Marti at The Engine
Shed, Lincoln - 23rd June '07
June '07 saw Marti taking part in the Midsummer
Magic event with a gig planned at Lincoln Castle on 23rd. Due to bad weather and
licensing problems, Lincolnshire county Council took the decision to cancel the
gig on 22nd. However, Marti did not want to let his fans down and he asked the
council to find an alternative venue. Initially there were fears that a
suitable venue was not available but the gig thankfully went
ahead after all at The Engine Shed - a Lincoln University venue.
After the threat of cancellation, the crowd's
anticipation and excitement seemed heightened, now they knew they would see the
show. King Pleasure and the
Biscuit Boys were the opening act - a rhythm and blues band with a great sense of humour!
When Marti took to the stage the crowd went
crazy!
They were treated to a high energy performance
and a superb set list which consisted of a good mix of Marti's solo songs, Wets
songs, covers, two jazz numbers and a fabulous new song called Are You In The Mood?!
Get
Ready (original by the Temptations)
Missing Sound
from "Smile"
Are You In The Mood?
Ain't No Stoppin' (original by McFadden
and Whitehead)
I Wish
(original by Stevie Wonder)
I’ve Been Around The World from
"Smile"
Close To You
from "Smile"
With A Little Help From My Friends (Recorded by Wet Wet Wet for Childline)
Goodnight Girl from "High On The
Happy Side"
Summer Wind
(original by Frank Sinatra)
Take A Letter Miss Jones
(original by Mel Torme)
Members Only
(original by Bobby Bland)
Love Is All Around (Recorded by Wet Wet Wet for
"Four Weddings And A Funeral")
Marti had his audience in the palm of his hand
and apart from the new song, they sang along with every note. The atmosphere was
electric!!
Marti thanked everyone for coming along
and all those involved with rearranging the gig. He also said he’d like to go
back to Lincoln next year to play at the castle, much to the approval of the
crowd!
It was all over too quickly, the crowd having
almost drowned Marti out during the excellent rendition of Love Is All Around. Everyone went home happy –
very pleased that Marti had ensured that the show would go on and delighted by
his fabulous performance!
Details of Marti's superb band to
be added soon!