Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra-Forest Tours
About Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra-Forest Tours
Jools Holland & his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra featuring Gilson Lavis and guest vocalists Lulu, Ruby Turner and Louise Marshall make a welcome first visit to Cannock Chase Forest, Nr Rugeley, Staffordshire as part of the Forestry Commission’s annual ‘Forest Tour’. Jools’ show will be supporting the Forestry Commission’s valuable social and environmental programmes.
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.
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.
How to get there:
Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra-Forest Tours can be started from Birches Valley Forest Centre in Cannock Forest. Rugeley is the nearest town or village.
From Rugeley head towards Penkridge along Hagley Road. The road changes into Penkridge Bank Road as it enters Cannock Chase AONB. The forest centre is signposted on your left.
From Stafford head towards Cannock on the A34. Follow the signs for Pye Green or Rugeley. Once on Cannock Chase continue to head for Rugeley until signs for the centre on your left.
OS Grid Reference: SK018 171
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| Type of Event: |
| arts |
| Date: |
| Sunday June 24 2007 |
| Time: |
| 18.00 - 23.00 |
| Cost of Event: |
| £30.00 - Please be aware this is a Summer concert, not a "picnic in the park" event. Therefore, due to Forestry Commission policy, glass, cans and metal cutlery are strictly forbidden and will be removed on entering the site. |
| Easy Access: |
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| Meeting Place: |
| Birches Valley Forest Centre |
| Clothing Required: |
| Booking Required: |
| tickets can be purchased from Birches Valley Forest Centre Mon - Thur 8am - 4pm and Friday - Sunday 10am - 7.30pm Cash and cheques only or via the ticket hotline 01842 814612. www.forestry.gov.uk/music www.ticketmaster.co.uk / www.gigsandtours.com. |
| Dogs Allowed: |
| No |
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