Joe Stilgoe is embarking on a UK tour and will be bringing his showmanship and music to Shrewsbury this October.

Following the launch of his hotly anticipated third studio album and a starring role in Kevin Spacey’s High Society at London’s iconic Old Vic Theatre, Joe Stilgoe will be setting out on his debut UK tour this autumn.

New Songs for Old Souls: Live will see Joe perform songs from his new album, plus his inimitable takes on jazz standards and classics from the 50s to the present day. It promises to be a unique and extraordinary evening for music lovers of all ages.

Joe Stilgoe is the renaissance man of modern jazz.  He has twice topped the UK jazz chart, featured on many radio programmes including 6 appearances on Friday Night is Music Night on BBC Radio 2, The Horne Section on BBC Radio 4, In Tune, Loose Ends and The Chris Evans Breakfast Show among many others. He has played all the major international jazz festivals, had two sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and appears regularly at Ronnie Scott’s and Crazy Coqs in London.

Joe is starring in his first major West End stage role, in Kevin Spacey’s High Society at London’s iconic Old Vic Theatre from now till 22 August.   Directed by Olivier Award-winning Maria Friedman, he will be performing in a role that has been specially created for him. He will also be the featured guest on Leroy Jones’ tour this autumn.

Joe is performing at Shrewsbury School on Friday 9 October 2015
Box Office: 01743 280812
Online: www.ticketsource.co.uk/shrewsburyschool

And in Wolverhampton at Wulfrun Hall on Sunday 25 October
Box Office: 0870 320 7000
Online: www.wolvescivic.co.uk/-/venues/2/wulfrun-hall