An evening with Jon Wilks at Cafe No9
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An evening with Jon Wilks at Cafe No9

Presented by: Cafe#9
0 SHEFFIELD: Cafe No9 (info)
P Thursday 16th October, 2025
N Door time: 7:00pm
Start time: 7:30pm
. All ages (under 14s must be accompanied by an adult)
C Music - Folk/blues/world

Event information

Recognised with a double page feature in global Guitarist magazine, Jon is a guitarist of exceptional calibre. His stand-out talent has been applauded by Carl Barat of The Libertines who hailed Jon as a ‘badman fingerpicking guitarist’ and Martin Simpson who describes Jon as ‘the real deal’.

Following the release of his 2023 album, Jon was Mark Radcliffe’s featured session guest on the BBC Radio 2 Folk Show and the album was awarded Guardian Folk Album of the Month. His recent music career includes four solo albums and one EP, with regular acclaim from well-regarded publications such as Uncut Magazine, Folk Radio (Klofmag) and The Guardian.
Jon’s performances are warm, honest and intimate shared experiences, his presence entirely charming and modest whilst his talent brightly evident. Ever with a keen eye and ear for a story, and with a fascinating past career as a journalist and editor of Time Out, Jon’s live shows include conversation about the songs, his experiences, who and what has inspired him, as well as stories he has unearthed during his extensive research into traditional music.

For his forthcoming album, due for release and touring in Autumn 2025, Jon aims for his music to bring people together with an energy that will make it hard to sit still! Emanating an upbeat, warm, communal feel, the new album sees Jon reconnecting with a talented group of old friends and collaborators, including folk luminary Jackie Oates.

Inspired by enthusiastic audience and press response to his own songwriting and compositions, his forthcoming album sees Jon making a shift from his previous, more traditional repertoire to a collection of nearly all original songs. It’s a recording that is set to unite Jon’s heartfelt songwriting with his wide-ranging influences and experience in traditional music and far beyond.

Jon’s a badman fingerpicking guitarist and leading exponent of the songs of Old Albion.
CARL BARAT, THE LIBERTINES

Wilks proves once again what a stand-out talent he really is. There is an honesty and compassion in Wilks’ writing and performance, which is entirely charming.
KLOFMAG

A scholar’s ear for vernacular and a dashing sense of verve on fingerpicked guitar.
UNCUT MAGAZINE

Sublime songwriting. Wilks is a rather special performer.
FOLK RADIO

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Please note this ticket price DOES include a BYOB fee should you wish to bring alcohol to the venue.

All additional purchases of drinks and sweet treats from the cafe counter are always very much appreciated.

Tickets

General Admission

20 tickets available

Total price: £16.50
Ticket price: £15.00, Booking fee: £1.50

Venue information

SHEFFIELD: Cafe No9
0 9 Nether Edge Road
Sheffield
S7 1RU
> cafe9sheffield.co.uk
` Very small 40 capacity venue
Disabled access but no disabled toilets

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