Josh Turner recreates Paul Simon’s Graceland Live for UK tour
YouTube guitar sensation Josh Turner is to appear with The South African Cultural Choir UK for Graceland Live, recreating Paul Simon’s epic album for a 15-date UK tour that includes Shepherd’s Bush Empire this October
The show comes from the producers of the West End and global smash-hit show, The Simon & Garfunkel Story, and Graceland Live will celebrate the success of Paul Simon’s multi-Grammy award winning album, Graceland.
Thirty years after the release of this ground breaking album, featuring such unforgettable songs as You Can Call Me Al, Under African Skies and Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes, this incredible concert will recreate Graceland in full with painstaking attention to detail.
The show will feature New York-based musician and YouTube sensation Josh Turner, as Paul Simon, the South African Cultural Choir UK recreating the fabulous Ladysmith Black Mambazo harmonies to perfection, and a live band.
A 15-date UK tour launches at Leicester’s De Montfort Hall, with more dates to come.
Josh started playing guitar at 13 when his PlayStation 2 was confiscated by his parents. In 2007 he began making YouTube videos, which have since garnered millions of views.
GRACELAND LIVE – UK TOUR DATES
October 13, De Montfort Hall, Leicester
October 14, Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London
October 17, Cliff’s Pavilion, Southend
October 18, Wycombe Swan
October 19, Swansea Grand Theatre
October 21, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
October 22, Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
October 26, Malvern Festival Theatre
October 27, Manchester Opera House
October 29, Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
October 31, Aberdeen Music Hall
November 1 Perth Concert Hall
November 2, Newcastle City Hall
November 3, Carlisle Sands Centre
November 4, Edinburgh Playhouse.
Carlisle was rocking. What an amazing group of talented people. Thank you
Saw Josh Turner in Perth on Friday 2nd November and he was absolutely amazing. My youngest son was with me and he was born to this music so it was extra special to go to the performance together…
Amazing show. Saw Josh last night at Perth Brilliant show Music was fantastic The choir were amazing. Left the show singing…. Singing call me Al all night. Loved the music and Josh was fantastic. Love to see him again
Just been to see this show in Perth…AMAZING! What an astonishingly talented singer & musician Josh is. The show was a brilliant showcase of Paul Simons Graceland with the fabulous choir giving it total authenticity. I can’t recommend it enough.
Went to the Graceland concert in Aberdeen’s Music Hall last night – stunning performance. I have listened to the Paul Simon album many times and went to his concert in Glasgow many years ago when he was accompanied by brilliant African musicians. The Josh Turner led celebration of Paul Simon’s music last night with the African Gospel choir was just wonderful. Haste you back.
Saw this last night having seen Paul Simon and Ladysmith Black Mambuzo on the original tour at the Nec
What a totally joyous show trying to make the Carlisle gig next week -fabulous and uplifting
Saw the show in Manchester last night. Brilliant!! Standing Ovations well deserved. Not enough publicity for this event only found out by chance.
Saw this fantastic show in Malvern, wonderful night great guitar playing and singing from Josh and the band. The African choir just lit the theatre up. Great show I would watch again tonight
A fantastic show at Wycombe Swan last night…great band , authentic voice from Josh singing such wonderful songs and the fabulous African choir to sing the whole of Graceland with him. To hear it all performed live was just wonderful. Thank you so much !
Saw this at the Swan Theatre, High Wycombe, what a fantastic night! Brilliant musicians and singers and fronted by multi-talented Josh Turner. Beautiful solo renditions by Josh and vibrant joyous contributions from the whole ensemble.
Come and visit us again soon Josh.
Saw this show last night at Southend fantastic show loved it
Saw Josh Turner, Graceland in Southend. What a show! I was living a dream – going back to the 80’s – unbelievable. Want to see more. I agree best tribute band I have ever seen, and I’ve been to a lot of them. Need some merchandise Josh. xx
Saw Josh Turner & his show at De Montfort Hall last night.what a show. The best I’ve seen for a long time. Great singer/guitarist great show.