tbt (30.7.2015)

... me, my bébé and AC/DC on the stage!

Selfie (going for #punk #look)

This was (nearly) my look for the gig that I went to on Saturday.
By "nearly" I mean that there were some changes - I wasn't too happy with my hair and so on...

We went to see this band called Juustopäät. It was so cool - seeing them for the very first time. I mean I was first introduced to Juustopäät in, like, 1995. But since I spent my childhood, um, in the middle of nowhere I never saw them playing. Kinda. Sorta.

Hockey Time (#hoki #kiakko)

I went to a hockey game a couple of days back. It was almost as I remembered: freezing fingers, sitting on totally uncomfortable seats, and not having a cold beer between rounds. But this time it w_a_s a bit different: it was Ilves boys playing for the finals. There was so much speed and skill on the ice that I wouldn't have known the difference if it had been two league teams competing with each other.

First goal was seen something like 40 seconds after the game really started. 0-1.
The game ended 2-4, and HPK is now playing in the finals.
I'm not too skilled with posting a video here. I do hope you are able to watch it. And hear people talking about the game next to me. Thanks guys!

ps I got my cold beer after the game.

Leaving for the game

My Music, My Jukebox: Ash

I was studying in Uppsala, Sweden, back in 2002. Seeing Ash at Göta Källare in Stockholm was a must. I was all prepared: tickets, my friend, my camera with an empty roll of film... So, when the gig started I was all ready. But suddenly my Ixus died. It didn't work, it just was n_o_t working. So I've got only a handful of photos from that gig which pretty much sucks.

But, later we got to meet the band. And had some drinks. And I guess that the, um, after-party was at Gondolen. But any way, I had so much fun.

I chose here two songs from my favorite Irish band (and, yeah, I know U2 is also local): Petrol (released as the second single from their 1994 album Trailer) and Oh Yeah (taken from their album 1977 released in 1996).

I've got quite a collection...

Mark Hamilton (bass, synthesizer)

Tim Wheeler (lead vocals, lead guitar, keyboards)

I had the setlist framed

"I sometimes wish it was that summer again

I still see her in my sleep

And hear the sighing of the summer wind

Still I don't regret one thing"

Ash: Oh Yeah

tbt (26.2.2015)

Yesterday I wrote about one of my favorite bands, Backyard Babies.
This photo was taken at that gig that I went to some years back.
It looks like I'm having a drink.
Maybe next time you see me eating something.
Cheers!
Kippis!
Skål!
Pohojammaan kautta!
Hölökyn kölökyn!

My Music, My Jukebox: Backyard Babies

Here's my second post on "my music, my jukebox". My life hasn't gone any calmer with the horses, work and "stuff" but am still trying to keep up with my promise.

I don't even remember how many years back I got this home burnt cd from a friend. It was my first introduction to the Backyard Babies. And what can I say?! I immediately felt connected with the music and that rock star way of living. True rock stars! It was a couple of years ago that I saw the Babies here in Tampere. After that they got concentrated on their side projects; Nicke Borg on his solo material and his radio show; and Dregen went on to play with Michael Monroe and eventually started working on his own solo album. But last year it was announced that the Babies will work on new music. They have also announced that their 2015 tour will kick of at Sweden Rock Festical in Sölvesborg, Sweden. A month later they will play at Ruisrock in Turku. I'll be there.

So happy to be able to wear my Backyard Babies t-shirt once again. It's not like I couldn't wear it on a daily basis. I just don't want. It's too much of a dear memory. That t-shirt.

ps Backyard Babies also come from Sweden...

I chose here two songs: Roads (taken from their album People Like People Like People Like Us released in 2006) and Say When (taken from their album Stockholm Syndrome released in 2003). Have a listen and make up your own mind!

Because life is a road that is winding and dark

But I swear 'cross my heart so are you

Life is a road that is winding and dark

But I swear 'cross my heart so are you

Now you know it's true I believe in you

Yeah you  know it's true I do care for you

Backyard Babies: Roads

ps if I was a rock star I would definitely play guitar. Just  like Nicke Borg.

My No. 1 Plan for Tonight

I'll be getting some more #shit tonight. Third time is a charm!

Me luckey!

"I said uuuu, I'm a rebel in the dark.

I said uuuu, and this is how I've been since I was born.

Uuuu, I'm not a devil, not a god.

I said uuuu, I'm just a rebel in the dark."

H.E.A.T: Inferno

Boxing Day 2014

oh boy!
This Christmas has been unreal. I've gone to the gym, have watched Hunger Games II, have gone for long walks (and almost found myself doing some serious work-related reading). And have been kissed by boxers, and woken up to seeing Ukko's face next to mine.

tbt (23.10.2014)

I got this few days back.
It was shot at Hämeenkadun appro exactly two weeks ago.
As you can see in the pic we all had huge smiles on our faces. I don't know if it was just because drinks were for free, or we had an adequate excuse to attend this student party. Us adults, erm...

You can look Hämeenkadun appro up at http://www.hameenkadunappro.fi/in-english/.

Onnea, Ukko!

Siskonpoika, pappa Ukko, täytti eilen kahdeksan vuotta. Merkkipäivää juhlittiin "matkoilla".

Tapahtuma: Suvi-Vintage (29.6.2014, Tallipihalla Tampereella)

Suomen kesää uhmaten päätimme ystäväni kanssa tutustua naapurissani järjestettyyn Suvi-Vintage-tapahtumaan. Viikonlopun ajan Tallipihalla on voinut tutustua 30-lukuun ja lomailuun. Ohjelmaan on sisältynyt niin miesvoimistelua kuin tänään järjestetty muotinäytös, jossa nähtiin 30-50-lukujen loma- ja ranta-asuja sekä muita vintage-asuja. Kaupan oli myös vintage-aarteita sekä erilaisia käsityöläisten tuotteita.

Kierreltyämme tapahtuma-alueella hienoisessa tihkusateessa pistäydyimme Tallipihan Suklaapuodissa. Kotiin lähtiessämme huomasin historian elävoittämisseura Etulinjan esittelyn. Etulinja pyrkii kuvaamaan yksittäisten, tavallisten sotilaiden elämää toisen maailmansodan etulinjoissa mahdollisimman aidolla tavalla varustautuen ja toimien. Etulinja edustaa "elävän historian toimintaa". Tuntemattoman sotilaan hengessä pyysin saada kokeilla esillä olevia aseita. Näin silmissäni kohtauksen Tuntemattomasta sotilaasta: "Ja KK:ta ei jätetä!" Vaan olisin minä sen kk:n jättänyt. Kannatellessani yli kahtakymmentä kiloa rautaa käsivarsillani kiitän hiljaa mielessäni niitä suomalaisia miehiä, jotka puolustivat isänmaatani. Ja kannattelivat sen painoa käsivarsillaan.

Sisu-merkkinen paloauto

30-luvun rantamuotia

Autenttisia matka-asuja 30-luvulta

Herrasmiesten parranajotarpeita

"Mulle yks tollanen viikuna-konjakki ja sit..."