Bringing their incredible legacy and prestige to Nottingham, The Wailers took a trip to Rock City - Millie Hopcott reviews.
When you think of The Wailers, you think of Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, Aston, 'Family man', Barrett, and all of the other amazing artists who were part of The Wailers from the 1960s-80s. Though only one of the artists mentioned above is still living (Aston Barrett), The Wailers are still going strong, carrying their legacy and prestige wherever they go. Despite the current members of The Wailers being less well-known than their predecessors, it did not stop them from putting on a fantastic show at Rock City for all of Nottingham's reggae lovers.
''With the amazing musicians and back-in vocalists on stage, it gave Nottingham a little slice of Jamaica''
Part of the current line-up of members is Aston Barrett Jr., the son of legendary musician 'Family man', keeping the band's lineage close to the original members. Alongside Aston Barrett Jr. on the drums is the main singer Mitchell Brunings, who has an incredible vocal range and made the crowd feel like they were part of something special. With the amazing musicians and backing vocalists on stage, it gave Nottingham a little slice of Jamaica, making us forget about the cold, rainy weather outside.
Playing classics such as No Woman, No Cry and Could You Be Loved, The Wailers' set took the audience on a whistle-stop tour of Bob Marley's greatest numbers. The whole crowd danced and sang along with the band, clearly enjoying every second. It's been a while since I've been to a gig where every person was genuinely overjoyed, dancing and singing like they hadn't a care in the world! My favourite part about the gig was the collective feeling of joy and happiness that the crowd had, which really added to the experience. It is impossible to leave a reggae gig without making friends along the way, dancing with strangers with who you have nothing in common with other than a complete love for the music.
Along with Bob Marley's popular tunes such as Kinky Reggae and No More Trouble, The Wailers played some of their recently released songs such as One Love, One Prayer and Destiny which made the crowd go wild! It really warmed my soul to see such a diverse crowd of ages and heritages coming together to just 'let go' and dance the night away. As a massive lover of reggae, the night really reminded me of why the music is so addictive; it has an amazing power to make you forget what is happening in your life and just focus on the utter joy that the music gives you.
The excitement and happiness of the crowd was a testament to Bob Marley's timelessness, the Wailers' music and the message Bob had through his songs. Half of the audience wouldn't have even been born until decades after Bob Marley had passed away! But that just goes to show you the magic that was Bob Marley.
Millie Hopcott
Edited by: Amrit Virdi
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