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About Archie

Archie is an award winning singer who is guaranteed to dazzle your guests with his distinctly unique voice and extraordinary guitar playing

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Singing guitarist

Manchester

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Archie is an award winning acoustic artist based in Manchester. Originally from the little town of Holmfirth and over the past 12 years he has flourished as a live performer of covers and original music. He studied Creative Music Technology at the University of Salford, where he honed his musical craft to a first degree standard. Having now played all over the UK at countless events including weddings, bars, pubs and clubs, Archie is no stranger to providing exceptional professionalism. We hear artists like Frank Sinatra, Paolo Nutini, Fleetwood Mac and Bill Withers in his repertoire that's bound to get you up for a boogie!

Archie

5 out of 5

35 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Archie's Reviews

5 out of 5

Fantastic singer and guitarist. He made our party just perfect! Very professional and a lovely person! Would highly recommend and use Archie for further bookings. Thank you!

Reply from Archie

2 months ago

Thank you so much Kirsty! I’m glad you had a great time 😊🎉

5 out of 5

Great feedback from all my guests. Thank you so much x

Reply from Archie

2 months ago

Thank you Margaret 😁🎶

5 out of 5

Amazing! I booked Archie for my 60th birthday summer garden party and he was perfect. His voice and tone, selection of songs and general vibe are immaculate. I couldn't have chosen better. Thank you so much Archie, everyone loved you. Every time I need a musician, Archie will be my first contact.

Reply from Archie

3 months ago

Thank you Ruth, it was great fun!

5 out of 5

We were absolutely thrilled to have Archie perform at our wedding. His incredible talent added so much magic to our special day. Archie was not only professional and easy to work with, but he also brought a warmth and energy that made the day unforgettable. We feel so lucky to have found him and can’t recommend him highly enough. Thank you, Archie, for making our wedding day perfect!

Reply from Archie

3 months ago

Thank You Jill & James, It was such a great Wedding and what a beautiful venue! I wish you both all the best, Archie

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5 out of 5

We have booked Archie for our summer bbq the last 2 years. He is reliable, punctual, brings all his own gear and is totally self sufficient. His kit is excellent and the sound quality is very good. He plays a range of music and is happy to take requests from all genres. All our guests love him and he is the highlight of the day. Highly recommended. He is a top lad too.

5 out of 5

Archie has performed here at the Golden Cock on a number of occasions and never disappoints! He has a great range of songs and is a delight to listen to. I would recommend to anyone!

