SMELL THE ROSES ALBUM RELEASE TOUR IN FINLAND FALL 2025

Erja Lyytinen's brand new studio album "Smell the Roses" will be celebrated with an extensive Finnish tour in the fall of 2025. The new album leans more strongly towards straightforward rock and heavier expression than its predecessors, serving up grooving riffs and a foot-stomping rhythm - not to mention breathtaking guitar solos!

“Smell the Roses”, which has received very good reviews in the international music media, is Lyytinen’s tenth studio album. Lyytinen herself says about this album: “I sought the vibes and atmosphere of 60s–70s rock with its long guitar solos for the album, because I also enjoy the spirit of rock from that era from vinyl at home. I wanted a solid and organic sound for the album and left out the unnecessary crummy stuff. We have been testing the songs with my great band (Harri Taittonen Hammond, Heikki Saarenkunnas bass, Jesse Lehto drums) all over Europe, and just like on the album, the atmosphere has been incredibly tough!”

Erja Lyytinen is one of the leading blues-rock guitarists operating in the international circuit and has been awarded several times in different categories. In 2022, Lyytinen made history by being the first Finnish artist nominated for the Canadian Maple Blues Awards. In 2024, Lyytinen was awarded the Angel of Rock award by the British HRH festival. The award is given for a significant contribution to rock, metal or blues music and has previously been received by, among others, Doro Pesch and Jackie Chambers from the band Girlschool. During her career, Lyytinen has performed alongside some of the world's top guitarists, such as Carlos Santana, Sonny Landreth, Jennifer Batten and Joe Bonamassa, and enjoys popularity in the international and domestic markets.

The rising indie rock band Airi’s will be a supporting act on the autumn tour. The band’s musical influences come mainly from the 70s and 90s, and the songs feature nuances of British rock, grunge and prog. Actively touring, Airi’s has performed in Finland, the Baltics, Sweden and the UK, among others.

SMELL THE ROSES ALBUM RELEASE TOUR FALL 2025

17.9. TAMPERE - Tavara-asema

18.9. HELSINKI - Tavastia-klubi

19.9. TURKU - Teatro

20.9. PORI - Kehräämö

24.9.KOUVOLA - Pato Klubi

25.9. KUOPIO - Maxim

26.9. OULU - Tullisali

27.9. SEINÄJOKI - Rytmikorjaamo

1.10. SAVONLINNA - House of Olaf

2.10. JOENSUU - Kerubi

3.10. MIKKELI - Kulttuuritalo Tempo

4.10. JYVÄSKYLÄ - Lutakko

Tour dates and ticket links: https://erjalyytinen.com/tour