From the pub owners: "You were absolutely amazing! Very exciting show and great to listen to something different!"
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Jody, (a regular): "Absolutely amazing, 1 of the best performers I have seen"
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Anne (Bar staff): "Woo what can I say you were absolutely fantastic wish I wasn't working but next time I will be on the other side of the bar
dancing and singing with our regulars"
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Received via text from xx3284: "Awesome... My god, the best ever in The Flass"
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From some of the regular customers:
"Disturbed, f***ing goosebumps"
"We are used to a guy with an acoustic guitar
singing about his dead cat We turn up to
see this and it's awesome"
"Normally I don't stay out but I heard you start
and stayed all night"
Undoubtedly a very talented young man whom
has an excellent range of songs and vocals! To see how far you have come from when I first met you is just an inspiration to all musicians out there who take the plunge going solo. You have not only performed in my pub a few times but have become a very good friend. Keep it up
"Hi Marcus, thanks for performing on Saturday at the Square and Compass, was a smashing night and you never fail to deliver. You learnt a few new songs too. Thanks again and look forward to next time."
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Said directly to Marcus's manager by the pub owner: "He is absolutely amazing. I know I've seen him before but I'm absolutely blown away. His voice is incredible."
From the Landlady: "Some of the best live music we have ever booked"
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Comments from customers: "Sounded like there was a band up there, it's brilliant"..."Wow, what a voice this guy has"..."he's the best we've ever seen"
From the landlady, who was unable to make the gig, but was, seemingly, receiving texts from punters throughout the show:
"Wow wow wow!! Thank you so much! I'm away for the night and have inundated with comments and likes about tonight..."
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Said directly to me by Russ (Co-manager): "Absolutely f**king brilliant mate. Way better on your own"
This feedback was received from Dean, the Owner of 7Ven bar in Hartlepool, although the gig he comments about was his son's 18th birthday party at Grayfields Sports Pavillion:
"Booked you for an 18th birthday party from a
recommendation. Absolutely fantastic night. Put on a great show last night. Massive Queen fan and loved 'Somebody to love'. Thanks again"
From Kirsty: "I booked Marcus Black for a birthday celebration after a recommendation. He was great and listened to what we wanted as the audience was varied in ages from 30s - 70s."
"He performed a great range of songs that got the audience up and dancing. I was really impressed with his voice and professionalism."
"He was early to the party and was set up before anyone arrived even though he wasn't playing live until later in the evening."
"Would definitely recommend and book again. Thank you Marcus"