Jon Wilks

9th October 2025

Prominent fingerpicking guitarist and singer who performs traditional English folk songs and broadside ballads, as well as his own songs... performing tonight at Rosslyn Court

Doors 7pm, starts at 7.30pm

Lauded by Folk Radio (KLOF) as "a rather special performer with an authentic and abiding love of traditional song", Jon has been recognised by Guitarist, one of the world’s biggest guitar magazines, which featured him as one-to-watch in July 2022.

With his background as a former editor of Time Out magazine and contributor to Dazed & Confused, The Guardian and other publications, 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.

Aside from being a talented musician and performer, Jon is also the founder and editor of Tradfolk.co, a website dedicated to the traditional music and ritualistic culture of England. Additionally, he is the presenter of The Old Songs Podcast.

Bar with local beer, hot and cold drinks and home-made cake.

Rosslyn Court is a fully accessible and step-free venue, with a disabled toilet. Please let us know if we can support you in any other way!

All ages (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)

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