Cumulus
Folk & acoustic band · formed 1969
4 albums out in the world Being human and singing about it from Alex + William/Bellingham + Seattle / we play live sometimes
- finnish
- Finnish Folk
- folk
- indie pop
- Shows on record
- 60+
- Rooms played
- 46
- Cities
- 15
- Releases
- 2
- Last show
- Apr 3, 2026La Java
About
Cumulus is a band, formed in 1969, tagged finnish, Finnish Folk, folk by its sources. Shows on record run from 2018 to 2026, across 46 rooms in 15 cities.
- Cumulus formed in 1969 — MusicBrainz
- Cumulus is based in Finland — MusicBrainz
- Cumulus has 65969 listeners on Last.fm — Cumulus on Last.fm
- Cumulus has played at 89th Street Collective, Barboza, Bottom of the Hill, Cafe Berlin, Café du Nord — Cumulus on Setlist.fm
- Cumulus primarily plays original songs — Cumulus setlist history
- Cumulus has released 2 recordings between 2002 and 2014 — Cumulus on Discogs
The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.
Shows
60+ on record · Songkick, facebookShows per year
- 20184 shows
- 201928 shows
- 20203 shows
- 20212 shows
- 20224 shows
- 20235 shows
- 20244 shows
- 20258 shows
- 20262 shows
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | La Java · ParisSupportwith Solal Roubine | Support | Solal Roubine |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Péniche Marcounet · ParisSupportwith Noah Naas, Tianmi | Support | Noah Naas, Tianmi |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Petit Bain · ParisHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Sunset Tavern · SeattleSupportwith Ken Yates | Support | Ken Yates |
| Nov 22, 2025 | 1904 Commercial Ave, Anacortes, WA 98221-2329, United States · AnacortesHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Fremont Abbey Arts Center · SeattleSupportwith Laura Gibson | Support | Laura Gibson |
| Nov 14, 2025 | 4272 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States, Washington 98103 · SeattleHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jul 17, 2025 | Occidental Square · SeattleHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| May 3, 2025 | Conor Byrne Coop · SeattleHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| May 1, 2025 | Wild Buffalo · BellinghamHeadlinerwith hernamewasprincess, Mike Edel | Headliner | hernamewasprincess, Mike Edel |
| Nov 2, 2024 | Honey Moon Mead and Cider Bar · BellinghamSupportwith Byland | Support | Byland |
| Sep 17, 2024 | Tractor Tavern · SeattleHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Apr 5, 2024 | Tim’s Tavern Seattle · SeattleHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 21, 2024 | 4272 Fremont Avenue North,Seattle,98103,US · SeattleHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Aug 16, 2023 | Tractor Tavern · SeattleHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Aug 10, 2023 | Deming Log Show Fairgrounds · BellinghamHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jul 14, 2023 | Miller's · CarnationSupportwith Warren Dunes | Support | Warren Dunes |
| Mar 25, 2023 | Conor Byrne Pub · SeattleSupportwith Long Dark Moon, Carrie Biell | Support | Long Dark Moon, Carrie Biell |
| Mar 10, 2023 | The Shakedown · BellinghamSupportwith Mt Fog | Support | Mt Fog |
| Dec 1, 2022 | Neptune Theatre · SeattleSupportwith Shaina Shepherd, Josiah Johnson, Fretland | Support | Shaina Shepherd, Josiah Johnson, Fretland |
| Nov 18, 2022 | Tractor Tavern · SeattleSupportwith Visqueen, Head For The Hills | Support | Visqueen, Head For The Hills |
| Oct 21, 2022 | Fremont Abbey Arts Center · SeattleHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 21, 2022 | 4272 Fremont Avenue North,Seattle,98103,US · SeattleHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Sep 24, 2021 | Neumos · SeattleSupportwith Hey Marseilles | Support | Hey Marseilles |
| Jul 31, 2021 | Conor Byrne Pub · SeattleHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Apr 10, 2020 | Live Oak Camp · Santa BarbaraHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 10, 2020 | Fremont Abbey Arts Center · SeattleHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Feb 22, 2020 | The Shakedown · BellinghamHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 22, 2019 | Gallery Bistro, The Seasons Performance Hall · YakimaHeadlinerwith Songwriter Sessions' | Headliner | Songwriter Sessions' |
