Originally from Poole in England, Aaron Jones has lived in Scotland for over twenty years. Although he lives in Edinburgh, Aaron spends much of his year touring in the USA, Canada and throughout the UK and Europe. He has recorded on countless CD's and has made numerous TV and Radio appearances worldwide. He continues to work regularly with some of the biggest names in traditional music both as a performer and as a producer.
Aaron is lead vocalist and bouzouki/guitarist with Old Blind Dogs who were voted Folk Band of the Year in 2004 and 2007 at the Scots Trad Music Awards. He is also currently working with multi-instrumentalist Claire Mann in the group 'Secret Orders' with Leo McCann and Nathon Jones, and with German duo Deitsch as '2Duos'. He is one of the official accompanists at the prestigious annual BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Awards and was voted Instrumentalist of the Year at the 2005 Scots Trad Music Awards.
Here's what they have been saying about Aaron...
"Aaron is certainly one of the best Cittern players I have ever seen." Sean Laffey, Editor, Irish Music Magazine.
"Aaron Jones was the heart of the band, providing the guitar, bouzouki and lead vocals. The ballads were marvellously done." Roger Lilly, State Cultural Center Theater, West Virginia.
"The bouzouki playing is mighty." Jamie McMenemy
"Great singing from Aaron Jones." Mike Harding, BBC Radio 2
"...bouzouki ace." Scotland on Sunday
www.2Duos.com
A new and exciting collaboration between Germany and Scotland. Over several years as friends, and with a continued love and passion for the music, 2Duos have nurtured and developed a unique and exciting musical relationship.
www.musiciansunion.org.uk
Aaron is a Committee Member of the Folk, Roots and Traditional Music Section of the UK Musicians Union.
Until The Cows Come Home - 2Duos
Artes Records - ARCD3034