Forestry Commission - News - jools holland announces summer concert

Jools Holland & his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, featuring Gilson Lavis and guest vocalists Ruby Turner and Louise Marshall, has announced a 2008 Summer concert at The National Arboretum, Westonbirt. If previous shows are anything to go by, tickets will sell out weeks in advance.

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'.

Marketing and Communications Manager Kellie Lovett said: “Jools Holland & his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra has a huge army of fans and their support contributes enormously to the maintenance and development of this historic tree garden for future generations to enjoy.”

Jools Holland & his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra will be performing at The National Arboretum, Westonbirt, near Tetbury, Glos, on Friday 18th July 2008. Tickets, priced Ł30.00 (subject to booking fee), go on sale at 9.00am this Friday 7th December from tel 01842 814612, online at www.forestry.gov.uk/music or over the counter from the venue.

Further information from www.forestry.gov.uk/music and www.joolsholland.com