Jacob Alon

Alon was born and raised by a young single mother in the quiet suburbs of Dunfermline, Fife, between the winding woods and industrial park mystics. They learned their first piano piece from their mum for a school show at age 9 and later picked up the guitar at 15, enchanted by the intimate, somber beauty of wizards such as Nick Drake and Adrianne Lenker.

Alon began writing songs in school as a way of making friends laugh but never considered a career in music possible until much later. While studying medicine at university, Jacob found themself deeply confused and unhappy, only finding joy when making music. To the disapproval of their family, they decided to drop out and pursue their true dream full-time. Creating is part of who Jacob fundamentally is – a lens by which they process and understand experiences in the world.

You’ll often find Jacob playing in the folk bars of Edinburgh and sneaking into places they shouldn’t be. They like roasted aubergines and great Scots Pines, and appreciate the cozy smell of warm wet earth outside their window as they dance, naked, in their flat when no one else is home.

‘This person is an exquisite musician, songwriter, singer. I was floored.’ Nina Nastasia

Access information

Seating: this is a standing event but limited seating can be reserved. Please contact The Trades Club directly: https://thetradesclub.com/accessibility

Vibe: this will be a fairly gentle event featuring live music 

Wheelchair access: fully accessible. Please see the walk-through video below for more information or visit https://thetradesclub.com/accessibility

Toilets: One accessible toilet at ground level plus two single toilets located next to the main event space

Food & Drink: Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are served at the bar

Walk-round video - wheelchair access