Today we’d like to introduce you to Shawn Jones. They and their team shared their story with us below:
Shawn Jones is an international touring Roots/Americana/Blues/Rock musician of over 30 years based in Southern California. Shawn tours with his band of “A level” touring/studio musicians as well as having a very dynamic solo show. Shawn performs over 200+ dates a year in the USA, UK, and EU.
There are six studio album releases, including Shawn’s new album “In My Blood,” due out in spring 2024. The upcoming album is produced by legendary producer/engineer Niko Bolas and mastered by multi-Grammy-winning mixing/mastering/producer Richard Dodd. The new release features world-renowned musicians Herman Matthews, Ramon Yslas, The Memphis Horns, Sam Bolle, Josie Aiello, and Philip Parlapiano.
In recent years, Shawn was invited to guest as opener for the five-time Grammy-winning legend Robert Cray on a 16-date theater tour of the UK and several shows in California.
Shawn’s skills as a seasoned songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist make him one of the most dynamic and relevant artists on today’s Americana/Roots/Blues/Rock music scene. Growing up in the heartland of Southern California, one of Shawn’s earliest recollections as a boy was playing guitars and harmonizing with his late father, Danny Jones. That formidable experience led him to follow his dreams as a professional musician.
He’s shared bills with many renowned musicians, including B.B. King, Robert Cray, Buddy Guy, Bonnie Raitt, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Leon Russell, Derek Trucks, Robben Ford, Joe Bonamassa, and many others. Shawn was also managed by the late great country music legend Waylon Jennings for a time, toured in his band, and played on his 1996 release “Right For The Time.”
His variety of performances captures his audience whenever he’s playing an acoustic set that highlights his soulful voice and incredible guitar skills or rocking the crowd with his band of world-class musicians.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back, would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It’s the music business. As an independent artist, there are many highs and lows. You do it because it’s a calling. Getting famous is a bit of luck and timing; it takes a lot of money to break and make an artist.
What do you like best about our city? What do you like least?
I live in Ventura, California, but spent many years in Laguna Beach and playing Orange County for almost 30 years now. I think Orange County is a lovely place and there’s a lot of good music to go here and see. It’s unfortunate that more attention is not paid to original artists in my opinion. A lot of tribute bands and theme cover groups would dominate the clubs, which, unfortunately, really doesn’t nurture originality or individuality. I’m not knocking that kind of music, but there needs to be more attention paid to creativity and original music from what I can see.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.shawnjonesmusic.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/shawnjonesmusic
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/officialshawnjones
- Linkedin: www.LinkedIn.com/shawnjonesmusic
- Twitter: www.twitter.com/shawnjonesmusic
- Youtube: www.YouTube.com/shawnjonesmusic
- SoundCloud: www.SoundCloud.com/shawnjonesmusic
Image Credits
Amedeo Tessuti
Philipp Bortis
Shawn Jones
Matthias Rhomberg
