Mike Gouchie
Summerland, British Columbia, Canada | SELF
Music
Press
“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
- Melbourne, Victoria AUSTRALIA
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
- Austria/Italy EUROPE
“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)
- Tokyo JAPAN
“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 Nashville, TN.
- Alan Rhody
"His is a powerful, soulful voice that conveys all the emotions of life's journey: heartache, euphoria, love and loss. It's all there. While some people just sing about this Sort of thing, Mike has lived it. He is a powerful performer and an artist to watch." - Joel Stewart
Mike Gouchie is a bona fide country star in the tradition of the great classic country stars. Not only can he write a song with the best of them, he's a natural born singer and as authentic as they come. He's the real deal.
- Kevin Churko
"...Bad Boys & Angels, a solid collection of Nashville-penned tunes all delivered with Mike Gouchie’s impressive vocal skills". - Publisher/Editor, Larry Delaney
Mike Gouchie is the “Best Kept Secret in the World of Country Music". His passion and heartfelt songs are reflective of his kind and sincere personality. His dedication and compassion for his music and family is the strongest that I have ever experienced in an artist. He is one to be proud of! - Maryanne Gibson
Discography
New CD (Fall 2009)
"Shattered Glass"
Tracks:
1. Heart Of Gold
Neil Young
2. Didn't Get A Damn Thing Done
Mike Gouchie/Daryl Burgess
3.Shattered Glass
Johnny Reid/Aaron Goodvin
4. Don't Miss Missin' You
Gerald O'Brien/Ben Dunk/Burton Collins
5. Don't Touch The Radio
Aaron Goodvin/Matty McKay/Randy J. Martin
6. No Amount Of Rain
Mike Gouchie/Patricia Conroy/Brittan Cameron
7. Dust
Tebey/Gerald O'Brien/Catt Bavitt
8. If That Don't Break Your Heart
Daryl Burgess/
9. I Cried
Mike Gouchie
10 Storms Never Last
Jessie Colter
Bad Boys and Angels, 2006
Tracks:
1 Somethin’ Bout a Bad Boy
Mike Gouchie/Alan Rhody
2 What It All Comes Down To
Holly Butler/Tiffany Goss
3 To Hell with Love
Neil Thrasher/Brian Austin/Kent Blazy
4 Troublemaker
Neil Thrasher/Kent Blazy
5 Angels Unaware
John Dixon
6 Picture Daddy with You
Mike Gouchie
7 How Can I Love You
Phil Swann/Greg Barnhill
8 If Only
Pat Durbin/Tom Paden
9 Long Way Over You
Neil Gordon/Kendall Marvel/Max T. Barnes
10 Who I Ain’t
Jamie Paulin/ Justin Lantz
11 New Mountain to Climb
Rand Bishop/ Phil Swann
12 Whole Lot A Love
Neil Thrasher/ Kelly Shiver
One of a Kind, 2004
Tracks:
1. One of a Kind
Mike Gouchie
2. Lovin’ You
Mike Gouchie
3. Caroline
Mike Gouchie, Buddy Gouchie
4. Picture Daddy With You
Mike Gouchie
Released Singles:
CD - (One Of A Kind)
One Of A Kind
CD - (Bad Boys & Angels)
Somethin' Bout A Bad Boy
What It All Comes Down To
Picture Daddy With You
Angels Unaware
CD - Steve Rain & Friends Let It Rain 2007
Childhood Friend
Photos
Bio
If ever there were an artist whose time has come, Mike Gouchie is it. Mike is a lot of things: single father of four, seasoned songwriter and vocalist, steadfast survivor, and soon enough, household name in the world of country music.
Music has always been central to Mike’s life, a testament to the influence of his late father Ernie, a preacher, gospel singer, and pillar of the community. While instilling in his son the value of family and compassion, Ernie also cultivated Mike’s love for music, sharing with him the sounds of classic country legends – Hank, George, Buck, and Merle, to name just a few.
After his school years, Mike honed his musical abilities on the road as a member of the country rock band Gunshy. There was only one thing important enough that could pull Mike away from his music – family. Over the next dozen years, he dedicated himself to being a full-time father first. This period of real life experience, and responsibilities, would ignite in Mike a renewed passion for song; a return to his craft was inevitable.
2007 was a year of major setbacks and phenomenal perseverance. After losing his father in February and moving his family back to his hometown to be near his mother, disaster struck. In July, a moose struck Mike’s vehicle while he drove on a highway just 20 minutes from home, leaving him critically injured. It was the words of his father that helped pull Mike through: “Never give up my boy!” With a full recovery and a humbled new outlook on life, Mike was determined to put his gifts to use and honor his father’s memory with a return to music – which brings us to today.
Mike’s new album, Shattered Glass, has all the hallmarks of a breakthrough in the making – expect to hear great songs, great production, and great performances. Mike’s rich, soulful voice captivates listeners and rings true, emblazoned as it is with the experience of life’s highs and lows. As he puts it himself: “Country music has always been based on real life experiences! I believe it would be impossible for me to write and sing purely from the heart, if all mine had ever seen was sunshine.” Joining with Mike behind the scenes is a roster of industry greats, led by producers Kevin Churko and Bob Funk and featuring a who’s who of Nashville players.
Mike is now primed to take all that he is as an artist and a human being and put it on stage for the world to see. Audiences can join Mike as he shares the experiences of a life fully-lived, giving a genuine voice to their own trials, triumphs, and dreams.
Past Awards
CAMA 2006 Winner Best Country Album: "Bad Boys & Angels"
ISMA 2006 Nominee for Best Country Album (USA): "Bad Boys & Angels"
NAMA 2006 Nominee for Best Folk/Country Recording (USA) : "Bad Boys & Angels"
APCMA 2006 Nominee for Best Country CD: "Bad Boys & Angels"
CAMA 2004 Winner Best Male Artist: "One Of A Kind"
CAMA 2004 Winner Best Country Album: "One Of A Kind"
NACMA 2004 International Country Male Vocalist of the Year (USA)
2004 Global Country Rising Star Grand Winning Act
2004 North American Talent Search 1st Place Winner
2003/04 Country Vocal Spotlight Grand Winning Act
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