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I recently had the pleasure of experiencing The Mudhens at the Grape Street Pub.
With names like "Mudhens" and "Grapepub", it sounded like it would be a messy
evening... certainly not things my mother would let me bring onto the carpet. Thus,
it was a pleasant surprise when we had some "clean fun" jigging to the tunes of The
Mudhens.
Before the show, we had a chance to speak with Michael Gauvin Smith.
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One of the first things Mike would explain -- his name. Why Michael Gauvin Smith?
As you've probably guessed, there are a gadzillion Michael Smiths. Having been confused
with wanted felons and traffic scoffers, our Mike thought it was time to be a different Mike
Smith.
The lead guitarist for The Mudhens bares a resemblance to a young Paul McCartney.
Coincidentally, his guitar playing sounds as if The Beatles had stuck around... and, had gone on to
try some new things.
In fact, Mike explained that while they were in the studio
with producer Anthony J. Resta (Collective Soul, Shawn Mullins) some of the
guitar work turned out strikingly Beatlesque.
"Anthony is like a mad scientist," Mike exclaims. Between the both of them, they
were able to hook-up a mélange of electrical equipment.
Anthony's studio is also
home to a million-and-half vinyl albums. The old record albums were sampled
for scratches, pops, and noise. That is why the collection of songs is called Vinyl.
On occasion, Mike gets the opportunity to work with other great names in
the entertainment industry. Throughout the year, he plays guitar in
The Doug Flutie Band. The infamous football player also happens to be a fine drummer.
So in the off season, The Flutie Band raises money and awareness for autism.
Through these efforts Mike has been able to play with musicians from N' Sync
to Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Mike is grateful for the opportunities that have been granted to him and is out trying
to put it all to good use. Maybe now would be a good time, Mike? Because...
I don't hear any music. I think you're on!
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