NIGHTWISH Bassist/Vocalist Confirmed For Raskasta Joulua Concert In Helsinki
November 22, 2007, 16 years ago
Bassist/vocalist Marco Hietala (NIGHTWISH, TAROT, ex-SINERGY) is confirmed to take part in the December 21st performance at Tavastia in Helsinki, Finland by Raskasta Joulua (Heavy Christmas) - the Finnish tour that celebrates Christmas and it's music tradition mixed with metal.
Singers Antony Parviainen (MACHINE MEN), JP Leppäluoto (CHARON), Ville Tuomi (UNITED UNDERWORLD), Ari Mikael Koivunen (winner of the 2007 Finnish Idols competition) are also confirmed. Other musicians on the bill include guitarists Erkka Korhonen, Mikko Kosonen, drummer Mauro Gargano, bassist Erkki Silvennoinen and keyboardist Vili Ollila.
Tour dates are as follows:
November
30 - Blackpool - Järvenpää, FinlandDecember
1 - Osmantupa - Eura, Finland5 - Teatria - Oulu, Finland
6 - Ruka Piste Ruka Ski Resort - Kuusamo, Finland
7 - Lutakko - Jyväskylä, Finland
13 - Henry’s Pub - Kuopio, Finland
14 - Sibeliustalo - Lahti, Finland
15 - Bar & Night Vaakuna - Mikkeli, Finland
21 - Tavastia - Helsinki, Finland
22 - Himos Areena - Jämsä, Finland
26 - Amarillo - Kotka, Finland
27 - Hulluporo Areena - Levi, Finland
28 - Hulluporo Areena - Levi, Finland
'Oi Jouluyö (O´ Holy Night)' live sung by Marco Hietala (NIGHTWISH, TAROT) in Teatria, Oulu on December 9th, 2006:
