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"Absolutely BRILLIANT evening at the Barn Theatre in Oxted last night and we are so glad we got the front row, It was like watching Freddie and the group and such fantastic musicians--Definitely want to see you again-BEFORE The Barn next year !--Queen lives on !😍😍🥰🥰"
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"It was amazing!! we loved it! Its been the best night of our lives and you guys absolutely killed it!!!"
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"You might expect an album with edgy, teal-lit cover art and the title of The Isolation Blues, by the Mike Goudreau Band, to be either dark and brooding or a real barroom stomper, showcasing the loudest guitar you’ve heard since Jimi Hendrix’s. Instead, from the first notes, you’ll find it’s a peppy ensemble extravaganza with horns galore. More’s the better, too – the Winter Solstice is coming up, and we need an eye-opening blast of sunshine in the middle of it. Smooth, jazzy-influenced, and boasting crystal-clear vocals, it’s a must-play on New Year’s Eve. Born in 1965 in Newport, Vermont, into a musical family with an English mother and a French-Canadian father, Mike Goudreau picked up his first guitar at age 14 and hasn’t stopped playing since. His early influences included the Beatles, Chuck Berry, Rolling Stones, Johnny Cash, Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, and later, Albert King, Freddie King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Powder Blues and Downchild – to name a few. Such diverse interests help to explain why Mike is comfortable in so many musical genres, especially jazz and blues. Since 2007, Mike’s songs have been heard on hundreds of network TV shows and films, such as the TV movie The Happiest Season (Hulu), Dynasty (CBS), the Universal Pictures film Dark Waters, the Hollywood film The Banker, starring Samuel Jackson (2020), The Neighborhood (CBS), NCIS Los Angeles (CBS), and Chicago PD (NBC), among several others. Joining Mr. Goudreau (vocals, guitars, bass and hand claps) are Jean-Francois Begin (think Menachem Begin, not “begin”) on drums and percussion, Dany Roy on tenor sax and trumpet, Ira Friedman on organ and piano, and Pascal Veilette on harmonica. You know all the shows and films mentioned earlier? Together, they spell diamond-level QUALITY. That’s what’s been poured into each of the fourteen original tracks on this CD. Every note, every musical phrase, glimmers like the light off one of that gem’s many facets. This is real-deal blues, whether in swing/jump form (as on the opener “Let’s Go Down to the River”), the angsty, harmonica-infused title track, the guitar and piano boogie known as “The Mooch,” or the laid-back instrumental “Sea Breeze Blues.” Any band can crank out an album in their garage or basement and deem it good enough, but not Goudreau and his posse. They care about their offerings like Michelangelo cared about David, or Da Vinci the Mona Lisa. That’s because they’re not just musicians. Not just craftsmen. They’re artists, and don’t you forget it. Got The Isolation Blues? Here’s the cure, or at least the vaccine! "
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"What a fantastic evening everyone had great fun. Karl put on a great show. We will be having him back for sure."
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"Absolutely brilliant best group ive seen in years👍😊"
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"Thank you so much for playing at our wedding , photos look great and you had the dance floor rocking!"
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"Love this band, thank you for a cracking night in Manchester for my 50th . It was nice to let my hair down and really party the night away to quality music and a band that not only brought an ultra cool vibe but who can also play aswell. Fantastic night . Nicola Feeney"
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"Mike Goudreau and his band were amazing! People could not stop talking about him and how wonderful his music was. Because people enjoyed him so much, I decided to organize another evening with him and his band and I know it will be as amazing as it was the first time."
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"Absolutely incredible band! Played at my sisters wedding on 16 July. Had everybody up on the dance floor all night and we all still wanted more! Songs were excellently chosen and made a perfect day even more amazing!!! Highly recommended!!"
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"I saw them in Decatur. If you listened to new wave back in the 80's, you really should see the band. It will take you back. "
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"Great music, wonderful person, gave his all to his performance. Everyone thought he was great"
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"Steve Clark Band tore the roof off my venue. They did a very good job with promoting and sold out. They also delivered a great show that kept my patrons moving. Great band!!"
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"Liam is a very talented Singer, Songwriter who performed his own gifted songs. These are songs that have really impacted me & others. He can sing in a variety of tones and can cater for all. "
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"I've seen many local bands in the last several years and I have to say that Sunset River Band is one of the best. Love their talent and they have a great set list. They can pack the dance floor all night with wonderful, nostalgic music. I would recommend this band to anyone. Fun fun fun! "
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"We were so pleased to have Ant play during our wedding drinks reception last week. From our first enquiry Ant was prompt and helpful in answering any questions we had in the lead up to the day. Ant’s music was the perfect addition to our afternoon, and our guests commented on how nice it was to hear live music again. We would highly recommend Ant - thank you for being part of our day!"
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