| Nov 22, 2019 | The Seasons Music Project · YakimaHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 30, 2019 | Neptune Theatre · SeattleHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 8, 2019 | Barboza · SeattleHeadlinerwith Coach Phillips, Proper. | Headliner | Coach Phillips, Proper. |
| Oct 7, 2019 | Turn! Turn! Turn! · PortlandHeadlinerwith Mint Green, Elly Swope, Proper. | Headliner | Mint Green, Elly Swope, Proper. |
| Aug 23, 2019 | W Seattle · SeattleHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Aug 8, 2019 | Doe Bay Fest 2019 · OlgaHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Aug 7, 2019 | Doe Bay AIR · OlgaHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Aug 5, 2019 | Camp TummyHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jul 6, 2019 | The Shakedown · BellinghamSupportwith I Love You Avalanche, Temple Canyon, Kristin Allen-Zito | Support | I Love You Avalanche, Temple Canyon, Kristin Allen-Zito |
| Jun 24, 2019 | Belltown Yacht Club · SeattleSupportwith Worriers, Dead Bars, Dusty | Support | Worriers, Dead Bars, Dusty |
| Jun 1, 2019 | The Cat Tree (House Venue) · BellinghamHeadlinerwith Rose's Thorn, The Carols | Headliner | Rose's Thorn, The Carols |
| Jun 1, 2019 | The Cat Tree, Bellingham (dm for address/released day of show)Headliner | Headliner | — |
| May 18, 2019 | Neumos · SeattleSupportwith Kuinka, The Mondegreens | Support | Kuinka, The Mondegreens |
| May 10, 2019 | The Olympic · BoiseSupportwith Kuinka | Support | Kuinka |
| May 10, 2019 | The Olympic Venue · BoiseHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Apr 27, 2019 | Jazzbones · TacomaHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Apr 26, 2019 | Wild Buffalo · BellinghamSupportwith Kuinka | Support | Kuinka |
| Apr 6, 2019 | Clock-Out Lounge · SeattleHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Apr 5, 2019 | Polaris Hall · PortlandSupportwith Kuinka | Support | Kuinka |
| Mar 29, 2019 | The Vera Project · SeattleHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 21, 2019 | 1507 W Main St · BoiseHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 20, 2019 | Treefort Music Fest 2019 · BoiseHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 9, 2019 | El Paso, TX, United States · El PasoHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 8, 2019 | South by Southwest (SXSW) · AustinHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 1532 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112-2805, United States · SeattleHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Feb 12, 2019 | Tractor Tavern · SeattleHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Feb 7, 2019 | Chop Suey · SeattleHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Dec 20, 2018 | Tractor Tavern · SeattleHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Dec 6, 2018 | Neptune Theatre · SeattleHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 16, 2018 | Lincoln Theatre, Mount Vernon WA · Mt VernonHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 16, 2018 | Lincoln Theatre · Mt. VernonHeadlinerwith Kuinka | Headliner | Kuinka |
Showing the latest 60 shows; the record holds more.
Where they play
46 rooms in 15 citiesRooms played most
- Tractor Tavern · Seattle5 shows
- Fremont Abbey Arts Center · Seattle3 shows
- Neptune Theatre · Seattle3 shows
- The Shakedown · Bellingham3 shows
- 4272 Fremont Avenue North,Seattle,98103,US · Seattle2 shows
Cities played
- Seattle29 shows
- Bellingham8 shows
- Boise4 shows
- Paris3 shows
- Olga2 shows
and 10 other cities
Live history
205 shows on record- Shows counted
- 205
- First on record
- Apr 1978
- Latest on record
- Apr 2026
Shows per year
- 20129
- 201333
- 201428
- 20158
- 20164
- 201710
- 201843
- 201925
- 20203
- 20212
- 20223
- 20235
- 20244
- 20257
- 20262
Top rooms
- Tractor Tavern, Seattle · 8
- Fremont Abbey Arts Center, Seattle · 6
- Neumos, Seattle · 5
- Barboza, Seattle · 5
- Chop Suey, Seattle · 5
Top cities
- Seattle, WA · 73
- Bellingham, WA · 12
- Portland, OR · 9
- Boise, ID · 4
- Gainesville · 4
Often on the bill with: The Lonely Forest, Bad Bad Hats, Graham Colton, Dresses, Kuinka, Dead Bars, We Were Promised Jetpacks, Whitney Ballen
Counted from the shows BandSlate holds; missing shows are not counted.
