RUM Thief is the alias of South Manchester based solo artist Jon Green.

Originally from Urmston, Jon is now living in Stretford, and performs with support from his band Kieran Whitehouse on lead guitar, Gary Long on bass and Chris Hobbs on drums.

The project began when Green, after playing as a drummer in bands for more than 10 years, decided to record some songs of his own.

Booking into Airtight studio in Chorlton, he performed the drums, guitars, vocals and backing vocals to produce his first EP, Clouded Mind.

The titular lead track generated interest from media outlets across the North West and with the help of new band mates, Rum Thief secured shows at some of Manchester's legendary venues and local festivals such as Band On The Wall, Night and Day Cafe, Ruby Lounge, Rebellion rock bar, Head For The Hills Festival and Blackthorn Music Festival.

Airplay on local and national radio followed the release of Reach For The Weather Man, Rum Thief’s second EP, which, characterised by Green’s keen ear for melody and his sharp observational lyrical content, received much critical acclaim by the likes of Fred Perry sub culture and many more.

In 2016, Rum Thief successfully headlined the Manchester Ritz and recording the third EP Time To Make A Move at the legendary Hackney Rd Studio, with producer Shuta Shinoda (Ghost poet, Hot Chip). Releasing the record in 2017 Rum Thief went on to perform at Manchester's Sonder Festival supporting Pros, then headed out to perform at their first European festival, Belgium's Day and Night Festival!

Rum Thief has now returned to work with Sugarhouse Music Production to record his most heavyweight single to date, Surmise, which will be released on Friday.

There will be a launch night for the new single on Saturday at Dulcimer in Chorlton.

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