Showing at The Eric Morecambe Centre…Critically acclaimed British Blues phenom guitarist Joanne Shaw Taylor is heading to the EMC next year as part of a nine-date UK tour.
Discovered by Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics at the age of 16, Joanne quickly earned a spot on tour with his supergroup, D.U.P., and launched a remarkable career. Celebrated for her extraordinary guitar skills, Joanne has garnered acclaim from notables like Jimmy Cliff, Joe Bonamassa, Stevie Wonder, and Annie Lennox. By her 30s, she became one of the most sought-after guitarists in rock. Joanne released her debut album, White Sugar, in 2009 on Ruf Records, showcasing her distinct soulful voice and advanced song writing. She followed with critically acclaimed albums like Diamonds in the Dirt(2010) and Almost Always Never(2012), which included the UK radio hit “Soul Station.” Her subsequent albums, The Dirty Truth and Wild, continued to build her reputation, leading to a performance on BBC’s Later with Jools Holland.
Her UK tour celebrates Joanne’s highly anticipated new album The Trouble With Love, released by Journeyman Records in October 2026. In addition to playing songs from her latest album, Joanne will also perform songs from her rich album back catalogue including Black & Gold, Heavy Soul, Nobody’s Fool, and The Blues Album which topped Billboard’s Official Blues Album Chart. The Blues Album was voted #1 Most Played Blues Album of 2021 by the Independent Blues Broadcaster’s Association. Joanne will also perform select songs from her older album Reckless Heart, Wild, The Dirty Truth, Almost Always Never, Diamonds in the Dirt, and White Sugar.
