Plus very special guest, Marc Almond

Following a triumphant show at 3Arena last year, Jools Holland will return to Dublin next October with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra. Joining Jools once again in Dublin are Gilson Lavis, Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall & very special guest Marc Almond.

Jools’ recent 3Arena show, which featured the iconic Jose Feliciano, was the highpoint of the musical year for all who attended. Multiple standing ovations, and mass sing-alongs as Jools brought out the best in his band and guests, with some special magic being weaved by his old Squeeze sidekick Mr Gilson Lavis.

Tickets from €54 including booking and facility fees are available now.

 Jools Holland OBE DL was born Julian Miles Holland on 24th January 1958 in Blackheath, South East London.

At the age of eight, he could play the piano fluently by ear, and by the time he reached his early teens he was proficient and confident enough to be appearing regularly in many of the pubs in South East London and the East End Docks.

At the age of 15, Jools was introduced to Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford together they formed Squeeze, and shortly afterwards they were joined byGilson Lavis (who had already played with, among others, B.B. King, Chuck Berry, and Max Wall) – who still drums with Jools.

Up The Junction and Cool For Cats gave Squeeze meteoric success and their popularity rapidly extended to America, where their tour included performances at New York’s Madison Square Garden.

In 1987, Jools formed The Jools Holland Big Band – comprising himself and Gilson Lavis. This has gradually metamorphosed into the current 19-piece Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, which consists of pianist, organist, drummer, three female vocals, guitar, bass guitar, two tenor saxophones, two alto saxophones, baritone saxophone, three trumpets, and three trombones.

 As always, Jools continues to dazzle audiences across the UK with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and their exuberant live performances.