Riekko Orkesteri is a Lapland based dance music band playing Finnish Schlager (iskelmä).
The five-person Riekko Orkesteri performs both traditional and newer rock and pop-influenced hits, with the charismatic and versatile Jarno Viitanen as vocal soloist. Lapland's beloved evergreens are, of course, in the repertoire.
The band currently consists of (in alphabetic order): Sakari Ainali (guitar, saxophone, clarinet), Taina Niemelä (bass guitar), Jarno Vitanen (singer), Gerald Zojer (drums) with guest performances by Outi Keskitalo (keyboard), Petri Niemi (guitar), Ari Ylitalo (guitar), ja Sami Ylitalo (singer).
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For a warm-up or after-show party, you may also inquire about DJ Beatboomer (Jarno Vitanen) and DJ Rospuutto (Gerald Zojer) for an extended dance music evening.
Gigs:
27.12.2025, 21:00, Lapland Hotels Hetta
01.11.2025, 21:00, Viiman talo, Hietarannantie 3, Vuontisjärvi
24.05.2025, 20:00, Enontekiö airport (also playing: Soma tune, Suvi Teräsniska; get tickets)
04.04.2025, 20:30, Lapland Hotels Hetta (also playing: Soma tune, EMS)
21.03.2025, 22:00, Lapland Hotels Hetta
23.11.2024, 21:00, Jussan tupa, Hetta
28.12.2024, 21:00, Lapland Hotels Hetta