Based in East Anglia, on the most easterly point of the British Isles, John Ward, is a renowned songwriter on the folk, roots and acoustic music scene and has 9 critically-acclaimed CDs and 2 published books to his name. John writes in a variety of styles, and is commissioned to write songs and music for various projects, but his heart is in folk and roots music.  His songs receive national radio airplay, most recently by Mark Radcliffe on the BBC Radio 2 Folk Show and his most recent album/book, Congress, was twice broadcast in 5 serialised episodes on BBC Radio Suffolk. John's songs are sung and recorded by other artists on the folk scene.

Performing an eclectic mix of music, John tours extensively across the UK and beyond, mostly with his Trio, and sometimes as a duo with wife, Lynne.  He is a fine musician, specialising in acoustic guitar, bass, harmonica and bodhran and is also an experienced 6-string guitar, bass and bodhran teacher.  Besides writing and performing his own original music, he is a sought-after entertainer for private events, weddings and parties, and has a popular ceilidh band, Skiphire.  

Explore the website to find out more about John, his live work and recordings. This is a brand new, re-designed website, is still in being put together so bear with us as there are still tweaks to be made and more content to go on.

Photos on this page by - Harry Scott and The Lens Artistic

Latest News

March 2024

Following two months break from touring, time spent traveling, recording and writing, the gigs start again with a ceilidh, a benefit concert and a return gig as the duo at the historic Blaxhall Ship Inn is Suffolk. Later in the month the trio has a concert at the beautiful and very old Anteros Arts in Norwich.

Meanwhile recording recording continues on and off on the next album, more news of which as it develops.

See Tour page for details

 

 

Latest Album and Book

Congress

New CD and book about Buffalo Bill’s visit to the UK in 1903 with his spectacular wild west show. Songs recorded by the John Ward Trio with guest musicians, Ian Sainsbury and Jim O’Toole.

Between 1902 and 1904 Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show toured the length and breadth of the British Isles visiting John's hometown of Lowestoft in September 1903. Inspired by these events John has written a book and a 23 song album that is also a live theatre show, a workshop and has been serialised and broadcast by BBC Radio Suffolk.

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