahead of their tour we had guitarist Kalle “Cane” Savijärvi sit down and jump into our new Off The Record segment ahead of the tour.
What is your favorite place to play?
Porch of a summer cottage.
If you could trade places with any other band or artist, past or present, who would it be?
Elvis must have a nice coffin.
What band you would love to tour with?
Moonsorrow, such nice guys.
What artist you would love to collaborate with on a recording?
Tony Iommi, the master of riffs.
What has been the craziest fan encounter?
There haven’t been anything crazy or then I just can’t remember.
What has been the most valuable advice ever given to you?
Don’t stress too much.
Proudest achievement with your band?
After 15 years still going strong.
If you could be credited with any song ever written, what song would you want your name attached to?
Bing Crosby, White Christmas
Tell us something we don’t know about you?
I’m 184cm tall and my shoe size is 46.
What is your guilty musical pleasure?
I don’t feel guilty of any musical pleasures.
Outside of music what is your favorite thing to do?
Gardening.
What is your favorite beer?
Karhu rye IPA
If you could be a fly on the wall for the recording of any album in history, what album would it be?
Black Sabbath, Black Sabbath. I would have to stay on the wall only 12 hours.
What is the meaning of life?
There is no meaning.
Philko Touring and Firebird Industries presents:
KORPIKLAANI: The Wayfarers Australian & New Zealand Tour 2019
May 18th: Valhalla, Wellington
May 19th: Whammy Bar, Auckland
May 21st: The Triffid, Brisbane
May 22nd: Manning Bar, Sydney
May 23rd: The Basement, Canberra
May 24th: Max WattsMelbourne
May 25th: Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide
May 26th: Amplifier Bar, Perth
Tickets through Philko Touring
