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The Bones of J.R. Jones

The Bones of J.R. Jones Tour Dates and Upcoming Concerts

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Concerts
Jun
12
Johnny Brenda's
Philadelphia
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Jun
13
Brighton Music Hall
Allston
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Jun
14
The Iron Horse
Northampton
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Jun
15
Higher Ground
South Burlington
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Jun
17
Bar Le Ritz PDB
Montreal
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Jun
18
Rainbow Bistro
Ottawa
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Jun
19
Longboat Hall
Toronto
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Jun
21
Andes Hootenanny 2025
Andes
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Sep
24
Wonder Ballroom
Portland
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Sep
25
Tractor Tavern
Seattle
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Sep
26
Trout Lake Hall
Trout Lake
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Sep
29
Shrine Social Club
Boise
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Sep
30
The State Room
Salt Lake City
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Oct
02
The Alibi
Telluride
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Oct
03
The Lariat
Buena Vista
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Oct
04
The Velvet Elk Lounge
Boulder
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Oct
22
The Starlet Room
Sacramento
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Oct
23
The Chapel
San Francisco
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Oct
24
Moe's Alley
Santa Cruz
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Oct
25
The Siren
Morro Bay
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Oct
28
Belly Up
Solana Beach
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Oct
29
Pappy & Harriet's
Pioneertown
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Oct
30
The Venice West
Venice
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Oct
31
The Venice West
Venice
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Nov
01
Ventura Music Hall
Ventura
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About The Bones of J.R. Jones
Growing up, Jonathon Linaberry was obsessed with the radio. “Music was my whole world,” he recalls, “and the radio was pivotal in that. There was something so romantic about it. You never knew what you’d hear, what you’d discover and fall in love with. I wanted to find a way to recapture that.” Radio Waves, Linaberry’s sixth studio album as The Bones Of J.R. Jones, is indeed steeped in the past, but there’s more than just nostalgia at play here. Recorded in Toronto with producer Robbie Lackritz (Feist, Bahamas), the collection is moody and hypnotic, drawing on the sonic landscape of Linaberry’s youth as it reckons with all the doubt and uncertainty of adulthood. The arrangements are utterly entrancing, built on the tension between acoustic instruments and retro synthesizers, and Linaberry’s performances are raw and visceral, at times aching in their unflinching vulnerability. Put it all together and you’ve got a poignant exploration of memory and longing delivered by a relentless searcher, a revelatory work of personal reflection rooted in the endless beauty, pain, and chaos that comes with finding your place in this world. “I’ve never really resonated with the idea of ‘the good old days,’” Linaberry reflects. “Your understanding of the past and your relationship with it change as you get older, and I’ve always been more interested in the evolution of those feelings than in looking at them with any kind of rose-colored glasses.” Born and raised in central New York, Linaberry got his start playing in hardcore and punk bands before becoming enamored with the field recordings of Alan Lomax, who documented rural American blues, folk, and gospel musicians throughout the 1930s and ’40s. Inspired by the unvarnished honesty of those vintage performances, Linaberry launched The Bones of J.R. Jones in 2012 and, operating as a fully independent artist, began releasing a series of critically acclaimed albums and EPs that would land his songs in a slew of films and television shows (including True Detective, Suits, Daredevil, Longmire, and Graceland) and lead to countless tours across the US and Europe (including stops everywhere from Telluride Blues to Hardly Strictly Bluegrass). Along the way, Linaberry also shared bills with the likes of The Wallflowers, G. Love, and The Devil Makes Three, soundtracked an Amazon commercial helmed by Oscar-winning director Taika Waititi, and earned praise from Billboard, American Songwriter, Under the Radar, and more. “After a dozen years of touring and recording, I found myself getting burnt out by the constant barrage of new music that’s out there,” Linaberry reflects. “In some ways, it’s great to have that kind of access, but it can also be numbing, and I found myself missing what it felt like to have an album change your life, to listen to your cassette of Born In The USA so many times you have to wind the tape back up with a pencil.” Linaberry set out to tap back into that magic on Radio Waves, writing songs steeped in the sounds and stories of his own coming of age. He tuned out the modern world in favor of stark, lo-fi demos built around fingerpicked guitars and old school electronics, and when it came time to record the album, he leaned into working with an outside producer for the first time, traveling to Canada for two ten-day sessions at Lackritz’s studio. “A lot of these songs started on a drum machine, which was very intentional,” Linaberry explains. “I wanted to focus on simplicity, on stripping tracks back to their most essential elements so that the melody and the vocals could shine.” The result is an almost primal sound, familiar yet uneasy, like a memory hanging perpetually just out of reach. “These songs live in the night—the endless kind, where you get in your car just to drive and listen to music, to feel like you’re going somewhere even if you’re not,” Linaberry says. “It’s the sound of a kitchen heavy with the leftover heat of an August day and a table crowded with drinks, of arguments and first loves and first heartbreaks, of not living up to your potential, of breaking promises, of being human.” Take a listen to album opener “Car Crash” and you’ll understand exactly what he means. Tender and hazy, the track offers up a bittersweet embrace of life’s imperfections, finding meaning and connection in our shared flaws and shortcomings. “I want your whole heart,” Linaberry professes, “even the broken parts.” Like much of the record, it’s insistent yet understated, as much a celebration as it is a confession. The sensuous “Savages” revels in the reckless abandon of young adulthood, while the spare “Heart Attack” stares disappointment directly in the face, and the piercing “Shameless” works its way through a lifetime of what ifs. “Our lives are an endless series of revolving doors,” Linaberry reflects. “Even the smallest decisions can change our entire trajectory. What kind of arrogant fool doesn’t look back and wonder?” That sense of lostness, of uncertainty as to who we are and where we belong turns up throughout the record. The blistering “Drive” devours itself from the inside out in the tedious solitude of the road; “The Devil” grapples with identity, intimacy, and dependence; and the breezy “Catching You” wonders what we were ever trying to prove with all the debaucherous nights and bad decisions of youth. “I think so many of us live in the past because it’s easier to face than the future,” Linaberry explains. “But I’m not interested in going back. I’m interested in understanding the feelings and experiences that made us who we are: the passion and the hunger, the faults and the failures, the hopes and the fears. Truth be told, those feelings never really go away. They’re all still out there, floating in the ether, drifting through eternity on an endless sea of radio waves. All you have to do is tune in.
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What fans are saying
Andy
5 / 5
Amazing show, and a genuinely nice and humble dude. Best one man band I’ve ever seen, if you get the chance to see him make sure you do,you won’t regret it
Water Rats London, United Kingdom
Oct 20, 2018
Cameron
5 / 5
Outstanding show. It sounded so good in this venue. Great set list and incredible energy which is impressive since it was the last stop in the tour.
Wild Buffalo House Of Music Bellingham, WA
Feb 20, 2024
Travis
5 / 5
Such a great time at a fun venue. The sound tech did an amazing job. JR and Jeremy brought down the house. I hope to see them again!
Talent Club Talent, OR
Feb 16, 2024
Anonymous
5 / 5
The bones of J R Jones and The devil makes 3 were excellent. Great venue and atmosphere. Really talented with original sound. Will definitely be seeing again
Bodega Nottingham, United Kingdom
May 28, 2023
Will
5 / 5
A truly unforgettable show with solid supporting acts that i instantly fell in love with. Thanks for stopping in Richmond and look forward to seeing you again!
Capital Ale House Downtown Richmond, VA
Mar 12, 2020
Andrew
4 / 5
Amazing show. Don’t miss any chance to see this guy live! Opener Billy Keane killed it as well. The Drake was a perfect intimate venue.
The Drake Amherst, MA
Jan 28, 2024
Emil
5 / 5
Finally got to see the man himself, on top of that with the Mrs. Absolutely fantastic show. If possible even better live than on record!
Water Rats London, United Kingdom
Dec 14, 2018
Matt
5 / 5
One of the great talents of our generation. If you love roots, blues and rock and roll, he should not be missed.
The Camel Richmond, VA
Oct 18, 2023
Brian
4 / 5
By far one of the greatest shows I’ve seen. JR puts on a show. Can’t wait to see him again.
The Moxi Theater Greeley, CO
Jul 23, 2022
Cierra
5 / 5
Amazing voice. The concert was absolutely wonderful. Good connection with the crowd and such good energy. Plus, the sound 👍🏻
The Commonwealth Room South Salt Lake, UT
Apr 21, 2024
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The Bones of J.R. Jones Tour Cities
South Burlington, VT Venice, CA Andes, NY Buena Vista, CO San Francisco, CA Ottawa, ON Toronto, ON Morro Bay, CA Seattle, WA Boise, ID Northampton, MA Philadelphia, PA Santa Cruz, CA Allston, MA Montreal, QC Telluride, CO Salt Lake City, UT Boulder, CO Trout Lake, WA Solana Beach, CA Portland, OR Sacramento, CA Ventura, CA

