Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra in Stoke
Victoria HallThu, Nov 19, 2026 · 07:30 PM – 09:30 PM
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Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra is scheduled for Thursday, November 19, 2026 at Victoria Hall. Check the official source before you go, as event times and venue details can change.
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Jools Holland brings his celebrated Rhythm & Blues Orchestra to Stoke On Trent for an evening of boogie-woogie and rhythm and blues. The 17-piece ensemble, led by the former Squeeze pianist and TV personality, delivers a powerful sound driven by piano, organ, horns, and vocals.
Attendees can expect a high-energy performance featuring vocalists Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall, and Mabel Ray, alongside a tight rhythm section and a full horn lineup. The orchestra's repertoire spans jump blues, swing, and soul, creating an infectious atmosphere that gets the crowd moving.
This concert offers a chance to experience one of the UK's most enduring live acts, known for their virtuosic musicianship and joyful stage presence.
📍 Stoke On Trent⏱️ 2 hrs🎟️ Tickets from £43
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- The concert is scheduled for Thursday 19 November 2026.
- The orchestra is a 17-piece ensemble including piano, organ, drums, vocals, guitar, bass, saxophones, trumpets, and trombones.
- Current vocalists include Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall, and Mabel Ray.
Frequently asked questions
Who is in the current lineup of the Rhythm & Blues Orchestra?
The current members include Jools Holland (piano, guitar, vocals), Ruby Turner (vocals), Louise Marshall (vocals), Mabel Ray (vocals), Ed Richardson (drums), Mark Flanagan (guitar), Dave Swift (bass), Christopher Holland (organ), and a full horn section.
When was the band formed?
Jools Holland formed the band in 1987.
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Victoria Hall
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Victoria Hall, Stoke On Trent
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Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
Julian Miles Holland is an English pianist, bandleader, singer, composer and television presenter.More
He was an original member of the rock band Squeeze, formed in 1974. From 1982 until 1987, he co-presented the Channel 4 music programme The Tube.
Jools Holland
Julian Miles Holland is an English pianist, bandleader, singer, composer and television presenter.More
He was an original member of the rock band Squeeze, formed in 1974. From 1982 until 1987, he co-presented the Channel 4 music programme The Tube.
Ruby Turner
Francella Ruby Turner MBE is a British Jamaican R&B and soul singer, songwriter, and actress.
Ed Richardson
This is a list of some of the major or minor characters that appear on the soap opera As the World Turns.
Dave Swift
Dave Swift is a British multi-instrumentalist.More
He is best known for his work on the BBC2 Television program Later... with Jools Holland as part of Jools Holland's Rhythm and Blues Orchestra.
Christopher Holland
Christopher William Holland is an English keyboard player, singer and songwriter.More
He is the younger brother of pianist and band-leader Jools Holland.
Phil Veacock
Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra is an English rhythm and blues band led by boogie-woogie and former Squeeze pianist and television personality Jools Holland.
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