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"Thank you both so, so much for making our day that extra bit special. Our first dance song that you learnt from scratch was amazing. Hope we keep in touch & we’ll definitely see you again at one of our local gigs. We love you guys loads!"

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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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"Well, what can I say about Taylormade? They performed at our wedding two weeks ago and they were simply fantastic! Carley and Matt performed two sets at our wedding and their beautiful acoustic sets made our wedding day that something extra special. Not only did they learn and perform a new song for our first dance but performed our requests in their setlists. As well as being a very talented couple, they were also very accommodating when we asked them to perform two longer sets rather than three shorter ones. They have a professional but friendly attitude and their easy-going nature made them a pleasure to work with. We had so many comments from our guests saying how beautiful the music was. Our one disappointment was that we couldn’t just sit and listen to them rather than circulate and speak to our guests! We would strongly recommend them to anyone considering hiring them for any occasion. Carley and Matt thank you for making our day extra special! "

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"American Tradition came and played for 3 hours at our Cider Festival, and they were fantastic! I loved when my neighbor Carol said, I’ve known every song they have played so far,” and this was at least halfway through. When I requested The Devil Went Down to Georgia, Chris Davis came through with his amazing skills on the fiddle - and I loved it! Wonderful voices, incredible instrumentals, and engaging personalities make this band a great classical country band. They really made our event special - it really stepped up the party! I highly recommend American Tradition - A Country Band!"

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"Constanza ha estado trabajando el ultimo año en nuestra terraza Chill out y además de una gran profesional, ha gustado mucho a nuestro clientes, dejándonos muy buenos comentarios y creando un ambiente muy bonito con su música en nuestra terraza. Gracias Constanza!"

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"Best band around and Mace is the only singer that actually gets off the stage and comes to the dance floor n also walks round the tables n talks to people and is really nice the whole band is very nice and can play music great thanks for everything you all do fort your fans!"

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"Fantastic band. All our guests loved them and their music. Very charismatic and friendly. Great choice for a wedding band, they had everyone up and dancing. They arrived early and set up easily, very nice guys and easy to chat to. Played our choice of a first dance song which they played very well. We will be watching out for them playing elsewhere and we would highly recommend them to anyone wanting some great live music."

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"The Gleams do not disappoint. Michele and his group were everything we could have hoped for and made our special day all the more special. Just incredibly talented people with tremendous skills and even better attitudes. They came all the way to Positano from Milan to put on an unbelievable performance. If you are looking for live music for your italian wedding or event, the Gleams are the best of the best!!! Bravo!"

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"Thanks so much for coming along and helping us celebrate. You put on a fab performance and really helped to create a great atmosphere. There were lots of comments about how great you were."

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"4 Moons of Jupiter were amazing at our school's Welcome Back BBQ. They followed instructions, professional, friendly, and super accommodating. Most importantly, the music was awesome! Highly recommend!"

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"The best birthday surprise possible! I knew my husband was going to organise something special as he always likes to go all our but this was the icing on the cake! The band even performed a special coldplay song at his request for me! I feel like a very lucky lady!"

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"You guys were amazing. Safe to say everyone had a brilliant night. Best party we’ve had so far. "

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"Absolutely Fantastic !! Made the evening, everyone loved them and commented on. Thoroughly recommend. Music was awesome, smiley faces lovely and the outfits even better x Jacki Calvert (Wedding)"

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"Wedding at a farmhouse We chose The Uncles because at the farmhouse where we got married, it wasn't possible to have music with drums or similar loud instruments. We are so happy with our choice because the duo is complete with the magnificent voice and the ability to cover any kind of repertoire. We requested rock-style renditions, and they delivered wonderfully. Moreover, the music accompanied the event without overpowering it. All our guests loved them!! They are not only professional but also kind and accommodating, so we absolutely recommend them. Thanks again!"

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" if you are ever after a band for a celebration, these are your guys. The versatility of this band is impressive. They can pretty much play anything you request. They each bring their own individual talent across as very professional. I would highly recommend them and know you would not be disappointed. We will definitely be rebooking! "

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