Aston Kalmari is a rock band that was born and has grown in Lappeenranta. The band particularly appreciates the city's vibrant cultural scene and its relaxed, small-town atmosphere. Having travelled around Finland for gigs, the band knows that finding this combination of qualities in other cities is quite rare.

Aston Kalmari is an approachable band made up of four unique and genuine personalities. The band's motto is that “you shouldn’t take yourself or life too seriously; however, when it comes to matters of the heart, we take things very seriously indeed”

According to their listeners, Aston Kalmari is a group that gets along with everyone, spreading  good-natured humour while also offering a sense of hope when life starts to feel too heavy to carry. The band believes these qualities are the essence of Lappeenranta spirit.

Since its early days, Aston Kalmari has found opportunities to perform, grow and pursue their dreams. The support from concert organizers and audiences in Lappeenranta has been invaluable to the band. Aston Kalmari wants to give something back by taking a piece of Lappeenranta with it to every gig across Finland. The band wants to show that you can go far and pursue your dreams while never forgetting your roots.

The band's message to the people of Lappeenranta:

"You can strive towards your dreams from Lappeenranta – just look at us!"

A fun fact about Aston Kalmari: They eat about three kilos of candy on every trip to a gig.