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Edinburgh Reporter
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Reporter
Marti was indeed here to party ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Marti Pellow gave the crowd exactly what they wanted – and more on Saturday evening at Edinburgh Castle. His voice remains strong and his stage presence charismatic. And this concert – the second in the Castle Concerts series – was a real love in with people who know and adore him and his music. He said he was here to sing and would not offer too much in the way of banter – except to say that as he was driving to Edinburgh earlier the sky turned blue heralding his arrival on stage in the sunshine. Starting off with a reggae favourite Jammin' he quickly had the crowd on their feet with Wishin' I was lucky. The 7,000 or so at Edinburgh Castle were not exclusively women, but everyone was on their feet as soon as he asked them to stand up and dance. It was an accomplished performance from the star – and he is a superstar after all these years in the music business. He knew that the crowd wanted to hear (and sing along with) all the numbers they knew which he used to sing as the frontman with Wet Wet Wet. But he was crafty enough to intersperse them with other songs – including a surprise Starry, Starry Night with just a piano and a guitar to accompany him and the 1979 disco favourite Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now. The breadth of songs only emphasises his ability to sing just about anything alongside his seven piece band including two women backing vocalists. Nothing has been lost in his solo performance – the twinkle is still there and boy did he give it his all on the Castle Esplanade from 8.30 until 10.30 after a couple of encores. After 10pm there was time for a quick change into his 21st Century kilt – and a shout out for his friend Howie Nicolsby who made it for him. Then it was time for a real singalong with 'that song from that film'. The audience was in fine form with Love is All Around – which is also the name of the Marti Pellow tour. The crowd loved him – some of them saying on the way out that they can't wait to see him at the Hydro in November where he will play on his home turf. But in a nice moment towards the end he thanked the Edinburgh crowd saying: 'I've played here a few times but tonight I have to thank you all for your smiling faces and your energy, Thank you for giving me another memory to put in my top pocket.' And with that – after With a Little Help from my Friends – it was time to call it a night with Marti telling everyone to have a 'Safe journey home!' Meantime he is off to Dublin tomorrow to play in the Trinity Summer Series. 5/7/2025 Marti Pellow at Edinburgh Castle as part of his Love is All Around Tour. Picture Alan Simpson 5/7/2025 Marti Pellow at Edinburgh Castle as part of his Love is All Around Tour. Picture Alan Simpson 5/7/2025 Marti Pellow at Edinburgh Castle as part of his Love is All Around Tour. Picture Alan Simpson 5/7/2025 Marti Pellow at Edinburgh Castle as part of his Love is All Around Tour. Picture Alan Simpson 5/7/2025 Marti Pellow at Edinburgh Castle as part of his Love is All Around Tour. Picture Alan Simpson 5/7/2025 Marti Pellow at Edinburgh Castle as part of his Love is All Around Tour. Picture Alan Simpson 5/7/2025 Marti Pellow at Edinburgh Castle as part of his Love is All Around Tour. Picture Alan Simpson 5/7/2025 Marti Pellow at Edinburgh Castle as part of his Love is All Around Tour. Picture Alan Simpson 5/7/2025 Marti Pellow at Edinburgh Castle as part of his Love is All Around Tour. Picture Alan Simpson 5/7/2025 Marti Pellow at Edinburgh Castle as part of his Love is All Around Tour. Picture Alan Simpson 5/7/2025 Marti Pellow at Edinburgh Castle as part of his Love is All Around Tour. Picture Alan Simpson 5/7/2025 Marti Pellow at Edinburgh Castle as part of his Love is All Around Tour. Picture Alan Simpson 5/7/2025 Marti Pellow at Edinburgh Castle as part of his Love is All Around Tour. Picture Alan Simpson Like this: Like Related
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Win tickets to see Legend – The Music of Bob Marley Live
When you think reggae, there is only one name that comes to mind. Legend - The Music of Bob Marley Live is an unforgettable evening of his greatest hits all in one stage show. Combining his distinctive vocals with flawless musicianship, a talented live band recreate the timeless hits Could You Be Loved, No Woman No Cry, Three Little Birds, Jammin', Is This Love, Buffalo Soldier, Get Up Stand Up, I Shot the Sheriff, One Love and many, many more reggae classics. The Isle of Wight County Press and Jack Up Events have teamed up to give away two pairs of tickets for this widely acclaimed show, which is taking place on Friday, May 16, at Shanklin Theatre. Fresh from a sell-out show at London's Adelphi Theatre, this tribute show showcases the magic of Marley, capturing the charisma and culture of an icon gone too soon. The irresistible presence of the late, great Bob Marley is invoked in the portrayal by the band, comprising of seven talented musicians and singers. The band has worked with reggae greats The Original Wailers, Musical Youth, Gregory Isaacs, Aswad, Dennis Brown, Rankin Roger, The Beat, Errol Dunkley to name but a few. Tickets are £29 including booking fee, available at or call the theatre box office on 868000. Or, to win one of two pairs of tickets to The Music of Bob Marley Live, simply look inside this week's County Press, out on Friday, May 2, and answer the question inside. It's a treat for our readers, not to be missed! Jack Up Events' T&Cs: This prize must be taken as offered, cannot be exchanged for a cash equivalent and is not transferable for use by anyone other than the prize winner or to any other show or event. The winner's name, plus one, will be allocated seats for the show by Shanklin Theatre with tickets available to collect from the box office on the night. Please bring a form of ID. No physical tickets will be sent out. Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult. CP's T&Cs can be found at
