JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR Announces May 2027 UK Tour

Critically acclaimed British Blues phenom guitarist Joanne Shaw Taylor is pleased to announce that she will return to the UK in May 2027 for a 8-date tour. Planet Rock will run a 48-hour ticket pre-sale at 10am GMT on Wednesday October 21 via Planet Rock.com.

Tickets go on general sale at 10am GMT on Friday October 23rd via Ticketmaster and joanneshawtaylor.com.

The tour kicks off at Harpenden, The Eric Morecambe Centre (May 2), followed by dates at Leeds, City Varieties Music Hall (May 3), Whitley Bay, Playhouse (May 4), London, Cadogan Hall (May 6), Bury St Edmunds, The Apex (May 7), Manchester, Royal Northern College of Music (May 8), Birmingham Town Hall (May 9), and Glasgow, St Luke’s (May 11).

VIP Meet & Greet tickets will be available for London, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow from Joanne’s website joanneshawtaylor.com.

The tour celebrates Joanne’s highly anticipated new album The Trouble With Love released by Journeyman Records on Friday October 23rd. The album is available on vinyl, CD and digital HERE.

The new album has received across-the-board rave reviews –

“These days, Joanne Shaw Taylor has nothing left to prove…
she is a major blues rock figure.” – R’N’R Magazine, 4/5 stars

“This is blues rock with heart, muscle and plenty of scars.” – Blues Matters

“Joanne Shaw Taylor has established herself as one of the most authoritative voices and guitarists in contemporary blues-rock.” – Buscadero Magazine, Italy

“This is another extremely strong effort from the guitarist which will not only please existing fans, but it also has all the tools to win her a whole bunch of new ones, too.” – Fireworks

“This is an enjoyably strong album and a return to form for this fine artist.” – Blues in Britain

In addition to playing songs from her latest album The Trouble With Love, 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.

Always one to push boundaries, Joanne’ continues to flourish, ensuring that her music reaches her global fanbase. This relationship, alongside her innate creativity, guarantees a stream of sensational releases that cuts through the industry noise.

Discovered by Dave Stewart (Eurythmics) as a mere 16-year-old, and subsequently invited to tour the world, Joanne’s rise to stardom, propelled by endorsements from music giants like Stevie Wonder and Annie Lennox, remains unmatched.

With a discography boasting chart-toppers like Reckless Heart, The Blues Album, Heavy Soul and 2025’s Black & Gold, Joanne is unstoppable. As she celebrates her rapturously received new studio album The Trouble With Love, fans can experience her wonderful guitar playing, heartfelt vocals, and inspired songwriting.

A Senbla Presentation by arrangement with Neil O’Brien Entertainment
presents:

JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR
MAY 2027 UK TOUR

PLANET ROCK 48-HOUR TICKET PRE-SALE STARTS 10AM GMT
WEDNESDAY 21 OCTOBER 2026 AT PLANETROCK.COM

TICKETS ON GENERAL SALE AT 10AM GMT
FRIDAY 23 OCTOBER 2026 FROM
TICKETMASTER AND JOANNESHAWTAYLOR.COM