‘Definitive’ Soul Singers to Share a Stage at the Queen’s Theatre, Barnstaple

Two of the world’s most iconic soul singers are set to share a stage at the Queen’s Theatre, Barnstaple as good friends Gary U.S. Bonds and Ben E. King present The Great American Soulbook on Tuesday 15th March. Along with a stunning 8 piece band made up of the UK’s greatest musicians from the bands of Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Jeff Beck and Jerry Lee Lewis, this is set to be an amazing night made up of some of the greatest soul songs ever written. The legendary Gary U.S Bonds will host the show, and as well as belting out his own hits such as New Orleans and Quarter To Three, you’ll also hear Gary sing some of the world’s most loved tunes from one of the most loved eras. Gary will then be joined by another Soul legend, Ben E. King for what promises to be one of the most talked about tours to come to the region in years. Ben E. King is one of the defining soul singers of all-time. From his early days as the lead singer of The Drifters, through to his solo work, Ben E. King has delivered many hits, including Spanish Harlem, Save The Last Dance For Me, Don’t Play That Song, I Who Have Nothing, Don’t Take Your Love From Me, and of course the legendary, multi million selling, Stand By Me. These two legends will be belting out the songs that have provided the soundtracks to so many people’s lives, songs such as In The Midnight Hour, Higher And Higher, Rescue me, Soul Man, Mustang Sally, Stand By Me, Midnight Train To Georgia and many more.

Tickets are £22 and £18, with concessions at £20 and £16 and young persons’ tickets are £9.40. A 60p Love Arts payment also applies to each seat sold. For further information or to book tickets, call the Box Office on 01271 324242 or visit www.northdevontheatres.org.uk