AGENCY
Kimmo Pohjonen
(Finland)
Kimmo and Paper Cinema embark on a new collaboration for Inside Out festival which takes place in the former quarrying site of Winspit, cradled in Jurassic Coast cliffs. Kimmo will also perform solo in a special double bill with acclaimed Finnish violinist Pekka Kuusisto as part of the UBS Soundscapes: Eclectica series at LSO St Luke's in London.
Kimmo Pohjonen is one of the most respected and in-demand musicians and performers in Finland. An accordionist of exceptional ability and imagination, Kimmo's musical history goes back more than twenty years in rock, folk, avant-garde, improvisation, classical, dance and theatre music projects. In 1996 he embarked on a solo career with his solo 5-row accordion project, featuring extreme and original compositions, live loops and effects, a dynamic and animated stage performance, orchestrated lights and surround sound.
Groups Available;
Kluster: Kimmo Pohjonen - accordion, voice, effects & Samuli Kosminen - accordion samples, voice samples, effects
KTU: Kimmo Pohjonen, Samuli Kosminen, Trey Gunn, Warr guitar, Pat Mastelotto
Animator: Solo multi media project
Forthcoming UK Performances
The Rock Charrmer, Kimmo Pohjonen + Paper Cinema, Thurs 16 + Fri 17 September, Winspit, Worth Matravers, Dorset. See www.insideoutdorset.co.uk for details
Kimmo Pohjonen + Pekka Kuusisto, Tues 21 September, LSO St Luke's, 161 Old Street, London, EC1V 9NG visit www.lso.co.uk/lsostlukes for details.
