Warren James / Jake Leg Jug Band - Gig schedule for June, July & August 2026.
Tuesday, June 02, 2026
Guitarist, banjo player and vocalist Warren James has forwarded his latest newsletter including details of his forthcoming live appearances with a variety of different line ups.
Warren James writes;
Gigs: Jake Leg Jug Band + Warren James gigs
As we head towards the first half of 2026 being completed we are delighted to announce that our attendances at all venues are on the rise and we currently have more engagements than ever before. The Jake Leg Jug Band are on track to end this year with over 170 professional engagements.
My own band, Warren James and his Lonesome Travellers are securing bookings brilliantly, and I look forward to working more with trumpeter Rich Bennett and his New Orleans All Stars. All in all my diary for 2026 will end around with around 300 professional engagements in total.
2027 is already busy and 2028 is starting to fill.
My personal work includes playing banjo and guitar for not only The Jakes, and my own own bands, but I will be performing with trumpeter Rich Bennett and his New Oleans All Stars, also with clarinettist Paula Jackman, as well as working with trombone ace Ian Bateman – that will happen a few times this year – exciting stuff for me as I admire them all greatly!
The Jake Legs have a provisional dates in the diary for multiple performances at a festival in Denmark next summer (2027) – that will be announced in due course if we can make those dates work. Also, my own Lonesome Travellers already have some jazz clubs booked in for Denmark on a separate trip in September 2027, those will all be announced in due course.
You can find the forthcoming tour dates listed below for both myself and for The Jake Leg Jug Band – or go to our websites to see the entire listings. Also some videos and images at the footer of this email
We really look forward to seeing you all again along the way!
WED 03 JUN 2026 – CAFE No 9 (SHEFFIELD)
7.30pm, 2 x 45 min sets. http://www.cafe9sheffield.co.uk
THU 04 JUN 2026 – BLUES WITH BOTTLE (RAMSGATE, KENT)
8.00pm, 2 x 45 min sets. @ The Honeysuckle Inn. http://www.blueswithbottleclub.co.uk
FRI 05 JUN 2026 – FEZ (MARGATE, KENT)
7.30pm, 2 x 45 min sets. http://www.facebook.com/p/Fez-Margate-100028549796578/?locale=en_GB
SAT 06 JUN 2026 – THE JAZZ CENTRE UK (SOUTHEND-ON-SEA)
2.00pm, 2 x 45 min sets @ Beecroft Art Gallery. http://www.thejazzcentreuk.co.uk
SUN 07 JUN 2026 – THE CHESTNUT TREE (WORCESTER)
6.00pm 2 x 45 min sets. http://www.facebook.com/TheChestnutInn
THU 11 JUN 2026 – THE BRISTOL FRINGE (BRISTOL)
8.30pm 2 x 45 min sets. http://www.thebristolfringe.co.uk
THU 11 JUN 2026 – THE BEEHIVE (SWINDON) – Warren James & Danny Blyth
9pm 2 x 45 min sets. http://www.bee-hive.co.uk/
SAT 13 JUN 2026 – LEAF CREATIVE (HUNTLEY, GLOUCESTER)
10.00am 3 x 45 min sets. http://www.leafcreative.co.uk
SAT 13 JUN 2026 – THE OLD DUKE (BRISTOL) – Warren James and his Hit Parade Heroes
9pm 2 x 45 min sets. http://www.theoldduke.com
SUN 14 JUN 2026 – KIRKCUDBRIGHT JAZZ FESTIVAL (DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY)
3.00pm 2 x 50 min sets. @ The Garret Hotel. http://www.kirkcudbrightjazzfestival.co.uk
SUN 14 JUN 2026 – KIRKCUDBRIGHT JAZZ FESTIVAL (DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY)
7.00pm 2 x 50 min sets. @ Kirkcudbright Parish Church. http://www.kirkcudbrightjazzfestival.co.uk
THU 18 JUN 2026 – DRINGHOUSE JAZZ CLUB (YORK) – Warren James and his Lonesome Travellers
1pm 3 sets. http://www.facebook.com/groups/206967454788114/
SAT 20 JUN 2026 WICKHAM BISHOPS JAZZ CLUB (ESSEX)
7.30pm, 2 x 75 min sets @ Wickham Bishops Village Hall
http://www.facebook.com/p/Wickham-Bishops-Jazz-Club-100079265448897/
SUN 21 JUN 2026 – HENLEY ON THAMES – Warren James performing at a private event
2pm to 5pm.
