Gigs

Previous events

Join singer-songwriters Yvonne Lyon, Gareth Davies-Jones and David Lyon as they bring you an evening of live acoustic music featuring material from their latest collaborative album "Trace the Line". Inspired by the Sermon on the Mount their insightful and beautifully written original songs explore the challenge, inspiration and timelessness of Jesus words on the mountainside. Expect wonderful melodies, soaring harmonies and an acoustic warmth and intimacy generated by three creative artists at the top of their craft.

“Rootsy British Folk that’s gentle as a summer Breeze…” Americana UK

“uncomplicated, assertive, beauty… graceful, unforced emotion being captured like lightning in a bottle.” Liverpool Sound & Vision

“Rich and soulful, calming and soothing – the melodies and harmonies are what really stand out…” Folk & Tumble

Join singer-songwriters Yvonne Lyon, Gareth Davies-Jones and David Lyon as they bring you an evening of live acoustic music featuring material from their latest collaborative album "Trace the Line". Inspired by the Sermon on the Mount their insightful and beautifully written original songs explore the challenge, inspiration and timelessness of Jesus words on the mountainside. Expect wonderful melodies, soaring harmonies and an acoustic warmth and intimacy generated by three creative artists at the top of their craft.

“Rootsy British Folk that’s gentle as a summer Breeze…” Americana UK

“uncomplicated, assertive, beauty… graceful, unforced emotion being captured like lightning in a bottle.” Liverpool Sound & Vision

“Rich and soulful, calming and soothing – the melodies and harmonies are what really stand out…” Folk & Tumble

Join singer-songwriters Yvonne Lyon, Gareth Davies-Jones and David Lyon as they bring you an evening of live acoustic music featuring material from their latest collaborative album "Trace the Line". Inspired by the Sermon on the Mount their insightful and beautifully written original songs explore the challenge, inspiration and timelessness of Jesus words on the mountainside. Expect wonderful melodies, soaring harmonies and an acoustic warmth and intimacy generated by three creative artists at the top of their craft.

“Rootsy British Folk that’s gentle as a summer Breeze…” Americana UK

“uncomplicated, assertive, beauty… graceful, unforced emotion being captured like lightning in a bottle.” Liverpool Sound & Vision

“Rich and soulful, calming and soothing – the melodies and harmonies are what really stand out…” Folk & Tumble

Join singer-songwriters Yvonne Lyon, Gareth Davies-Jones and David Lyon as they bring you an evening of live acoustic music featuring material from their latest collaborative album "Trace the Line". Inspired by the Sermon on the Mount their insightful and beautifully written original songs explore the challenge, inspiration and timelessness of Jesus words on the mountainside. Expect wonderful melodies, soaring harmonies and an acoustic warmth and intimacy generated by three creative artists at the top of their craft.

“Rootsy British Folk that’s gentle as a summer Breeze…” Americana UK

“uncomplicated, assertive, beauty… graceful, unforced emotion being captured like lightning in a bottle.” Liverpool Sound & Vision

“Rich and soulful, calming and soothing – the melodies and harmonies are what really stand out…” Folk & Tumble

Join singer-songwriters Yvonne Lyon, Gareth Davies-Jones and David Lyon at Deeside Christian Fellowship as they bring you an evening of live acoustic music featuring material from their latest collaborative album "Trace the Line". Inspired by the Sermon on the Mount their insightful and beautifully written original songs explore the challenge, inspiration and timelessness of Jesus words on the mountainside. Expect wonderful melodies, soaring harmonies and an acoustic warmth and intimacy generated by three creative artists at the top of their craft.

Please Note: Doors at 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start. Thank you.

“Rootsy British Folk that’s gentle as a summer Breeze…” Americana UK

“uncomplicated, assertive, beauty… graceful, unforced emotion being captured like lightning in a bottle.” Liverpool Sound & Vision

“Rich and soulful, calming and soothing – the melodies and harmonies are what really stand out…” Folk & Tumble

Join singer-songwriters Yvonne Lyon, Gareth Davies-Jones and David Lyon as they bring you an evening of live acoustic music featuring material from their latest collaborative album "Trace the Line". Inspired by the Sermon on the Mount their insightful and beautifully written original songs explore the challenge, inspiration and timelessness of Jesus words on the mountainside. Expect wonderful melodies, soaring harmonies and an acoustic warmth and intimacy generated by three creative artists at the top of their craft.

“Rootsy British Folk that’s gentle as a summer Breeze…” Americana UK

“uncomplicated, assertive, beauty… graceful, unforced emotion being captured like lightning in a bottle.” Liverpool Sound & Vision

“Rich and soulful, calming and soothing – the melodies and harmonies are what really stand out…” Folk & Tumble

Join singer-songwriters Yvonne Lyon, Gareth Davies-Jones and David Lyon as they bring you an evening of live acoustic music featuring material from their latest collaborative album "Trace the Line". Inspired by the Sermon on the Mount their insightful and beautifully written original songs explore the challenge, inspiration and timelessness of Jesus words on the mountainside. Expect wonderful melodies, soaring harmonies and an acoustic warmth and intimacy generated by three creative artists at the top of their craft.

