{"id":90264,"date":"2025-03-11T16:37:35","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T15:37:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/?p=90264"},"modified":"2025-03-13T10:55:45","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T09:55:45","slug":"acclaimed-songwriter-maddox-jones-announces-uk-spring-tour-supporting-lucy-spraggan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2025\/03\/acclaimed-songwriter-maddox-jones-announces-uk-spring-tour-supporting-lucy-spraggan\/","title":{"rendered":"Acclaimed Songwriter Maddox Jones Announces UK Spring Tour Supporting Lucy Spraggan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Fresh off the release of his critically acclaimed sophomore album ‘Waiting For The World To Turn,’ Northamptonshire’s musical hero Maddox Jones is hitting the road again this Spring with Lucy Spraggan on her UK and Ireland Tour. Looking for an evening filled with acoustic joy and some of the finest songwriting this country has to offer? This is your go-to.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Embarking on a a string of sold-out shows in Portsmouth, Barnsley, Coventry, and Bakewell, as well as iconic venues such as London’s Union Chapel, the tour kicks off in Settle on the 20th March and runs through til April. Following a huge arena tour supporting Will Young, Jones is set to continue his impressive ascent and accumulate new additions to his ever-growing fanbase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jones shared his delight over supporting Spraggan in a recent Instagram post: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

‘I can’t wait to meet all of Lucy’s fans and play songs from my latest album…I’ve also got loads of new merch on order. Playing live is literally my favourite thing to do and I’m so grateful for this opportunity! It’s happening guys’. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emerging as a growing musical voice in the UK, Jones’, ‘Waiting For The World To Turn’ sparked widespread acclaim from fans and critics alike with its reflective essence and eclectic indie-pop soundscapes. Featuring breakthrough hits such as ‘Change My Number’ and ‘One Minute,’ this new era precedes a whirlwind of recognition; including an award for Songwriter of the Year at the Northamptonshire Local Music Awards and a #4 spot on the iTunes Singer-Songwriter Charts with his debut EP, ‘Headspace.’<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t miss out! Check out more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Fresh off the release of his critically acclaimed sophomore album ‘Waiting For The World To Turn,’ Northamptonshire’s musical hero Maddox Jones is hitting the road again this Spring with Lucy Spraggan on her UK and Ireland Tour. Looking for an evening filled with acoustic joy and some of the finest songwriting this country has to offer? This is your go-to.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":48,"featured_media":90266,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"Fresh off the release of his critically acclaimed sophomore album 'Waiting For The World To Turn,' Northamptonshire's musical hero Maddox Jones is hitting the road again this Spring with Lucy Spraggan on her UK and Ireland Tour. Looking for an evening filled with acoustic joy and some of the finest songwriting this country has to offer? 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