Jez’s American tour begins next Friday, September 29th, at The Me and Thee Coffee House in Marblehead Massachusetts, where he first played (with his then musical partner Jake Walton) in 1984. He’s been back many times since, sometimes sharing the bill with other touring acts (such as Martyn Wyndham-Read and… Continue reading →

As well as recording the new album of traditional songs – see below – Jez is also putting final touches to his new book, a novel, the story of which references several traditional folk songs from North East England, hence the accompanying new CD. Jez has announced the publication of… Continue reading →

Jez is on the road again – he’s with Steve Tilston in Bristol tonight at The Folk House – and then this week he’s in the studio putting finishing touches to the upcoming album of traditional songs, ready for release to coincide with the publication of his first novel. As… Continue reading →

As September begins, Jez is gearing up for a very busy few months, with UK gigs starting this weekend in Birmingham, Uxbridge and Whitstable. Recording sessions for the new album of traditional songs (see below) are continuing, with Jez up in Newcastle earlier this week working with Andy May. It’s… Continue reading →

Recording for Jez’s upcoming album of traditional songs is continuing, and Jez previewed one song at Grove Festival last weekend, a jaunty number called “New Benwell Lass” (Benwell is a district of Newcastle). He also talked briefly about his upcoming novel at a workshop session, but true to form, gave… Continue reading →