He employs percussive techniques on acoustic guitar, and his influences include genres such as blues, soul, rock and metal and the musician Michael Hedges.

[1] He began classical guitar lessons at the age of four, and at twelve, he would accompany his father, a music critic, to blues gigs in his hometown of Blackpool.

His appearances are generally organised with independent promoters in venues like ale pubs in rural areas, theatres or arts centres.

He performs regularly across the UK and has toured in China, Brazil, South Africa, Turkey, Australia and Canada.

[9] Referring to Jon Gomm, comedian Stephen Fry posted the one word tweet "wow" in February 2012.