Award-winning guitarist and songwriter Laurence Jones releases the first single from his forthcoming solo album ‘On My Own‘, set for release on January 23^rd, 2026. The title track, now available across all digital platforms, marks a deeply personal new chapter in his career.

Stream / download ‘On My Own‘ on all digital platforms here

The record was born out of Jones’ recent health struggles and reflects a return to his roots, stripped back to the music that first inspired him.

“This album came out of one of the hardest times of my life,” says Jones. “I was exhausted, in pain, and had lost a lot of weight due to Crohn’s disease. Picking up my guitar became my only release. Playing and writing the blues was the one way I could truly express what I was going through. ‘On My Own‘ became not just a song, but a lifeline.”

The raw emotion behind the title track became the cornerstone for the entire album. Jones explains “I hit rock bottom with my health and couldn’t even leave the house for months. But out of that darkness came some of the most honest music I’ve ever written. Sharing this journey has brought me closer to my fans, and I hope the songs can give comfort to anyone fighting their own battles.”

Jones will be embarking on a very special debut solo album tour kicking off in January 2026.  Laurence says ‘I’ve waited 15 years to bring it back home to the blues music and pay homage to the music I love.  I feel these are some of the best songs I’ve written, you can’t hide behind just one guitar and a vocal. I’m excited to push my musical boundaries as I first started on the classical guitar when I was just 8 years old. I’ve always wanted to get back up on the stage on my own and combine my experience of the blues with the classical guitar training.”

Despite his health challenges, Laurence Jones has already carved out a remarkable career. He’s topped the Official UK Jazz & Blues Chart, been voted among the Top 10 Blues Rock Guitarists in the World by MusicRadar, supported legends including Sir Ringo Starr, Van Morrison, Jeff Beck, Johnny Winter, and Status Quo, sold over 50,000 albums worldwide, and been inducted into the British Blues Awards Hall of Fame.

With ‘On My Own‘, Jones is less focused on accolades and more on creating something timeless,  stripped down, heartfelt songs that carry the weight of lived experience.

Laurence Jones – Solo Tour 2026

Jan 23^rd: London – Holborn, Pizzaexpress Live
Jan 25^th: Poynton – Blue Funk Blues Club
Jan 31^st: Llandudno – The Motorsport Lounge
Feb 6^th: Edinburgh – Bannermans
Feb 7^th: Newcastle – The Cluny 2 
Feb 15^th: Worcester – The Marrs Bar 
Feb 21: Bridport – Arts Centre
Feb 26^th: Oxford – The Bullingdon 
March 4^th: Arnhem – Luxur Live (Nl)
March 27^th: Aldershot – West End Centre
March 28^th: New Milton – Forest Arts Centre
April 10^th: Dudley – The Lamp Tavern 
April 11^th: Sheffield- The Greystones 
April 14^th: Coulsdon – The Tuesday Night Music Club
April 18^th: Ripley – Town Hall 
April 23^rd: Derby – The Flowerpot 
April 26^th: Colchester – Arts Centre
May 8^th: Totnes – The Barrel House
May 9^th: Truro – Old Bakery Studios
May 15^th: York – The Fulford Arms
May 17^th: Market Rasen – Hope Tavern 
May 22: Leamington Spa – Temperance 
May 23^rd: Leamington Spa – Temperance 
May 29^th: Winchester – The Arc 
May 31^st: Cardiff – Acapella Studio
June 9^th: Ramsgate. Red Arrow Music Club
July 24^th: Diseworth Blues Club
 
Tour tickets are available – here
 
The title track ‘On My Own‘ will be available to download or stream from Oct 3^rd
 
Physical pre-orders for the album ‘On My Own’ are now open.

Bio:

Laurence Jones is an award winning and critically acclaimed blues rock artist form Liverpool. He has supported the likes of Sir Ringo Starr, Van Morrison, the late Jeff Beck & Johnny Winter & was recently the support act for Status Quo on their farewell summer tour in 2024! “He’s like a young Eric Clapton” – Buddy Guy. 

Laurence is known for his loyal following across The UK & Europe and recently teamed up with The Music Venue Trust on a 32-date tour to support grassroots and independent venues around the UK. This time Laurence has booked his whole UK tour working closely with promoters he has built up relationships with and venues he wants to give back to where he started.   

This year will also see the debut release of his own record label Ron Records in loving memory of his Grandad Ronald Redcliffe. Laurence says “I’ve been lucky enough to be signed to major record labels from the age of 18, I’ve been on an incredible journey which I’m very grateful for and learnt a lot in the studio, I’ve signed 4 record & 5 publishing contracts over my 15 year career. I wanted to finally own the music I make and give back something special to my fans. The hardest things in life are the simplest things, and I really hope this album comes across authentic, real, and tells a story about my journey with my Crohn’s disease, life on the road and love! It’s one of my proudest moments to be able to release this whole project under my own record label, work close with the venues and have a small team around me that I trust. I’ve found it very hard with my Crohn’s to be on the road with long journeys and the constant toll the band takes physically on my body. I want the show to have an intimate feeling but at the same time I’m always ready to blues rock it, this time a bit more traditional”.  LJ 

Going back to his roots, Jones will be embarking on a very special debut solo album tour. Laurence says ‘I’ve waited 15 years to bring it back home to the blues music and pay homage to the music I love. I feel these are some of the best songs I’ve written, you can’t hide behind just one guitar and a vocal. I’m excited to push my musical boundaries as I first started on the classical guitar when I was just 8 years old. I’ve always wanted to get back up on the stage on my own and combine my experience of the blues with my classical guitar training. I can say I have suffered my fair share of my blues having an invisible illness Crohn’s Disease. I have challenged my real-life blues into these songs; I wrote the album when I was having a Crohn’s flare over Christmas last year and it’s my most personal album yet.” 

Laurence has won many awards and accolades over the years, selling over 50,000 albums & reaching a Top #40 in The Netherlands and a #1 blues record in the Official Jazz & Blues UK Charts. From achieving grade 8 distinction on the classical guitar from The Royal College of London at  age 18, to being voted ‘Best European Guitarist’ in the European Blues Awards & earned his place in ‘The Hall Of Fame’ in The British Blues Awards for receiving the award ‘Young Artist Of The Year’ for 3 consecutive years.

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