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"HayLee was fantastic! What a great band!! They were a pleasure to deal with in the run up to our wedding, and lovely to meet on the day. Hayley and Lee were so professional, and they played a variety of songs that had plenty of our guests up on the dance floor, some of whom we wouldn't have expected to be up and dancing! They read the audience perfectly, and as others have mentioned, they learnt some tracks that we had asked for specifically. As we had a Christmas wedding, we had a sprinkle of Christmas songs mixed in, which was ideal, and a lovely 'live lounge' session as the evening wound down. We would definitely recommend HayLee, and if we need a band again in the future, they will be top of our list of invites! Thank you again! Hayley and Lee "

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"Thank you for coming and stepping in on the day! we really enjoyed your music and we will be re booking you! Just gotta sort out our diary dates."

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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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" We couldn’t have asked for a better way to bring live music back to Lucas Founders Day than with Riley Wilson. From the moment he took the stage, his energy and talent set the tone for the entire event. Riley is a true one‑man band! Many guests told us Riley was a highlight and asked if we could bring him back next year—always the best endorsement. If you’re looking for an engaging, professional musician who can fill a festival field with great music and warm rapport, Riley Wilson is your guy. He set a new standard for our entertainment lineup, and we can’t wait to work with him again. "

Reply by Riley Wilson
Thank you, Morgan! I had a great time and hope we can do this next year. Riley Wilson

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"Love The Music. Love The Vocals. Like To See You Perform Live"

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"Hired skatz to play for my birthday , he’s an absolute legend , a great musician.dancer and such a showman , he had all the people on the dance floor from the moment he started, high energy and so much fun I would hire him over and over again ."

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"Michael came to perform at a housewarming party I was throwing. His performance was the highlight of the day. What a great set he did. Perfect for a sunny afternoon. Couldn't recommend him more highly."

Reply by Michael Green
It was a pleasure to play your housewarming Tim. Thanks for having me

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"Damien was excellent and our 2nd time booking him."

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"Chris Harper performed at our Christmas party in December 2021, which was an event with 120 attendees. His communication beforehand was excellent and we were able to agree on the set he would be playing on the day. He arrived promptly to set up and was friendly towards members of staff at the venue. His performance was superb and enjoyed by all. He played a mix of his own music and covers of popular songs, even taking requests. We had an overall great experience and have invited him along again this year."

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"WOW! Its very difficult to describe a musician in words, but what i can say is that David was far better than i ever expected. EVERYONE single one of our guests commented on how well David sung. We didn't choose any songs for David to play, i just told him to go with the flow. I had organised for David to play for 4 hours, we actually asked him to stay for longer as the atmosphere was perfect. Unfortunately David couldn't stay longer has he was already booked for the rest of the evening. I am now desperately trying to think of another party i can host JUST so that he can play to all of us again! I cannot recommend David enough. Many thanks for the AMAZING afternoon you helped create. "

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"What a great night, Daniel Proud is a true professional musician who can play a wide variety of songs to a high standard. Highly recommended."

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"My profession is presenting live entertainment for corporate and special events. In the course of my job I have occasion to offer Country/Rock bands to my clients. It makes my job simple when I have a first-class band like Chad Freeman & Redline at the top my arsenal- there are none better. I know that when Redline performs for my client groups, I’m going to look like a hero. This is a band that takes the lunchpail to work- they are total professionals and fantastic people, but most of all they are a collection of great musicians that know how to motivate any audience. If you are seeking a solid Country/Rock band for an event, look no further than Redline. I stake my professional reputation on their consistently powerful musical and stage performance- I recommend this band with pride, and with total confidence!"

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"Have booked ben to play many a time and always puts on a great show "

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"Thank you Rick for making my 40th birthday party extra special, you were very accommodating and played every song requested and went with the flow of the party, the singing was great and really got everyone up dancing. I could not of asked for a better DJ or singer. Thank you again."

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"Had this guy performed at the lohri event in Regina and it was a blast. He woke uo the crowd with his energy and his song collection was just amazing. Would love to have him again next year."

Reply by Nitin Sharma
Thank you so much for the kind words.

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