This was an excellent evening. The support act was Phil Woollett (from the John Doe Trio) with an acoustic guitar and a wonderful pedal which enabled him to create a one man band. All Along the Watchtower was great and the original material was very good indeed. Erja Lyytinen is the Queen of the Slide Guitar and she fully deserves her title. This show was even better than last year's show at the Old Brewery Store in Faversham. The band were energetic and thoroughly entertaining. The songs from the new album were great. Go to see her if you get the opportunity.
Posted by Hhihan on 14/04/2025
ERJA LYYTINEN, The Appleyard (aka The Bourne Music Club), Sittingbourne - 12th April 2025
A Great night out and nice do have some great gigs close to home
Posted by Mark on 13/04/2025
ERJA LYYTINEN, The Appleyard (aka The Bourne Music Club), Sittingbourne - 12th April 2025
My first time seeing Erja and was so enjoyable. Would highly recommend to anyone who wants some great blues entertainment with a powerful rock feel !
Posted by Gary on 13/04/2025
ERJA LYYTINEN, The Appleyard (aka The Bourne Music Club), Sittingbourne - 12th April 2025
Simply amazing. Second time seeing Erja live in the UK, can't wait to see her again! Played plenty from her new Album 'Smell the roses' as well as earlier songs.
Posted by Ian K on 13/04/2025
ERJA LYYTINEN, The Appleyard (aka The Bourne Music Club), Sittingbourne - 12th April 2025
Great venue, great artist, amazing slide guitar playing.
Posted by Tony Roberts on 13/04/2025
ERJA LYYTINEN, The Appleyard (aka The Bourne Music Club), Sittingbourne - 12th April 2025
Erja Lyytinen is a Finnish vocalist, guitarist and songwriter widely recognised for her virtuosic blues playing and expressive, soulful voice. Known for her command of slide guitar and deep connection to blues tradition, she blends classic blues foundations with rock, roots and contemporary influences, creating a sound that is both reverent and forward-looking. Her songwriting balances technical brilliance with emotional depth, earning her a reputation as one of Europe’s most compelling modern blues artists.
Her extensive catalogue includes albums such as Attention! (2002), Wildflower (2003), Dreamland Blues (2006), Grip of the Blues (2008), Voracious Love (2010), Forbidden Fruit (2013), The Sky Is Crying (2014), Stolen Hearts (2017), Another World (2019) and Waiting For the Daylight (2022), alongside collaborative projects including Pilgrimage – Mississippi to Memphis and It’s a Blessing. Across her career, Lyytinen has consistently evolved her sound while remaining rooted in the blues, pairing technical mastery with heartfelt storytelling and a powerful live presence.