Gigs

‘Howay The Lasses’ are a vibrant new collaborative that celebrate the lives of notable women heroes of the North East of England through original songs and arrangements. Singer and accordionist Annie Ball, father and daughter singer-songwriter combination Gareth and Bronwen Davies-Jones, and cellist Katie Tertell began working together during the lockdown of 2021. The result is an engaging and original canon of material in tribute to the lives of historical characters such as engineer Rachel Parsons and mathematician Janet Taylor as well as contemporary figures like artist Sheila Graber and even the Newcastle United Women’s Football team.

“…a moving paean to the lives of women from the North-East of England, from the fêted to the altogether more obscure.. ear-catching three-part vocal harmonies.. an uplifting foot-tapping delight.” – ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Songlines Magazine

‘Howay The Lasses’ are a vibrant new collaborative that celebrate the lives of notable women heroes of the North East of England through original songs and arrangements. Singer and accordionist Annie Ball, father and daughter singer-songwriter combination Gareth and Bronwen Davies-Jones, and cellist Katie Tertell began working together during the lockdown of 2021. The result is an engaging and original canon of material in tribute to the lives of historical characters such as engineer Rachel Parsons and mathematician Janet Taylor as well as contemporary figures like artist Sheila Graber and even the Newcastle United Women’s Football team.

“…a moving paean to the lives of women from the North-East of England, from the fêted to the altogether more obscure.. ear-catching three-part vocal harmonies.. an uplifting foot-tapping delight.” – ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Songlines Magazine

Howay The Lasses are a vibrant new folk collective that celebrates the lives of notable women from the North East of England through original songs and new arrangements.

Their music weaves together a rich tapestry of traditional sounds and musical landscapes to tell the stories of real historical characters such as engineer Rachel Parsons and mathematician Janet Taylor as well as contemporary figures like artist Sheila Graber and even the Newcastle United Women’s Football team.

“Howay the Lasses gives a new life to these sometimes unsung heroines, scientists, artists and social reformers who have reshaped our society by their example.” Bright Young Folk

“…a moving paean to the lives of women from the North-East of England, from the fêted to the altogether more obscure.. ear-catching three-part vocal harmonies.. an uplifting, foot-tapping delight.” ★★★★ Songlines

“A troubadour evening of exceptional musical storytelling to gather folk together and inspire the collective imagination.”


Gareth Davies-Jones - singer, songwriter, story-teller and producer has been writing, recording and performing as a professional musician for twenty years. Armed with a rich distinctive voice and two decades of perceptive, compelling songwriting spanning sixteen solo and collaborative albums, “All Things Come” sets out to share a life in song-writing to warm the heart and soul.

Bookings: Tonight's gig takes place in a specially erected garden marquee at a private house in Inverness. Tickets are limited and first come first served. Please click the link below for tickets and further information

“A troubadour evening of exceptional musical storytelling to gather folk together and inspire the collective imagination.”


Gareth Davies-Jones - singer, songwriter, story-teller and producer has been writing, recording and performing as a professional musician for twenty years. Armed with a rich distinctive voice and two decades of perceptive, compelling songwriting spanning sixteen solo and collaborative albums, “All Things Come” sets out to share a life in song-writing to warm the heart and soul.

Bookings: Tonight's gig takes place at a private house. If you are interested in coming please email info@garethdavies-jones.com for more details. Thank you.

“A troubadour evening of exceptional musical storytelling to gather folk together and inspire the collective imagination.”


Gareth Davies-Jones - singer, songwriter, story-teller and producer has been writing, recording and performing as a professional musician for twenty years. Armed with a rich distinctive voice and two decades of perceptive, compelling songwriting spanning sixteen solo and collaborative albums, “All Things Come” sets out to share a life in song-writing to warm the heart and soul.

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“A troubadour evening of exceptional musical storytelling to gather folk together and inspire the collective imagination.” 
 Gareth Davies-Jones - singer, songwriter, story-teller and producer has been writing, recording and performing as a professional musician for twenty years. Armed with a rich distinctive voice and two decades of perceptive, compelling songwriting spanning sixteen solo and collaborative albums, “All Things Come” sets out to share a life in song-writing to warm the heart and soul.

“A troubadour evening of exceptional musical storytelling to gather folk together and inspire the collective imagination.”


Gareth Davies-Jones - singer, songwriter, story-teller and producer has been writing, recording and performing as a professional musician for twenty years. Armed with a rich distinctive voice and two decades of perceptive, compelling songwriting spanning sixteen solo and collaborative albums, “All Things Come” sets out to share a life in song-writing to warm the heart and soul.

Ticketing details: £10.00 available via the ticketing link below.

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“A troubadour evening of exceptional musical storytelling to gather folk together and inspire the collective imagination.”


Gareth Davies-Jones - singer, songwriter, story-teller and producer has been writing, recording and performing as a professional musician for twenty years. Armed with a rich distinctive voice and two decades of perceptive, compelling songwriting spanning sixteen solo and collaborative albums, “All Things Come” sets out to share a life in song-writing to warm the heart and soul.

Ticketing Information: Bookings via lesleyhallcoquetdalemusictrust@gmail.com or tickets available at Tully's, Rothbury

“A troubadour evening of exceptional musical storytelling to gather folk together and inspire the collective imagination.” 
 Gareth Davies-Jones - singer, songwriter, story-teller and producer has been writing, recording and performing as a professional musician for twenty years. Armed with a rich distinctive voice and two decades of perceptive, compelling songwriting spanning sixteen solo and collaborative albums, “All Things Come” sets out to share a life in song-writing to warm the heart and soul.

Bookings: Entry is free with donations for Ukraine Refugees. To book please email chardbaptistchurch@gmail.com or call 01460 65904.

“A troubadour evening of exceptional musical storytelling to gather folk together and inspire the collective imagination.”


Gareth Davies-Jones - singer, songwriter, story-teller and producer has been writing, recording and performing as a professional musician for twenty years. Armed with a rich distinctive voice and two decades of perceptive, compelling songwriting spanning sixteen solo and collaborative albums, “All Things Come” sets out to share a life in song-writing to warm the heart and soul.

Ticketing Details: £12.50 Available to book via 01670516565 or a.wigfield565@btinternet.com

“A troubadour evening of exceptional musical storytelling to gather folk together and inspire the collective imagination.”


Gareth Davies-Jones - singer, songwriter, story-teller and producer has been writing, recording and performing as a professional musician for twenty years. Armed with a rich distinctive voice and two decades of perceptive, compelling songwriting spanning sixteen solo and collaborative albums, “All Things Come” sets out to share a life in song-writing to warm the heart and soul.

Ticketing Details: £12.00 via link below. For more information visit www.woodstockbaptistchurch.org.uk or email wbcenquiry@woostockbaptistchurch.org.uk

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“A troubadour evening of exceptional musical storytelling to gather folk together and inspire the collective imagination.”


Gareth Davies-Jones - singer, songwriter, story-teller and producer has been writing, recording and performing as a professional musician for twenty years. Armed with a rich distinctive voice and two decades of perceptive, compelling songwriting spanning sixteen solo and collaborative albums, “All Things Come” sets out to share a life in song-writing to warm the heart and soul.

Ticketing Details: £6.00 on sale at The Barn Coffee Shop, online at link below. For further enquiries: 0113 262 5048

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.