MT Jones

MT Jones brings his Liverpool-bred soul to Whelan’s in Dublin on 29 October 2026. A singer rooted in classic songcraft, he leans on a warm voice, unfussy guitars, a supple horn section and mid-tempo grooves that nod to the 60s and 70s without pastiche. His writing stays close to real life — relationships, private doubts, everyday shifts of feeling — in plain, direct lines that carry easily from record to stage. After a first run of tracks gathered into an EP, his live setup has settled into a tight band and an organic sound, with arrangements that move through dynamics rather than effects.

On stage, MT Jones plays the tension between rhythm and melody, letting the horns shade the choruses while the rhythm section keeps a steady, unhurried pulse. The set traces a line between British soul heritage and a contemporary touch, where space, phrasing and timing do the heavy lifting. At Whelan’s, that approach turns into an intimate, slow-burn show built on feel, detail and songs that invite you in rather than push too hard.