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Archie's Song list

Fleetwood Mac - Black Magic Woman

Fleetwood Mac - Dreams

Fleetwood Mac - Gold Dust Woman

Fleetwood Mac - Oh Well

Paolo Nutini - Iron Sky

Paolo Nutini - Loving You

Paolo Nutini - New Shoes

Paolo Nutini - Last Request

Paolo Nutini - Scream

Frank Sinatra - That's Life

Bill Withers - Just The Two of Us

Bill Withers - Use Me

Paul Weller - Broken Stones

Paul Weller - You Do Something To Me

Paul Weller - Wild Wood

Amy Winehouse - Back to Black

The Beatles - I Saw Her Standing There

The Beatles - Hey Jude

The Stranglers - Golden Brown

Bob Marley - Is This Love

Bob Marley - 3 Little Birds

Bobby Darin - Mac the Knife

Travis - Sing

David Bowie - Moonage Daydream

Johnny Cash - Folsom Prison Blues

Sting - Fields Of Gold

Al Green - Let's Stay Together

Arctic Monkeys - I Wanna Be Yours

Stevie Wonder - Superstition

The Coral - Dreaming Of You

Semisonic - Secret Smile

Train - Drops Of Jupiter

The Stone Roses - Waterfall

The Stone Roses - Tightrope

Oasis - She's Electric

Oasis - The Importance of Being Idle

Oasis - Half the World Away

Jeff Buckley - Hallelujah

The Beach Boys - Wouldn't It Be Nice

The Pussy Cat Dolls - Stickwitu

Tina Turner - The Best

Stevie Knicks - Edge Of Seventeen

Percy Sledge - When a Man Loves a Woman

Rich Girl - Daryl Hall and John Oates

Neil Young - Unknown Legend

Neil Young - Heart Of Gold

Elbow - One Day Like This

The Verve - Lucky Man

Marvin Gaye - I heard It Through The Grapevine

The Courteeners - Bide Your Time

Thin Lizzy - Dancing in the Moonlight

Lenny Kravitz - Fly Away

Backstreet - No Diggity

Ben E. King - Stand By Me

Chris Isaac - Wicked Game

Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley

Nina Simone - Feeling Good

The Police - Walking on the Moon

Led Zeppelin - Babe I'm Gonna Leave You

The Fratellis - Henrietta

Nirvana - Heart Shaped Box

Stereophonics - Maybe Tomorrow

Razorlight - Golden Touch

Kasabian - Fire

Queens of The Stone Age - I Sat By The Ocean

Bruce Springsteen - I'm On Fire

Radiohead - Just

Radiohead - Fake Plastic Trees

Radiohead - High and Dry

Radiohead - My Iron Lung

Stevie Ray Vaughan - Pride and Joy

Jimi Hendrix - Hey Joe

Jimi Hendrix - Little Wing

Jimi Hendrix - Purple Haze

Shakey Graves - Roll the Bones

Shakey Graves - Tomorrow

The Black Keys - Lonely Boy

The Black Keys - Little Black Submarines

Matt Corby - Brother

Matt Corby - Belly Side Up

Big Thief - Shark Smile

Big Thief - Masterpiece

Big Thief - Born For Loving You

Father John Misty - Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings

Marcus King - Delilah

Marcus King - Wildflowers & Wine

Marcus King - Hero

Irish songs:

The Dubliners - Dirty Old Town

The Dubliners - Seven Drunken Nights

The Dubliners - Black Velvet Band

The Dubliners - The Wild Rover

The Saw Doctors - N17

Christmas Songs:

Wham - Last Christmas

Michael Bublé - Santa Baby

Michael Bublé - It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Brenda Lee - Rockin' Around the Xmas Tree

Archie's Prices

Last updated: 2024

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£312.50
Up to 1 hour	£500
Up to 2 hours	£625
Up to 3 hours	£800

Wedding ceremony

This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.

£500

Drinks reception

Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception

£500

Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner

- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - 2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception. - 2 x 45 min performances as dinner is being served.

£1000

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Clients are usually extremely satisfied with my performance as I love to get people moving! The use of a kick drum is a great way to add grove making it easier for everyone to get dancing.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

I have performed at countless venues in the past, but to name a few of my favourites: The Picturedrome Magic Rock Tap Holmfirth Tavern Castle Hotel Rustik

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

I have such a range of influences from older musicians like Frank Sinatra and Bobby Darin through to Paolo Nutini, Oasis and The Stone Roses.

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

The most high profile place I have performed at is the Holmfirth Picturedrome, this is a venue that houses up to 1000 people and on New Year's Eve last year there were at least that many in the crowd!

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

If anything changes with your original specified time be sure to contact me as soon as possible and I will try to be as flexible as possible to make sure everything runs smoothly.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Happy to provide iPod/DJ service between sets. If you require a DJ service before or after my performance there will be an additional charge.

How much time do you need to set up?

I usually arrive around 1 hour before the performance time. Set up will likely take around 30 minutes.

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

You can absolutely pick songs from my set list which you would like me to play! Just try to let me know before hand so I can craft my set around the tunes you like.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes! I will provide all the equipment needed including instruments and a PA system.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

I am more than happy to learn song requests before the event but this can sometimes come at an extra cost! please feel free to message me about this.

Musicianship

Genres:

Covers, Christmas, Acoustic, Rock, 1980s era music, 1970s era music, Folk, Country, Folk rock, Easy listening, Originals, Light music, Pop, R&B, Soul, Alternative rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Indie, Pop rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Progressive rock, 1990s era music

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Instruments:

Singing guitarist, Singer, Guitar

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Event types:

Wedding, Recording session, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Christmas party, Birthday party, New Year's Eve, Bar / Club / Venue event, Hotel / Restaurant event, Wedding proposal

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Other skills:

Audio engineer, Composer, Producer, Songwriter, Sound technician, Lyricist, Instrumental teaching

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