This neat little package came to the sold out • Underworld • on a rather cold February day, and managed to end in a sweaty, boiling venue.

Estonian :: METSATÖLL :: opened with a solid, but unremarkable set. The crowd didn’t seem to be too impressed either and only warmed up a little towards the end. Their music tends to be more made for big venues and a larger crowd, and the atmosphere was a bit lost. Unfortunately the sound was rather awful at times – I could only hear bass and drums most of the times – although it got better once Korpiklaani came on stage.
Setlist: Küü, Kivine maa, Vaid vaprust, Roju, Vägi ja võim, Merepojad, Kahjakaldad, Äio, Rabakannel, Muhu õud, Saaremaa Vägim, Sajatus, Metsaviha 2, Minu kodu

By then the Underworld was packed and ready to party. The audience consisted mostly of either middle aged people who appreciate the folksy parts of :: KORPIKLAANI :: or very young metalheads coming just for the party songs. The band delivered a 90 minute set of a good mix of both, whipping the audience into a frenzy. Although they are best known for their drinking songs, people tend to forget that they are also a great folk band and skilled musicians, which is a shame as this is where they really shine. Midsummer Night, Vodka, Ievan Polka, Rauta, Happy Little Boozer – the Finns left happy and smiling (and sweaty) faces all around after two encores. They definitely know how to put up a good show.
Setlist: Tuonelan tuvilla, Tuoppi oltta, Ruumiinmultaa, Juodaan Viinaa, Metsämies, Midsummer Night, Kipumylly, Metsälle, Sumussa hämärän aamun, Vaarinpolkka, Lonkkaluut, Uni, Vodka, Ievan Polka, Rauta, Happy Little Boozer // Tequila, Pelonpekko, Wooden Pints

story & pics © Sinmara