JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR JANUARY 2026 UK TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUEST
CONNOR SELBY TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM GIGANTIC.COM PLANET ROCK TICKETS JOANNESHAWTAYLOR.COM “Every time you see her, you almost forget how good she is. Right now, Joanne Shaw Taylor is 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 Critically acclaimed British Blues phenom guitarist Joanne Shaw Taylor is pleased to announce that award-winning British blues guitarist Connor Selby will be her special guest on her January 2026 UK Tour.
The tour kicks off on Sunday January 25th at Edinburgh Queen’s Hall, followed by dates at Buxton Opera House (Jan 26), Blackpool Opera House (Jan 28), Sunderland, The Fire Station (Jan 29), and Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea (Jan 30).
Tickets are available from Gigantic.com, Planet Rock, and joanneshawtaylor.com.
Meet & Greets are available from 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.
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 song writing, 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 song writing 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.
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JST photo by Simon Green. Connor Selby photo by Graham Hutton. One of the highlights from Joanne’s 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 song writing and driving it home with her incredible signature guitar tone.
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 song writing.
Neil O’Brien Entertainment in association with Journeyman Records and Planet Rock
presents:
JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR
JANUARY 2026 UK TOUR
WITH SPECIAL GUEST CONNOR SELBY
TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM
GIGANTIC.COM PLANET ROCK TICKETS 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 |
