Million Dollar Tones – Open Stage

Million Dollar Tones is a seven-piece band that’s been operating for over a decade from Southern Finland, committed to rootsy rhythm & blues and 50s-style rock ‘n roll.

In addition to drums, bass, guitar, vocals and piano, the band’s sound is enhanced by a two-piece horn section. So, there is no lack of breadth on stage and on the album in this band’s case!

Despite the wild jungle rhythms and danceable groove, the music does not compromise on its rootsy elements, which can be found among other things in the New Orleans-inspired piano and saxophone. The rhythm is also balanced by blues ballads. The songs in the lineup are both their own productions and tastefully selected borrowed classics.

The band consists of:
-Albert Hallikainen (guitar)
-Ari Toivonen (tenor saxophone and harmonica)
-Antti Pajula (vocals)
-Marko Lamminmäki (drums and percussion)
-Markus Packalen (double bass, backing vocals)
-Ide Miettinen (trumpet)
-Matti Roth (piano, backing vocals)