Joanne Shaw Taylor Shares “Irish Christmas In New York”

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Joanne Shaw Taylor Shares “Irish Christmas In New York”

British blues‑rock favorite Joanne Shaw Taylor ushers in the holiday season with the release of her new festive single “Irish Christmas In New York,” out today via Journeyman Records. Perfect timing for the holiday season, the track is a nostalgic and spirited ode to a Christmas spent unexpectedly in New York City, wrapped in the company of strangers who felt like family.

“My travel plans home to London for Christmas one year got canceled so I ended up going to New York City to spend the holidays with my best friend who was also unable to travel home to MI,” Joanne explains. “We went to an old Irish pub on Christmas Eve in the village and what was meant to be a quick drink ended up with us spending two days there. We have always called it our Irish Christmas in New York and I thought writing a Christmas song would be a nice tribute to a lovely memory and the kind people that were willing to make us feel at home when we couldn’t be.”

Set against imagery of snowy sidewalks, crowded bars, and the bittersweet feeling of distance from home, the song captures the warmth of unexpected holiday camaraderie. Joanne brings the story to life with lines like “There’s whiskey and laughter and hope and good cheer, so let’s raise the glass to another fine year,” and the wry observation that in a true Irish pub, “There’s Guinness and wine and maybe a fight.” The track blends charm, sentiment, and the memory of a serendipitous night that is impossible to plan and impossible to forget.

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Stream the new single HERE

“Irish Christmas In New York” continues a prolific run for Joanne, who recently released Black & Gold album that was widely acclaimed, with Classic Rock calling it “a 9/10,” Powerplay Magazine praising its “pop appeal and smoothness,” Guitarist Magazine noting that it “reinforces Joanne’s place in the firmament of today’s brightest stars,” and American Blues Scene describing it as “a deeply personal experience, showcasing the depth of Joanne’s artistry.”

Black & Gold capped what has been one of Joanne’s busiest touring years to date, including U.S. spring dates, high‑profile summer festival appearances, and ongoing fall tours across both the U.S. and Europe. She’ll kick off 2026 with a major UK and European headline tour beginning January 25th in Edinburgh and continuing through February with stops in Blackpool, Southend, Antwerp, Munich, Paris, and more. Joanne will then return to the United States in Spring 2026 for a newly announced headline tour, bringing her powerhouse vocals, fiery guitar work, and fan‑favorite setlist to venues across the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, and Florida.

Full dates are listed below, with more announcements expected as she continues her momentum into the next year. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit HERE

2026 UK/Europe Tour
January 25 – Edinburgh, UK – The Queen’s Hall
January 26 – Buxton, UK – Opera House
January 28 – Blackpool, UK – Opera House
January 29 – Sunderland, UK – The Fire Station
January 30 – Southend-On-Sea, UK – Palace Theatre
February 1 – Antwerp, BE – De Roma
February 3 – Munich, DE – Backstage Werk
February 5 – Hamburg, DE – Fabrik
February 6 – Cologne, DE – Die Kantine
February 8 – Stuttgart, DE – Im Wizemann
February 9 – Zurich, CH – Kaufleuten Festsaal
February 10 – Milan, IT – Legend Club Milano
February 12 – Paris, FR – Alhambra

2026 Spring U.S. Tour
March 18 – Skokie, IL – North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
March 20 – Kent, OH – The Kent Stage
March 21 – Pittsford, NY – Beston Hall
March 22 – Homer, NY – Center for the Arts of Homer
March 24 – Red Bank, NJ – The Vogel
March 25 – Sellersville, PA – Sellersville Theater
March 27 – State College, PA – The State Theatre
March 28 – Annapolis, MD – Rams Head On Stage
March 29 – Oakmont, PA – The Oaks Theater
March 31 – Hobart, IN – The Hobart Art Theater
April 2 – Franklin, TN – The Franklin Theatre
April 3 – Greenville, SC – Peace Center
April 4 – Cornelius, NC – Cain Center for the Arts
April 7 – Orlando, FL – The Plaza Live
April 9 – West Palm Beach, FL – Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
April 10 – Ponte Vedra, FL – Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
April 10-12 – Miramar Beach, FL – Sound Wave Beach Weekend +

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