A legendary guitarist who performed alongside the likes of Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Tom Jones is to play in Weymouth.

The Robbie McIntosh Band is coming to the Bay Theatre at Weymouth College on Thursday, May 23 at 7pm.

Guitarist Robbie McIntosh, based in Weymouth, is well known for his musical pedigree, having performed with a string of names including John Mayer, Sir Tom Jones and Sir Paul McCartney.

He also spent a spell as a guitarist with the band the Pretenders, with whom he played at Live Aid in 1985.

In 2004, Robbie went back on the road joining Norah Jones’ Feels Like Home world tour.

His range of music on both acoustic and electric guitar has made him one of the most sought after session guitarists, having played on recordings for Tears For Fears, Paul Young, the Who’s Robert Daltry, Cher, George Martin, Kirsty McColl and Mike and the Mechanics among many others.

Robbie continues to tour and record with many of the most famous names in music.

As well as being a talented multi-instrumentalist, Robbie is also an accomplished singer and songwriter.  

His band features Steve Smith on keyboard and vocals, Steve Wilson on bass and vocals, Peter Hope Evans on harmonica, Paul Beavis on drums, Jody Linscott on percussion and Hannah Robinson on guitar and vocals.

Between them, members of the band have played with a host of bands and artists including The Who, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Santana, Lana Del Ray, Kylie Minogue and Jay-Z.

Organisers expect a set of sophisticated blues influenced originals and covers that are bound to have the audience up dancing.

Students studying music at Weymouth College will present a complimentary set of cover versions and originals on the night to support the band.

Tickets are available on the door or in advance from the Bay Theatre Box Office which can be accessed via the Weymouth College website on www.ticketsource.co.uk/thebaytheatre . Alternatively, tickets can be purchased by phoning 01305 208702.

The event is standing with limited seating available. Organisers advise to alert them if a seat is required at the time of booking.