“Rootsy British Folk that’s gentle as a summer Breeze…” Americana UK

“uncomplicated, assertive, beauty… graceful, unforced emotion being captured like lightning in a bottle.” Liverpool Sound & Vision

“Rich and soulful, calming and soothing – the melodies and harmonies are what really stand out…” Folk & Tumble

Join singer-songwriters Yvonne Lyon, Gareth Davies-Jones and David Lyon as they bring you an evening of live acoustic music featuring material from their latest collaborative album "Trace the Line". Inspired by the Sermon on the Mount their insightful and beautifully written original songs explore the challenge, inspiration and timelessness of Jesus words on the mountainside. Expect wonderful melodies, soaring harmonies and an acoustic warmth and intimacy generated by three creative artists at the top of their craft.

“Rootsy British Folk that’s gentle as a summer Breeze…” Americana UK

“uncomplicated, assertive, beauty… graceful, unforced emotion being captured like lightning in a bottle.” Liverpool Sound & Vision

“Rich and soulful, calming and soothing – the melodies and harmonies are what really stand out…” Folk & Tumble

Join singer-songwriters Yvonne Lyon, Gareth Davies-Jones and David Lyon as they bring you an evening of live acoustic music featuring material from their latest collaborative album "Trace the Line". Inspired by the Sermon on the Mount their insightful and beautifully written original songs explore the challenge, inspiration and timelessness of Jesus words on the mountainside. Expect wonderful melodies, soaring harmonies and an acoustic warmth and intimacy generated by three creative artists at the top of their craft.

“Rootsy British Folk that’s gentle as a summer Breeze…” Americana UK

“uncomplicated, assertive, beauty… graceful, unforced emotion being captured like lightning in a bottle.” Liverpool Sound & Vision

“Rich and soulful, calming and soothing – the melodies and harmonies are what really stand out…” Folk & Tumble

Semibreve Collective Christmas Concert

St Oswin's Church Hall, Church Road, Wylam, NE41 8AT

Celebrate the season and join a special Semibreve Collective line-up of Annie Ball, Gareth Davies-Jones and Bronwen Davies-Jones for a concert of Festive music on vocals, guitar, accordion and flute with a folk and acoustic twist. Annie, Gareth and Bronwen have been working together this year on the Howay The Lasses project celebrating the lives of notable North East women - their collaborative journey made possible by seed funding from the Community Foundation. Tonight at their final gig of the year expect a variety of well-known Christmas music spanning classical and folk, from ancient hymns to contemporary singalongs and perhaps one or two appearances from their Howay The Lasses collection. Please bring some cash for a donations bar. Mulled wine and mince pies will also be available during the interval along with artist merchandise.

Ticket Details: £12.50 Adults (includes booking fee) £6.00 U16s Available in advance via Eventbrite - Link below

Solo Christmas Acoustic Concert: Every year I’ve been putting aside time in December to do some very special gigs on the theme of Advent and Christmas. Music has always been an integral part of the Christmas season for me, yet often the carols and songs drift by on a high street wave of over-familiarity that takes away the original potency and impact their writers intended. So, armed with fresh interpretations, arrangements and melodies, and with a little background on the writers themselves, I hit the road with some of the best known seasonal works. The intent is to help people listen afresh, singalong now and then and enjoy a sense of rediscovery.

Tickets: £10.00 Available in advance from the link below (and on the door on the night)

Solo Christmas Acoustic Concert: Every year I’ve been putting aside time in December to do some very special gigs on the theme of Advent and Christmas. Music has always been an integral part of the Christmas season for me, yet often the carols and songs drift by on a high street wave of over-familiarity that takes away the original potency and impact their writers intended. So, armed with fresh interpretations, arrangements and melodies, and with a little background on the writers themselves, I hit the road with some of the best known seasonal works. The intent is to help people listen afresh, singalong now and then and enjoy a sense of rediscovery.

Tickets are available via the link below. Tickets (and concessions) will also be available on the door on the night. Mulled wine and nibbles will be served for a suggested donation (card machine will also be available).

Solo Christmas Acoustic Concert: Every year I’ve been putting aside time in December to do some very special gigs on the theme of Advent and Christmas. Music has always been an integral part of the Christmas season for me, yet often the carols and songs drift by on a high street wave of over-familiarity that takes away the original potency and impact their writers intended. So, armed with fresh interpretations, arrangements and melodies, and with a little background on the writers themselves, I hit the road with some of the best known seasonal works. The intent is to help people listen afresh, singalong now and then and enjoy a sense of rediscovery.

