PRESS & AWARDS.

Brother of Mine

MAVERICK MAGAZINE

The review

There are songs written to remember someone, and then there are songs that feel as though they have been lived. Dan Jones’ “Brother Of Mine” falls firmly into the latter category, delivering an emotionally honest tribute to his lifelong friend and former musical partner, Andre Timberlake Evans, who died from a brain tumour ten years ago at the age of just 41.

Opening with understated acoustic guitar before gradually building into a soaring, anthemic chorus, the song strikes an impressive balance between vulnerability and strength. Jones’ gravel edged vocal is the driving force throughout, conveying genuine emotion rather than theatrical performance. There is a quiet confidence in the delivery, with every lyric sounding lived rather than simply written.

Musically, Brother Of Mine blends Jones’ trademark country rock sound with heartfelt storytelling. His voice carries genuine emotion, never feeling forced, while the soaring chorus captures both grief and gratitude. It is a song about loss, but more importantly about loyalty, courage and friendship.

The release also carries an important purpose beyond the music. Arriving today, it leads into National Glioblastoma Awareness Day on 15 July 2026, shining a light on the aggressive brain cancer that claimed Andre’s life. Rather than allowing tragedy to define the story, Jones transforms personal heartbreak into a message of remembrance and awareness.

Beautifully written and deeply sincere, Brother Of Mine is more than a tribute. It is a lasting celebration of friendship, resilience and the unbreakable connection between two musicians.

One More Whiskey for the Road

MAVERICK MAGAZINE · EP REVIEW

9/ 10

Dan Jones’ One More Whiskey for the Road is a rich, heartfelt country rock EP that blends classic storytelling with a rugged, soulful edge. Drawing from influences like Luke Combs and Chris Stapleton, Jones crafts an authentic sound steeped in emotion and experience.

The standout track, Forever Would Be Too Long, is a deeply moving ballad that showcases his storytelling prowess. With lyrics like “If forever’s all we’ve got, then I’d still need more time”, the song captures the raw ache of love that knows no bounds. His raspy yet melodic vocals deliver each line with sincerity, backed by warm piano and soaring guitar work that evoke a timeless, heartland feel.

Across all four tracks, Jones demonstrates his ability to fuse personal experience with universal themes, making this EP a must-listen for fans of traditional and modern country alike. One More Whiskey for the Road proves that Jones is a voice worth hearing.

Zero Four Nine

POWERPLAY MAGAZINE · ALBUM REVIEW

9/ 10

It’s always nice when something positive comes out of a pandemic isn’t it? One of the very few positives to come out of Covid is the amount of albums that have been recorded while musicians would otherwise have been doing other things. Which brings us to the debut solo album from Dreaming Tree guitarist Dan Jones, and this really is a solo affair, because apart from the bass and drums on one track, Dan plays everything.

Musically, the album is along the lines of Satch. It’s not as experimental as Vai or as out there as Gilbert. The songs are well structured, melodic and give Dan the chance to show off his various styles of playing. A song like ‘Geoid’, for example, gives him the chance to go all Peter Green on the opening, before switching from blues to rock and doing a Satriani.

There are plenty of highlights on ‘Zero Nine Four’, from the opening ‘Tribute’ through to the prog metal of ‘Disclosure’. That one starts with some gentle piano before the guitar kicks in, getting heavier and faster as the song progresses before finishing as it started. This is a great album from Dan Jones, let’s hope it’s not a one-off.

Martin Howell · Powerplay