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Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra in Sheffield
Sheffield City Hall Oval Hall in SheffieldWed, Nov 18, 2026 · 07:30 PM
Overview
Overview
Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra is a Music / R&B / R&B event at Sheffield City Hall Oval Hall in Sheffield.
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Jools Holland, the boogie-woogie pianist and former Squeeze member, brings his 17-piece Rhythm & Blues Orchestra to Sheffield for an evening of swinging rhythm and blues. The band, formed in 1987, features a powerful brass section and vocalists including Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall, and Mabel Ray.
Attendees can expect a high-energy show blending piano, organ, drums, and horns, with Holland's charismatic stage presence driving the performance. The orchestra's lineup includes seasoned musicians on saxophones, trumpets, and trombones, creating a rich, full sound that has defined their decades-long career.
This concert offers a chance to experience a legendary British band in an intimate setting, with a repertoire spanning boogie-woogie, blues, and soul. Fans of live music and dance rhythms will find plenty to enjoy.
📍 Sheffield🎟️ Tickets from £62
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Good to know
- The event is a concert by Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra.
- The band is a 17-piece ensemble with piano, organ, drums, vocals, and brass.
- Jools Holland formed the band in 1987.
Frequently asked questions
Who is in the band?
The band includes Jools Holland on piano, guitar, and vocals; vocalists Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall, and Mabel Ray; and a full rhythm section and brass section.
What genre of music do they play?
They play rhythm and blues and boogie-woogie.
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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Sheffield City Hall Oval Hall in Sheffield
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Sheffield City Hall Oval Hall in Sheffield
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