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"Wow - being musicians in a band ourselves we wanted to book the very best and we were not disappointed ! You had everyone up from the first minute and you guys set up without any fuss at all! You played all the songs with so much energy we don't know how you do it because when we perform we just stand still but you guys moved around so much interacting and jumping up and down - your energy was infectious! - INCREDIBLE - BOOK THIS BAND NOW "

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"You guys absolutely smashed it! You were awesome and delivered everything we could have possibly wanted. The first dance song was perfect and everybody said how great you guys were and how much fun everyone had so just wanted to express our gratitude. Thanks again!"

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"Mike was a pleasure to work with. Everyone loved his music and he was quick to respond. I would definitely recommend him to play at any event!"

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"Dear Alex and the Archives, ​ This is just a note to say a massive thank you for playing an awesome set at our blessing! We had an absolutely amazing time and everyone said you were the best band they'd seen at a wedding! It was also lovely to be able to dance to a live version of our first dance song, it made the day even more memorable. ​ Thanks so much again! It was a brilliant set and made a wonderful day even better!"

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"I was the photographer at the same wedding as the band and I have to say guys you were unbelievable. Best I have seen a long time. For me it made things a lot easier because all of the staff were having such a good time it made the action pictures amazing. Can’t wait to work with you again "

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"A fantastic band who made our wedding day extra special. By the end of the evening you had everyone jumping and are still getting compliments today. ​ These guys are the real deal and will go down a storm at any gathering or party, not just a wedding. The 5 piece set up with both female and male vocalists set these guys apart! Book them now! ​ PS thank you for putting up with the 30+ degree heat, you guys must have been roasting, our wedding day was a scorcher."

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"We hired Anthony for a private event and he was brilliant. He took requests and could play pretty much everything we threw at him. Will def book him again for our event next year."

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"It’s March and still raining. I’ve trawled through some serious procrastination to decide where I’m going tonight; at least three decent live music offerings in Chester that I know of. And I’m sure the others were brilliant. Marblehead Johnson are, in their own words, a “tribute to the British Britpop music scene” and a “powerful combination of passion and quality.” A tribute band, to me, equals lunatic professionalism. To tribute a whole scene is a big ask. Good covers bands are rare enough, taking that enormous and unlikely step beyond random amateur recreation. But these guys really do tick the box of perfectionist, professional curators though. Friday night was time travel night with a set list that captured the point where British alt-rock got (largely) happy and popular (in a good way). A guitar dominated, looping and lurching opener with Ocean Colour Scene and The Riverboat Song; polished and convincing. Second song in and I’m braving the dance floor with the pointy shoed brigade. A few songs further and they offer me proof of their professionalism. A very-very-very long time ago I was lucky enough to make it into Brixton Academy and unfortunate enough to catch James on a sincerely off night. And I’ve heard James and Sit Down many times since: at home, on the radio, in DJ sets and covered-more-than-it-should-be. One of those beautiful songs that gets tired through over use. And on this particular Friday night I heard it come alive; all vitality restored. There were the things I expected; a good dose of Blur and Oasis both, Stereophonics, Bluetones and more, then some referencing back to foundation stones with The Who and The Jam. Marblehead Johnson switched between styles and musical voices with conviction; into acoustic things and seamlessly back out again. The magic of seeing grown men dance without a pint in hand happened repeatedly through the two sets. On any given set you pray for that one song you don’t see coming; the track you might flick through on the album that becomes something else entirely live. So it was with Blur’s Charmless Man. That perfect Blur poetry, simple, direct and delivered with energy. Marblehead Johnson are a good distance from being charmless. They are careful collectors and curators of songs; fine musicians and performers.!"

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"Their captivating harmonies, lyrics and unforgettable live performances have led them to being one of Bellingham’s most popular live music acts…"

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"Attended a wedding of a close friend recently and these guys happened to be playing. They blew us all away and had us dancing throughout, plus they took our requests on and had a laugh with us. Sublime musicians, look no further for a wedding band!"

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"Hi guys You were Fantastic. Couldn't quite believe how close you sounded to the record. You were great"

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"After carrying out extensive internet research for a britpop tribute band we choose to book Marblehead Johnson for our wedding and we genuinely couldn't have picked a better band for the occasion. From start to finish the guys had us all up dancing, singing and reminiscing of the 90's era with an array of awesome, hard hitting and incredibly accurate britpop classics. What a fantastic show they put on for us and if only we had been given a pound for every guest who commented on what a great band we had sourced! In addition to their undeniable musical talents, the way that the they dealt with our enquiries and kept us informed throughout the booking process was first class, something that we really appreciated during the stress of organising a wedding. A massive thank you to Marblehead Johnson - we truly hope to see you guys smashing out the tunes again some day."

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"What a band! Archives performed at my wedding recently and took our guests by storm! They handled the venues sound limiter well and even though they were playing at half capacity due to the limiter, we had endless compliments on the sound and the dance floor was filled through to the very end. The cover of our wedding song was absolutely stunning too. Thank you all so much!"

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"Leader played at our birthday party on Saturday. They were a joy to work with, great communication in advance and delivered just what we wanted on the evening. We danced our socks off and everyone loved them. Really great guys and can absolutely recommend!"

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"My friends and family are usually a quite lot, but when you started playing you shook the room and they all burst into life dancing . I couldn't of imagined the night to go any better and that was down to you guys. You reputation is well deserved - awesome - Paul Williams "

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