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Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra in Southampton
Mayflower Theatre in SouthamptonSun, Nov 15, 2026 · 07:30 PM
Overview
Overview
Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra is a Music / R&B / R&B event at Mayflower Theatre in Southampton.
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Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra bring their signature boogie-woogie and rhythm and blues sound to Southampton. The 17-piece ensemble, led by the former Squeeze pianist and TV personality, delivers a high-energy show featuring horns, vocals, and piano.
Attendees can expect a lively evening of classic R&B, with Holland's charismatic stage presence and the orchestra's tight arrangements. The lineup includes vocalists Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall, and Mabel Ray, alongside a full brass section.
This concert offers a chance to experience a band that has been a staple of the British music scene since 1987, known for its infectious grooves and celebratory atmosphere.
📍 Southampton🎟️ Tickets from £63
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Good to know
- The concert is in Southampton.
- The event features a 17-piece orchestra.
- Jools Holland leads the band on piano and vocals.
Frequently asked questions
Who is in the band?
The band includes Jools Holland, Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall, Mabel Ray, and many more musicians.
When was the band formed?
The band was formed in 1987.
Lineup
Jools Holland
Julian Miles Holland is an English pianist, bandleader, singer, composer and television presenter. 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. 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. 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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Mayflower Theatre in Southampton
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Mayflower Theatre in Southampton
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