Jones - ProfilesArchive

About Me

Jones are a soulful acoustic band formed by Glasgow singer-songwriter Mark McLaughlin and guitarist James Byron. Combining many roots, folk and country influences they have been playing around London for the last year or so.Jones have recently supported James Grant, Teddy Thompson, Boo Hewerdine and Darden Smith, amongst others.Combining soulful vocals, sweet harmonies, and warm intricate dual guitars, their crafted narrative songs evoke thoughts of the classic and contemporary - Tom Waits, Joni Mitchell, Kelly Joe Phelps and Patty Griffin.Jones are recording their debut CD for release in 2008.For more info contact [email protected]

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Member Since: 4/27/2006
Band Website: myspace.com/jonesmusicuk
Band Members: Mark McLaughlin - vocals and harmonica. James Byron - guitars, lapsteel and harmonies. Lorraine Jordan- guitars, bazouki and harmonies Pete Rawlings - double bass.
Influences: Tom Waits, The Be Good Tanyas, Gillian Welch, Dylan, John Martyn, Johnny Cash, Joni Mitchell, Kelly Joe Phelps, Lucinda Williams, Patty Griffen, Richard Brautigan, Bukowski, Otis Redding, Rickie Lee Jones, James Kelman, Kris Kristofferson, The Band, Springsteen, Kerouac, Blue Nile, Carole King. The Jayhawks, Frankie Miller, Roddy Frame, Peter Bruntnell, Eddi Reader, Neil Diamond, Elvis Costello, Solomon Burke.
Type of Label: Indie