Laurence Jones Announces Support Artists For 2025 UK Headline Tour
Laurence Jones, the multi-award-winning guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter has announced a headline UK Tour which sees AGMP working with MVT Cohorts (Music Venues Trust) to bring him to some of the finest grass-roots, independent music venues across the UK. He has announced that he will be supported by Irish trio Pixie Cut Rhythm Orchestra, incendiary UK award-winning singer/songwriter/guitarist Tom Killner, guitarist/performing/recording artist and music educator Danny Giles and Devon UK based modern rock band Firekind.
Today Award-winning Blues-Rock guitarist Laurence Jones Announces Support Artists For 2025 UK Headline Tour which will see Laurence Jones tour in the electric power-trio format to a total of thirty intimate grass-roots independent music venues across England, Scotland and Wales.
The tour kicked off on Thursday 9th January 2025 at Colchester Arts Centre with Danny Giles supporting followed by Miguel Montalban & The Southern Vultures opening proceedings on Friday 10th January 2025 as part of January Blues Festival 2025 at 229 London.
Pixie Cut Rhythm Orchestra:
Dublin is bursting with musical talent, but few acts capture the existential ennui of living in the Irish capital like the Grunge trio Pixie Cut Rhythm Orchestra. Their angular songs are steeped in melancholy, and not just the typical sorrow of youth, but of trying to thrive in a city becoming increasingly inhospitable to its young people. And yet, there’s a halo of hope surrounding their songs.
Guitarist and vocalist Sarah Deegan and drummer Danni Nolan came together while gigging on Dublin’s underground scene. They draw inspiration from the likes of The Breeders, Courtney Barnett and Elliot Smith.
Their debut LP, coming soon via Anon Records, evokes the dreaminess of Cocteau Twins, Snail Mail and Lush.
Official LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/PCRO
Tom Killner:
Tom Killner is an incendiary UK award-winning singer/songwriter/guitarist who straddles the line between genres with soulfully infused blues, southern rock, country, and Americana. The highly acclaimed new album ‘Borrowed Time’ (2024) garnered rave reviews including; “A real testament to how great this release is. It’s an easy 10/10.” Overtone Magazine, “Well balanced, original and successfully blends lots of styles.” Blues In Britain, “10 tracks of greatness, a pleasing aural trip from start to finish.” Hard Rock Hell Magazine and “Fresh and Intriguing, one of my albums of the year.” Emerging Rock Bands.
Previous releases ‘Hard Road’, ‘Get Back Up’ and ‘Church House Sessions’ where also received critical acclaim receiving stellar reviews and obtaining international airplay including BBC Radio and publication in Classic Rock Magazine amongst many others.
“Tom has never sung better nor sounded better.” Fabrications HQ
Winning over audiences across the UK and Europe with a highly dynamic show, Tom throws down a memorable showcase of guitar-slinging, emotional, and foot-stomping hell-raising songs with each performance with Rock Radio UK emphatically stating “Really cool vibe and a magnificent show.” 2024 is Tom’s busiest year to date having played the world-famous 100 Club London for the first time to a rapturous reception, festival appearances including Call of the Wild, NWOCR Livefest, Looe Blues, and dovetailing co-headline UK tours with USA bands Hush Money and Preacher Stone.
“If you get the chance, catch Tom play, for such excellence doesn’t come around that often.” Metal Talk.
Tom Killner comments: “It’s a pleasure to be asked to be part of the Laurence Jones 2025 UK tour dates organised by the Music Venue Trust. I’ll be playing songs from my latest album, Borrowed Time and a selection of deep cuts from my from my earlier releases as well as the odd cover for good measure – and you’ll get to hear them in the purest form as for these dates I’ll be playing solo acoustic – where every song starts!
It’s an honor to be able to travel the UK far and wide and visit new grassroots venues I’ve never played before, come take a ride with me! “
Official LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/TomKillner
Official Website: https://www.tomkillner.com/
Danny Giles:
Coming from a long line of musicians, you could say that music is part of Danny Giles’ s DNA.
His love for playing the guitar manifested itself at the tender age of 7, when Danny showed an exceptional aptitude and skill for the instrument. By the age of 13 he was performing live with his father’s band, which lead to him recording his very first record a year later.
