Laurence Jones was handed the award for “Young Artist of the Year,” at the 2014 British Blues Awards
A buzz has been building rapidly around Laurence Jones, having clocked up some serious road miles from touring throughout the U.K and Europe.
Laurence’s second album, Temptation, was recorded at the legendary Dockside Studio in Louisiana where artists such as B.B King and Derek trucks have recorded. A catalogue of big names appear on the album including Walter Trout, Aynsley Lister, Yonrico Scott, Charlie Wooton and producer Mike Zito.
“Call him the “Future of the blues” and the “next big thing”.. with 2nd album “Temptation” british band leader Laurence Jones has turned his hot-tip potential into fully formed brilliance, and officially graduated from boy wonder to main man. The future of British blues? On the strength of this album, don’t bet against it” – “Classic Rock – Blues Magazine”
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Laurence Jones Band
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