John Jones

John Jones is best known as the powerful and charismatic singer with Oysterband, veterans of the folk and roots scene since the 1980's, releasing over 20 albums and playing every major festival in the UK, Europe and Canada. John’s solo work developed alongside his Oysterband duties. In 2009, he released his first solo album, Rising Road, and began walking between gigs with musicians and fans in a group he called The Reluctant Ramblers. In ten years, the Reluctant Ramblers walked over 1000 miles between shows and John released his second album, Never Stop Moving, in 2015. Now, after Oysterband have said farewell to their armies of faithful fans across the UK and Europe with their hugely successful The Long Long Goodbye tour, John is about to embark on his next chapter, enlisting the help of his two long-standing friends and fellow musicians: Ray Cooper a.k.a. Chopper and Al Scott. Ray joined Oysterband in 1990 and brought in the cello sound alongside his bass and backing vocals before leaving in 2013 to go solo. Al has been associated with Oysterband for over 30 years as producer and stand-in guitarist. Al joined the band in 2013. In spring 2026, the Song Goes On Tour launches first in Denmark and then the UK, with further dates planned. So whilst one chapter has come to an end, another is just beginning: The Song Goes On! See https://www.johnjonestrio.org