REVIEWS Mike Gouchie "Mike's reputation as a go-getter and hard working artist is leaving an impressive mark with people in the music business and is earning him many new friends in the industry. His fresh new sound is being played on airwaves around the world from Tokyo to Arizona, back to Canada and beyond." Channel Canada Bad Boys and Angels "Bad Boys & Angels suggests that Mike Gouchie can play in Nashville's big leagues... Originally self-released in 2005, the debut album by Canadian country singersongwriter Mike Gouchie was reissued in 2006 by Arbor Records, a small EMI distributed label specializing in traditional Native American music. Hearing Bad Boys and Angels without reading Gouchie's bio, the listener would be forgiven for not picking up on Gouchie's First Nations (the preferred general term in Canada, much as Native American is used in the states) roots. Born and raised on the Canadian prairies, Gouchie no doubt grew up steeped in Nashville country, a musical style with surprisingly deep roots in Canada's western and central provinces; as a result, Bad Boys and Angels has the neotraditionalist twang and no bull blue collar ethic an American listener might expect from a singersongwriter from west Texas..." Stewart Mason, All Music Guide       "Random Musings from the Luckiest Man in the World" "... For those of you who may not know, Mike was in the Plucked series and was kind enough to ask me to direct his video, ‘Angels Unaware’ for that series ... Mike was kind enough to invite me to be his guest at the Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards in Toronto ... It was a night of great spirit, great music, and Mike’s performance killed. Mike also won the award for Country Album of the year. Not bad. I can’t wait to attend next year’s awards." Joel Stewart, Left of Central Blog on www.cmt.ca CMT Premieres New Original Production Plucked: "This fall, CMT Canada explores what it takes to make a star, as it shines the spotlight on six musical diamonds in the rough and gives them the chance to impress the best and brightest executives in the music industry...       Here are reviews from around the world about Mike's latest release: Bad Boys and Angels 2XXFM Canberra, AUSTRALIA Valerie Baxter, DJ "Saltbush & Spinifex" show Two favorite cuts 1. Somethin' Bout A Bad Boy 2. Picture Daddy with You Comment: A very impressive CD. Mike has a great way of presenting both his own songs, which are very well written, and those of other writers. His silky smooth voice demonstrates his vocal control and does justice to both the upbeat tunes and the quieter introspective melodies such as "Picture Daddy With You". CLICK HERE to read Bad Boys and Angels Report #2 from Comstock Records       Country Music News Ottawa, Ontario CANADA Larry Delaney, Publisher/Editor "...Bad Boys & Angels, a solid collection of Nashville-penned tunes all delivered with Mike Gouchie’s impressive vocal skills. The album’s lead single, Somethin’ ‘Bout A Bad Boy has been quick off the mark, earning some good airplay across Canada. There are several more solid efforts here that should attract similar interest. Whole Lot A Love and Long Way Over You are both full of energy; while Gouchie’s strong voice is best defined on ballads like If Only, New Mountain To Climb, What It All Comes Down To and Who I Ain’t." Click HERE to read full review Trans-American Broadcasting Corporation Las Vegas, Nevada USA "It was a pleasure talking with you this evening. As I mentioned I have added to our play list, your single and album "BAD BOYS AND ANGELS" on our daily syndicated show THE BEST OF COUNTRY, which is carried coast to coast on 78 stations. In addition to new Single "Somethin' Bout a Bad Boy" being added, other selections from the album will be featured each day. Your album proves you're another fine talent from Canada. Your album has good production, the material is well written and the nice vocals make this a WINNER. I wish you continued success with your career." Shane Wilder, They call me The Wild Man Radio Carinzia Austria/Italy EUROPE " Many thanks for the "Bad Boys & Angels" CD album. Great work. All of your music is absolutely right for the format of my radio show. Audience response has been very, very good from the first day on, especially for "Troublemaker", "Somethin' 'bout a bad boy" and "If only", but I'm also spinning all the others. Again thanks and keep in touch." Pete, Radio Carinzia Radio Eastern 98.1 Melbourne, Victoria AUSTRALIA "I would like to congratulate you on a great CD release "Bad Boys &Angels". I love your selection and variety of music you've chosen for this release. I will be scheduling your music into my programs as of the 4th of October." Brian Amos, Producer/Presenter Radio Beverwijk The Netherlands "Thank you for the CD Bad Boys & Angels. It's a great CD. I have chosen several songs for my upcoming programs. I have also paid attention to the CD on my website. Stay tuned," George Backer, Country Special Lonestar Productions Tokyo JAPAN "I'm a DJ/PD from Japan