Tabula Rasa

Showtime 19:00. Suisto open 16:00-02:00. Tickets at the door 40 € (includes entry fee).

Finnish progressive rock classics band Tabula Rasa returns to the stage. Founded in 1972 and having released two albums, the band is one of the pioneers of Finnish progressive rock. Their career ended with the single Rakastatko vielä kun ilta, which is also the band's most well-known song. The idea of a comeback materialized at a memorial concert for guitarist Heikki Silvennoinen in May 2025.

The current lineup includes founding members bassist Tapio Suominen and drummer Asko Pakkanen, vocalist Jukka Salmela - who was already the band's vocalist in the original version - and his daughter singer Anna-Greta Salmela, keyboardist Jorma Kahilainen, flutist-organist Markus Pajakkala, and guitarist Kemmo Silvennoinen. Kemmo is the son of Heikki Silvennoinen and has found new ways to approach the guitar through his father's playing.

Drummer Asko Pakkanen says the comeback is not tied to any grand plans: playing together feels natural right now, and the band will continue as long as it feels meaningful.