Releases
2 releases, 2002–2014Lonely Ones Tour EP
2014
Difficult Music For Difficult People II
2002
Discography
33 releases, 1970–2004- 2004Cumulus på svenskaCompilation
YLE Radio Vega · FSKCD 11
- 199520 suosikkia: SyyslauluCompilation
Fazer Records · 0630-11272-2
- 1995SyyslauluCompilation
Fazer Records · 0630-11272-2 · Mastered By [CD]: Pauli Saastamoinen
- 1991SwingAlbum
Andania · ANLP-10
- 1990Parhaat 70-90Compilation
Safir · SAFLP 2055
- 1981IdyllAlbum
RCA Victor · PL 40223 · Producer: Cumulus
- 1981Två Sidor Av CumulusCompilation
Finn Finland Med Musik · FFM 200
- 1980Aamu rannallaSingle
RCA Victor · PB 9579
- 1979TillsammansAlbum
RCA Victor · PL 40114
- 1978Tillsammans / Damernas DansSingle
RCA Victor · PB 9226
- 1978Uskokaa tai älkää...Album
RCA Victor · PL 40092 · Producer: Antero Päiväläinen; Recorded By: Harold Burgon; Recorded By: Timo Tarvainen
- 1977C'Est La Vie (Sanoi Vaari) / Kaupungin YöSingle
RCA Victor · PB 9076
Show 21 more releases
- 1977CumulusAlbum
RCA Victor · PL 40031 · Producer: Pauli Virta
- 1977Marseillen poikaSingle
RCA Victor · PB 9113 · Producer: Antero Päiväläinen
- 1977Vilka sånger ska jag sjunga?Album
RCA Victor · PL 40079
- 1977Vinden I Ditt Hår / HöstvisaSingle
Viking · VIS 1018
- 1976Människan / Säkkijärven polkkaSingle
Viking · VIS 1016
- 1976VuosiAlbum
Top Voice · TOP-LP 532
- 1975Folksongs From FinlandAlbum
Top Voice · TOP-LP 530 · Engineer: Harri Sutinen
- 1975Säkkijärven PolkkaSingle
Top Voice · TOP 83
- 1974CumulusAlbum
Viking · VIM 4009 · Engineer [Musiktekniker]: Antti Joki; Engineer [Musiktekniker]: Erkki Hyvönen; Engineer [Musiktekniker]: Paul Jyrälä; Producer: Pauli Virta
- 1974Rosa Grandiosa ynnä muita tarinoitaAlbum
Top Voice · TOP-LP 526
- 1973Eloheinä / Unta voin jatkaaSingle
Top Voice · TOP 75
- 1973MaihinAlbum
Finlandia · PSOP 108 · Recorded By: Antti Joki
- 1973Sirkustirehtöörin pieni sydänAlbum
Top Voice · TOP-LP 520 · Recorded By: Antti Joki
- 1972Sua kaipaan / Herra B + 5 rakastuuSingle
Top Voice · TOP 67
- 1971CumulusAlbum
Top Voice · TOP-LP 515 · Recorded By: Antti Joki; Recorded By: Kari Tamminen
- 1971Cumulus IAlbum
Top Voice · TOP-LP 511
- 1971Cumulus IIAlbum
Top Voice · TOP-LP 515
- 1971Lämmin Maa / Jossain Ääriviivat OnSingle
Top Voice · TOP 51
- 1970Luumu / Tämä IstuinSingle
Top Voice · TOP 47
- 1970Länsituuli / Taas on yksi poisSingle
Top Voice · TOP 50
- 1970Puuvillapellot / Varjot yllä sillanSingle
Top Voice · TOP 45
Compiled from MusicBrainz and Discogs. Releases not listed there are not shown.
Lineup
- Sakari Lehtinen
- Jari Lappalainen
- Heikki Harma
- Anki Lindqvist
- Cay Karlsson
- Petri Hohenthal
- Lasse Von Hertzen
Airplay
Lineup history
11 members on record- AnkiOriginal member1969–1991
- Cay KarlssonOriginal member1969–1991
- HectorOriginal member1969–1974
- Sakari LehtinenOriginal member1969–1991
- Petri Hohenthal1971–1980
- Matti Bergström1974–1975
- Lasse von Hertzen1975–1991
- Jari Lappalainen1980–1991
- Seppo Sillanpää1980–1980
- Anki Lindqvisttenure unknown
- Heikki Harmatenure unknown
Years come from public music databases. Where none says a member left, the end is shown as unknown; it does not mean they are still in the band.
Members also play in: Artistit Avohakkuita Vastaan (via Hector), Band'o (via Seppo Sillanpää), HEC (via Hector), Linnanmäen Rondo Four (via Sakari Lehtinen), Petri Hohenthal & Bardit (via Petri Hohenthal), Tami Combo (via Jari Lappalainen), The Roosters (via Lasse von Hertzen)
Members' earlier bands: Anki, Bosse & Robert (via Anki), Pihasoittajat (via Seppo Sillanpää), The First (via Cay Karlsson), The Scaffolds (via Cay Karlsson), Three Voices (via Petri Hohenthal), Vanha Isäntä (via Seppo Sillanpää)
Shares members with: Alan Miehet (via Petri Hohenthal), Anki, Bosse Ja Robert (via Anki Lindqvist), Cay & The Scaffolds (via Cay Karlsson), Dick Dynamite And His Hot Lips (via Cay Karlsson), Hectorkesteri (via Heikki Harma), Los Camerados (via Petri Hohenthal), Mestarit (via Heikki Harma), Mika Vanhanen Ensemble (via Jari Lappalainen) and 1 more
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts |
| Cumulus on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| Cumulus on Setlist.fm | Artist facts |
| Cumulus setlist history | Artist facts |
| Cumulus on Discogs | Artist facts |
| KEXP | Airplay |
| Songkick | Show history, Show posters |
| Show history, Show posters | |
| Spotify | Photos |
| website | Photos |
| Discogs | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Genius | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Last.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| setlist.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.