Samuli Putro

Finnish songwriter and guitarist Samuli Putro plays in Lahti on 19 September 2026 at Finlandia-klubi. First known as the singer, guitarist and main songwriter of Zen Café (1992–2007), he forged a direct, melody-driven way of writing where the words stay in front. Since his solo debut Elämä on juhla in 2009, he has kept tracing that line across albums like Älä sammu aurinko, Tavalliset hautajaiset, Taitekohdassa, Valkoinen hetero, Pienet rukoukset, Keskellä kesää, Ikävä mummoa and Viime yöltä (2025).

On stage, Putro’s songs sit between stripped-back pop rock and more grounded band textures. He writes in Finnish with clear phrasing and an eye for everyday details, letting small scenes turn into memorable refrains. The guitar carries the pulse, the voice stays close, and the arrangements leave room for the lyrics to breathe. Alongside his records, he has composed for cinema and TV, from Menolippu Mombasaan to the documentary Freetime Machos and the series Kaikki synnit, a background that sharpens his sense of pace and atmosphere. A focused set built on stories, hooks and the weight of simple lines.