The same year, Danny was accepted to the Academy of Contemporary Music, breaking the record for the youngest person to do so. This caught the attention of the Academy director, Bruce Dickinson, who put him forward for their most advanced course. This recognised Danny as a prodigious talent as well as a record breaker. Danny carried on with his schooling all the way to A Levels. By graduation he had played hundreds of shows all over the U.K., supporting and playing alongside some of the worlds most renowned guitarists.
In 2018 Danny began the prestigious position of lecturing in contemporary music performance at BIMM (British and Irish institute of modern music) following in the footsteps of his mentors. BIMM is the largest provider of musical education in Europe.
As a session guitarist Danny has contributed to many recordings for artists in varying genres, commercial work for TV and advertising. A demonstrator at events such as the London Guitar Show for brands including Eich Amplification, LT Custom Guitars and Alchemy Pickups.
With many albums and international tours/ festivals under his belt, Danny Giles’s career is going from strength to strength as a guitarist and vocalist for British blues rock power trio ‘The Danny Giles Band’
Danny runs his own private teaching practice where he instructs aspiring guitarist of all levels as well as mentoring young talent to reach their full potential.”
“With the speed of Yngwie Malmsteen, the power of Dimebag Darrell, the tone of Walter Trout, all wrapped up in a mighty blues feel, Danny is a guitar hero in the making” – Pete Feenstra Classic Rock Magazine U.K.
Official Website: https://www.dannygiles.co.uk/
Firekind:
Firekind, Devon UK based modern rock 3-piece and will be supporting Laurence Jones on Thursday 6th March 2025 at Exeter Phoenix.
Fusing epic, soaring vocal and guitar melodies with driving, powerful drums and bass the band consists of brothers Jas (vocals, guitar), Dan Morris (bass, keys) and Mitch Pike (drums).
Having previously supported the likes of Wishbone Ash and performing at festivals including Firestock and Alstock among others, Firekind have been receiving high-praise from the media with Classic Rock Magazine UK commenting “Gnarly contemporary sounds and arena-friendly oomph”
Official LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/Firekind
(PCRO Denotes Pixie Cut Rhythm Orchestra supporting)
(TK Denotes Tom Killner Solo Acoustic supporting)
(DG Denotes Danny Giles Solo Acoustic Supporting)
(FK Denotes Firekind supporting)
The tour continues and will see Laurence travel extensively around the country including two nights in Wales, four nights across Scotland and shows throughout England including Leeds and Manchester.
“AGMP are delighted to be working with the Music Venues Trust in bringing the 2025 Tour of the incredible guitarist Laurence Jones to some of the finest grass-roots, independent music venues across the UK. It is part of AGMP’s DNA to work with venues that have been the “birthplace” of some of the biggest music stars in the world and it’s brilliant to be able to join forces with our industry champion, the MVT”
“We are thrilled to partner with AGMP to bring the acclaimed artist, Laurence Jones, to some of our member venues across the UK. Reaching audiences in new towns and cities, not just the major ones, is crucial for the vitality of local music communities. Bringing high-calibre artists to these areas not only enriches the cultural fabric of these communities but also provides a platform for local talent to thrive and grow. This tour is a significant step in ensuring that vibrant musical experiences are accessible to all.” Tom Maddicott – Music Venues Trust
“It’s a huge honour to be a part of the MVT campaign supporting grassroots venues. I have built my career playing in the clubs over the last decade and I’m very excited to be involved with the Music Venues Trust & AGMP Concerts to bring you this special tour. Along with the new tour new music is coming so please stay tuned, I’m excited for the future… see you next year.
Please support live music and get your tickets in advance. Much love”. LJ
Music Radar voted the young Laurence one of the world’s top 10 blues-rock guitarists. He’s shared stages with legends like Sir Van Morrison, Sir Ringo Starr, Jeff Beck, and Joe Bonamassa.
“The next Eric Clapton” – Buddy Guy
“The British blues rock guitarist rocks the riffs on his new album in which he skilfully combines energy & feeling” – Rolling Stone Magazine
MVT Cohorts, organised by Music Venue Trust, is a new initiative aiming to combat the shrinking tour circuit. Increased costs of touring, including fuel, accommodation and transport, and uncertainty about the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on ticket sales, are forcing artists, agents and managers to reduce the financial risks associated with playing extensive nationwide tours. As a result, tours are focusing on major cities and missing out Grassroots Music Venues in hundreds of towns, rural areas and smaller cities across the country; established grassroots venues are no longer being offered touring artists; music fans are no longer able to see their favourite artists, or discover new ones, without travelling to the major cities.