Tickets Available from the Church Office: 01287 622251 or emmanuelchurchsaltburn@gmail.com

Howay The Lasses : Autumn Tour

Edmundbyers Village Hall, 16 The Closes, Edmundbyers, Consett

Howay the Lasses’ celebrates the lives of notable North East women who changed history. Using music to tell their stories and bring their achievements to a wider audience, join award winning musicians - pianist/accordianist/songwriter Annie Ball, singer-songwriter Bronwen Davies-Jones, cellist Katie Tertell, and singer-songwriter Gareth Davies-Jones for an engaging and accomplished musical evening with original songs, stirring tunes and a curiosity of tales - each with their own unique character. Combining over 30 years of touring experience, Annie, Bronwen, Katie and Gareth bring a range of instruments, wit and wisdom and to guide you through the life and times of women engineers like Rachel Parsons, notable historic figures such as Roman writer Claudia Severa, and pioneering inventors like Janet Taylor.  ‘Howay The Lasses’ - come and be entertained by musical tales of daring, disaster, perseverance, intrigue and invention.

Event promoted by Highlights Rural Touring - Ticket details to be announced. Check back for details

Howay The Lasses : Autumn Tour

Lesbury Village Hall, Main Street, Lesbury, Alnwick

Howay the Lasses’ celebrates the lives of notable North East women who changed history. Using music to tell their stories and bring their achievements to a wider audience, join award winning musicians - pianist/accordianist/songwriter Annie Ball, singer-songwriter Bronwen Davies-Jones, cellist Katie Tertell, and singer-songwriter Gareth Davies-Jones for an engaging and accomplished musical evening with original songs, stirring tunes and a curiosity of tales - each with their own unique character. Combining over 30 years of touring experience, Annie, Bronwen, Katie and Gareth bring a range of instruments, wit and wisdom and to guide you through the life and times of women engineers like Rachel Parsons, notable historic figures such as Roman writer Claudia Severa, and pioneering inventors like Janet Taylor.  ‘Howay The Lasses’ - come and be entertained by musical tales of daring, disaster, perseverance, intrigue and invention.

Event promoted by Highlights Rural Touring - Ticket details to be announced. Check back for details

Howay The Lasses : Autumn Tour

Arnside Educational Institute, Church Hill, Arnside, Cumbria

Howay the Lasses’ celebrates the lives of notable North East women who changed history. Using music to tell their stories and bring their achievements to a wider audience, join award winning musicians - pianist/accordianist/songwriter Annie Ball, singer-songwriter Bronwen Davies-Jones, cellist Katie Tertell, and singer-songwriter Gareth Davies-Jones for an engaging and accomplished musical evening with original songs, stirring tunes and a curiosity of tales - each with their own unique character. Combining over 30 years of touring experience, Annie, Bronwen, Katie and Gareth bring a range of instruments, wit and wisdom and to guide you through the life and times of women engineers like Rachel Parsons, notable historic figures such as Roman writer Claudia Severa, and pioneering inventors like Janet Taylor.  ‘Howay The Lasses’ - come and be entertained by musical tales of daring, disaster, perseverance, intrigue and invention.

Event promoted by Highlights Rural Touring - Ticket details to be announced. Check back for details

Howay The Lasses : Autumn Tour

Wark Hall & Mechanics Institute, Main Street, Wark, Northumberland

Howay the Lasses’ celebrates the lives of notable North East women who changed history. Using music to tell their stories and bring their achievements to a wider audience, join award winning musicians - pianist/accordianist/songwriter Annie Ball, singer-songwriter Bronwen Davies-Jones, cellist Katie Tertell, and singer-songwriter Gareth Davies-Jones for an engaging and accomplished musical evening with original songs, stirring tunes and a curiosity of tales - each with their own unique character. Combining over 30 years of touring experience, Annie, Bronwen, Katie and Gareth bring a range of instruments, wit and wisdom and to guide you through the life and times of women engineers like Rachel Parsons, notable historic figures such as Roman writer Claudia Severa, and pioneering inventors like Janet Taylor.  ‘Howay The Lasses’ - come and be entertained by musical tales of daring, disaster, perseverance, intrigue and invention.

Event promoted by Highlights Rural Touring - Ticket details to be announced. Check back for details

Howay The Lasses: Autumn Tour

Hexham Library , Beaumont Street, Hexham, Northumberland

Howay the Lasses’ celebrates the lives of notable North East women who changed history. Using music to tell their stories and bring their achievements to a wider audience, join award winning musicians - pianist/accordianist/songwriter Annie Ball, singer-songwriter Bronwen Davies-Jones, cellist Katie Tertell, and singer-songwriter Gareth Davies-Jones for an engaging and accomplished musical evening with original songs, stirring tunes and a curiosity of tales - each with their own unique character. Combining over 30 years of touring experience, Annie, Bronwen, Katie and Gareth bring a range of instruments, wit and wisdom and to guide you through the life and times of women engineers like Rachel Parsons, notable historic figures such as Roman writer Claudia Severa, and pioneering inventors like Janet Taylor.  ‘Howay The Lasses’ - come and be entertained by musical tales of daring, disaster, perseverance, intrigue and invention.

