This is Love Feeling Good
Apr 1, 2026
Marie Barnovick McKeige, a lifelong Michael Bublé fan celebrated for her joyful concert devotion. Olivia Gossett Cooper, her daughter who masterminded a surprise 60th. Dan Perlman, comedian-filmmaker who became an impromptu Bublé and made Being Bublé. They recount a bar encounter, frantic six-day prep, costume and singing choices, the big reveal, and the crowd’s rapturous reaction.
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How A Bar Conversation Booked A Bublé Impersonator
- Olivia spotted comedian Dan Perlman at a bar and impulsively asked if he could impersonate Michael Bublé at her mom's 60th birthday next week.
- She couldn't find an affordable professional impersonator and decided to recruit Dan after seeing a resemblance during his set.
Impersonators Were Either Too Pricey Or Wrong Fit
- Olivia tried hiring professional Michael Bublé impersonators but found them either overpriced or unsuitable for an intimate family party.
- One top impersonator charged far more than they wanted and another was a multi-performer act, so Olivia doubled down on Dan as the only affordable option.
Persona Over Precision Won The Room
- Dan and friends built a Bublé persona focusing on warmth, gratitude, and the 'vibe' rather than exact mimicry.
- They wrote fallback phrases and chose mannerisms like a non-sleazy wink to create believable presence quickly.