Door Time: 7pm
“Imelda May will now be the Special Guest Vocalist for the Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra show at Portsmouth Guildhall on the 15th of November. Imelda is set to captivate audiences with her unique blend of blues, rock, soul, gospel, and jazz. She replaces Marc Almond on this event.”
Audiences will also be treated to the supreme talent of blues guitar prodigy and social media sensation, Toby Lee. Described by Joe Bonamassa as “a future superstar of the blues”, Toby first came to public attention at 10 years old when he posted a get well soon jam for BB King which went viral with 5 million views in a week. Since then, he has gone on to perform in West End productions, winning Olivier and UK Blues Awards and showcasing his skills on TV and live performances around the world. Now joining Jools for every stop of the tour, audiences have a chance to see one of the world’s most promising blues guitarists in the flesh.
Fans will be thrilled to hear that the shows will once again feature the incredible Ruby Turner and the outstanding vocals of Louise Marshall, and Sumudu Jayatilaka. Together with the skilful musicianship of the Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, which features drums from original Squeeze member Gilson Lavis, Jools Holland will be performing tracks spanning his entire solo career. With a catalogue of boogie woogie classics to choose from, the show is sure to have fans of Jools on their feet!
On 22nd June 2022 Jools and The Rhythm & Blues Orchestra ‘Raised The Roof’ of the Royal Albert Hall with a very special star-studded show in aid of Prostate Cancer UK.
Jools Holland has partnered on this tour with The Trussell Trust (https://www.trusselltrust.org ) to raise funds and help the food banks this winter, which face their hardest winter yet. For all tour dates and special guests details please go to www.joolsholland.com/tourdates.htm
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