Mari Wilson

Mari Wilson

(The Neasden Queen of Soul) first arrived on the scene in the early eighties with her skyscraper beehive hairdo, bizarre sense of fashion and fully choreographed twelve piece band The Wilsations! Mari’s live shows were spoken about as an event -pure entertainment. In 1982 Mari’s records began entering the charts and she soon had six hit singles, the biggest being Just What I’ve Always Wanted, and Cry Me A River, both taken from her album Showpeople.

Other work includes BBC London as a presenter and singing the theme tune to various TV shows, including the highly successful “Coupling” performing the song Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps. Mari continues performing with her musicians throughout the coming year. Mari has always been known for her live stage shows and her latest successful UK tour was true to form, a mix of hits old and new, unusual and unexpected covers and a myriad of glamorous costume changes. Combined with Mari’s storytelling and wit she still stands as one of the best live performers in the country.

with support by local singer Patsy Matheson