Sion Russell Jones
Life and career
Jones was born in Cardiff, Wales. He started playing the guitar at the age of 7 and studied music at the University of Glamorgan (now the University of South Wales).[1]
In October 2010, Jones released his debut album And Suddenly via Still Small Voice Music, which was recorded during his final year at The Atrium School of Creative & Cultural Industries, Cardiff.[2]
Jones's music has been used in the background on the British soap operas Coronation Street and EastEnders.[2] He's also had songs featured in the Welsh comedy Stella.[1]
In 2011, Jones signed a publishing deal with BDi music,[3] and during the summer of 2011, he performed at several UK festivals including The Acoustic Festival of Britain, Festival of the Celts, and the Greenman Festival.[3]
In March 2012, Jones performed at the SXSW musical festival in Austin, Texas.[4]
Jones has since continued recording and performing; in April 2017 he announced a short hiatus from music.[5]
References
- "Revealed: The 10 hottest new Welsh musical acts to look out for". walesonline.co.uk. 13 August 2011. Retrieved 8 September 2011.
- "Artist Profile: Siôn Russell Jones". Green Man Festival. Retrieved 8 September 2011.
- "BDi signs welsh talent, Sion Russell Jones". BDi. 10 August 2011. Retrieved 8 September 2011.
- "SXSW Schedule and at Canadian Music Week, Toronto as well as showcase gigs at the Rockwood Music Hall and Living Room in New York. 2012". SXSW. Retrieved 15 March 2012.
- https://www.facebook.com/SionRussellJones/photos/a.192642130771181.35931.187008208001240/1397191810316201/%5B%5D