SUN 21 JUN 2026 RIVERHEAD JAZZ CLUB (SEVENOAKS, KENT)
3.00pm, 2 x 60 min sets. @ Dunton Green Social Club. http://www.riverheadjazz.org.uk
TUE 23 JUN 2026 – DATCHET VILLAGE HALL (SLOUGH) – Warren James and his Lonesome Travellers
2pm, 2 x 60 min sets. https://windsoru3a.org.uk/u3a_group/music06/
THU 25 JUN 2026 LOUGHTON FOLK CLUB (ESSEX)
8.00pm 2 x 45 min sets. @ Loughton Club. http://www.loughtonfolkclub.co.uk
FRI 26 JUN 2026 THE TUPPENNY (SWINDON)
8.30pm 2 x 45 min sets. http://www.thetuppenny.com
SAT 27 JUN 2026 ECCLESHALL ARTS FESTIVAL (STAFFORDSHIRE)
4.00pm 2 x 45 min sets. @ The Little George / Bent’s Brew House. http://www.bentsbh.com
SUN 28 JUN 2026 THE FLEECE INN (BRETFORTON, WORCESTERSHIRE)
4.00pm 2 x 45 min sets. http://www.thefleeceinn.co.uk
TUE 30 JUN 2026 – LEEDS JAZZ CLUB – Warren James performing with Rich Bennett New Orleans All Stars
8pm, 2 x 60 min sets. https://www.facebook.com/TheLeedsJazzClub/?locale=en_GB
THU 2 JUL 2026 – BLUES WITH BOTTLE (RAMSGATE, KENT) – Warren James sings The Lonnie Donegan Story
8.00pm, 2 x 45 min sets. @ The Honeysuckle Inn. http://www.blueswithbottleclub.co.uk
SUN 5 JUL 2026 – COVENTRY JAZZAMATAZZ – Warren James performing with Rich Bennett’s New Orleans All Stars
12:30pm, 2 x 60 min sets @ The Ansty Club, Grove Road
SAT 11 JUL 2026 – THE KINGS ARMS (MICKLETON, WARWICKSHIRE) – Warren James and his Lonesome Travellers
7pm, 2 x 45 min sets.
WED 15 JUL 2026 – CAFE No 9 (SHEFFIELD) – Warren James and his Lonesome Travellers
7.30pm, 2 x 45 min sets. Buy tickets at: https://wegottickets.com/f/17590
THU 16 JUL 2026 – CARLISLE JAZZ CLUB (CUMBRIA) – Warren James and his Lonesome Travellers
8pm, 2 x 60 min sets. http://www.carlislejazzclub.co.uk
FRI 17 JUL 2026 MOFFAT THEATRE (DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY)
7.30pm, 2 x 45 min sets. http://www.moffattheatre.co.uk
SAT 18 JUL 2026 THE HOWLIN’ WOLF (GLASGOW)
6.00pm, 2 x 45 min sets. http://www.thehowlinwolf.co.uk
SUN 19 JUL 2026 THE OLD STABLES (BEATTOCK, DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY)
2.00pm, 3 x 45 min sets. http://www.oldstablesbeattock.com
WED 22 JUL 2026 AMERSHAM JAZZ CLUB (HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKS)
8.00pm, 3 x 40 min sets. @ Royal British Legion. http://www.amershamjazzclub.co.uk
THU 23 JUL 2026 PUMP HOUSE JAZZ CLUB (WATFORD)
8.00pm, 2 x 60 min sets. @ The Pump House Theatre. http://www.pumphouse.info
FRI 24 JUL 2026 – BIRMINGHAM JAZZ & BLUES FEST – Warren James plays PRIVATE LAUNCH PARTY
12:30pm until 4pm
FRI 24 JUL 2026 – BIRMINGHAM JAZZ & BLUES FEST – Warren James and his Lonesome Travellers
8pm, 2 x 60 min sets. @ The Plough & Harrow Hotel.
SAT 25 JUL 2026 RETORRICK MILL (NEWQAUY, CORNWALL)
Time TBC, 2 x 60 min sets. http://www.retorrickmill.co.uk
SAT 25 JUL 2026 – SHATTERFORD VILLAGE HALL (BEWDLEY) – Warren James and his Lonesome Travellers
7:30pm, 2 x 60 min sets.
