JANICE BURNS AND JON DORAN - CANOPY THEATRE, BECCLES SATURDAY 13th DECEMBER  7.30 p.m.

Janice & Jon are an award-winning Anglo-Scottish duo who came together after discovering a shared love of traditional music. Their songs tell vivid stories about the nature of life and our place in the world.

Their ‘clever and uncluttered musical storytelling’ (Songlines) comes alive through tight vocal harmonies and sensitive interplay between mandolin, bouzouki and guitar. Their arrangements have a spellbinding presence and an understated energy that transports songs from the pages of books into the imagination of the listener.

Following the success of their self-titled EP in 2020, Janice & Jon released their debut album, No More the Green Hills, in Autumn 2022. The album had overwhelmingly positive feedback, finding its place in the Official UK Folk Albums Chart, as well as gaining airplay on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio Scotland. 

With their relaxed and personable approach to performance, Janice & Jon are renowned for the warmth of their connection with audiences. From opening Stage 2 at Cambridge Folk Festival, to playing at the likes of Cecil Sharp House and Sage Gateshead, the duo are highly sought after across the UK and beyond.

The duo's winter gigs have become something of a tradition over the last few years, and this December will be no exception as they will again be touring with their wonderful festive album, Great Joy to the New.

People have always forged customs to survive the winter, with rituals that bring people together and bring light to the dark nights. These rituals have often been born of necessity. Beautiful, colourful, musical traditions, linked by the common cause of sustaining people spiritually, mentally, or financially through a harsh winter.

Janice and Jon’s winter album and live shows explore these themes through a collection of traditional folk songs about Christmas, winter, and optimism for the new year.

*****“Five stars for this duo that have made an album destined for repeated listening.”– Irish Music Magazine

“They’re a revelation – crystal clear voices, great musicianship and an obvious deep love of the tradition.”–  Mike Harding 

“Really nicely done” – Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2 Folk Show

For more info, music & video visit https://www.janandjon.com/    

Tickets are £14 from www.ticketsource.co.uk/martello-promotions  or from the Ticketsource telephone box office 0333 666 3366 (booking fees apply)