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Hailing from the small town of Ipswich, UK, The Ashton Jones Project are rising stars who have cemented their reputation as one of the country’s freshest and most talented funk and soul groups. Championed early-on by BBC Radio 2, Craig Charles and BBC 6 Music, the band are rapidly becoming known for their vibrant and dynamic live performances, drawing influence from James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind & Fire, Rick James and Prince. With a throwback style rarely seen across the pond, The Ashton Jones Project deliver soulful melodies, gritty funk and sparks of falsetto with an audience captivating brand of energy, musicianship and flair.

THE ASHTON JONES PROJECT
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Years active:
2018-present
Website:
Genres:
Funk, Soul, Jazz
Origin:
Ipswich, England
Band:
Ashton Jones - Vox / RJ Simmonds - Drums / Harry Greene - Guitar
Craig Rogers - Bass / Matt Carter - Keys / Henry Lawry - Trumpet
Andy Brush - Sax / Trevor Jones - Trombone / Aaron O'Connor - Percussion
Associated acts:
Prince, James Brown, Earth Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder
Rick James, Stevie Wonder, Parliament Funkadelic
Upcoming Shows
24th Oct 2020 / Old Market Assembly, Bristol (postponed)
31st Dec 2020 / Trinity Park, Ipswich (postponed)
30th July 2021 / Kendal Calling Festival
Previous Shows
21st Jan 2020 / Pizza Express Live Holborn, London / SOLD OUT
05th Jan 2020 / Bunny Jacksons, Manchester
31st Dec 2019 / Trinity Park, Ipswich
14th Dec 2019 / Cult Bar, Ipswich
03rd Dec 2019 / Riviera Maya Jazz Festival, Mexico (PBUG feat Ashton Jones)
29th Nov 2019 / The Hunter Club, Bury St. Edmunds / SOLD OUT
13th Nov 2019 / Cambridge Jazz Festival, Cambridge Junction, Cambridge
9th Nov 2019 / Ronnie Scotts, London (PBUG feat Ashton Jones) / SOLD OUT
8th Nov 2019 / Ronnie Scotts, London (PBUG feat Ashton Jones) / SOLD OUT
31st Oct 2019 / Kansas Smitty's, London / SOLD OUT

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For bookings, contact:
Sophie Pol-Simon
