Nightwish began playing at the local bar City. The band had their friends harass the local radio station to play their track. The members of Nightwish met in 1984. The lead singer was influenced by his father's love of music.

After the single hit the airwaves and blew up, Nightwish were still afraid they’d be a one hit wonder. The group is enjoying its success, touring constantly.

Nightwish realized that they could really have a career in music in 1999, after the group's first fan club was started by Anna Noonan. The fan club grew quickly from a few dozen members in a few cities to a few thousand nation wide.

The group just finished their latest album, and they are already planning the next release. Nightwish plans to spend some time apart after the tour, allowing the band members to work on individual projects.

Generally, critics commend Nightwish for their playfulness with the crowd at live performances. A music critic from Los Angeles, Henry Jean, has always mentioned group’s tremendous rhythms. Nightwish’s latest record has received amazing praise from all the critics, including Ivan Oswalt, who first saw the group play in Chicago.

Every time the group comes to Louisville they are sure to stop at Cafeteria and play a show. Nightwish is able to please the audience every performance by playing older hits and songs from their most current album. TheSeats.com allows fans to stop at one place online and find all the information they need. The site has Nightwish tickets, the touring schedule, and seating charts for concerts.