Oysterband’s John Jones, Ray Cooper & Al Scott

Fr. 16.10., Einlass 19h, Beginn 20h

Oysterband’s John Jones, Ray Cooper & Al Scott

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John Jones Trio – Biographies
Short Bio
John Jones is best known as the powerful and charismatic singer with
Oysterband, one of the leading folk/rock and roots outfits on the UK
music scene, acclaimed by music critics and fans alike; recipients of
numerous Music Awards; veterans of Glastonbury, Wickham, Shrewsbury,
Tønder, and countless other festivals. Now in 2026, John is taking to the
road with new music and old friends: Ray ‘Chopper’ Cooper and Al
Scott.
Long Bio
John Jones is best known as the powerful and charismatic singer with
Oysterband, veterans of the folk and roots scene since the 1980s. They
started as The Whitstable Oyster Company Ceilidh Band became one
of the best ceilidh bands in the business, before becoming Oysterband
the primary folk/rock band in the business, releasing over 20 albums and
playing every major festival in the UK, Europe and Canada. They recorded
and toured with some of the UK’s most revered folk artists, including
acclaimed tours and two award-winning albums with singer June Tabor.
John’s solo work evolved 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, with Oysterband saying farewell to their armies of faithful fans
across the UK and Europe with their hugely successful and largely sold
out The 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 ‘Chopper’ Cooper 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.
Between them, the trio play a variety of instruments and will be
performing a range of songs and tunes from over the years, from each of
their back catalogues, alongside new songs and traditional numbers.
The Song Goes On Tour launches across the UK in Spring 2026, with
further dates planned at summer festivals and in winter 2026, and with
European shows in the pipeline as well. So whilst one chapter may be
coming to an end, another is just beginning: The Song Goes On