“The album reeks of a dark, dank swamp where you can cut the humidity with a knife whilst being eaten alive by mosquitoes.”

– Rhys “Lightnin” Williams
Blues Blast Magazine – Aug., 7, 2025

“Hired Hand, from Geoff Arsenault – it’s sketchy and raggedy …and maybe just right.”

– Bman
Bman’s Blues Report

“I could listen to music like this all day long… and I ALMOST NEVER come across something I like.”

– Gurf Morlix 
American singer-songwriter and music producer

“Arsenault’s ‘Hired Hand’ is like a trip into the swamp on a dark night. It takes you into his spooky world – and the relentless groove just sticks like sweat on your skin.”

– Jim Hynes,
Making a Scene Magazine

“With some Bobby Charles flavouring alongside Arsenault’s slightly gravelly, and very appealing, voice, Hired Hand satisfies our need for Louisiana-infused rootsy blues.”

– Donald Teplyske
Fervor Coulee- roots music opinion

Geoff Arsenault is a multi award winning, veteran, touring and recording artist. Based in the East of Canada, his unique style and skill behind the drum kit has taken him clear across North America, all through Europe, and the UK.

He has THREE ‘solo recordings’ to his name; This Ain’t No Fiction [2006], Voodoo Baby Rattle [2011]… and his brand new 2025 release: HIRED HAND.

Geoff’s music sits somewhere between ‘Tony Joe White and ‘J.J. Cale’ – a real swampy, blues roots music style, tinged with a pinch of Tex-Mex, and a dash of New Orleans blues.

GEOFF HAS WORKED WITH THE ELITE…

• Rita MacNeil
• Morgan Davis
• Dr.Lonnie Smith
• Colin Linden
• Carlos del Junco
• Jimmy Rankin
• Rose Cousins
• Slick Berringer
• Tift Merritt
• Mary Jane Lamond
• Bob Shneider

…and countless more, making him one of the most sought after drummers both ‘in studio’, and live on stage.

April 23rd 2026 | Songwriter Circle with Mark Riley
Brooklyn Speakeasy | Brooklyn Nova Scotia

May 2nd 2026 | Geoff Arsenault with Band!
Brooklyn Speakeasy | Brooklyn Nova Scotia

May 9th 2026 |  Geoff Arsenault Solo | $20 2pm-4pm
Wilsers Room | Fredericton NB

May 12th 2026 | Geoff Aresenault  with Tony D on guitar! – 8pm
Robo Lounge | Ottawa Ontario

May 13th 2026 | Geoff Aresenault  with Tony D on guitar!
The Black Sheep Inn | Wakefield QC

May 14th 2026 | Geoff Aresenault  House Concert
eMail Geoff | Kawartha Lakes Ontario

May 17th 2026 | Matinee w/ Jim Casson & Scott Fitzpatrick
Jimmy’s Juke Joint | Fonthill Ontario

May 21st 2026 | Geoff Aresenault  with Kevin Breit
The Bell and Beacon | Toronto Ontario

May 24th 2026 | Geoff Aresenault  with Jim Casson
The Busholme | Erin, Ontario

May 29th 2026 | Matt Andersen Band
Matt Andersen Official| Rouyn-Noranda Quebec

August 8th 2026 | Larlee Creek Hullabaloo Festival
Larlee Creek Hullabaloo Festival | Perth – Andover New Brunswick

August 15th 2026 | Morgan Davis Band
Focsle Tavern | Chester, Nova Scotia

November 26th 2026 | Geoff Aresenault with Glenn Patscha keys!
The Carlton | Halifax Nova Scotia

November 28th 2026 | Geoff Aresenault with Glenn Patscha keys!
King’s Theater | Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia

November 29th 2026 | Geoff Aresenault with Glenn Patscha keys!
Salty Towers | St. Andrews, New Brunswick

To get in touch with Geoff regarding; Session Work, Recording, Pick Up Gigs, Live Solo Shows, Touring, Producing, Consulting, you name it… just hit that snare drum below and send an email!

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