Tumppi Varonen turns 70: Tavara-asema concert to feature 'Tahdon rakastella sinua'

Veteran singer Tumppi Varonen, who turned 70 two weeks ago, will perform the Ari Taskinen-written classic "Tahdon rakastella sinua" (I Want to Make Love to You) at Tavara-asema on Friday, September 18, Tamperelainen reports.

The birthday bill mixes old friends and surprise guests: Problems, Pelle Miljoona and Waltari frontman Kärtsy Hatakka are all set to join Varonen on stage. Expect surprises. On Thursday, G Livelab presents Tommy Lindgren's Metropolis, a large ensemble show marking ten years since his only Finnish-language solo album; guitarist Jarmo Saari and drummer Teppo Mäkynen will take part. That same day, Samae Koskinen revisits his debut, Vol. 1, live at Telakka. On Friday, Aknestik plays Olympia as part of their 40th anniversary tour. The weekend wraps up on Saturday with an intimate acoustic set from Janna Hurmerinta at TTT-Klubi.