blues @ temperance | Laurence Jones // Amy Eftekhari

Laurence is back at Temperance! "One of the world's TOP 10 blues guitarists" loves playing here. But tickets will disappear fast.... His gig in December sold out very quickly, but he's agreed to come back again for this show! Laurence Jones is an award-winning and critically acclaimed blues artist from Liverpool. He has opened for the likes of Ringo Starr, Sir Van Morrison, Jeff Beck, Johnny Winter, Walter Trout and recently Status Quo. After Joining Buddy Guy on stage to jam and experience the blues first hand, Buddy Guy said "He’s like a young Eric Clapton" and that pretty much says it all. Laurence has just released his most personal album to date, his first ever solo acoustic blues album. ‘On My Own’ is an intimate record that explores recent health struggles and takes him back to his roots where it all began. ‘Real & raw, his most honest work yet’ - Classic Rock Magazine The album marks a new chapter for Jones, following what he describes as the most difficult time of his life battling Crohn’s disease. Written during a flare up, On My Own reflects raw truths about living with this invisible disease, for Jones it represents both survival and reinvention On My Own is a story driven record, weaving traditional blues with honest autobiographical story telling. Doctor’s orders meant Jones had to re-think his high energy stage performances, the change sparked a new creative path that’s raw and organic. Living with Crohn’s disease has shaped not only Jone’s music but also his perspective, as an ambassador for Crohn’s & Colitis UK, he hopes the album will resonate with others facing any struggles & invisible disease. Determined to do things differently in the music industry he set up his own independent record label – Ron Records, named in loving memory of his Grandad. His guitar journey started at the age of 8 on the classical guitar Laurence went on to achievie Grade 8 distinction. Now fused with his lifelong passion for the Blues and playing homage to some of his blues heroes like Robert Johnson and Lightnin Hopkins. This is a blues show not to be missed! "Classically trained guitarist Laurence Jones is a master of Blues/Rock" - Fatea Magazine Despite his health challenges, Jones continues to add to a career that already includes multiple British Blues Awards intruding him into the Hall of Fame in the British Blues Awards, over 50,000 albums sold worldwide, #1 album in the Official UK Jazz & Blues charts. Music Radar voted Laurence as ‘one of the world's TOP 10 blues guitarists’ … come and find out why! Amy Eftekhari (support) The opening act is Amy Eftekhari, a singer-songwriter from Nottingham and life partner of Laurence Jones. She has performed backing vocals for the likes of Beverly Knight, Joss Stone & many more but is now time to focus on her material. Amy is known for her emotional and honest approach to songwriting. Her music combines vulnerability with strength and authenticity. Her new EP ‘This Moment’ showcases Amy at her best. ‘What a beautiful voice’ - BBC RADIO 2 - Aled Jones