George Benson is about to play two nights at London’s legendary Royal Albert Corridor as a part of a string of dates within the UK subsequent summer time.
George Benson is returning to the UK for a tour and new music
The 80-year-old soul legend will kick off the run at Bournemouth Worldwide Centre on June 26, earlier than taking part in two consecutive nights on the RAH on June 28 and 29.
He’ll then head to Scotland to play Glasgow’s Royal Live performance Corridor on July 1, and wrap up the five-date tour at Leeds First Direct Enviornment.
The guitar legend can be supported by 55-year-old Tony-nominated Broadway star Melissa Errico.
In addition to classics together with, ‘Give Me The Night time’, ‘Girl Love Me (One Extra Time)’, ‘Flip Your Love Round’, ‘Inside Love’, ‘By no means Give Up On A Good Factor’, and ‘In Your Eyes’, followers can count on to listen to some new tunes.
Benson teased: “I can’t wait to return to the UK and share my music with my unbelievable followers. See you all quickly!”
His most up-to-date album was ‘Weekend In London’, a dwell LP of his 2019 efficiency on the iconic Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Membership.
That very same yr, he additionally launched ‘Strolling to New Orleans’ in tribute to Chuck Berry and Fat Domino.
He mentioned on the time: ″I am a terrific appreciator of the music made by each of these guys.
″Chuck Berry was a terrific showman and a terrific musician, and Fat Domino reduce nothing however hit after hit after hit.”
Tickets go on sale Friday (18.08.23) at 9am by way of www.ticketline.co.uk.
George Benson’s 2024 UK tour dates:
JUNE 2024
twenty sixth – Bournemouth Worldwide Centre
twenty eighth – London Royal Albert Corridor
twenty ninth – London Royal Albert Corridor
JULY 2024
1st – Glasgow, Royal Live performance Corridor
third – Leeds First Direct Enviornment