Joanne Shaw Taylor Unveils Powerful New Single “Hell Or High Water” + 2026 Europe & US Tour Dates
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Joanne Shaw Taylor’s new single “Hell Or High Water” delivers a punchy statement on resilience and believing in yourself. The blues and gospel-tinged track reflects her emotional growth as an artist. Joanne will also be taking her new album on the road for a big 2026 tour of the UK, Europe and the U.S.
According to a press release from Joanne Shaw Taylor’s management, her UK/Europe tour will kick off on January 25th at the Queen’s Hall in Edinburg, with the US leg starting later, on March 18th at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, IL.
The new track “Hell or High Water”, released via Journeyman Records, finds Joanne channeling resilience, faith, and self‑belief into one of her most emotionally charged recordings to date. “Hell Or High Water is a defiant, soul‑bearing Blues/Gospel anthem about surviving the war inside your own head and refusing to give in,” Joanne shares. “It’s about resilience and self belief even in the hardest of times.”
From its stark opening moments through its hypnotic rhythmic pulse, “Hell Or High Water” builds an atmosphere steeped in tension and release. Joanne’s raw, blues‑soaked vocal performance carries lyrics that wrestle openly with doubt, temptation, and perseverance. Lines like “Devil on my shoulder keeps whispering in my ear” and the repeated plea “Lord, don’t let me falter” frame the song as a deeply personal reckoning, grounded in honesty rather than polish. Yet even as it explores darker emotional terrain, the song is instantly catchy – anchored by handclaps, a rolling groove, and a hook that lingers long after the final chorus. Joanne’s searing guitar riffs cut through the track with clarity and conviction, and the solo – equal parts grit and grace – reminds listeners exactly why she’s considered one of today’s most formidable blues guitarists.
Listen to “Hell or High Water”:
The release follows a prolific and creatively rich period for Joanne. Over the past year, she released her acclaimed album Black & Gold, along with a Deluxe Edition featuring stripped‑back acoustic versions of fan favorites including “Hold Of My Heart,” “Grayer Shade Of Blue,” and “Black & Gold.” The album earned widespread praise, with Classic Rock rating it 9/10, Powerplay Magazine highlighting 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 calling it “a deeply personal experience, showcasing the depth of Joanne’s artistry.”
“Hell Or High Water” offers a first glimpse into a new slate of material Joanne plans to unveil over the coming year. While stylistically rooted in the blues traditions that have defined her career, the song reflects an artist continuing to push herself emotionally and creatively, leaning into vulnerability while maintaining the strength that has become her hallmark.
Watch the official video for “Hell or High Water”:
The new single arrives amid an extensive period of touring. Joanne is about to kick off 2026 with a major UK and European headline tour before returning to the United States for a Spring tour spanning the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, and Florida. Known for her commanding live presence, fiery guitar work, and emotionally immersive performances, Joanne continues to connect powerfully with audiences worldwide.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.joanneshawtaylor.com/tour
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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