Pete Marshall is a versatile musician with extensive performing and recording experience on drums, percussion, violin, mandolin and vocals.

Since 2009, Pete has been the touring and recording drummer for Paul Heaton, including collaborations with Jacqui Abbott and Rianne Downey. He has played on multiple albums, most notably the number 1 records Manchester Calling and N.K. Pop, and has toured extensively across the UK and Europe, performing in stadiums, arenas, theatres and at major festivals such as Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage.

Alongside his work with Paul Heaton, Pete has contributed to orchestral projects with composer and arranger Joe Duddell, collaborating with artists such as Nadine Shah, Charlotte Church and Jane Weaver, and the Manchester Camerata.

Pete’s festival credentials are considerable, appearing at Glastonbury, Latitude, V Festival, Isle of Wight, Tramlines, Festival No. 6, Green Man, SXSW and the Manchester International Festival. He has toured the UK, Ireland, Europe, and the US.

On radio, Pete has featured on Chris Evans’ Breakfast Show, Zoe Ball and Ken Bruce on BBC Radio 2, Live Lounge with Jo Whiley on BBC Radio 1, and live sessions on BBC Radio 6 Music. His television appearances include Jools Holland, The One Show, Sunday Brunch, Pointless, RTE’s Late Late Show and Aled Jones’ Weekend.

Pete has also recorded and performed with Courteeners, Badly Drawn Boy, Stephen Fretwell, Liam Frost, Jesca Hoop, Thea Gilmore, Karima Francis, Tom Hingley and has collaborated with members of James, Alfie, The Earlies, Elbow, Squeeze, Cherry Ghost, The Crimea and The Pippettes.

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