Rob Strong

Legend Rob Strong brings his band back to WEXFORD ARTS CENTRE for another great show of blues and soul nostalgia. Celebrating an incredible 65 years on the road and in February 2027 his 80th birthday, Rob is one of the very few artists still performing since the Showband years in the 1960s. Rob Strong and his superb band bring powerful vocals, electrifying stage presence, and timeless hits you'll sing along to all night long!

The Derry native, aka 'The Godfather of Soul in Ireland' includes Soul classics such as ' Ain't no Sunshine', 'The Thrill is Gone' , 'Sweet Home Alabama' and the most popular tunes from The Commitments movie 'Mustang Sally' 'Treat her Right' etc. Expect classics, crowd favourites , and soulful grooves from decades of performing, this is LIVE music at its best!

Rob's biography 'STILL GOING STRONG', written by his manager, Paul Holland, features amazing quotes on Rob's world class talent from Ireland's top musicians and broadcasters.

"Rob Strong is unique. He is incredibly talented. In my opinion he is the best Blues or Soul singer to ever come out of Ireland. His innate gift is his voice and his timing is incredible. COLM WILKINSON

'Seeing Rob Strong with the Plattermen in the late '60s was a big influence on me. To hear a fellow Northerner sing the soul music I loved so well, gave me a lot of confidence that one day I could find my own voice. Rob is one of the true originals!' PAUL BRADY

"There is no doubt in my mind that Rob Strong is world class. His voice is just amazing. To see The Rob Strong Band LIVE is very special." PAT SHORTT RTE