Kolmas Nainen Kolmas Nainen (literally The Third Woman in Finnish) is a successful Finnish rock band established in 1982 in
Alavus. The band was fronted by
Pauli Hanhiniemi and came to fame after taking part in the 1984 Rockin SM-kisoissa, a rock music competition. The band survived for a decade releasing 7 studio albums in addition to a number of live albums, DVDs and compilations. The band is enjoying a comeback since 2009 with a string of new studio and compilation releases. Members included Pauli Hanhiniemi (vocals, keyboards, harmonica, accordion), Pasi Kallioniemi (drums, backing vocals), Raimo Valkama (bass), Sakari Pesola (guitar and backing vocals) and Timo Löyvä (guitar). After guitarist Timo Löyvä left in 1989, he was replaced by Timo Kivikangas. The band broke up in 1994, but continued performing on brief occasions owing to its popularity. In 2009, it made a big comeback with the release of the album
Sydänääniä' that topped the Finnish Albums Chart and the follow-up
Me ollaan ne that reached number 2 in the same chart.
Pauli Hanhiniemen Perunateatteri Immediately after the break-up of the band, Pauli Hanhiniemen formed his band Pauli Hanhiniemen Perunateatteri that continued performing from 1994 until 2005. The band released seven albums and was made up of: • Pauli Hanhiniemi – vocals, harmonica, guitar, keyboard (1994–2005) • Pasi Hiidenniemi – guitar, backing vocals (1994–2005) • Mika Hiironniemi – drums (1994–2004) / replaced by: • Juppo Paavola – drums (2004–2005) • Samuli Happo – bass, backing vocals (1994–2005) • Tommi Laine – guitar, backing vocals (1998–2005)
Pauli Hanhiniemi and Hehkumo After break-up, main vocalist of the band Pauli Hanhiniemi continued performing solo and with the Finnish band Hehkumo. Materials were mainly traditional Finnish music and instruments but with a modernized twist. The band was formed of: • Pauli Hanhiniemi – vocals, guitar, harmonica, accordion • Anne-Mari Kivimäki – 5-row accordion, tamburin, vocals • Piia Kleemola – violin, viola, 15-string Kantala, vocals • Antti Paalanen – accordion • Juppo Paavola – drums, percussion • Ville Rauhala – double bass, vocals • Mika Virkkala – mandolin, octave violin, viola Pauli Hanhiniemi and Hehkumo released two studio albums:
Muistoja tulevaisuudesta in 2006 with singles including "Suvisivakointia / Hurja poika", "Suolammen vettä" and "Tähtiin kirjoitettu". This was followed by the album
Aukkoja tarinassa in 2008 with singles "Meitä onni hipaisi" and "Vanhanaikainen". The 2008 album made it to number 14 in the Finnish Albums Chart. the band also released a short film
Aukkoja tarinassa in 2008. ==Discography==