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Join us for an evening of great blues, rock and rockabilly with the JW Jones Band on Saturday, October 18 @7:00 p.m. Tickets are $30.00 each and available on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/knox-presentsjw-jones-band-in-concert-tickets-1629061860879?aff=oddtdtcreator or at local retailers Fireside Books & Close To You Boutique in Parksville and Edge Outdoors in Qualicum.
After winning “Best Guitarist” at the 2020 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Jones started working on his 12th release 'Everything Now' [May 26, 2023], an all-original project with special guest Jimmie Vaughan, and production by Gordie Johnson (Big Sugar).
"Songs! It's all about the songs!" said the JUNO-nominated Jones, whose searing axemanship has been praised in recent years by legendary blues artists Buddy Guy and Chuck Leavell (The Rolling Stones). "While there are plenty of burning lead guitar solos, I wanted to open up and get more personal than ever with the lyrics. From the true story 'Papa's in the Pen' to 'When You Left' that I sang with tears rolling down my cheeks about my mother's passing, these are stories that I feel like I can finally share through my music."
The frequent resident of Billboard’s Top 10 Blues charts and roots radio favourite continues to accelerate his career momentum to new heights, whether it’s as a personally requested sit-in with the likes of 8-time Grammy winner Buddy Guy, opening for blues-rock icon George Thorogood, or entertaining thrilled audiences in 23 countries and four continents.
“This young man is one of the people who will keep the blues alive” – Buddy Guy – 8 x Grammy Award Winner
“Slick guitar playing, beautiful arrangements, and an immediate personable connection with not only the audience but also with everyone backstage made JW-Jones a stand-out at our festival! Gifted artist, and a downright nice guy. It doesn’t get any better!” – Bob Halvorsen, Thunder Bay Blues Festival [Canada]
“Jones proves that he is not just a gifted guitarist, singer/songwriter but he continues to represent and channel the old school blues sound which has been handed down by the greats, whilst at the same time adding a contemporary twist which blues music fans can relate to in the present day” – National Rock Review [England]
“This is an amazing blues band” – Dan Aykroyd [Elwood Blues]