John Jenkins Announces ‘Restless Hearts’ Album Launch Tour 2025 Liverpool, UK – Acclaimed singer-songwriter John Jenkins is thrilled to announce the launch of John’s highly anticipated ‘Restless Hearts’ Album Tour, kicking off on 4th July 2025 alongside the release of his latest album. Renowned for his captivating melodies and poetic lyricism, Jenkins is set to embark on a UK-wide tour, performing across an exciting array of venues in July and beyond. Joining Jenkins on this tour is accomplished musician Pippa Murdie (Storm the Palace), continuing their successful collaboration from the past two UK tours.
About John Jenkins
Hailed as “One of UK’s Best and Most Original Songwriters” by Maximum Volume Magazine, Liverpool’s own John Jenkins is a distinguished figure in UK folk, country, and Americana music. Known for his melodic brilliance, incisive lyricism, and skilful compositions, Jenkins continues to attract widespread acclaim and a devoted following. Having shared the stage with music legends such as Chris Difford (Squeeze), Jarrod Dickenson, and AMAUK Artist of the Year Robert Vincent, Jenkins’s journey reflects his exceptional artistry and enduring impact on the music scene. His most recent EP, Weary (2024), solidified his reputation as a leading songwriter and performer. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary musical journey. For media inquiries, interviews, or press passes, please contact: [email protected]
The Show hits Salford on the 30th July 2025 at the Eagle Inn
Special Guests: Ian F Ball, John Booth & Linda Lamon with Niall Brett
John Booth “Having played everything from trad folk to rock’n’roll, John has played to all sorts of audiences in all sorts of places, but solo as a singer-songwriter he has 3 recent solo albums of original material to add to earlier recordings, songs to make you think, smile and feel, and songs you can join in with. Search for John Booth on Bandcamp.”
Ian F Ball Singer & Musician
Ian F Ball has been playing is bands and performing as a solo artist, on and off, for the last 50 years. Now based in Oldham in the North West of England, Ian’s music has been influenced by a wide range of artists from J. S. Bach to Big Bill Broonzy, via Arthur Askey and The Purple Gang, all the way to The Who and Led Zeppelin. He bought his first guitar aged 14 from Boots the Chemist and was excited to become a singer songwriter. Fast forward half a century or so and he’s finally done it. He’s not been treading water during those years though. Becoming an accomplished Melodeon player Ian self-published a book of tunes in the 90s, ‘One Too Many’. The title tune was picked up by UK based Belshazzar’s Feast and played on track one of their debut album of the same name. Other tunes have been picked up and recorded by bands on both sides of the Atlantic. He’s played in various ceilidh, folk, blues and Americana bands over the years on, guitar, melodeon, harmonica, mandolin, whistle, keyboard and bouzouki, but now concentrates on writing for guitar and melodeon. “In that long line of minstrels and storytellers, Ian is among those who ensure that we know the stories that would otherwise be lost in time.” David Gray, Salford City Radio. You can listen to Ian’s music on Spotify and Bandcamp and all good streaming platforms.
Linda Lamon with Niall Brett
Stockport singer-songwriter Linda Lamon has spent the last five years releasing albums, performing live with her own band ‘About Time’ and her tracks have received air play with numerous UK & international stations, including several BBC shows and Boom radio. Linda has teamed up on vocals & ukelele with talented band member Niall Brett on guitar to perform some stripped back versions of her original songs. This is what people are saying about her music. “Fantastic! Great production & lovely vocals.” Sir Brian May (Queen guitarist and astrophysicist) (Venus Shine On). “Such luscious melodies and harmonic atmospheres. Fantastic songwriting. Lovely tracks.”. Steve Vai (USA Rock guitarist/ Frank Zappa) “Not a bad song on the album.” Rick Flynn Presents (USA) (About Time Country) “If you’ve not discovered her before, this is a fine introduction to the sort of music that in her 70s, has made her a star on the UK country scene.” Mike Davies, FATEA magazine “Like many good singer/songwriters, Linda’s songs refuse to be pinned down to any genre, crossing over seamlessly from rocky pop to sensitive cello driven ballads, slow country and a couple of numbers that owe a bit of a nod to between- the -wars light jazz.” Andy Rayner/Heatons Post. (Seventy) Some of Linda’s songs can be viewed on Youtube and her tracks are available for download or streaming from most digital platforms and Bandcamp www.lindalamon.bandcamp.com
Most of the instrumental tracks on her albums were recorded in Nashville during lockdown with Linda adding the vocals and harmonies with Josh Clark at Get Real Audio in Bath and Airtight studios in Manchester. UK folk and bluegrass instrumentalists John and Charlotte Breese with cellist Beth Porter have also contributed to the mix.
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