Erja Lyytinen

Erja Lyytinen is one of the leading blues-rock guitarists on the international touring circuit. During a recording career spanning more than 20 years, she has released thirteen studio albums as well as several live albums.Lyytinen is known for her stellar and energetic live performances. Lyytinen has been acknowledged for her work by her fans, peers, and the industry alike with a treasure trove of accolades. This includes being ranked #2 in the Total Guitar Magazine’s “10 Best Guitarists Now” poll as well as being awarded “Best Guitarist” at the 2017 European Blues Awards. Erja made history by becoming the first Finnish artist to be nominated for the "BB King International Artist of the Year"-award at the Maple Blues Awards in Canada in 2022. She has played alongside world-famous guitarists like Carlos Santana, Sonny Landreth and Jennifer Batten. The artist’s latest studio album “Smell the Roses” was released in March 2025 and was ranked #6 on the IBBA April Charts in the UK. Erja Lyytinen - 50th Birthday Live 2026 will be released on Friday October 9 consisting of a double CD, double vinyl and a full-length DVD. "Erja Lyytinen’s one of the best guitarists on the scene at the moment – forget male or female, forget rock or Blues – just one of the best.” - Music News “Erja Lyytinen continues to evolve as an artist, proving that she’s not just a phenomenal guitarist but also a visionary musician with an unshakable creative drive." - Jace Media Music