MT Jones

On 2 December 2026, MT Jones will perform at the Artheater in Cologne. The singer-songwriter from Liverpool blends the warmth of 1960s–70s soul with contemporary R&B and jazz. His songs rely on live, hand-played arrangements, laid-back grooves, guitars, brass and a voice that ranges from vulnerable to powerful—always in service of clear, direct stories about relationships, doubts and everyday feelings.

From busking in Chester, his career has taken him to stages across Europe and the United States: his own headline shows in Los Angeles and Brooklyn, multiple sets at SXSW in Austin and, most recently, a European tour with St. Paul & The Broken Bones. On stage the approach remains organic and focused: a compact live setup that works through dynamics and nuance rather than effects.

Likely on the setlist are his singles “Punchin’,” “Why I Cry” and “I Don’t Understand” — tracks that have already been played on BBC Radio 2, 6 Music, Jazz FM and US stations. An evening that brings together classic songwriting and modern soul: approachable, warm and direct, presented in the club setting of the Artheater.