voice, guitar, keyboards, harmonica, megaphone, percussion
Writes the songs and sings ’em. Always running late, at least 15-20min. Well-known for changing his own/everyone else’s plans constantly. Runs Grandpop Records together with brother Lasse Kurki.
Listen to Markus on Radio Helsinki every Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 9-11AM Finnish time.
Markus also plays in the bands: The Sound Of America, The Tunes, Uncle John’s Dead, The Sensitives and occasionally in the Krispies.
Loves: Thai + Japanese food, The Replacements & Hank Williams + all good music, NYC, California sun, pretty girls
Hates: Being on time, cheese, red meat, bad music, having no sex and being so poor all the time.
Gear: Plays an old Gibson acoustic and a 60s Tele to a 50s Gibson amp
Nicknames: Mare, Nudis, Bryan, Tamma, Mayor, dj Downer
markus@latebirds.com
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Guitar, mixing
Finland’s answer to Thurston Moore (guitar playing) and Bob Clearmountain (mixing), all in this one man! A famous record producer from Finland as well as a very very funny guy. And so very talented too. Jussi played already on Moody, Markus’ first solo record, and they’ve been friends and comrades ever since. For more details check out: http://www.geocities.com/tervomaa/jussi.html
Loves: The Band, Captain Beefheart, Telly Savalas, Boogie Nights, harmonic picking, beer
Hates: Jim Morrison, a+r men
Gear: Too many vintage guitars, amps + pedals to mention here and now
Nicknames: Jönssi, Jude, vintage wanker
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guitar, steel guitar, e-bow/bowed guitar, backing vox
Has played with Markus since God knows when. An amp-wizard - can fix any amp, guitar, stomp box etc. Also fronts his own instrumental band, FAT BULLETS. A great cook (his sushi is awesome). Owns a van that Markus likes to borrow every now and then. Likes Grateful Dead stickers. Supposodly looks like Markus' big brother (when there isn't one).
Nicknames: Patello, Mackie, Miikka, Patukka, Paatelainen.
Gear: Prefers Fender Telecasters, Gibson lap steels and Matchless + Magnatone amps (but when shit hits the fan Mac can play any instrument or amp) |
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bass, backing vocals, no hair
Joined the band in early 2000 for some dates in NYC. Ended up joining for good. A film-student. Also plays in the band EGOTRIPPI. Played with Markus in various bands since early 90s. Likes to move on stage. Dreams of owning a Fender Telecaster Bass. . Likes roots-music. A responsible individual/father/ soon-to-be husband (sorry girls). Used to be a sailor.
Nicknames: Maxy, Mikow, Basisti, 3-wheels
Gear: Plays a black ESP bass through a Bassman amp. |
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drums, percussion, samples
Has played with Markus since March 1998. Father of 2 beautiful daughters, one of whom Markus is thinking of proposing in about 10 years time. A solo-artist. Made an extraordinary album all by himself called 'Tourist We Take Your Dollar'. Plays drums in the one and only LAIKA AND THE COSMONAUTS. Appreciates good food (such as the breakfast @ Shopsins in west Village, NYC).
Owns the studio in Helsinki where most of 'Fortune Cookies' was recorded - Hitsville IV. Gave up producing albums (so don't you dare ask him)!
Nicknames: Jane, Daddy-Farang, Tourist, Bad-wheels
Gear: Plays a DW baby-kit
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