JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR JANUARY 2026 BLACK & GOLD UK TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUESTS

JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR

JANUARY 2026 BLACK & GOLD UK TOUR

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS

PLANET ROCK 48-HOUR TICKET PRE-SALE
STARTS 10AM WEDNESDAY 29 OCTOBER 2025
VIA PLANETROCK.COM

TICKETS ON GENERAL SALE: FRIDAY 31 OCTOBER AT GIGANTIC.COM, PLANETROCKTICKETS.CO.UK, JOANNESHAWTAYLOR.COM

“Every time you see her, you almost forget how good she is – but it’s also fair
to say that right now, she’s better than ever.” – Maximum Volume Music

“Joanne’s blues guitar style is mesmerising, and the solos are just delightful displays of exceptional playing that escalate the tracks to another level.”

– Livewire Music

Following her outstanding October 2025 UK tour, critically acclaimed British Blues phenom guitarist Joanne Shaw Taylor returns to the UK in January 2026 for five regional concerts. Planet Rock starts a 48-hour ticket pre-sale at 10am GMT on Wednesday October 29 via Planetrock.com.

Tickets go on general sale at 10am GMT on Friday October 31 from Gigantic.com, Planetrocktickets.co.uk, and joanneshawtaylor.com.

The tour celebrates the recent release of Joanne’s critically acclaimed new studio album Black & Gold released by Journeyman Records, available on vinyl, CD and digital HERE.

The tour kicks off at Edinburgh, The Queen’s Hall (Sunday 25 January) and continues at Buxton, Opera House (Monday 26 January), Blackpool, Opera House (Wednesday 28 January), Sunderland, The Fire Station (Thursday 29 January), and Southend, Palace Theatre (Friday 30 January).

Experience the magic of Joanne Shaw Taylor and her incredible band as they deliver a powerhouse performance featuring songs from her latest album, Black & Gold. Renowned for her electrifying guitar performances and soulful songwriting, Joanne’s vocals shine as she blends blues, rock, soul, and pop. The show also includes standout tracks from earlier albums and heartfelt tributes to classic blues legends. As one of today’s most dynamic performers, Joanne Shaw Taylor promises an unforgettable night of music.

The new album has received across-the-board rave reviews. Blues in Britain said, “JST is a great guitar player. On Black & Gold she’s on absolute top form,” while Bluestown Music professed, “Black & Gold is a true musical treat, wonderfully performed, immaculately produced.” Classic Rock’s 9/10 review said of the album, “Blues chanteuse strikes gold,” while Metal Planet Music declared, “Taylor’s songwriting ability is simply beyond reproach and continues to grow musically.”

Joanne will also perform songs from her rich back catalogue of albums including Heavy Soul, Nobody’s Fool, and The Blues Album which topped Billboard’s Official Blues Album Chart.

The Blues Album was voted #1 Most Played Blues Album of 2021 by the Independent Blues Broadcaster’s Association. Joanne will also perform select songs from her older album Reckless Heart, Wild, The Dirty Truth, Almost Always Never, Diamonds in the Dirt, and White Sugar.

Photo by Marco van Rooijen

One of the highlights from Joanne’s new Black & Gold album is “Look What I’ve Become”—a haunting reflection on addiction, isolation, and the moment of choosing whether to fight or let go. The gripping track blends minor-key blues intensity with the cinematic sweep of a Bond theme, anchoring some of Joanne’s most confessional songwriting and driving it home with her incredible signature guitar tone.

“This song’s about hitting that crossroads,” Joanne shares. “It’s about the moment where you either change everything or disappear. The lyrics came from a very honest place—and I wanted the music to match that intensity.” Watch the official music video HERE.

Always one to push boundaries, Joanne’s union with Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records continues to flourish, ensuring that her music reaches her global fanbase. This relationship, alongside her innate creativity, guarantees a stream of sensational releases that cuts through the industry noise.

Discovered by Dave Stewart (the Eurythmics) as a mere 16-year-old, and subsequently invited to tour the world, Joanne’s rise to stardom, propelled by endorsements from music giants like Stevie Wonder and Annie Lennox, remains unmatched.