Frequently Asked Questions About The Bones of J.R. Jones

Concerts & Tour Date Information

Is The Bones of J.R. Jones on tour?

Yes, The Bones of J.R. Jones is currently on tour. If you’re interested in attending an upcoming The Bones of J.R. Jones concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The The Bones of J.R. Jones tour is scheduled for 25 dates across 23 cities. Get information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2025-2026 with Hypebot.

How many upcoming tour dates is The Bones of J.R. Jones scheduled to play?

The Bones of J.R. Jones is scheduled to play 25 shows between 2025-2026. Buy concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.

When does the The Bones of J.R. Jones tour start?

The Bones of J.R. Jones’s tour starts Jun 12, 2025 and ends on Nov 01, 2025. They will play 23 cities; their most recent concert was held in Philadelphia at Johnny Brenda's and their next upcoming concert will be in South Burlington at Higher Ground.

What venues is The Bones of J.R. Jones performing at?

As part of the The Bones of J.R. Jones tour, The Bones of J.R. Jones is scheduled to play across the following venues and cities:

2025 Tour Dates:

Jun 12 - Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda's
Jun 13 - Allston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall
Jun 14 - Northampton, MA @ The Iron Horse
Jun 15 - South Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground
Jun 17 - Montreal, QC @ Bar Le Ritz PDB
Jun 18 - Ottawa, ON @ Rainbow Bistro
Jun 19 - Toronto, ON @ Longboat Hall
Jun 21 - Andes, NY @ Andes Hootenanny
Sep 24 - Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom
Sep 25 - Seattle, WA @ Tractor Tavern
Sep 26 - Trout Lake, WA @ Trout Lake Hall
Sep 29 - Boise, ID @ Shrine Social Club
Sep 30 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The State Room
Oct 02 - Telluride, CO @ The Alibi
Oct 03 - Buena Vista, CO @ The Lariat
Oct 04 - Boulder, CO @ The Velvet Elk Lounge
Oct 22 - Sacramento, CA @ The Starlet Room
Oct 23 - San Francisco, CA @ The Chapel
Oct 24 - Santa Cruz, CA @ Moe's Alley
Oct 25 - Morro Bay, CA @ The Siren
Oct 28 - Solana Beach, CA @ Belly Up
Oct 29 - Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy & Harriet's
Oct 30 - Venice, CA @ The Venice West
Oct 31 - Venice, CA @ The Venice West
Nov 01 - Ventura, CA @ Ventura Music Hall
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