Excerpts from a great and detailed review of The Millstone gig by 'Laura' on the optimumimpact website - June 2007
...The Likeness made a stunning first impression...
...brilliant and faithful performances of such songs as Givin' Up, Is It Just Me? and Love Is Only A Feeling, The Likeness crescendo-ed with I Believe In A Thing Called Love then finished with a spectacular rendition of the Darkness' cover of the Radiohead song Street Spirit (Fade Out).
... The Likeness reverted to type and rounded off almost 3 hours of high quality entertainment with (of course) I Believe In A Thing Called Love. The 'dance floor' was suddenly filled with screaming air guitarists and the night definitely ended on a high note. (Pun intended sorry, couldn’t resist).
See the full review here http://www.optimumimpact.co.uk/index.php?p=3&id=320
Keele Medical Society Ball - May 2006
Just wanted to say thanks for a fantastic night last Saturday!!! You guys were great the highlight of the ball, I had a brilliant time rocking as you can tell by the pictures!!! love Dr Red Dress
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Aberystwyth May Ball
From Amie -
You guys were Fantastic in Aberystwyth last night! U made my evening!!!
From Mark the Monk - Saw you at Aberystwyth last night, was superb. All my mates had great night, The hightlight of the Ball!
From Rigger - I've seen The Darkness twice and, let's be honest, for four old blokes, they did a pretty darned good job.
From Sian, Limelight Crewe , Xmas Eve
We all had a great night on friday, another brilliant gig! we were impressed by the fireworks and the flames, you put on a fantastic show!
From Kym, Belfast
Saw the guys in Belfast on Saturday night. And what can i say- a fucking great tribute band!! I was thoroughly entertained. They put on a great performance.
Belfast Dudes
Just want to congratulate the Likeness on their amazing performace at the Empire Music Hall in Belfast. Justin was in top form and had run round the whole music hall before the first song had finished! If The Likeness come back here i will have at least 10 friends with me!! Brilliant!!
From Paul, Southampton Guildhall
Saturday 6th November at Southampton Guildhall. Woof! I wasn't expecting decent music that night .. you guys were fantastic. It was only when my mates started staring towards the stage halfway through your first song did I realise it was a band onstage rather than the actually song! So I spent the rest of your set on the barriers at the front screaming along to the lyrics and giving the \m/ sign to your bassman. :D Indeed I was truly disappointed when the set finished. Hope to see you guys again soon
From 'M' at Gloucester Guildhall
My god these guys rock! didnt have the money to c the darkness live so thought nxt best thing.....and got so much more!
From Damo at Gloucester Guildhall
Hi Guys - I came to see the gig at the Guildhall At Gloucester and u guys rocked the joint, I think the Darkness should be proud that they have a tribute band like u guys that can keep the british rock scene alive. I would like to say a personal thank u to all the band for a momentus experience that will be with me for a long time to come it was also great to meet all the band after the show so thank u thank u and again thank u i hope u come back and ROCK Gloucester again very soon
From Craig, Alison, John, and Hazel from the Rigger, Stoke
Absolutley amazing guys, after seeing the darkness live i thought u were the best tribute band ever, it was hard to tell the difference between the darkness and the likeness, you were that good we are travelling 80 miles to see you at macclesfield
WOW!! Listened to one of the soundclips, I'm impressed to say the least!!! Keep up the good work, maybe I'll get to see you if I'm ever in England, I hope so!! I'm officially a fan! Lille My, Norway.
From Chrissie at the Limelight Crewe
You really rocked again at The Limelight Club!! I love the way you get the audience to join in. It was a brilliant night; can't wait for the next. xxx
From Jenny at the Limelight, Crewe
Hey dudes. As massively huge Darkness fans my mates and I would like to congratulate you for the awesome gig today. You really did justice to the guys from Lowestoft and we were v. impressed. Rock on.
From Julie at the Limelight, Crewe
Wow! Second time of going to see u guys at the Limelight in Crewe- u just keep on gettin better and better!!
From Charles, at the Cartoon in Croydon
Just a quick note to say how much I enjoyed the Cartoon gig. I was knocked out by the accuracy of the set and impressed that you went off piste (e.g. Radiohead). Psi does a great job and his vocals... Can you congratulate him for me. The whole thing was great. Once again, many thanks. I very much hope that you go from strength to strength.
From Alan at the Cartoon in Croydon
I`ve just got home from seeing The Likeness for the first time in Croydon,and i thought it totally Rocked!!!,one of the best gigs Ihave seen for a while!! cant wait to see them again in Croydon.
From Erin at Chicago Rock in Macclesfield, Aug 2004
Fine biznezz from the likeness. I've got to say you rocked. The Darkness HAVE to be one of the hardest of bands to do a tribute to, and there more than likely isn't many who could do it AT ALL!! Seriously you really are the best tribute I for one have seen
From Janie... At the Witchwood, June 2004
Saw you guys at Ashton's Witchwood last night! Hugely entertaining!!
