Laurence Jones

Sunday 21 June 2015 Laurence Jones & Blue Print

All or nothing. For Laurence Jones, it’s an easy choice. In recent times, the hotshot British bandleader has barely stopped for breath. There’s been the release of 2014’s all-conquering second album, Temptation. The triumphant Blues Caravan tour that saw him raise roofs across Europe. The auspicious nod to represent his country at this year’s European Blues Challenge. At this juncture, a less passionate artist might take a rest and count their royalties. No chance. Saviour of the British blues scene is not a position for part-timers, and in 2015, Laurence is back with his stunning third album, What’s It Gonna Be.
What’s It Gonna Be? Now there’s a question. If you’ve followed the 23-year-old’s journey so far, from his roots as the hottest guitar gunslinger in Stratford-upon-Avon, through his 2012 breakout with Thunder In The Sky, to his rise with Ruf Records, you might have an inkling of the qualities that will be found on this third album. There’s gonna be white-hot fretwork. Vocals with power and soul. Songwriting that grabs you by the collar. Released in 2015 on Ruf Records, What’s It Gonna Be gives you all of the above. But it gives you more, too, pushing the bandleader’s talent further than ever before.
Laurence was handed the award for “Young Artist of the Year,” at the 2014 British Blues Awards ceremony held at the Great British RnB Festival in Colne, Lancashire. Walter Trout invited the band to support them on his 2013 U.K tour “Laurence is a cross between Eric Clapton & Buddy Guy he is a genius” – “Walter Trout”
A Buzz has been building rapidly around Laurence Jones, starting well before the release of his 2012 “Thunder In The Sky”. Since then Laurence has clocked up some serious road miles from touring through out the U.K and Europe.
Classic Rock magazine quoted Laurence as “Blues Rocks youngest Talent” and was featured on the “Blues Fury C.D along with Joe Bonamassa, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Popa Chubby and many more.

Laurence is influenced by, Walter Trout Eric Clapton, Gary Moore, Rory Gallagher, Albert Collins…

http://www.laurencejonesmusic.com

Blueprint was formed in November 2011 when drummer Duncan Clark joined Andy Donald on bass and Chris Drysdale on guitar and vocals. Each member of the band has a comprehensive individual history of performing, which they combine to produce the earthy and exciting sounds of “Blueprint”. Following their debut gig in December 2011, the band have worked at bringing their blend of blues rock to the attention of audiences through performances in established venues such as Bannermans and Whistlebinkies in Edinburgh, The Dreadnought in Bathgate and The Ferry in Glasgow. They also filled a monthly residency in Stirling’s Kilted Kangaroo for 5 months. Whilst the music of “Blueprint” can best be categorised as blues rock, their combined influences and interests have allowed their spectrum of sounds to expand and include some jazz and funk aspects of rock music. Their catalogue now includes tracks covering the A to Z of classic artists; From The Allman Brothers to Led Zeppelin, and Billy Cobham to Frank Zappa. The contemporary artists of today are acknowledged to the same extent, with music by such names as Joe Bonamassa, Matt Schofield and Oli Brown appearing amongst the variety offered each time the band take the stage.

http://www.blueprintbluesband.co.uk

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