The MVT Cohorts project will underwrite the costs of the shows, ensuring that both the artists and venues receive a guaranteed fee, removing the financial uncertainty that comes with extending tours in the UK, thereby allowing the artists to diversify their tours and play outside the major cities and the venues to programme diverse and varied gigs.
For future tours MVT will organise Grassroots Music Venues into ‘Cohorts’ – networks of venues each with its own distinctive identity, facility or approach but which all share a common theme and goal to support touring artists and development. A ‘Cohort’ might denote a group of venues that specialise in certain musical genres, reflect venues with a unique production style, such as seated atmospheric or small capacity, or have specific audience demographics that are underserved. Each ‘Cohort’ will form a preset and agreed touring opportunity which artists, agents, managers and promoters can tap into to support tours reaching those areas currently being left behind, helping to prioritise places and communities most in need of cultural investment.
Please find further information below.
Tickets are onsale now on https://www.laurencejonesmusic.com/
The January – May 2025 UK Headline Tour will visit the following locations:
Friday 31st January 2025 – Old Bakery Studios, Blewetts Wharf, Malpas Rd, Truro, TR1 1QH (DG)
February 2025
Saturday 1st February 2025 – The Treehouse, 35 Berkley Rd, Frome, BA11 2EH (DG)
Thursday 6th February 2025 – Barnoldswick Music and Arts Centre, 18-22 Rainhall Rd, Barnoldswick, BB18 5AF
Friday 7th February 2025 – Barnoldswick Music and Arts Centre, 18-22 Rainhall Rd, Barnoldswick, BB18 5AF
Saturday 8th February 2025 – Old Woollen, Sunnybank Mills, 83 85 Town St, Leeds, Farsley, Pudsey, LS28 5UJ (PCRO)
Friday 14th February 2025 – Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2AA (TK)
Saturday 15th February 2025 – Audio, 14 Midland St, Glasgow, G1 4PP (TK)
Friday 21st February 2025 – The Piper, 1 Norman Rd, Saint Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 6NH (TK)
Saturday 22nd February 2025 – Waterfront Studio, 139-141 King St, Norwich, NR1 1QH (TK)
Friday 28th February 2025 – PJ Molloys, 7 Canmore St, Dunfermline, KY12 7NU (TK)
March 2025
Saturday 1st March 2025 – Tunnels, Carnegie’s Brae, Aberdeen AB10 1BF (TK)
Thursday 6th March 2025 – Exeter Phoenix, Gandy St, Exeter, EX4 3LS (FK)
Friday 7th March 2025 – FAC251, 112-118 Princess St, Manchester, M1 7EN (PCRO)
Saturday 8th March 2025 – Futureyard, 75 Argyle St, Birkenhead, CH41 6AB (PCRO)
Wednesday 12th March 2025 – The Beaverwood, Beaverwood Rd, Chislehurst, BR7 6HF (DG)
Friday 14th March 2025 – (Non-MVT Venue) The Old Brewery Store, Mill Pl, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7DY (DG)
Saturday 15th March 2025 – Fiery Bird, 32 Goldsworth Rd, Woking, Surrey, GU21 6JT (DG)
Friday 21st March 2025 – Selby Town Hall, York St, Selby, YO8 4AJ (DG)
April 2025
Thursday 3rd April 2025 – Sunbird Records, 4 The Circus, Darwen, BB3 1BS (TK)
Friday 4th April 2025 – (Non-MVT Venue) East Riding Theatre, 10 Lord Roberts Rd, Beverley, HU17 9BE (DG)
Saturday 5th April 2025 – The Drill, Free School Ln, Lincoln, LN2 1EY (DG)
Friday 11th April 2025 – Pontardawe Arts Centre, Herbert St, Pontardawe, Swansea, SA8 4ED (DG)
Saturday 12th April 2025 – Acapela Studios, Heol Y Pentre, Pentyrch, Cardiff, CF15 9QD (DG)
May 2025
Friday 23rd May 2025 – Exchange Bristol, 72 – 73 Old Market, Bristol, BS2 0EJ
Thursday 29th May 2025 – The Stables, Stockwell Ln, Wavendon, Milton Keynes, MK17 8LU (DG)
Friday 30th May 2025 – The Booking Hall, Old Harbour Station, Elizabeth St, Dover, CT17 9FE (DG)