With a discography boasting chart-toppers like Reckless Heart, The Blues Album, and 2024’s Heavy Soul, Joanne is unstoppable. As she celebrates her rapturously received new studio album Black & Gold, fans can experience a cocktail of her signature guitar riffs, emotive vocals, and inspired songwriting.

“Joanne Shaw Taylor paints ‘Black & Gold’ with a colourful palette, appealing to her established rootsier fans while broadening boundaries to entice a larger audience.” – Rock and Blues Muse

Neil O’Brien Entertainment in association with Journeyman Records and Planet Rock
presents:

JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR
2026 BLACK & GOLD UK TOUR
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS

PLANET ROCK 48-HOUR TICKET PRE-SALE
STARTS 10AM WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 29
VIA PLANETROCK.COM

TICKETS ON GENERAL SALE FRIDAY OCTOBER 31 AT GIGANTIC.COM, PLANETROCKTICKETS.CO.UK, JOANNESHAWTAYLOR.COM

EDINBURGH, THE QUEEN’S HALL
SUNDAY 25 JANUARY 2026
Tickets: The Queen’s Hall
85-89 Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh, EH8 9JG
www.thequeenshall.net

BUXTON, OPERA HOUSE
MONDAY 26 JANUARY 2026
Tickets: Buxton Opera House
Water Street, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6XN
www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk

BLACKPOOL, OPERA HOUSE
WEDNESDAY 28 JANUARY 2026
Tickets: Blackpool Opera House
Church Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 1HU
www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

SUNDERLAND, THE FIRE STATION
THURSDAY 29 JANUARY 2026
Tickets: The Fire Station
The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA
www.thefirestation.org.uk

SOUTHEND, PALACE THEATRE
FRIDAY 30 JANUARY 2026
Tickets: Southend Palace Theatre
430 London Road, Southend on Sea, Essex, SS0 9LA
www.trafalgartickets.com/palace-theatre-southend

JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR – BIOGRAPHY

Joanne Shaw Taylor was discovered by Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics at the age of 16, quickly earning a spot on tour with his supergroup, D.U.P., and launching a remarkable career. Celebrated for her extraordinary guitar skills, Joanne has garnered acclaim from notables like Jimmy Cliff, Joe Bonamassa, Stevie Wonder, and Annie Lennox. By her 30s, she became one of the most sought-after guitarists in rock.

Joanne released her debut album, White Sugar, in 2009 on Ruf Records, showcasing her distinct soulful voice and advanced songwriting. She followed with critically acclaimed albums like Diamonds in the Dirt (2010) and Almost Always Never (2012), which included the UK radio hit “Soul Station.” Her subsequent albums, The Dirty Truth and Wild, continued to build her reputation, leading to a performance on BBC’s “Later with Jools Holland.”

Her career milestone came with Reckless Heart (2019), which broke into the UK Top 20 Album Chart, followed by The Blues Album (2021), produced by Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Blues Charts. Her 2022 album, Blues from the Heart Live, also hit No. 1 on the Billboard Blues Album chart.

Her 2024 album, Heavy Soul, produced by Kevin Shirley, debuted at #2 on the Billboard Blues Album chart. It celebrates a fusion of contemporary soul-pop and traditional blues roots, praised for its powerful lyrics and soul-stirring melodies. This album marks a significant evolution in her career, highlighting her growth as an artist and solidifying her status as a dynamic force in the blues-rock world.

Joanne’s 10th studio album, Black & Gold, was released to great critical acclaim on June 6, 2025, via Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records. Produced by Kevin Shirley, the album blends blues-rock with influences from Americana, indie rock, and retro ’80s pop, further redefining the boundaries of the genre and marking a bold new chapter in Joanne’s prolific career.

Joanne will appear on B.B. King’s Blues Summit 100 – a tribute album conceived and co-produced by Joe Bonamassa that celebrates the King’s 100th birthday. The album will be released by KTBA Records on February 6, 2026.

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