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3rd November

Al Green was the first great soul singer of the '70s and is now arguably the most influential soul singer of his generation. With classic hits such as ‘Tired of Being Alone’ and ‘Let’s Stay Together’ Green has bridged the gap between gospel and soul.

Green's classic early - '70s recordings retained their power and influence throughout the decades, setting the standard for singers everywhere.

With his new album, Lay It Down, released May 27th, Green delivers the highest debuting record of his career. The album is a refreshingly old school jam, with everyone laying down the music together, face to face, heart to heart, soul to soul.

Conceived as a collaboration between the soul legend and a handful of gifted young admirers from the worlds of contemporary R&B and hip hop, it combines the spirited, funky and often lushly romantic songs of Green’s latter-day career.

Don’t miss your chance to see the legendary Al Green performing live this November.

Gabrielle is unique. She’s unique as an artist, with that instantly familiar shimmery voice and those tender-tough lyrics and way of phrasing that makes every song feel deeply intimate. Despite taking a few years off in between albums, Gabrielle has incredibly returned to greater success. Her previous hits have been unstoppable, including the smash hit ‘Give Me A Little More Time’, ‘If You Ever’, and the infectious ‘Out Of Reach’. Gabrielle is the perfect artist to perform as Special Guest on Al Green’s tour.

“Always” is Gabrielle’s fifth studio LP, and her first since 2004 and her guest appearance will be a welcome return to the limelight with a mixture of new material and greatest hits.