Dave Lindholm (born Ralf-Henrik Lindholm, 31 March 1952, Helsinki) is a Finnish guitarist and singer-songwriter who has been a central figure in Finnish blues and rock since the early 1970s. He first recorded with the band Ferris in 1971, then built a solo career under the nickname 'Isokynä', releasing over 30 albums in both Finnish and English. His 1973 LP Sirkus is regarded as one of the most important Finnish rock albums, and his 1980s Finnish-language ballads - particularly 'Pieni ja hento ote' - became enduring classics. In 2011 he received the Special Emma Award with the citation 'Genuine bluesman, bedrock of Finnish blues and rock'.
Lindholm released a new single 'Stompin'' in 2026, continuing his active recording output.
Lindholm performed a solo concert at Sellosali in Espoo in March 2026, with a setlist focused on his Finnish-language catalogue.
Dex Viihde announced solo shows for Lindholm in March 2026, with the programme centred on his Finnish-language repertoire.
Lindholm released the album 'Well' in 2025, adding to his extensive discography.
Lindholm played a concert at G Livelab in Tampere in November 2025.
concert19:00Dave Lindholm and Pepe Ahlqvist perform blues classics and virtuoso harmonica on the Walk In Blues Tour.
concert17:00Two Finnish blues legends, Dave Lindholm and Pepe Ahlqvist, perform classic and contemporary blues on the Walkin' Blues tour.
concert20:00Dave Lindholm and Pepe Ahlqvist perform their first joint tour concert, focusing on the classics and depth of blues music.