“I Was Appointed!” hails Junior Murvin to introduce his opening track, before grooving through a classic reggae collection almost exclusively from his 1977 debut Police & Thieves, much of which was as fresh as when it was originally released. The majority of this devoted crowd know and enjoy it all, but unsurprisingly, the warmest cheer was reserved for his final track and biggest hit, Police & Thieves itself. Despite 30 years in the business, Junior’s stage presence is not one of confidence, but he oozes happiness and a contagious fun.
One legend is quickly followed by another. U-Roy’s stronger vocal and more concrete stage presence underline his talent and experience. He did not disappoint and continued the retrospective slant of the evening, from his superb Wake The Town to the humorous Chalice In The Palace. Laidback, but tight with the band throughout; this set included a surprise version of I Shall Be Released but, unfortunately, no sign of Mr Branson Ran Away With The Ransom.
