From the beginning, Stone Foundation built their reputation the hard way—through tireless touring, self-releasing records, and cultivating a loyal grassroots following long before they entered the mainstream conversation. Their early albums, including Small Town Soul (2010) and To Find the Spirit (2014), showcased the band's increasingly confident fusion of soulful melody, tight rhythm sections, and message-driven lyricism. It was during this period that their live show became a calling card: energetic, generous, communal, and anchored by Jones's warm, soulful vocals and Sheasby's melodic, steady bass lines.
A pivotal moment arrived when Paul Weller—one of the group's key musical heroes—became a collaborator, champion, and eventually a producer. Weller's involvement elevated the band to wider attention and resulted in a trilogy of acclaimed albums: Street Rituals (2017), Everybody, Anyone (2018), and Is Love Enough? (2020). These releases featured contributions from a remarkable roster of artists including Bettye LaVette, William Bell, Kathryn Williams, Laville, and Hamish Stuart. The partnership with Weller helped sharpen the group's sound: lush horn arrangements, vibrant rhythm sections, and socially conscious song writing that echoed the golden eras of soul while remaining unmistakably current.
Across their discography, Stone Foundation have refined a signature style that blends Northern Soul spirit, classic R&B warmth, modern British song writing, and a positive, humanistic worldview. Their lyrics often wrestle with personal struggle, community, hope, and resilience—themes that resonate across generations. Even as their studio craft has expanded, they've maintained the democratic, collective feel of a band whose strength lies not in individual egos but in the chemistry of many players working toward the same groove.
On stage, Stone Foundation remain a powerhouse. Their shows are celebratory affairs where musicianship and emotion share equal billing. Whether playing small clubs or larger theatres, the band brings the same contagious energy—horns that punch, basslines that glide, keys that shimmer, and vocals that feel both intimate and anthemic.
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As the band continues to release new music and tour internationally, Stone Foundation stand as a testament to artistic perseverance. They have become one of the UK's most loved and respected soul outfits not by chasing trends, but by staying true to the craft, honoring the roots of the genre, and nurturing a steady, ever-growing community of fans. Their story is one of passion, persistence, and the enduring power of soul music to lift people up and bring them together.
Stone Foundation quickly gained a reputation for their electrifying live performances. Their early albums, like To Find the Spirit, laid the groundwork for a growing fan base and industry respect, setting them apart as torchbearers of authentic British soul.
The show will be a compilation containing highlights from the band's storied career.
Along the way they have always ploughed their own furrow and made their own luck. Yet they have enjoyed national airplay from BBC 6 Music, BBC Radio 2, rave reviews from a huge range of publications, played Glastonbury and sold out headline shows at London's Shepherd's Bush Empire and the Electric Ballroom. The band are established, but never the establishment.
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