It Was 60 Years Ago Today…!
King of Marigold return to Leslie later this month.
Last February, the King of Marigold sold out their show at the Leslie Town Hall to a rapturous crowd who rocked the night away. This year’s show on Saturday, July 11, 2026 is heading for the same.
Anyone who is a fan of The Beatles and their music is in for a treat. This Fife-based band, who were formed in 2023, are not a ‘tribute act’ but a good old-fashioned ‘covers band’ who only ‘cover’ The Beatles, which is their own personal tribute to the band!
The band comprise of Garry Stanton on guitar and vocals, Charlie Chung on guitar and vocals, Michael Chung on keyboards, guitar and vocals, Cammy Berwick on drums and vocals, and Paul Lough on bass. They cover The Beatles music from the early years into their later albums and include songs that The Beatles themselves never actually played live. Last year’s version of ‘A Day in the Life’ was jaw-dropping!
This year’s show is titled ‘It Was 60 Years Ago Today…!’ as a nod to the last ticketed concert played by the Beatles in Candlestick Park, San Francisco in August 1966.
This 11-song set will be featured in the show and comprises of nine Lennon and Mc Cartney originals and two rock ‘n’ roll covers which influenced their music.
The band was formed from members of several other bands, playing together for the first time exactly 60 years to the day from when The Beatles played in Kirkcaldy! It was their shared love of the music that brought them together. They were delighted to be given the opportunity to take part in the first Beatles Marathon UK in 2023 in aid of the ‘My Name is Doddie’5 Foundation, and again in 2024, playing the ‘Beatles for Sale’ and ‘Abbey Road’ albums.
Between songs Charlie usually provides informative and entertaining anecdotes about the band and their music while Garry’s cheeky chappie persona also demonstrates an encyclopaedic knowledge of all things Beatles. Michael, Cammy and Paul make up this tight unit with outstanding vocals and harmonies to complement their excellent musicianship.
Mark White, Director of the Leslie Town Hall said, “We’re absolutely delighted to welcome the Kings of Marigold back to Leslie Town Hall this coming Saturday evening. Their fantastic show of Beatles music transcends every generation and is as popular today as it was in the swinging sixties. This is a great night in the making and one not to be missed”.
The remaining tickets priced £12 are available from the Leslie Town Hall box office either in person or on 07912 602764, or from www.ticketsource.com/leslietownhall where a Booking Fee will apply.