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Finland

Bluegrass covers of metal, Springsteen-shaped Finnish rock.

Finland's Americana lineage runs from J. Karjalainen's working-class folk-rock catalogue through 22-Pistepirkko's forty-year alt-country garage to Steve'n'Seagulls — five Petäjävesi guys who turned bluegrass covers of Iron Maiden into a global YouTube cult.

Helsinki's Roots Rock Rumble weekend and a steady club circuit through Tavastia and Kuudes Linja keep the scene alive year-round.

The artists

In rotation from Finland

Finland · 2011 — present

Steve'n'Seagulls

Finnish bluegrass band that covered metal classics into a global cult.

Finland · 1957 — present

J. Karjalainen

Finland's Springsteen-figure, four decades in.

Finland · 1980 — present

22-Pistepirkko

Finnish alt-country garage trio with forty years of patience.

The gatherings

Festivals

Finland · October