SUN 26 JUL 2026 BIRMINGHAM JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL (BIRMINGHAM)
2.00pm, 2 x 50 min sets. @ Bournville Gardens Village. http://www.birminghamjazzfestival.com
MON 27 JUL 2026 – BIRMINGHAM JAZZ & BLUES FEST – Warren James and his Hit Parade Heroes
7:30pm, 2 x 60 min sets. @ Wednesbury Library
MON 27 JUL 2026 BIRMINGHAM JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL (WEST BROMWICH)
1.00pm, 2 x 50 min sets. @ New Square, West Bromwich. http://www.birminghamjazzfestival.com
TUES 28 JUL 2026 – BIRMINGHAM JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL – Warren James and his Hit Parade Heroes
6pm, 2 x 60 min sets. @ Sami Thai Restaurant
WED 29 JUL 2026 BIRMINGHAM JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL (BIRMINGHAM)
12.30pm, 2 x 50 min sets. @ Waters Edge Bandstand. http://www.birminghamjazzfestival.com
WED 29 JUL 2026 – AYR, SCOTLAND at BENGARTH PINES – Warren James and his Lonesome Travellers
7:30pm, 2 x 60 min sets. Contact: Katy on 07810 007021
WED 29 JUL 2026 SUTTON COLDFIELD TRAD JAZZ CLUB (WEST MIDLANDS)
8.00pm, 2 x 60 min sets @ Boldmere Sports Club. http://www.facebook.com/SuttonColdfieldTradJazzClub
THUR 30 JUL 2026 – AYR, SCOTLAND at KATY’S JAZZ CORNER – Warren James and his Lonesome Travellers
2pm, 2 x 60 min sets: Contact: Katy on 07810 007021
FRI 31 JUL 2026 BIRMINGHAM JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL (SUTTON COLDFIELD)
6.30pm, 2 x 50 min sets. @ Ash, Sutton Coldfield. http://www.birminghamjazzfestival.com
SAT 01 AUG 2026 BIRMINGHAM JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL (BIRMINGHAM)
11.00am, 2 x 50 min sets. @ Birmingham Indoor Market. http://www.birminghamjazzfestival.com
SAT 01 AUG 2026 KINGS ARMS (MICKLETON, GLOUCESERSHIRE)
7.00pm, 2 x 45 min sets. http://www.kingsarmsmickleton.co.uk
SUN 02 AUG 2026 BIRMINGHAM JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL (WOLVERHAMPTON)
1.00pm, 2 x 50 min sets. @ Bantock House, Wolverhampton. http://www.birminghamjazzfestival.com
SUN 02 AUG 2026 THE VIC (MUMBLES, SWANSEA)
7.00pm, 2 x 45 min sets . http://www.facebook.com/Keithtracy1964
MON 03 AUG 2026 THE SPICE OF LIFE (SOHO, LONDON)
12.30pm, 2 x 50 min sets. http://www.spiceoflifesoho.com
THUR 6 AUG 2026 – NOTTINGHAM RHYTHM CLUB – Warren James performing with Rich Bennett’s New Orleans All Stars
8pm, 2 x 60 min sets.
FRI 07 AUG 2026 ILMINSTER ARTS CENTRE (DEVON)
7.30pm, 2 x 45 min sets.
SAT 08 AUG 2026 THE GREYHOUND (FISHPONDS, BRISTOL)
8.00pm 2 x 45 min sets. http://www.greyhoundfishponds.co.uk
SUN 09 AUG 2026 RETRO FESTIVAL (NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE)
1.00pm, 1 x 60 min set. @ The Spitfire Pavilion, Newbury Showground. http://www.retrofestival.co.uk
THU 13 AUG 2026 THE OLD DUKE (BRISTOL)
9.00pm, 2 x 45 min sets. http://www.theoldduke.com
SAT 15 AUG 2026 THE WHITE ROOM MUSIC CAFE (STANLEY, DURHAM)
7.45pm, 2 x 45 min sets. http://www.facebook.com/p/The-White-Room-Music-Cafe-100095399083542
SUN 16 AUG 2026 BEATTOCK BASH (DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY)
4.00pm, 2 x 60 min sets. @ The Old Stables. http://www.beattockbash.com
THU 20 AUG 2026 CARLISLE JAZZ CLUB (CUMBRIA)
8.00pm, 2 x 60 min sets @ Carlisle Rugby Club. http://www.carlislejazzclub.co.uk
FRI 21 AUG 2026 ST ANDREW’S CHURCH (OAKENSHAW, WEST YORKSHIRE)
8.00pm, 2 x 45 min sets. http://www.oakenshawchurch.org/events
SAT 22 AUG 2026 – BEWDLEY – Warren James & His Hit Parade Heroes (PRIVATE EVENT)
2pm to 4pm.
SAT 22 AUG 2026 – WORCESTER, THE CHESTNUT TREE – Warren James & His Hit Parade Heroes
8pm, 2 x 45 min sets.
WED 26 AUG 2026 – SUTTON COLDFIELD, JAZZ CLUB – Warren James Performing with Rich Bennett’s New Orleans All Stars
8pm, 2 x 60 min sets
FRI 28 AUG 2026 THE FOX INN (CORSCOMBE, DORSET)
6.30pm, 2 x 45 min sets. http://www.thefoxcorscombe.com
SAT 29 AUG 2026 CONGLETON JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL (CHESHIRE)
6.00pm, 2 x 45 min sets. @ Radley’s Bar. http://www.congletonjazzandblues.co.uk
SUN 30 AUG 2026 – COVENTRY, JAZZAMATAZZ – Warren James and his Lonesome Travellers
12:30pm, 2 x 60 min sets @ Ansty Club, Grove Road
Further information at;
https://warrenjamesguitar.com/
https://www.thejakelegjugband.com/