Jon Wilks

Jon Wilks is a prominent fingerpicking guitarist and singer who performs traditional English folk songs and broadside ballads, as well as his own songs. His talent has been recognised by Guitarist, one of the world’s biggest guitar magazines, which featured him as one-to-watch in July 2022. Jon spent many years overseas, interviewing renowned musicians and uncovering their stories. His current music highlights his well-developed writing and research skills – expertise Jon refined over his years as a journalist. Jon has a keen eye and ear for storytelling. During his live shows, he mixes entertaining folk song performances with fascinating tidbits about the original singers and collectors that he has unearthed during his extensive research on traditional folk music in the UK. Jon has released four solo albums and one solo EP, his most recent Before I Knew What Had Begun I Had Already Lost was released in 2023 to extensive reviews.

‘Wilks proves once again what a stand-out talent he really is. There is an honesty and compassion in Wilks’s writing and performance, which is entirely charming.’ KlofMag

‘Excels at reanimating broadside ballads and antique pieces with a scholar’s ear for vernacular and a dashing sense of verve on fingerpicked guitar.’ Uncut Magazine