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Concerts at Westonbirt Arboretum 2008
Concert NewsPlease note, free entry to the Arboretum is not possible with a concert ticket before 4pm on the day of the concert. If you need a taxi or information about getting to Westonbirt see our Planning Your Visit pages.
Full details of conditions of entry are available at Terms and Conditions. Please note entry to the Arboretum is not possible with a concert ticket before 4pm. If you need a taxi or information about getting to Westonbirt see our Planning Your Visit pages.
 Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
featuring GILSON LAVIS, special guest vocalist MARC ALMOND and guest vocalists RUBY TURNER & LOUISE MARSHALL With special guests The Listening Device.Friday 18 July 2008.Jools Holland & his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra have become established as one of the most prolific touring acts in the UK, creating their own unique big band sound playing a mix of boogie-woogie, swing, jazz and R&B. They now play an average of 100 live shows a year, touring Britain and the world to audiences in excess of 500,000. This autumn has been a particularly busy time for the music maestro with the publication of his autobiography, 'Barefaced Lies and Boogie-Woogie Boasts' and top 10 chart success with his latest album 'Best of Friends'. Tickets, priced £30.00 (subject to booking fee) are on sale now. Full details/ buy online
Sold OutKatherine Jenkins with The National Symphony Orchestra conducted by Anthony Inglis, with firework display - Saturday 19th July 2008With special guests BlakeRe-defining the concept of classical crossover, Katherine has achieved global sales of over 3 million. Her debut album, 2004’s appropriately titled 'Premiere', was the fastest selling of all time by a Mezzo Soprano, with well over 30,000 copies snapped up in the first week. She is the only singer in musical history to simultaneously hold the Number 1, 2, 3 and 4 position in the classical album charts, which she achieved with 'Premiere', 'Second Nature', 'Living the Dream' and 'Serenade’ in 2007. 'Serenade' also went to Number 5 in the pop charts and has sold over a half a million copies to date. Katherine's new album ‘Rejoice’ was released this November.
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