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About Erja Lyytinen

(pronounced Air-ya Lute-in-en)

She is the future
- Carlos Santana

One of the 10 guitarists to keep the blues alive & well for the 21st century
- Guitar Player magazine

Erja Lyytinen is one of the leading blues-rock guitarists on the international touring circuit. During a recording career spanning over 20 years, the High-Flying Finn has released thirteen studio albums as well as several live albums. Lyytinen’s musical pallet is vast, encompassing the very best of contemporary blues-rock whilst inspired and influenced by the blues greats of yore. Erja Lyytinen will release her new studio album Smell the Roses on the 28th March, 2025. Once again Erja self-produced the record whilst presenting what she refers to as a “more edgier” songs. “Topics like forgiveness, hope, lust, loss and betrayal have been inspiring my songs along with my love for nature,” confirms Erja. She adds: “Titles like "Going to Hell, "Abyss", and "Empty Hours" probably tell a lot - this isn’t just an album played in a major chord with a smile on your face,” laughs Erja. “The album is a lot heavier than my previous ones, but it does still lift you up.” The artist's busy touring schedule will see Erja Lyytinen perform across Europe and the UK during 2025. Erja made history by being the first Finnish artist nominated at Canada´s Maple Blues Awards in the B.B. King International Artist of the Year category. Lyytinen’s latest concert album “20 Years of Blues Rock!(Live at Tavastia)” was released on the 20th of December 2024.

Erja Lyytinen guitar, vocals
Harri Taittonen, keyboards
Heikki Saarenkunnas, bass
Jesse Lehto, drums
Olli Huttunen / Uula Korhonen, sound engineer

Photo: Ville Juurikkala