Jon Boden has become the ‘stand out performer of his generation’ (The Guardian) of traditional folk artists, but one whose repertoire extends far beyond the boundaries of the genre.
He is best known as the lead singer and main arranger of the progressive folk juggernaut Bellowhead. After twelve years, a quarter of a million album sales, seven singles on the Radio 2 playlist and selling out hundreds of venues throughout the land and beyond, including notably the Royal Albert Hall, Jon announced in 2015 that he wanted to move on. The rest of the band decided not to continue without him. Bellowhead played their final gig on May 1st 2016.
In 2009, Jon founded his band The Remnant Kings, originally formed to perform the album ’Songs from the Floodplain’. The performances combined the post-apocalyptic concept of the album, with other songs that might survive the apocalypse. In this genre busting mix, Jon Boden & The Remnant Kings performed concerts where folk songs, Bach, Pop and Jazz all rubbed shoulders with Jon’s own songs. This was all augmented by the use on stage of two wax cylinder players, which played specially recorded material.
The band went into hibernation for several years whilst Bellowhead hit top gear, but were reunited and relaunched to record ‘Afterglow’ in 2017, Jon’s first new album after leaving Bellowhead. The band features the talents of former Bellowhead band-mate Sam Sweeney, plus Leveret’s Rob Harbron and Ben Nicholls and Richard Warren (King of The South Seas) and Sally Hawkins. They are also joined for some dates by an exceptional string and brass section including players from the award-winning Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band.
‘Afterglow’ was released in October 2017 continuing Jon’s explorations of a post-oil world, this time following the course of two lovers over the night of a city carnival. The first single from the album ‘All The Stars Are Coming Out Tonight’ was playlisted on BBC Radio 2.
“(Afterglow) resurrects the brassy swagger of Bellowhead”
With Special Guest GUISE
GUISE is the heart and soul of pop-folk singer-songwriter Jess Guise. Possessed of a remarkable folk lilt and with influences coming from Dar Williams, Anais Mitchell and Stevie Nicks, she sings with delicacy whilst landing some vicious asides - by turns sweet, funny, and haunting. Whilst locked down with her husband, Frank Turner, Jess won the hearts of his large and welcoming fan base through their weekly livestreams raising funds for live venues. She has since been busy building on that buzz, honing her live craft on the road, most recently supporting Will Varley on his UK tour. Previous support slots saw her share stages with Richard Thompson, Frank Turner, Will Varley, The Arkells and Sean McGowan.
After the success of their first EP, “The Fun Part”, in 2020, Guise released their first studio album “Youngest Daughter” on Xtra Mile Recordings at the end of April 2022. Reaching number 18 in the official UK Folk Chart and produced by Frank Turner, the album is a beautiful accumulation of GUISE’s work so far and the summation of Jess’ own personal journey to date. An ode to acknowledging past pain and carrying it with you to build better memories, Jess describes the record as an honest, personal, and self-deprecating wander through the various ways she's tried to follow her heart over the years.
Colour Chord Singing Workshop
Special Announcement!
Jon will be leading a free 30 min pre-show singing workshop open to all (ticket holders and non-ticket holders alike) in which he will introduce the new Colourchord system for instant four part harmony singing. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
Workshop starts at 6.45pm. Tickets are free, advance booking strongly recommended. You don’t need a ticket for the concert to attend the workshop.
Tickets £21
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