KORPIKLAANI Part Ways With Accordion Player

Korpiklaani has parted was with Juho Kauppinen.

Says Juho in a statement: "I have decided to set my goals elsewhere, as a result of which KORPIKLAANI will go on without me from now on.

"KORPIKLAANI was a prominent part of my life for long, but after these eight and a half years I played in the band, I have come to realize that I currently want to experience and pursue something else.

"Accordion has never been my primary instrument. I also understood that performing in front of an audience is not exactly what I hugely enjoy. Strange as it sounds, what I most want from making music nowadays is playing guitar at home. That is what I find relaxing and free of stress.

"Some people love touring, but because I am a very private person, I found living and traveling on the tour bus for four weeks in a row a little challenging. Nevertheless, I got to experience many things I am deeply grateful for and want to thank all KORPIKLAANI's listeners, fellow bands, crew members and our staff who enabled all of this. I am glad that the band has now found a truly professional accordionist to take the place of me to take care of the future tours and shows as planned. I wish everyone well. The journey has just begun."

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Jason Fisher    March 13, 2013