Liz Jones With very special guest John Bruce

Liz Jones
With very special guest John Bruce

There are artists who play songs… and there are artists who conjure atmospheres. Liz Jones belongs firmly in the latter. Her work lives at the crossroads of blues, folk, roots and rock, tinged with an unmistakable air of magical enchantment—music that feels half-whispered, half-summoned, as if it's been carried in on the night air rather than simply plugged in.

At the core of Liz's solo career is a voice that stops rooms mid-breath: tremolo-rich, expressive, and emotionally fearless, capable of sounding fragile and ferocious within the same line. Her guitar work mirrors that intensity—sometimes spare and rootsy, sometimes richly textured and driving—always in service of the song. Folk melodies drift in like old stories retold by candlelight, while deep blues phrasing anchors everything in something ancient, earthy, and real. There's often a subtle Latin sway beneath the rhythm, a gentle spell woven through the pulse, giving her music a sense of movement and mystery.

Her time fronting the acclaimed blues-rock band Broken Windows sharpened that instinct into something formidable. From those years came the power, the confidence, and the road-worn authority that now underpins her solo performances. But solo, Liz allows the songs more space to breathe—to stretch out, shimmer, and reveal their quieter truths. The result is a live show that feels intimate, cinematic, and deeply human, where silence is as powerful as sound.

Adding another layer of depth to the evening is John Bruce, appearing as very special guest. John is an original founding member of the legendary Scottish blues-rock outfit Blues 'n' Trouble, a band synonymous with authenticity, grit, and uncompromising devotion to the blues. His playing carries decades of lived experience—soulful, unhurried, and rich in nuance—the kind of guitar work that doesn't shout for attention but quietly commands it.

John's style is rooted in feel and phrasing, letting notes linger, bend, and glow. There's an old-world wisdom in his approach, perfectly suited to the folk-blues spell that Liz Jones weaves. Together, they create something closer to a musical conversation than a conventional performance—voices and guitars intertwining, blues meeting folk, tradition brushing against something timeless and quietly magical.

Appearing up close and enchantingly personal at Barnoldswick Music and Arts Centre
Monday 13th April

Expect an evening where blues ache, folk melodies, and hushed moments of beauty drift through the room—music played at touching distance, where every note feels intentional, and every song leaves a trace long after the last chord fades.