Joanne Shaw Taylor Announces January 2026 UK Tour with Special Guest Connor Selby
Blues-rock powerhouse Joanne Shaw Taylor is hitting the road this winter, bringing her celebrated new album Black & Gold to UK audiences with a string of headline shows in January 2026. Joining her as special guest on all dates is the award-winning guitarist and rising star Connor Selby.
The five-date run kicks off in Edinburgh before winding through Buxton, Blackpool, Sunderland, and Southend-on-Sea. Fans can expect an unforgettable night of music packed with blazing guitar work, soulful vocals, and emotionally rich songwriting.
“Every time you see her, you almost forget how good she is. Right now, Joanne Shaw Taylor is better than ever.” – Maximum Volume Music
Tour Celebrates Black & Gold
Joanne’s latest studio album, Black & Gol,d has been hailed as a triumph, drawing praise from across the music press for its blend of blues, soul, and pop-infused rock. With standout tracks like Look What I’ve Become—a brooding, cinematic meditation on addiction and survival—JST is once again redefining what modern blues can sound like.
Released via Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records and produced by Kevin Shirley, Black & Gold expands on Joanne’s signature sound with shades of Americana and ’80s retro flair. Classic Rock called it a “9/10… blues chanteuse strikes gold,” while Blues in Britain praised her top-form guitar work.
More Than Just a Tour
Each show will feature songs from Black & Gold alongside fan favourites from Joanne’s extensive discography, including Heavy Soul, Nobody’s Fool, and The Blues Album—which topped Billboard’s Official Blues Chart and was voted 2021’s Most Played Blues Album by the Independent Blues Broadcaster’s Association.
Expect tributes to blues greats, emotional ballads, and explosive solos that reaffirm Joanne’s status as one of the most dynamic guitarists on the scene.
Meet & Greet packages are also available exclusively at joanneshawtaylor.com.
January 2026 UK Tour Dates
- 25 January – Edinburgh, The Queen’s Hall
- 26 January – Buxton, Opera House
- 28 January – Blackpool, Opera House
- 29 January – Sunderland, The Fire Station
- 30 January – Southend, Palace Theatre
Tickets are on sale now from:
GIGANTIC.COM, PLANET ROCK TICKETS, JOANNESHAWTAYLOR.COM