And ta for posing for me piccies - those costumes have to be seen to be believed. See you again next time x
From Mick, a Darkness "Darkling", at the Limelight Crewe... June 2004
Hi Guys, Mick here from the Darklings, just wanted to say how much I loved the gig last night. You guys looked and sounded amazing! Very good venue and I will definitely be at the next gig there. Want to say thanks for putting on such a thoroughly fantastic show! One of those ones where you can close your eyes and imagine being at a Darkness gig!
From Wendy at the Limelight Crewe... June 2004
Thanks for a wonderful night at the Limelight last night. I rocked from start to finish and boy am I paying for it today but definately worth every ache, pain and raw throat. Second time we've seen you perform and really enjoyed both performances.
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From Howie and Linda, RBs Chester... May 2004
Saw you guys last night at RB's in Chester, show was brilliant and you guys really rock, fantastic night looking forward to next time
From Emma, Worcester Uni... May 2004
wot a gig at worcester students union on sat! u guys were fantastic!
please come back again!!!!!
em xx
From Trin, LA Rock Cafe, Cannock... May 2004
Not long got in from seeing The Likeness in Cannock... 'a Darkness tribute band already?!' questioned friends when told we were coming to see you. Well yeah, and you RAWWWWK!
From Helen, LA Rock Cafe, Cannock... May 2004
Went 2 your gig at the LA Rock Cafe in Cannock last nite, and man do u guys ROCK!!! That signed bass is wicked an Jamie, you are fit. Psy, you rock, u got all the high note rite on! U GUYS ARE AMAZING
From Jane, Limelight, Crewe... April 2004
To be honest we were expecting a piss take. Having missed the Likeness on CD UK a few weeks back none of us had any idea of what this band were going to do. we went with low expectations.
What they did was outstanding..
If you cant see the Darkness in the next few months The Likeness are the next best thing. The gig started in true darkness style with Arrival being piped out, while Psy (AKA justin) appeared onstage as he should illuminated behind a white sheet to the opening of bareback...
They were good, they were VERY good. The singer has all the range of Justin and the showmanship to boot. He could make you laugh like the real thing and shout "motherfucker" at the top of your voice. If you closed your eyes at times you could almost be there. There was even the obligatory wardrobe glitch when the tassles of the new sparkly costume managed to become entwined in the guitar during love on the rocks....They played all of the traditional darkness set and more. Was great to finally hear "holding my own" done live (and very well to I add!) and their version of Street Spirit was also fantastic.
The Limelight isnt the biggest of venues but it was packed out, a huge crowd compared to what I had imagined all of whom seemed to be really enjoying themselves.
If you get the chance to see this band then do it. A fun, enjoyable night is guaranteed!!
From Liz and Mark, Limelight, Crewe... April 2004
Saw you last night in Crewe. You absolutely rocked yours (and ours!), socks off! Psy hit those high notes (even with a cold!), can't wait to hear what he sound like without.
From Nicky, Jon, Andy, Nicki Limelight, Crewe... April 2004
Went to the gig in the Limelight in Crewe 14/04/04 what an absolutley fantastic night it was packed out and a brilliant atmosphere (and we werent even drinking!), please please please come back again very soon.
From Rada, Limelight, Crewe... April 2004
Excellent show in Crewe last night - exceeded all expectations!
From Steve, Limelight, Crewe... April 2004
If you haven't seen these guys yet, hurry, you're missing out big time !
From Boogie, Limelight, Crewe... April 2004
A fantastic gig all round. Well worth seeing. These must be one of the best tribute bands around at the minute. I can't see many coming close to the standard set here.
They really have studied TD and the showmanship is definately there.
If you ever get the chance to see them, I can highly recommend it. In fact, beg, plead, grovel with your local venues to give them a gig!!
If you're lucky enough to get them to play near you, let me know as I will certainly be following their progress!!
In a nutshell, absolutely Bucking Frilliant!
From the Macclesfield Express 7th April 2004
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From Gav & nick, Cannock... April 2004
10 out 10 fantastic night cheers lads we would never have told you apart from the darkness! we saw you at ber sport well worth the money! cheers Gav & Nick
From Midland Mel, Cannock... April 2004
Great to FINALLY MEET YOU at Cannock!
What a A1 class gig- you really DO ROCK!
Big Darkness Fan here I have to say
WHAT A SHOW- Psy just IS Justin!
Ta for signing the poster chaps, definately
will come again and bring mates.
Can't see MY PIC in the Likelings?? I'll have to jump about even more next time!!!
xxxxxx Mel
From Kimberley, Bournemouth... March 2004
Respect for wearing that catsuit at your gig tonight in Bournemouth! You guys
rocked tonight, I really enjoyed listening to you. I dunno what your lead
singers name is, but you sound just like Justin Hawkins singing wise, top
notch. all those high notes!
Anyway, just wanted to say well done! come back to Bo'Mo' some time!
Kimberley
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