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The Latebirds
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The Latebirds is a rock band from Helsinki, Finland. The band was formed in 2000 by drummer Janne Haavisto, bass player Mikko Mäkelä, singer/songwriter Markus Nordenstreng and guitarist Miikka Paatelainen. Guitarist Jussi Jaakonaho replaced Miikka Paatelainen in 2004. Organ player Matti Pitsinki from Finnish instrumental rock group Laika & The Cosmonauts was added to the line-up in 2005. The Latebirds music has been described as alternative country, alternative rock, folk rock and power pop. The band's influences include artists and groups such as The Band, Neil Young, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Townes Van Zandt, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, The Who, Television, Elvis Costello, Wilco, MC5 and Johnny Cash. The Latebirds have released two albums to date. Fortune Cookies (2003) was recorded in Finland with producer Lasse Kurki and it included a special guest appearance by well-known American guitarist Marc Ribot. The band's sophomore album, Radio Insomnia (2005) was co-produced by Kurki, Ken Coomer and Charlie Brocco. The album was recorded in Upstate New York and it included guest appearances by MC5-guitarist Wayne Kramer, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers' organ player Benmont Tench, Ken Stringfellow from The Posies and Wilco's John Stirratt and Pat Sansone. The Latebirds have recorded their third album titled Last Of The Good Ol' Days with Grammy-winning producer Jim Scott in Los Angeles. The album will be released worldwide in 2009. The sessions for the new album included Benm
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SXSW 2009 Showcasing Artists
Last Of The Good Ol' Days
Radio Insomnia
Summer Becomes Fall
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SXSW 2011 Showcasing Artists
Fortune Cookies
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SXSW 2006 Showcasing Artist
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SXSW 2005 Showcasing Artist
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Last Of The Good Ol' Days [Disc 1]
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Last Of The Good Ol´ Days
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Last Of The Good Ol' Days (with Woodstock Sessions EP)
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SXSW 2009