Band

Oranžās Brīvdienas (OB, or “Orange Holidays”) is a seven-piece Latvian balagan punk orchestra. OB fuses ska, punk, metal and disco, laced with reggae and Eastern-European swagger. The result is a joyous, socially aware noise built for sweaty clubs and open-air festivals alike.

The band’s fourth album “Ārā” (2024) took the Latvian Music Award for Best Rock/Metal/Punk Album of the year, cementing OB as one of Latvia’s most explosive live acts. In 2025, following the loss of frontman Speiss, the band moved forward with Chakste, 20-year member formerly on mandolin/guitar and backing vocals, stepping into lead vocals. That same year, OB toured India and Nepal. Through out the years OB has toured several through Europe and participated in the biggest Latvia’s festivals.

Previous albums “Everybody Tancevaķ” (2011), “Spīd” (2013) and “Tilti” (2015) brought national recognition: “Spīd” and “Tilti” received annual award nominations, the concert movie “Pa Kājām” was shortlisted for live video (2014), and the single “Debesis Vaļā” scored radio success and became a fan favorite.

Today OB is:
Chakste – lead and acoustic guitar, mandolin and lead vocal
Marts – rhythm guitar
Mario – drums
Raitis – bass
Brunis – trumpet
Max – trombone
Ricis – saxophone

See you in our concerts!

E-mail: brivdienas@oranzas.lv

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