Legend Live: A Tribute to Bob Marley to play The Fleece on Saturday 20th January 2018
Posted on: 09 Jan 2018Reggae legend Bob Marley will get the consummate tribute treatment when seven-piece band Legend performs at The Fleece in Bristol on Saturday 20th January 2018.
Helmed by charming frontman Michael Anton Phillips, the group shares a close affinity for both Marley the man and his music and their set showcases an astonishing mix of covers of Marley's most famous, timeless classics. The band members have worked with an impressive plethora of reggae masters such as Dennis Brown, The Beat, Johnny 2 Bad, Errol Dunkley and Musical Youth.
So, throughout the two-hour show you can expect their impeccable covers to recreate the unmistakable sound of Bob Marley hits including No Woman No Cry, Exodus, I Shot The Sheriff, Could You Be Loved, Is This Love and Jamming.
Fusing impeccable reverence for the material, Marley himself and invoking his spirit through their charismatic frontman, all mixed with flawless musicianship, it's easy to see why Legend play to packed crowds and a respectful fanbase wherever they perform.
Doors for this event are at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £15.40 including booking fees and can be purchased here. For more information and to keep up with future events at The Fleece, visit their Facebook page.
The Fleece is located at 12 St Thomas St, Bristol BS1 6JJ.
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Jamie is a writer, blogger, journalist, critic, film fan, soundtrack nerd and all-round Bristolian good egg. He loves the music of Philip Glass, the art of Salvador Dali, the writings of Charles Bukowksi and Hunter S Thompson, the irreverence of Harry Hill, and the timeless, straw-chomping exuberance of The Wurzels. You can sometimes find him railing against a surging tide of passing cyclists, or gorging himself senseless on the Oriental delights of a Cosmos all-you-can-eat buffet.
