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"Fantastic, couldn’t ask for any more from these guys. Played incredible music and the wedding procession back from the church was iconic. Thank you!! I can’t recommend Silk Street Jazz more. "

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"Simply wonderful! Great musician and very professional ! Everything was magical! Thank you very much!!!"

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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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"Exceptional, beautiful sound for our funding event"

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"Thank you so much for a wonderful wedding day. The music during all 3 events was wonderful and perfect. Thanks for working with us through the rain during the ceremony and for letting us take over with lots of speeches. It was awesome that you let Matt get up there and sing and that we were able to extend the evening for INCREDIBLE! Lot of wonderful energy, personality, and a very diverse music set. I would highly little while longer! You're a talented band with the ability to play so many different genres and we loved you! Thank you so much, "

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"The Pagliuca-Mena ensemble is incredible – and that is not a word I often use. I found it original, listenable and completely absorbing, not only for the musicians’ class but for the arrangements and the inclusion of so many different facets of music: It’s heavy on the jazz but also strong on the Latin, a little classical and even a touch of folk now and again. It is hard to put into words how struck I was listening to this so I am not going to try, but rather say if you want something very different but with enough familiarity to make it still comfortable, listen to this music. It takes a lot for me to get excited by a band on first hearing, but the Pagliuca-Mena Sextet instigated just that. They are one of the most exciting bands I have heard for a long time and the delivery of this music is truly exceptional. "

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"From The Luna Lounge: We would love to see you perform again."

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"We were so lucky and happy to have the Chic Trio as the musical centerpiece of our intimate wedding in Tuscany, surrounded by just 40 of our closest friends and family. From the start, during the planning phase, their professionalism and attention to detail were evident. They suggested adding strings for the ceremony, which added a beautiful, timeless touch, and a saxophone to elevate the mood during dinner. The saxophone also brought energy to the party, setting the tone for a lively celebration! Their chic and elegant presence brought a refined touch to our special day. It truly was the perfect live music experience, and we couldn’t have asked for a better one!"

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"Eliza created exactly the relaxation between the many substantive sessions. AND an atmospheric performance at the networking event!"

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"Thank you so much for playing at the Herring Party. It was an absolute success! Everything went smoothly, and we'll definitely keep you in mind for the future."

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"Little Paul, was exactly what we were looking for. "

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"Dear Ray, We wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for the incredible role you played in making our welcome party so special. Your performance was everything we hoped for and more. So many of our guests commented on how memorable the music was, and we couldn’t agree more. From the first note to the last, you helped make our celebration unforgettable. Thank you again for sharing your incredible talent with us. We’ll always look back on those moments with such joy and gratitude. Warmest regards, Shelby & Ben Garama "

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"Tijdens ons symposium hebben Tommy en James succesvol de muzikale aankleding verzorgd. Ze speelden zowel op het grote podium als in de plenaire ruimte en hebben daarnaast zelfs lopend onze gasten muzikaal begeleid. Hun optreden zorgde voor een fijne sfeer gedurende de dag en we hebben alleen maar enthousiaste reacties ontvangen. Professioneel, veelzijdig en meedenkend, een echte aanrader! - Kevin Michies ****"

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"If groove music is your ‘thang’ this is about as good as it gets. Throughout [the performance], Ginger’s voice delivers, from fast numbers like James Brown’s Get up (I feel like a Being A) Sex Machine to love songs like Jocelyn Brown’s Somebody Else’s Guy. There’s even an excellent unexpected rap on Rose Royce’s Car Wash. There are cover bands and there are bands that cover songs with their own mojo. Project F are definitely in the latter category… [Extract from Press Review]"

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"Really appreciated Brian's thoughtful presence! If you are looking to avoid an obnoxious DJ at your wedding, Brian is your person! Brian was open to the list of music that we compiled. He added when necessary to keep people dancing and he allowed us to make requests! Brian arrived the day of our wedding knowing just what to do for setup and was calm and confident. He was very adaptable to our needs and wishes, he was not just a DJ he set the tone for our wedding!!!"

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