Robert Finley, Tournée

After a lifetime of hard graft, Robert Finley has established himself as one of the leading voices of contemporary blues.

Born and raised in the small town of Bernice, Louisiana, Finley spent decades playing on the street and leading the gospel group Brother Finley and the Gospel Sisters before finally releasing his first records at the (anything but early) age of 62 with the 2016 album Age Don't Mean A Thing.

The album caught the attention of Dan Auerbach, founder of the Easy Eye Sound label, giving rise to a long collaboration that includes Goin' Platinum (2017), Sharecropper's Son (2021), an autobiographical album, and Black Bayou (2023), critically acclaimed.

" An electrifying performer, known for his soulful charisma and powerful gravelly voice, Finley has since become an immensely popular live act internationally, with headlining tours all sold out, countless festivals, concerts alongside The Black Keys, and a central role in Auerbach's Easy Eye Sound Revue.

He has also made several memorable television appearances, notably during the 2019 season of America's Got Talent on NBC — where he reached the semi-finals — as well as on the CBS Saturday Morning programme.