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"Man. I have had so many messages today about how amazing you guys were last night (from the staff, too and they are the pickiest). We really appreciate you guys being able to fill in last minute. We definitely need to get you all on the books again in the spring!"

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"I thoroughly enjoyed having this group at our event, they played exactly what we were looking for, everyone enjoyed listening to them and they were super fun and interactive. I would love to have them back at another event. I would strongly recommend for any event!"

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"I love this band! I love live music. And the band is awesome! Very professional and most importantly very friendly! You’re invited to their events and the crew comes over and greets you during breaks. Very family oriented. I love them and follow them! They sing a great variety of genres! You want a good time, come see ExitLeft "

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"Damien was extremely polite and accommodating, he warmed to our guests and fulfilled all requests suggested. He even stayed an hour longer than we had originally agreed . A pleasure to have Thank you Damien - our guests all commented how much they enjoyed themselves."

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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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"Matt is an absolute gem of a man and a brilliant musician. My wife Jess and I had the pleasure of having Matt play at our wedding in Lagos five years ago and he certainly got the crowd feeling good. Some great tunes in his repertoire, songs for young and old that’ll have you dancing the night away. Couldn’t recommend this man anymore if you’re looking for some stellar music to accompany any event"

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"Awesome group! Absolutely impressed: )Excellent. Solid band. Fun sets. Vocals are AMAZING! "

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"Le concert s’est très bien passé : une quarantaine de spectateurs qui ont beaucoup apprécié ce rock nostalgique des années soixante, participation du public aux rythmes syncopés, applaudissements nourris et achats de CD à la fin du concert. Seul le manque de place en a empêchés certains de danser … Le duo de musiciens était lui aussi très satisfait. "

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"Thank you for a fab do for my mum, everyone loved the 60s music, very professional and friendly band and thank you for being so accommodating with timings. We had a great night!"

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"Dragi Ultrazvuk, mi nemamo rijeci. Jos uvijek ne mozemo sebi da dodjemo koliko je bila odlicna zurka, a vi ste najvise zasluzni za to ❤️ Hvala vam do neba! Nadam se da je i sa nase strane bilo sve korektno. Druzimo se ponovo prvom prilikom 😊 Још једном хвала што сте уљепшали наше славље! Били сте на нивоу, гости су имали само ријечи хвале за музику, пренесите члановима! "

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"Extremely happy with The Long Players! The music they performed was varied and suited the guests at the Wedding of our son and now daughter in law. They are very professional and it is obvious that they enjoy what they do. We would not hesitate to recommend this band. Brilliant!"

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"One of the best and busiest bands in Cornwall. Love these guys"

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"Recent Ct review: Scotty’s musical show begins with a soft and easy vibe, creating a relaxed atmosphere perfect for dinner and conversation. As the evening progresses, the energy picks up with sing-along favorites and popular tunes, encouraging everyone to join in. The show culminates with lively rock and roll, getting everyone on their feet and dancing. It’s a perfect blend of easy listening and high-energy fun!……"

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"Without doubt one of the finest singers in the country. She has everything and more . World class - Paul Johnson — Club Uniquity"

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"I only want to emphasise what my wife has written about the band that played at our wedding. The music was superb, and all the guests said how impressed they were with the choice of songs. They really did make our wedding a perfect day and gave us and our guests the party that we wanted. We can not praise them enough and its a shame that we can only give them 10 out of 10. Thank you all so much x"

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