“This is beautiful … She’s on to something original, that as an artist she’s on to something new… You got it going on and I can’t wait to see what you’re gonna do next!” - Alison Krauss, speaking about Laney on PBS’s Great Performances
“… a thing that brims with as much sweet innocence as it does rich craft.” -Orlando Weekly
Raised on an exotic animal farm in rural Mount Dora, FL, Laney Jones sings tales of love and adventure with a voice that has been described as “a mix of lemon, molasses, gin and gunpowder” (WPRK), mellifluous and smooth but brimming with passion. Her live performance highlights her multi-instrumental prowess on banjo, ukulele, tenor guitar and harmonica backed by her band the Spirits. Since releasing her first studio album Golden Road in 2013, she has traveled far from the orange groves and marshes of her home, graduating from Berklee College of Music and playing festival stages at Grey Fox, Shakori Hills, String Break, Lancaster Roots and Blues and numerous others.
This past January, Jones was featured on the PBS series, Great Performances. The 90-minute documentary offers an overview of the Kennedy Center’s American Voices weekend-long festival and features Laney as an emerging artist alongside musical great Alison Krauss. Additional accolades for the band include invites to SXSW, Sundance, a formal IBMA showcase and a Southern Musician Sponsorship from Belk Department Stores which earned her performances with Lady Antebellum, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts and Keith Urban. Laney Jones and the Spirits are set to release their next album in fall 2015.
Remember, this house concert is in San Francisco (not Marin!), held at the lovely home of my friend Drew. Parking is ample in his neighborhood, but please consider carpooling for the environment! Should you need to reach me the day of the concert, call my cell at 415-250-0608.
Cost is $15-20/person (sliding scale). The band will have CDs for sale so be sure to bring extra cash with you. Support independent musicians.
As is custom with house concerts, please bring a beverage, appetizer or dessert to share.
I am posting this event to more than one group so space is limited on each list to accommodate everyone. Hope to see you there!