Korkkijalka


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Korkkijalka is a Finnish folk band, most known for playing Irish folk music. The band was founded in 1982 as Shandrum. In 1984 the band, led by Kari Reiman, played in a theatre play called Richard's Corkleg by Brendan Behan. Record label Hi-Hat wanted to release the soundtrack, but demanded that the name of the band should be in Finnish, and this is how Shandrum changed into Korkkijalka. Since the early 90s, the band has only done some occasional gigs.

Last known line-up:
Kari Reiman - tamboura, violin, mandola, vocals
Timo Vakkilainen - guitar, banjo, vocals
Markku Lauren - guitar, cittern, vocals
Harry Bent - vocals, spoons, bodhrán
Kalle Jämsen - guitar, mandolin
Kurt Lindblad - tin whistles, flute
Petri Hakala - mandolin, bouzouki

Former members:
Christian Nilson - tin whistles, bodhrán, vocals, bagpipes
Ari Vakkilainen - violin