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Nov 2017 - p.34
Since his first UK tour in spring of 2016, JW-Jones has released a
new CD called
“High Temperature”
that won the International Blues
Challenge. It was named the Hot Shot Debut on the Billboard Top 10,
and has been in the top 2 most-played roots music recordings on
radio stations across Canada for 10 weeks. Early last year,
George
Thorogood & The Destroyers’
management specifically requested
Jones to open several of their tour dates, which included standing
ovations at legendary venues such as Massey Hall in Toronto, and
Ottawa’s National Arts Centre. Jones is a JUNOAward Nominee (the
equivalent of the Grammy in USA), tours constantly, and is known for
his high-energy live shows. JW has released nine albums, and
performed in twenty-three countries and four continents. In
2015/2016, JW played over 100 shows per year, including being
invited five times to perform alongside
Buddy Guy
, and twice with
Woodstock legends,
Canned Heat
.
From the ‘High Temperature’ liner notes:
“
Acclaimed Nashville producer Colin Linden takes Jones into new
territory with warm, analog-driven tones, and a wide-range of
material. His evolution as a musician and vocalist shine through on
this record like never before. Real songs, real playing by real people,
and JW is the real dea
l.” –
Chuck Leavell (The Rolling Stones)
THE HAND AND THE FLOWERS
From the fields of the delta and the windy streets of Chicago to the
Black Country comes
The Hand and the Flowers
. A transatlantic
cocktail of blues and southern rock with a distinctive British delivery.
The Hand and The Flowers have been preaching their gospel for
nearly 5 years around the UK and are taking the stand once again
with a host of new songs and new stories.
RGG have a pair of tickets to give away for this gig at The Robin 2,
Wolves on 28th November. Just send an email to the address below
with ‘J
g.
JW-
JONES
&
HIS BAND
International Blues Award winner, debut appearance at Robin 2, JW-Jones and his band
+ THE HAND AND THE FLOWERS
