I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Just Wanna Have Fun, from Mike Goudreau Band and it's a swinging blues release. Opening with Don't Wanna Go To Work, Mike Gougreau on lead vocal and guitar leads the way with Dany Roy on trumpet responding to his call, backed by Norman Lachapelle on bass, Richard Irwin on drums and Paul Shrofel on keys. A cool shuffle, this track gives Goudreau plenty of space to run the frets. Solid opener. With a nice lope, How Can I Change Your Mind, really hits the slot. Singing just behind the beat, Goudreau gives the track a real laid back feel and Shrofel on keys lay out a sweet solo of his own. Rockin blues, Big Black Dog, plays nicely with Goudreau putting out some of his best vocals and crisp guitar riffs over the funky rhythm of Shrofel on keys and Irwin on drums. With a light, easy pace, Happy Since You're Gone, is a jazzier piece with Goudreau crooning and nice muted trumpet and flute by Roy. Next up is Come Home Baby with a great swing, featuring some of Goudreau's best guitar riffs and Guy Belanger on harmonica. My favorite track on the release is Au Revoir Not Goodbye with a slow bluesy pace. With stinging guitar riffs and smooth vocals by Goudreau and warm keys by Shrofel this track is a real standout. Wrapping the release is trumpet led, Hoppin The Blues, with jazzy guitar riffs by Goudreau and organ riffs by Shrofel. Roy stands tall with a great blues laden sax solo for a solid instrumental closer.
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