Laurence Jones — On My Own Tour 2027

A solo acoustic concert by Liverpool blues-rock guitarist Laurence Jones, built around the album On My Own, a record about living with Crohn's disease and a return to the blues.

Laurence Jones is a blues-rock guitarist from Liverpool who has shared stages with Ringo Starr, Van Morrison, Jeff Beck, Johnny Winter, Walter Trout and Status Quo. Buddy Guy invited Jones to join him on stage for a jam. Classical guitar lessons from the age of eight led to a Grade 8 with distinction, and the blues remains the central strand of the music, with tributes to Robert Johnson and Lightnin'Hopkins among its influences.

On My Own is Jones's first solo acoustic album. It was written during a flare-up of Crohn's disease, and its songs address living with an illness that is not visible to others, alongside love and life on the road. The record blends traditional blues with autobiographical storytelling. Jones is an ambassador for Crohn's & Colitis UK and runs the independent label Ron Records, named after a grandfather.

This tour takes the album on the road in a solo acoustic format. Following medical advice, Jones moved away from constant movement on stage and now plays seated, a change that shaped the performance. The Old Woollen hosts concerts and shows in Leeds, and the evening will suit listeners drawn to blues guitar and personal songwriting.