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Formed in 2004, five-piece band the Maccabees has quickly  risen from humble beginnings to Mercury Music Prize nominations. Featuring Orlando Weeks as lead vocalist, guitars played by brothers Felix and Hugo White, Rupert Jarvis playing bass and Sam Doyle drumming, the band's three studio albums to date represent the epitome of British indie rock. With a strong and growing fan base, the band's regular tours have brought them into direct contact with their supporters and allowed more people to hear their unique sound.

The release of their first single in 2005, entitled “X-Ray,” was picked up by XFM-Radio. They played it extensively enough that the Maccabees were booked to support Arctic Monkeys on their tour. Six months later, their next single “Latchmere” was played by Radio 1 and on MTV2, earning them still more attention. Debut album, Colour It In, came out in 2007 and garnered a string of positive critical reviews. Following this album, the band were invited to tour in America with Bloc Party, before returning to London in late 2007 to start their own full UK tour. Sell-out performances at London's Roundhouse venue confirmed their arrival on the music scene. One of their songs, “Toothpaste Kisses,” was even featured in a major advertising campaign by Samsung in 2007.

The follow-up to Colour It In was released in 2009, called Wall of Arms. Its producer was Markus Dravs, of Arcade Fire fame, and enormous popularity had arrived. Radio appearances and TV performances led to main-stage bookings for the Reading and Leeds Festivals and the headline position on the 2010 NME Awards Tour. The album itself went to number 13 in the UK Album Chart, while later that year the publication Artrocker named Wall of Arms the joint Number 1 Album of 2009, tied with It's Blitz! by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. The Wall Of Arms tour took in venues around the UK, ending its run at Brixton Academy in a sold out performance. Supported by a full brass section, the band performed their entire album to rapturous applause. After a two-year break, the third album, Given to the Wild, was released in 2012. 

Reviews

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 based on 30 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Come back to Boston soon!!!

    by CRM1974 on 10/19/15Great Scott - Allston

    It was amazing to see a band as big as the Maccabees play such an intimate venue as Great Scott. It was a blistering set. My favorite gig of the year so far (and that's against some major competition.)

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Best concert i been too in a while

    by cb180 on 3/12/13Bk music wall - New york

    This was the best concert i been too in a long time. Awesome band great songs and the place was rocking! they need to come back to NYC

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    The Maccabees

    by Anonymous on 2/23/13Masquerade - Atlanta

    The show was amazing. We were practically on the stage ourselves. However, there was this huge wooden beam in front of the stage so it was hard to see around that.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    The Maccabees

    by ArtLinda on 2/22/13Masquerade - Atlanta

    They were in high spirits, enthusiastic, looking very tasty and a utterly fantastic music performance, so much more than what we were expecting!!!! I'd go again in a hertbeat!!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    The Maccabees were Maccamazing

    by imsickofapathy on 2/21/13Masquerade - Atlanta

    Purgatory is a small stage so the gig wasn't too big but it was perfect and they all looked like they were having a fun time playing. Both Of the opening acts, Gambles and Reputante, were also amazing. I would definitely recommend it to a friend.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    What an amazing set list!

    by Mandar0 on 2/21/13Music Hall of Williamsburg - Brooklyn

    This band rocked! I am a huge fan and I traveled all the way from Florida just to watch them perform on Valentine's day and on Saturday. I got to meet the guys and they were such sweethearts. The set list was to die for. They played all the great ones. I do wish they would have played Latchmere but maybe next time. The band was so full of energy and the crowd was amazing. I totally recommend anyone to go see them live if you ever get a chance. You won't regret it.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    The Maccabees are truly the best

    by Ymiranda3388 on 2/21/13Masquerade - Atlanta

    Best concert i've ever been to. I love that the stage is not barricaded from the fans, and the bands were all very friendly and walked around the bar chatting with fans. AMAZING

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    The Maccabees were more than amazing!!!

    by SamiFerrr on 2/20/13Music Hall of Williamsburg - Brooklyn

    The venue was great, decent size. The performance was spectacular then again it's The Maccabees so it was bound to be an unforgettable night! I have so much love for this band and I've been waiting some years for them to tour the U. S. more. Every member is extremely talented and I love that with these past tours they did, they're getting the appreciation they deserve. Maccabees, one love!

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    The Maccabees were great!

    by MSwanny514 on 2/19/13The Sinclair - Cambridge

    Excellent show, excellent venue, all around good time.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    The Maccabees absolutely killed it

    by vhillhelm on 2/18/13Music Hall of Williamsburg - Brooklyn

    I was totally blown away by how good these guys are live. Ive been a fan since 10' and wow, it was worth the wait to see them