Kari Vepsä

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Introduction

Kari Vepsä has been one of the top favorites in the Finnish pop music charts since his victory in the 1996 Syksyn Sävel competition. Kari's songs, which exude a masculine warmth, have touched the hearts of Finns, as evidenced by the fact that the Onnenmaa LP, named after the Syksyn Sävel hit, reached the platinum mark in 2004: 40.000 albums sold!

The sudden success did not put Kari Vepsän in a stetson, but the man humbly continued to perform with the people, and new hit material was also created: Tanssin yötö pois , Tää on sun maa , Seitsemäs aalto ... Kari's softly smiling voice has been carried from the radio waves to the ears of her fans and brought comfort to the harsh everyday lives of the citizens.

Kari Vepsän has released several albums over the years, in addition to Onnenmaa, including the solo albums Muistatko and Elämä on kaunis. Kari himself also performs as both a composer and lyricist, including the songs Yksi meistä and Erämaa from the Muistatko album . Kari's first spiritual album Elämästä kiitos was released in the summer of 2016.

The likeable musician and horseman has received official recognition over the years: Kari has been nominated for both the Emma Award (Male Soloist of the Year '97) and the Iskelmä Finlandia Award (2001). In 2018, Kari published the book Kari Vepsä Hevonen asiyalla and the album Vierivät kivet.

At the gigs, Kari Vepsä is accompanied by his familiar four-piece band Onnenmaa.

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Additional information

Publications
2025, Strongly here
2024, Eldorado
2023, Wings
2022, Singing with the Heart
2021, For road builders
2020, The journey continues
2018, Rolling Stones, CD
2018, Kari Vepsä On the Horse's Case, book
2016, Thank You for Life, CD (spiritual album)
2006, Do You Remember
2002, This is your country
2000, Life is Beautiful
1998, I'll See You Again
1996, Onnenmaa, (platinum album)

Collections
2011, Now is the time to dance
2007, 40 Unforgettable Songs
2004, The Best
2000, Great Tunes

Special programs

Life Carries On – Arja Koriseva & Kari Vepsä
Life carries
 is a song by two singers, Arja Korisevan ja Kari Vepsan a joint, new concert production that premiered in the fall of 2016. The concert will lead listeners into a warm atmosphere, inspired by the artists' most beautiful songs. At the same time, stories from their lives will be heard.

Blue and White Sounds Concert
The whole nation's sensitive interpreters of songs Marita Taavitsainen ja Kari Vepsä create a cozy atmosphere with familiar, beautiful songs. Both singers have experienced the beauty and loveliness of the countryside when they were young. Love for nature and animals has remained deep in their souls and in both of their sensitive songs these things can be experienced again and again. Finland and Finnishness are important to both singers. Inspired by these, the songs for the concert have been chosen without forgetting the Slavic nature of Finnish folk music; longing and nostalgia.
– Marita Taavitsainen, vocals
– Kari Vepsä, vocals
– Jarmo Tinkala, accordion
– Onnenmaa Festival Orchestra

Christmas Candles concert
The concert is well suited for a Christmas concert in churches. The most beautiful Christmas carols loved by Finns and Kari's own delicate interpretations create a soothing musical pleasure. The composition can be a duo or a trio.
– Kari Vepsä, vocals, guitar
+ accompanist(s)

Kari Vepsä ja Thank You for Life Church Concert is an atmospheric program package.
Kari Vepsä performs in churches across Finland to support local cancer organizations. The reception at the concerts has been warm and touching. Kari wants to get close to people and tell them about his own ups and downs in life.
– You can overcome all of them with faith and the support of your loved ones, says the folk singer, who himself has experienced prostate cancer.
Kari and her accompanists will perform familiar, beautiful spiritual songs and Kari's own well-known songs. In the concert we will hear, among others, The Day Rises, the Day Sets, A Friend's Song, How Can You Argue, Just a Day and Two Tapes. Responsible for song arrangements Juse Venäläinen.
 
Kari Vepsä, vocals, guitar
– Raimo Hast, guitar
– Juse Venäläinen, keyboards

Concerts are suitable for corporate client events or fundraising events for associations. Concert packages include everything from sound and lighting to marketing materials, if needed. Read more about MagnumLive's production services.

The intricate logo of the Kari Vepsä and Thank You for Life concert.

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