Can Can Heads

Can Can Heads are a Finnish fringe music band founded in Kauhajoki, Finland in 1993. The band was founded by drummer Janne Mäki-Turja, bassist Harri Joensuu and guitarist Raine Liimakka. In 1999, Tomi Nuotio took over as bassist and saxophonist Janne Martinkauppi was also established in the line-up. The band were influenced by Finnish artists such as Circle, Deep Turtle and Radiopühelimet, as well as foreign artists such as Captain Beefheart, Minutemen, The Ex, God Is My Co-Pilot, Thinking Fellers Union Local 282, Jesus Lizard and Pavement. The band played their last gig at Helsinki's Bar Loose in 2022 before going on hiatus.
==Links to Peel==
Peel seemed to have discovered the group in late 1998 via the various artists compilation album, 'Limited'. Further tracks from the group were played on his radio programmes, including on 09 May 2001, where he presented the show from Finland.
==Shows Played==
;thumb|220x220px1998
*09 September 1998: The Body Quietens (v/a LP - Limited) Unknown
*15 December 1998: I Sleep On Your Vomit (EP - The Formation Of Oxen With Fire) Bad Vugum
*20 December 1998 (BFBS): 'I Sleep On Your Vomit (7"-The Formation Of Oxen With Fire)' (Bad Vugum)
;1999
*13 January 1999: ‘The Chum-Chum Bosom Birdwhistle (7 inch - The Formation Of Oxen With Fire)’ Bad Vugum
*19 August 1999 (Radio Eins): 'Gurvanbulag (CD-Headcracking Lifestyle)' (Hostile Regression)
*01 September 1999: Hot Blower Meat (LP – Headcracking Lifestyle) Hostile Regression
*29 September 1999: Drifter (LP – Headcracking Lifestyle) Hostile Regression
;2001
*24 April 2001: I Ate My Neighbour's Doggy (7" EP - Cricket Okasada) Verdura
*26 April 2001: Fart Fascism (7" EP - Cricket Okasada) Verdura
*03 May 2001 (Radio Eins): I Ate My Neighbour's Doggy (7" EP - Cricket Okasada) Verdura
*09 May 2001: All The Lovely Vehicles (7" - Cricket Okasada) Verdura
*15 May 2001: Exit Cement City (EP – Cricket Okasada) Verdura
==External Links==
*Wikipedia (in Finnish)
*Discogs
*Official Website
Category:Artists