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Two of the stars of Jools Holland’s annual New Year’s Eve Hootenanny will be joining him at his show at Scarborough Spa later this year.
Pauline Black and Arthur ‘Gaps’ Hendrickson, from Coventry based two-tone band and Ska pioneers The Selecter will perform alongside Jools & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra at his date at Scarborough Spa’s Grand Hall on Thursday 26 May 2016.
The duo joined Jools and a host of other stars on New Year’s Eve to perform the Ska numbers ‘Train To Skaville’ and ‘On My Radio’ on BBC 2’s musical New Year celebration.
Since re-launching The Selecter in 2011, the duo have played major festivals like Coachella, the Isle of Wight and Glastonbury, headlined two UK tours and recorded three studio albums, the latest of which, Subculture was released to critical acclaim.
Jools’ Rhythm & Blues Orchestra will also feature the astounding vocals power of Ruby Turner, the soulful tones of Louise Marshall and the tireless drums of original Squeeze member Gilson Lavis.
Jo Ager, General Manager of Scarborough Spa, said: “We’re thrilled to announce such a great set of talented artists who will perform alongside Jools. Jools Holland is a legendary musician and is simply superb live, entertaining music lovers of all ages.”
Tickets for ‘Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra’ are now on sale priced at £36 and are available from The Spa’s Box Office (01723) 821 888 and via www.scarboroughspa.co.uk
