Marc Martel
by CKC on 4/4/24Silver Creek Event Center at Four Winds New Buffalo - New BuffaloAn absolute brilliant performance! This is our 3rd time seeing him and he never disappoints!
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MARC MARTEL IN CONCERT:
From his days with acclaimed Christian rock outfit Downhere to his current gig filling in for Freddie Mercury on the Queen Extravaganza tour, Marc Martel has remained a jaw-dropping performer revered for his pitch-perfect vocals and commanding showmanship. Martel’s uncanny performances of Queen favorites like “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “Somebody to Love” have proven he can sing with the best of them, and he brings the same passion and expertise to his solo shows. Just as likely to cover ‘90s gems like Jesus Jones’ “Right Here Right Now” as he is to play cuts from his 2014 solo debut Impersonator, Martel is a dynamic performer who keeps fans on their toes with soulful sets that draw from his impressive past.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Montreal-born Marc Martel was raised in the music-intensive environment of the church where his father led worship and his mother directed the choir. In 1999 he and a group of classmates at Saskatchewan’s Briercrest College and Seminary formed the band Downhere. The group toured on behalf of the college for four years, and after graduating they relocated to Nashville and signed with Word Records. The band released 10 albums and racked up several Juno and Dove Awards before going on hiatus in 2013. Martel launched his solo career in 2011 when he auditioned for the Queen Extravaganza tour with a video of himself performing “Somebody to Love”. The impeccable performance went viral and impressed original Queen drummer Roger Taylor enough to earn Martel a spot on the band’s 2012 tour. Following the highly anticipated 2014 release of his debut solo album Impersonator, Martel once again joined Queen in late 2015 for another round of performances.
An absolute brilliant performance! This is our 3rd time seeing him and he never disappoints!
Great musicians with great showmanship with great voices
Best tribute band ever. Marc sounds so much like Freddy you'd swear he was there...
Great job by all involved. Marc Martel's voice is so close to Freddie's it's amazing. He uses many of the same moves and posturing but he readily admits he's not Freddie and that the group is trying to do justice to Queen's music. Band members did a great job with their parts too. I saw Queen with Freddie Mercury back in the late 70's, as well as Queen + Adam Lambert twice in the last 5 years. This show brought back the same energy and excitement for me. Thanks so much Marc and gang!
Marc Martel and his band were phenomenal! Such powerful performances by Marc, and oh, the music! I would see them again and again!
This was one of the best Queen shows we have seen, There was never a dull moment with a great performance.
Went to go see Marc Martel wow. I could not tell the difference between Marc and Feddy music. What a great time.
A most excellent show. Just over two hours of non- stop music.
Close your eyes and you would think it is Freddie Mercury. Marc is an extremely talented artist and very likeable.
Very good show! They did a fantastic job. Great venu, easy in and out.