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Heartagram facebook 15.02.2019 Ville Valo & Agents: That inexplicable Badding magic ”On this here worksite somebody up there really loved us” The album Ville Valo & Agents, based on songs by Rauli ’Badding’ Somerjoki, is out now. Prior to its release we have had the chance to enjoy the first two single picks Orpolapsi kiurun and Ikkunaprinsessa. Ville Valo debuted as the singer for Agents already twenty years ago in the TV show Laulava sydän. The HIM vocalist’s soulful interpretations won over the TV audience, and especially, guitarist Esa Pulliainen – the seeds for a future collaboration were sown right there, right then. After Pulliainen came across some Badding demo tapes hidden in the darkest corner of his drawer, this unique project was finally born. The album Ville Valo & Agents contains previously unheard Badding compositions as well as a handful of his much loved classics like Paratiisi, Ikkunaprinsessa and Tähdet tähdet. ”The recording itself went very smoothly, even remarkably smoothly, if you ask me,” producer Pulliainen reveals. ”I guess sometimes things just click right from the word go. This sadly doesn’t happen that often but on this here worksite somebody up there really loved us! Plus we were well prepared, of course. I had been subconsciously working on the material for three years before I even started thinking arrangements and such. The same goes for Ville: he didn’t have to jump on a fast moving train but had all the time he needed to really dive into the material. I mean, it’s Ville who has had the toughest job here as he had to get under Badding’s skin and at the same time make damn sure he remains himself. My job was easy – I just played the guitar the way I’ve done for the past 40 years. I remember being in the studio with Badding. The most exciting moment was when it was time to record his vocals – would he or would he not elevate the songs with that strange magic of his? And, lo and behold, he always did! Ville Valo managed to do the same on this album and, let me tell you, that’s worth more than a pot of gold! I’m very proud and happy on behalf of the whole gang.” Ville Valo & Agents made their live debut at the Emma Gala (the Finnish equivalent of the Grammy Awards) held in early February. Their one-off collaboration continues in the form of a tour that kicks off in March and finishes soon after some handpicked festival appearances in the summer. Most of the shows are already sold out. VILLE VALO & AGENTS - LIVE 2019: Mar 2 Himos Areena, Jämsä Mar 8 Hotelli Ravintola Leikari, Kotka – SOLD OUT Mar 9 Hotelli Ravintola Leikari, Kotka – SOLD OUT Mar 13 Tanssisali Lutakko, Jyväskylä – SOLD OUT Mar 14 Tanssisali Lutakko, Jyväskylä – SOLD OUT Mar 15 Tuiskula, Nivala Mar 16 Kylpylä Hotelli Rauhalahti, Kuopio – SOLD OUT Mar 21 Logomo, Turku - SOLD OUT Mar 23 Rytmikorjaamo, Seinäjoki – SOLD OUT Mar 30 M/S Viking Grace Apr 5 Areena, Oulu – SOLD OUT Apr 6 Hullu Poro Areena, Kittilä Apr 11 Finlandia-klubi, Lahti – SOLD OUT Apr 12 Finlandia-klubi, Lahti – SOLD OUT Apr 13 Ähtäri-halli, Ähtäri – SOLD OUT Apr 16 Tavastia klubi, Helsinki – SOLD OUT Apr 17 Tavastia klubi, Helsinki – SOLD OUT Apr 18 Tavastia klubi, Helsinki – SOLD OUT Apr 19 Tavastia klubi, Helsinki – SOLD OUT Apr 20 Tulliklubi, Tampere – SOLD OUT Apr 30 Esakallio, Somero – SOLD OUT Jun 7 Naapurivaaran Huvikeskus, Sotkamo Jun 8 Syvälahden Viihdekeskus, Kangasniemi FESTIVAL APPEARANCES 2019 Jun 28 Provinssirock, Seinäjoki Jun 29 Iskelmäfestivaali, Jämsä Jul 5 Wanaja Festival, Hämeenlinna Jul 6 Ruisrock, Turku Jul 7 Aitoon Kirkastusjuhla, Aitoo Jul 11 Suomipop Festival, Jyväskylä Jul 12 Ilosaarirock, Joensuu Jul 13 Tikkurila Festival, Vantaa Jul 19 Tammerfest, Tampere Jul 20 Pori Jazz, Pori Jul 26 Qstock, Oulu Aug 9 Flow Festival, Helsinki www.villevaloagents.fi www.agents.fi www.facebook.com/Agentsvirallinen/ www.facebook.com/villevalovirallinen/ RECORD LABEL: Vallila Music House Oy, Gabi Hakanen, gabi.hakanen@vallilamusichouse.fi AGENCY: RedBerg Agency Oy, Tiina Vuorinen, tiina.vuorinen@redberg.fi Mr. Breathless Productions, Marko Julkunen, julkunenmarko@gmail.com PUBLICITY: Universal Music Finland, Tara Kojonen, tara.kojonen@umusic.com

