John Jones (Oysterband)

John Jones?is best known as the powerful and charismatic singer with?Oysterband, veterans of the folk and roots scene since the 1980s. They started as?The?Whitstable?Oyster Company Ceilidh Band, one of the best ceilidh bands in the business, which then evolved into the folk/punk/rock group?Oysterband, releasing over 20 albums and playing every major festival in the UK, Europe and Canada. They recorded and toured with some of the UK's most revered folk artists, including acclaimed tours and two award-winning albums with singer June Tabor. John's?solo work developed alongside his?Oysterband?duties. In 2009, he released his first solo album,?Rising Road, and began walking between gigs with musicians and fans in a group he called?The?Reluctant Ramblers. In ten years, the Reluctant Ramblers walked over 1000 miles between shows and?John?released his second album,?Never Stop Moving,?in 2015. Now, with?Oysterband?saying farewell to their armies of faithful fans across the UK and Europe with their hugely successful?The Long Goodbye?tour,?John?is about to embark on his next chapter, enlisting the help of his two long-standing friends and fellow musicians:?Ray Cooper a.k.a. Chopper?and?Al Scott.?Ray?joined Oysterband in 1990 and brought in the cello sound alongside his bass and backing vocals before leaving in 2013 to go solo.?Al?has been associated with Oysterband for over 30 years as producer and stand-in guitarist.?Al?joined the band in 2013. Between them, the trio play a variety of instruments and will be performing a range of songs and tunes from over the years, from each of their back catalogues, alongside new songs and traditional numbers. The Song Goes On Tour?launches across the UK in Spring 2026, with further dates planned at summer festivals and in winter 2026, and with European shows in the pipeline as well. So whilst one chapter may be coming to an end, another is just beginning:?The Song Goes On! 'John Jones has always been a powerful vocalist. He has few equals in the live setting' - FETEA 10% administrative fee applies for online & telephone orders.A ?2.50 postage fee is applicable on all orders if opting for postal delivery.More information about booking fees Ticket prices for this event include a venue restoration levy.More information about our venue restoration levy