The legendary JAH WOBBLE has announced a full length UK tour with his band The Invaders Of The Heart for the spring of 2027, with a couple of Q&A appearances for added measure. The tour follows two extensive UK tours and a seemingly implausible release schedule in 2026 – the expanded version of his classic 23-track album The Usual Suspects; the Automated Paradise album collaboration with Jon Klein; the Mystic Liverpool album with Tian Qiyi (aka his sons John T Wardle and Charlie Wardle); and his collaboration with Everything Is Recorded on the Cut Off Your Nose EP – all released this year.
MARCH
Sat 27 NORTHAMPTON Black Prince
Sun 28 CARDIFF Acapela Studios
APRIL
Sat 03 LEWES Con Club
Sun 04 DOVER Booking Hall
Wed 07 FALMOUTH Cornish Bank
Thu 08 TOTNES Barrel House
Fri 09 CALSTOCK Calstock Hall
Sat 10 APPLEDORE St Mary’s Hall
Thu 15 MUCH WENLOCK Edge Arts (Q&A only)
Sun 18 FARSLEY Old Woollen (Q&A only)
Wed 21 MANCHESTER Night & Day
Thu 22 NEWCASTLE Cluny
Fri 23 EDINBURGH Voodoo Rooms
Sat 24 GLASGOW Stereo
MAY
Sat 01 HITCHIN Club 85
Sun 02 HASTINGS Studio 27
Fri 07 LONDON Jazz Café
Sat 08 STOKE Artisan Tap
Tickets available from www.songkick.com
Jah Wobble was born John Wardle in 1958 – renamed by Sid Vicious who, under severe influence one night, struggled to pronounce his name correctly – and is an English bassist, singer and composer. He began his incredible career in music as a founding member of Public Image Limited in 1978 with Keith Levene and former Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon and quickly became known for his distinctive and trailblazing bass, combining elements of dub, funk and world music. During his time with PiL, he played on the band’s acclaimed albums First Issue and Metal Box and collaborated with Keith Levene on a variety of side projects.
He left PiL in 1980 to pursue a solo career, releasing his debut album The Legend Lives On … Jah Wobble In Betrayal, followed by a succession of acclaimed solo albums and collaborations with the likes of Brian Eno, Sinead O’Connor, Bjork, Holger Czukay from Can, Chris Connelly from Ministry, The Edge from U2 and Geordie Walker from Killing Joke. His work showcased his unique style and his interest in world music, particularly that of Africa and the Middle East, and his ability to blend diverse styles into a cohesive whole continues to receive accolades.
Wobble is also a prolific writer and author, having published two books including his autobiography Dark Luminosity: Memoirs Of A Geezer which was recently expanded and reprinted by Faber, earning wholesome praise from The Times Literary Supplement and The Independent amongst others. He is also a book reviewer for the Independent on Sunday, and is renowned for his interest in Eastern philosophy, having written extensively on the subject.
As a musician and artist he remains highly influential and continues to make a significant impact on the world of music and beyond, ensuring his status as an original and important figure in the history of the arts. He has stories to tell and recounts them with charm, humour and honesty.
WEBSITE: www.jahwobble.com
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