and running REAL COUNTRY RADIO (web station worldwide) and LONESTAR CAFE SHOW and other regular country radio shows locally in Tokyo and area. I've received your BAD BOYS AND ANGELS CD. Oh, What a Great Vocal Album!!!!!! So dramatic, with a good taste of melancholy. I'm totally blown away and impressed. You know, I usually don't taste tears when I review material promoters provide to us. You can imagine that we're constantly receiving discs. But this one's totally different. I had to drink my coffee black when I finished listening to all the tracks In a hurry I added "Picture Daddy With You" and "Who I Ain't" onto our playlist. Our weekly playlist goes to New Music Weekly. As far as I can, I will support your music from my station to the World. I will put your CD cover art on my station website, and spotlight comments on both New Talent as well as the New Release page. Thanks again for your great music and I hope to watch your shows as soon as possible." Tom Kawai DJ/PD REAL COUNTRY RADIO www.live365.com/stations/uncle27389 LONESTAR CAFE SHOW (RTFM-j) WEEKLY COUNTRY FLASH (FM-Kashima) Planet Country ITALY "Titolo: Bad Boys & Angels Artista: Mike Gouchie Che tipo questo canadese di Edmonton che si pronuncia “Gucci” quasi a tradire le sue probabili italiche origini. Si presenta in copertina con il braccio tutto tatuato e con un album dal titolo ( Bad Boys & Angels) che ti fa pensare più ad un musicista arrabbiato tutto heavy metal, borchie e Harley. Invece Mike fa del country e lo fa anche piuttosto bene. Il personaggio ricorda molto Dale Watson o David Allan Coe e anche la musica è più legata al sound “sporco” degli outlaws piuttosto che al mainstream country di Nashville. I brani sono 12 di cui due ( Somethin’Bout A Bad Boy e Picture Daddy with You) scritti da Mike stesso che spaziano in varie campi e in vari stili ( dal country al country blues con parecchie venature southern rock) ma sempre legati tra loro da una filosofia musicale che si può riassumere nell’espressione “on the road”. Prodotto da Miles Wilkinson (già producer di Guy Clark e Gary Fjellgaard) Bad Boy & Angels si avvale inoltre della partecipazioni di ottimi musicisti come Dan Dugmore, Gary Primm, Kenny Malone e Darrell Scott ). Per biografia, news, merchandise, ecc.ecc. vi rimadiamo al sito ufficiale www.mikegouchie.com mentre per concludere la recensione ( che non deve mai essere troppo lunga) vi possiamo garantire che il dischetto è davvero interessante." Gianluca Sitta, Reviewer, planetcountry.it Slinga's Independent Country November 28, 2005 "*MIKE GOUCHIE* (CANADA) Born and raised in Prince George, British Columbia he taught himself guitar and was gifted with a magic voice. His album “Bad Boys & Angels” is the result of Mike’s persistence, dedication, lots of hard work, great musicians to work with and a fresh new sound that is super good" *Slinga* Mike Gouchie -- Soaring to New Heights "From Toronto to Tennessee! From the Aboriginal Festival at the Sky Dome to the stage of the Ryman Auditorium! There is one awesome Canadian gentleman that is stirring up the radio sound waves and ‘Soaring to New Heights’. Greetings everyone! Things are heating up at the Wigwam! It is my very great privilege to introduce to you – MIKE GOUCHIE or, as his friends call him, “The GOUCH!” He is a ‘Red Hot’ singer, songwriter, and musician! This gentleman is ‘tattooed’ with raw and refined talent! He makes one think about taking better care of one’s body, one’s dreams, and one’s loved ones! Last, but far from least to say about him is “WHAT A VOICE!” White Sparrow             "Among all the voices in Canadian Country Music today, Mike Gouchie's is one of the very few I would place at the top." Alan Rhody, singer/songwriter "Mike Gouchie is an extraordinary example of the vitality of country music in Canada!!" Mike Gouchie is smack in the middle of mainstream country western rock, that is, traditional with just enough of a rock beat to keep any modernist happy without offending those who like the more traditional flavours." beartraxx.com "Mike Gouchie....a great writer, a natural talent! One of my favorite voices around!" -Lisa Hewitt "Mike Gouchie has one of those rich and seductive kind of voices that pulls you right into the song he's singing. His music is authentic nitty gritty country but even better cause it's indian-style! Nashville look out" Singer/Songwriter, Sandy Scofield "Canadian country crooner wins singing award NASHVILLE - Mike Gouchie says he's thrilled to be named International Traditional Country male vocalist for 2004. The singer, who was born in Prince George, B.C., and now lives in Edmonton, took the prize at the North American Country Association International competition in Tennessee. Nearly 600 competitors from across North America took part. Gouchie says his next step is to record a 10-song CD, put together a band and tour. CBC Arts www.cbc.ca       news | bio | reviews | recordings | schedule | press kit | contact | links | site map   Copyright © 2004-2008 Mike Gouchie, all rights reserved