Riekko Orkesteri is a Lapland based dance music band playing Finnish Schlager (iskelmä).
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 consists of Enontekiö-based musicians with (in alphabetic order) Taina Niemelä (bass guitar), Jarno Vitanen (singer) and Gerald Zojer (drums) as the core, together - in various constellations - with Sakari Ainali (guitar, saxophone, clarinet), Petri Niemi (guitar), Ari Ylitalo (guitar), and Sami Ylitalo (singer), as well as with guest performances by Outi Keskitalo (keyboard).
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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:
20.03.2026, 21:00, Lapland Hotels Hetta
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
28.12.2024, 21:00, Lapland Hotels Hetta
23.11.2024, 21:00, Jussan tupa, Hetta