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VILLE VALO & AGENTS TOUR TO KICK OFF IN MARCH 2019 The band will make their live debut at the annual Emma Gala on Feb 2, 2019

The anticipated self-titled album by Ville Valo & Agents, based on songs by the late, legendary Finnish singer Rauli ’Badding’ Somerjoki, will be released on Feb 15, 2019. The release will be followed by a tour kicking off in March. The live set will include fresh interpretations of such Badding classics as Tähdet Tähdet, Paratiisi and Ikkunaprinsessa, as well as the songs from the album including the first single Orpolapsi Kiurun.

”The Agents have been a working band since 1979, so this upcoming Ville Valo & Agents tour is tour number… uh, I don’t know, lost my count already”, guitar legend Esa Pulliainen chuckles. ”I myself started playing live in ’74, when I was barely seventeen - that means that next summer marks my 45th anniversary on the road. The venues and the roadside views have become pretty familiar during those years but I confess that this time ’round I’ll surely have a few butterflies in my stomach. We’ll be touring with the Black Prince himself, Ville Valo!”

The tour will be a one-off collaboration. This means that these upcoming shows offer a truly unique opportunity to witness Ville Valo & Agents live on stage. For the first and last time ever.

”It will be a pleasure and an honour to serve under Captain Pulliainen – and his merry crew! – on this one-time-only exploratory journey through the Finnish wilderness, heading into the blue and white heart of melancholy”, Ville Valo phrases.

Ville Valo & Agents will appear live for the very first time at Emma Gaala, the Finnish equivalent of Grammy Awards, held at Hartwall Arena on Feb 2, 2019.

The pre-sale of the tour tickets will start on Monday Dec 3 at 12.00 a.m. local time (11 a.m. CET).

VILLE VALO & AGENTS - LIVE 2019:

Mar 2 Himos Arena, Jämsä Pre-sale: www.Tiketti.fi

Mar 9 Hotel Restaurant Leikari, Kotka Pre-sale: www.Tiketti.fi

Mar 14 Tanssisali Lutakko, Jyväskylä Pre-sale: www.Lippu.fi

Mar 15 Tuiskula, Nivala Pre-sale: www.ticketmaster.fi

Mar 16 Spa Hotel Rauhalahti, Kuopio Pre-sale: www.Lippu.fi

Mar 21 Logomo, Turku Pre-sale: www.Lippu.fi

Mar 23 Rytmikorjaamo, Seinäjoki Pre-sale: www.Tiketti.fi

Mar 30 M/S Viking Grace, Turku – Stockholm

Apr 5 Areena, Oulu Pre-sale: www.Tiketti.fi and www.Lippu.fi

Apr 6 Hullu Poro Arena, Levi Pre-sale: www.Tiketti.fi

Apr 12 Finlandia-klubi, Lahti Pre-sale: www.Lippu.fi

Apr 13 Ähtäri-halli, Ähtäri Pre-sale: www.Tiketti.fi

Apr 19 Tavastia, Helsinki Pre-sale: www.Tiketti.fi

Apr 20 Tullikamari, Tampere Pre-sale: www.Lippu.fi and www.Tiketti.fi

Apr 30 Esakallio, Somero Pre-sale: www.Tiketti.fi

Jun 7 Naapurivaaran Huvikeskus, Sotkamo Pre-sale: www.Tiketti.fi

Jun 8 Syvälahden Viihdekeskus, Kangasniemi Pre-sale: www.Tiketti.fi

The updated tour timetable can be found here: www.redberg.fi

www.villevaloagents.fi www.agents.fi www.facebook.com/Agentsvirallinen/ www.facebook.com/villevalovirallinen/

RECORD LABEL: Vallila Music House Oy, Gabi Hakanen, gabi.hakanen@vallilamusichouse.fi

AGENCY: RedBerg Agency Oy, Tiina Vuorinen, tiina.vuorinen@redberg.fi Mr. Breathless Productions, Marko Julkunen, julkunenmarko@gmail.com

PUBLICITY: Universal Music Finland, Tara Kojonen, tara.kojonen@umusic.com

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