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"Amazing Band! Their sound, both vocal and instrumental is amazing! I love hearing them!"

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"Mystic Crew's performance at the NIA was pure magic! If you want an unforgettable experience, catch Mystic Crew live - you won't regret "

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"Streettino Jazz Band were absolutely amazing! From the beginning Luca and the other musicians proved kind and helpful. They listened to our ideas and guided the choice of pieces with competence and preparation. Much of jazz is based on improvisation, so having passionate and technically gifted musicians makes the difference. In this, the band was perfect! He also knew how to capture the mood of the various phases of the reception and involve the guests - without ever overdoing it. We were happy and received enthusiastic comments. Even in the difficulties of the day (such as delays and adjustments), the band proved to be very professional, remaining to play even beyond the scheduled time. Absolutely recommended!"

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"Huge thanks to all of you for helping make our wedding on Saturday so memorable! The ceilidh was everything we hoped it would be and more and our guests haven't stopped talking about it! The auld lang syne was a magical moment which we will never forget!"

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"We couldn't have asked for better entertainment for our summer festival. The steelband orchestra's spirited performance set the stage for a memorable celebration."

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"Thank you . It was such a great night and the dancing was great. I loved that we opened the doors at the end ( for the amount of dancers that got up for the Strip the Willow). I think we might need a bigger venue next year it was such a success. The band was fabulous, I'll be keeping you in mind for other gigs."

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"I like heavier music and you guys not only accommodated this for me in your setlist ,you combined it with an epic performance, you didn't just stand there you rocked it and every guest has come up to me and asked how did i find you . Sublime and so so talented. Thank you guys for making my party the best night for me and my close friends . Legends - Dominic Owen"

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"“Siete stati un portento!!! L’atmosfera era magica e speciale, all’insegna del divertimento! Unici e divertenti, un collante fra gli scherzi organizzati dagli amici e capaci di coinvolgere tutti senza mai essere invadenti! Vi sceglierei altre 100 volte! Onorata di avervi avuto al mio matrimonio!!!”"

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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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"Wow, these guys were just insane. I can’t even begin to describe how good they were at our wedding. After a recommendation from my best man, we booked Josh & Nora for the evening of our wedding, and it was the best decision we made. Punctuality, professionalism and general ease of organisation really put our minds at ease during a busy and mildly stressful point of our lives. Most of the wedding party were on the dance floor in their first set ! Not a common occurrence from what I’ve seen in the past. Josh’s beat from his live drums meant you couldn’t help yourself but to move along with the music, that paired with Nora’s powerful and soulful voice provided the best combination for a night of partying. We’ve received so many compliments about J.B.MAC with everyone so overwhelmed with their talent. If the opportunity ever arises again I would instantly be on the phone to these guys again. Thanks so much for making our wedding evening everything we wanted."

Reply by Jbmac
Thank you so much! What a glowing review :) we had such a great time and can't wait to party with you again. Congratulations!!!

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"Frank Doherty and Ben Gunnery turned a family party into a proper ‘hooley’! From folk songs, to ballads, to the Siege of Ennis, they cranked up the volume when we wanted everyone up on the dance floor, but also allowed the fiddle, guitar and tin whistle to play quietly in the background when people wanted to sit & talk. Two very good Irish musicians; well-played lads ‘go raibh mait agat’!"

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"Just contacting you to say a huge thank you for making our evening so special. We had a fantastic time & so did our guests. Everybody was asking where we found you! The DJ was brilliant too! We are considering holding an event next year but as a charity event for Breast Cancer and would like you guys again. Once again, thank you very much and we'll be in touch. Marc & Kathryn"

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"“This Latin outfit covers the whole spectrum, from the fans at El Museo del Barrio to the suits at Citigroup”(Oumano) -The Village Voice"

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"Hi Roy (Al & Adam), I just wanted to take this brief moment of calm to respond to your lovely email and to thank you for all of your work last weekend! From the minute people arrived and heard the ukuleles out back, to your energetic and enthusiastic performance, right through to your fun and entertaining DJ set, we couldn’t have asked for more from the 3 of you. It was a real pleasure to have you play at our wedding, and we could not have asked for a more obliging, professional, and fun group of musicians to carry the celebrations for the evening. So again, thank you for what you brought to Borris House on what was really the best day of our lives."

Reply by Surefire Wedding Band & DJs Ireland
Our absolute pleasure to spend your big day with you!! Thanks for choosing us & we wish you all the happiness in the world in your married life together! - Best, Roy, Adam & Al

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"I have heard GG sing on many occasions and know she is a talented woman so i knew no one else who i wanted to do my wedding. She was well rehearsed, joyful and all of my guests where blown away by her talent and the musicians were exceptional. Thank You... highly recommended."

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