TRACE THE LINE is a unique and impressive song-writing collaboration between singer/songwriters Yvonne Lyon, Gareth Davies-Jones and David Lyon. After releasing their first collaboration "The Space Between" in 2016, "Trace The Line" is the eagerly anticipated follow up. Taking their inspiration from the Sermon on the Mount expect an evening of thought provoking lyrics, beautifully blended harmonies, memorable melodies and accomplished musicianship.

"An album of uncomplicated, assertive beauty... a genuine highlight of the year. Trace The Line is bold, graceful, unforced emotion being captured like lightning in a bottle, it sparkles with joy and meaning.." Liverpool Sound & Vision

Tonight's performance is in partnership with Tearfund and will help to raise money for their partners bringing hope to the world’s poorest communities.

Shows/Projects

Gareth's work as a gigging musician covers a variety of tours with different musical projects. You can book him solo, with a band or as a duo/trio act. Listed below are some of the options for different shows you can choose:-

  • SOLO GIGS 
  • LIVING ROOM GIGS 
  • THE CHRISTMAS ACOUSTIC TOUR
  • JONES & JONES : The Story and The Song
  • THE SEAM: SONGS & STORIES FROM THE MINING INSTITUTE
  • NORTH BY EAST: GARETH DAVIES-JONES & CALUM STEWART
  • GARETH DAVIES-JONES & ROB HALLIGAN
  • GARETH DAVIES-JONES, YVONNE LYON & DAVID LYON

LIVING ROOM GIGS

CHRISTMAS ACOUSTIC TOUR

For many years I’ve been performing concerts in the comfort of supporters homes. The concept of the ‘Living Room Gig’ is very simple - take a professional musician, provide a cosy corner in a friendly living room, invite a select audience, add some food and drink…… and you have the perfect evening out by staying in !  

There’s more information about what’s involved in organising the gigs below. But first………
…..don’t take my word for it. Listen to some audio from audience members, hosts and the artist.

The Audience Interview 1 
The Audience Interview 2
The Audience Interview 3
The Audience Interview 4


The Hosts Interview 1
The Hosts Interview 2


The Artist Interview 1


 

Every year I’ve been putting aside time in December to do some very special gigs on the theme of Advent and Christmas. Music has always been an integral part of the Christmas season for me. Yet often the carols and songs drift by on a high street wave of over-familiarity that takes away the original potency and impact their writers intended. So, armed with fresh interpretations, arrangements, melodies, and with a little background on the writers themselves, I hit the road with some of the best known seasonal works intent on helping people to look again. And you know, year on year people have said to me how they appreciated some time away from the inevitable hustle and bustle, to sit back and re-engage with the wonder of Advent and Christmas. The gigs are usually intimate, cosy events in atmospheric venues.  The aim is to enjoy the music, hear the stories, relax in good company and reconnect with a story that has often been buried too deeply amongst our headlong rush to December 25th. 

The albums that accompany the tour ("Nine Lessons" and "The Darkest Midnight in December") are available to sample/purchase in the MUSIC section of the website.

For more information about the Christmas Acoustic Tour please download the PDF or contact at info@garethdavies-jones.com
 

JONES & JONES : The Story and The Song

Join award winning songwriter-musicians Bill Jones and Gareth Davies-Jones for an engaging evening of original and traditional songs each with their own unique story. Bringing a range of instruments, wit and wisdom the pair combine over 30 years of touring experience to guide you through an eclectic mix of musical tales, old and new.  Come and be entertained by tales of daring and disaster, songs of love and laughter, and ballads full of ghostly characters and murderous intrigue, with Jones and Jones: The Story and The Song. 

BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winner Bill (Belinda) Jones (accordion, piano) is renowned for her beautiful voice and memorable, catchy songs.  Based in Sunderland but with roots in Staffordshire and India, Bill spent the early 2000s touring across the UK, USA and Japan, and released three acclaimed albums.  Fifteen years after taking a short break, Bill returned to the folk scene last year, with the release of her fourth album Wonderful Fairytale.

Sony Radio Award winning singer-songwriter Gareth Davies-Jones has been described as one of the UK’s best kept musical secrets. A musician in the troubadour tradition with over 10 albums to his name including numerous collaborations and residencies, Gareth has graced stages and venues across the UK and Ireland with his rich soulful vocals, keen sense of melody and accomplished guitar playing.