British Blues rock guitar prodigy Joanne Shaw Taylor is pleased to announce that British blues rock guitarist and singer songwriter Connor Selby will be her special guest on her February 2024 UK Tour, including the Amsterdam concert on February 14.
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The tour kicks off on Saturday 17 February 2024 at Manchester Royal Northern College of Music, takes in London’s O2 Indigo on Thursday 22nd February, and finishes on Thursday 29 February at the Palace Theatre in Southend-on-Sea.
Connor Selby signed to Provogue Records in December 2022 and released his major label debut, the self- titled album, “Connor Selby” to critical acclaim. Connor was voted “Young Artist of the Year” at the UK Blues Awards for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022). He opened for the Who in July 2019 at Wembley Stadium, and played Hyde Park, London, during the summer of 2022, with Pearl Jam, Stereophonics and Johnny Marr.
Joanne will perform songs from her recent critically acclaimed albums “Nobody’s Fool”, and “The Blues Album” which topped Billboard Magazine’s Official Blues Album Chart. She will also perform new songs from her forthcoming album including “Sweet ‘Lil Lies” and “Black Magic”.
“The Blues Album” was voted #1 Most Played Blues Album of 2021 by the Independent Blues Broadcaster’s Association. Joanne will also dig deep into her rich back catalogue where she will hand-pick songs from her albums “Reckless Heart”, “Wild”, “The Dirty Truth”, “Almost Always Never”, “Diamonds in the Dirt”, and “White Sugar”.
Her latest single “Wild Love”, is crafted alongside Kevin Shirley, the iconic producer, at the legendary RCA Studio A in Nashville. The song is brimming with bluesy undertones and an infectious energy.
The track showcases Joanne’s signature guitar licks against a backdrop of dynamic drums and bass. “Wild Love” is a departure into a darker, more intimate territory, capturing the essence of a moody blues night while retaining the vigour that her fans have come to adore.
“I love this track”, says Joanne. “I wanted it to be dark and sexy. I think, with the boys’ help, we came up with something really cool that the band in the studio really made come to life”.
Watch the official music video below.
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, uncompromised and pure. This relationship, alongside her innate creativity, guarantees a stream of sensational releases that cut through the industry noise.
Discovered by Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics when she was a mere 16 years 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 most recently “Nobody’s Fool”, Joanne is unstoppable. As she readies her next studio album, fans can expect a cocktail of her signature guitar riffs, emotive vocals, and inspired songwriting.
UK Tour Dates 2024:
Saturday 17 February 2024 – Manchester – Royal Northern College Of Music
Sunday 18 February 2024 – Glasgow – Queen Margaret Union
Monday 19 February 2024 – Leeds – City Varieties Music Hall
Wednesday 21 February 2024 – Sunderland – The Fire Station
Thursday 22 February 2024 – London – Indigo at The 02
Friday 23 February 2024 – Wolverhampton – Wulfrun Hall
Sunday 25 February 2024 – Norwich – The Waterfront
Monday 26 February 2024 – Bexhill – De La Warr Pavilion
Wednesday 28 February 2024 – Bury St. Edmunds – Apex
Thursday 29 February 2024 – Southend – Palace Theatre
European Show 2024:
Wednesday 14 February 2024 – Amsterdam – Paradiso
Weblinks:
www.joanneshawtaylor.com
www.facebook.com/joanneshawtaylor
