# Event Details - **Event Name**: Juha Saunala - album release party! (+ Turkkapop & Unohdetut Runoilijat) - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 pm - **Event Description**: FRI 20/2 Juha Saunala - album release party! (+ Turkkapop & Unohdetut Runoilijat) A mix of dark-tinged prog and jazz, combined with wistful songs inspired by 1970s Finland. Unohdetut runoilijat and Turkkapop will be playing warm-up. Juha Saunala, voc & bass. Eero Häikiö, bass clarinet Juha Saunala is known as a musician from the ensembles of Ramy Essam (EGY), Sepi Kumpulainen (FIN) and Jaan Pehk (EST), as well as for his collaborations with many other artists. He has been performing as a solo artist since 2023 and has played widely across Finland and internationally. Nicknamed the “Master of Melancholy,” Saunala doesn’t use the typical solo setup of “man & guitar.” Instead, it’s “man & electric bass.” This unique approach, which always captures the audience’s attention, has now been recorded, just vocals and electric bass as it sounds live, with a third track of self-recorded ambience to enrich the mood. On stage, that third layer comes from the ambient sounds of the venue and the audience. His music is generally a mix of dark-tinged prog and jazz, combined with wistful songs inspired by 1970s Finland. “I talk about heavy stuff happening in the world, but my goal isn’t to bring people down, it’s to fight against the unfairness,” he says. “It’s raw, human, organic music. Heavy topics, but there’s always fragile, beautiful comfort in there too.” https://www.juhasaunala.fi (pictures Renskuphotos) --- Turkkapop Turkkapop is a revenge on the Finnish people for their excessive consumption of popular music. Turkkapop guiding principle is to deviate from convention in every possible way. The band performs original works that take a stand on issues such as environmental destruction and the glorification of economic growth, but also pieces that echo the tender sweetness of national romanticism and the mischievously beautiful shades of something more elusive. The repertoire is unmatched, as the musical style—driven by a desire for peculiarity—had to be invented from scratch. It stands as the first warning wave of the coming tsunami of t‑pop, destined to become a future favorite. The band’s lineup has been compressed from four members to two for tonight, featuring Olli Kurkkula (keyboard, vocals) and Kiva Kokki (saxophone, vocals). --- Unohdetut Runoilijat Acoustic orginal music Unohdetut runoilijat, songwriter duo from Vaasa. Duo in music and in life. This time they wanted to explore singersongwriter world and started to make acoustic songs. Sanna Perälä Marko Perälä 19:00 Doors open 20:00 Unohdetut runoilijat 20:30 Turkkapop 21:00 Juha Saunala Entry: 12/8€ (members free!) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vaasa/juha-saunala-album-release-party-turkkapop-and-unohdetut-runoilijat/200029639557014 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, parties, art, performances, live-music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 54 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Vaasa - **state**: LS - **country**: Finland - **location**: Handelsesplanaden 12, 65100 Vaasa, Finland - **lat**: 63.09686 - **long**: 21.61425 - **full address**: Handelsesplanaden 12, 65100 Vaasa, Finland, Kauppapuistikko 12, FI-65100 Vaasa, Suomi, Vaasa, Finland ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Juha Saunala - album release party! (+ Turkkapop & Unohdetut Runoilijat) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/32f359583035fc27bbb40319dbce20304c4460be8bb382d095d51604d0f282be-rimg-w1200-h799-dcfef9ea-gmir?v=1771320835 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Juha Saunala - album release party! (+ Turkkapop & Unohdetut Runoilijat) being held? - **A:** Juha Saunala - album release party! (+ Turkkapop & Unohdetut Runoilijat) takes place on Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 pm at Handelsesplanaden 12, 65100 Vaasa, Finland, Kauppapuistikko 12, FI-65100 Vaasa, Suomi, Vaasa, Finland. - **Q**: Who is organizing Juha Saunala - album release party! (+ Turkkapop & Unohdetut Runoilijat)? - **A:** Juha Saunala - album release party! (+ Turkkapop & Unohdetut Runoilijat) is organized by The Doo-Bop Club. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Juha Saunala - album release party! (+ Turkkapop & Unohdetut Runoilijat) is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Vaasa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 50+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Juha Saunala - album release party! 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