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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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"Musicole has been a powerhouse band for over 18 years and I have enjoyed following the successes of the band ever since I first met him. I love how they adapt to any kind of music and can incorporate your vision in their music as well. I would highly recommend the band to anyone looking to have a great event with live music."

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"On behalf of our client and ourselves, we would like to extend a huge thank you for helping to make the Elior Awards Event on Friday 14th March such a huge success! The feedback we have received is that this has been the best Elior awards night yet, praise indeed! Everything went like clockwork on the night which was a testament to the professionalism and calibre of each and every person that contributed to the event. Please can you pass our thanks on to every single member of the band; you guys really made the show and the stings were fantastic! Your contribution was key to the success of the night all the way through and you delivered to a phenomenal standard. We hope you enjoyed the evening also and have some great memories from it, you have set a very high standard for next years event! Needless to say we will be in touch again for future events."

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"Hi Jesús, Just wanted to say thank you for playing in our wedding day! It was fab thanks so much! Everyone love the music!"

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"Grande professionalità, sensibilità musicale e cura dei dettagli."

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"Another perfect performance by Cavan, kept us royally entertained at the MA LOGISTICS CHARITY GOLF DAY Friday 25.08.23 at Childwall GC. Such as pleasure to work with Cavan has a great personality and is a master of his craft . Highly recommended"

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"Super thanks Brock & Toni for being at our successful St Patricks Event! From the beginning to the end, it was a joyyyyy working w you both. Toni's attention to details and helpfulness was not forgotten. Pipe playing, crazy good, huge fun! Brock was a hoot w some funny jokes too! Were all still talking about it! Next year - booking you guys, for sure!"

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Great fun lad! Aye☘️! It was a complete success and with such fun for all👏! Totally, ALL guests enjoy themselves, as it should be. Why, himself, Brock felt like he was back at home🇮🇪, ti's a grand time we had! Glad ya liked ta pipes! And, we're happy to assist with this year and next! ☘️🎶🇮🇪🎶☘️

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"Mike and the guys played at our wedding in Bordeaux a few weeks ago and were fantastic from start to finish. It was such a pleasure arranging the day with them and absolutely no hassle at all! The music was truly awesome, with everyone on the dance floor from the first dance to the nights close. All of our guests said how much fun they were and how fantastic the mix of music was. I could not recommend them highly enough! Thanks once again to you all."

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"Jovie was fantastic at my wedding party! She's a skilled musician who pays attention to detail, tailoring her performances with sophisticated elegance. Highly recommend!"

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"As a last-minute decision, we opted for a limousine service for our intimate wedding. The driver's attention to detail and courteous demeanor elevated the entire experience. From the red carpet treatment during pickup to the personalized decorations inside the limo, every aspect was carefully considered. It turned a small, spontaneous celebration into a grand affair. Highly recommended for those looking to add a touch of glamour to their special day."

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"You’re great but I can’t sing wiv ya coz I ain’t got a mic!"

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"Fay recently performed at our garden party and it was unbelievable - without a doubt one of the best nights of my life. The saxophone has always been my favourite instrument and Fay is incredibly talented, everything was super easy to organise and she brought everything along with her! So thankful and would definitely recommend to anyone thinking of having a live saxophonist :)"

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"Lena is a fantastic musician. It was truly a privilege to play alongside Lena and would highly recommend her show."

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"John is a mentalist and a magician. He's absolutely incredible! He blows me away! He makes you feel like he's doing this trick specifically for you. Not only he stand up there and get your mind working, he also is so funny along the way. I'm laughing by the end his show! If you have a chance to see one of his shows, you must do it!"

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Thank you for your nice review. Looking forward to work with you again in the future!

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"We hired the Hoedown Band for our Xmas party and they were fantastic. They were very professional, neatly presented and they sounded great on the night. We were a small crowd but their lead singer [caller] Dawn was very interactive and educational with her dance moves. The band knew their instruments and songs very well and I would certainly recommend them."

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