Jono B Smith at Medusa Bar

Newcastle’s Jono B Smith is a songwriter of rare quality - a multi‑instrumentalist who toggles effortlessly between soulful life commentaries and sordid, frivolous ditties. Often described as the best thing since eggs on toast, Jono is a fixture of the Australian touring circuit. When he isn’t fronting his solo projects, he is a sought‑after session player, having toured with the likes of Kasey Chambers, Morgan Evans and Jenny Mitchell. As a member of the acclaimed bluegrass/folk outfit Midnight Chicken, he has traversed the country multiple times, including runs alongside Brad Cox.

This winter, Jono embarks on his debut solo tour of Australia to celebrate the release of his new EP. Notorious in his hometown for a live show defined by surreal banter and sharp, engaging songwriting, these performances are a rare look at an artist in his prime. Catch him this winter before his inevitable descent into madness by July or August. Big man.