News
New David Gogo Studio CD Slated For July
Come On Down will be available commercially in Canada July 2nd, 2013!
This newest Gogo release features six original and six cover tunes that run the gamut from swappy blues to 80's cheek. The covers include 2 tracks written by Christine McVie and interesting choice material from The Faces, The Atlanta Rhythm Section, Ray Charles and Robert Palmer. Yes, you read that correctly -- Robert Palmer!
Watch this space for more information soon!
May 19, 2013
David Gogo In Studio For 2013 Release
David Gogo is back in the studio recording and into the fourth day of tracking - still early in the game.
March 22, 2013
Blues Brother Elwood Blues Features Gogo's "Christmas On The Bayou"
This week ends the Christmas season and thoughts and activities now centre on the New Year and the launch of 2013! But, 2012 was a fabulous year for David Gogo with award nominations and the success of his first ever Christmas CD. What better way to end the proceedings than to have the world renowned Elwood (of Blues Brothers fame) feature a track from Christmas With The Blues as his "Blues Breaker".
Listen to Elwood introduce and play "Christmas On The Bayou" on his December 28th show.
December 28, 2012
Steph Macpherson & David Gogo Take Part in Music BC Charity Concert
Cordova Bay Recording artists Steph Macpherson and David Gogo will be performing at the Vogue Theatre this coming Friday, December 7th as part of Music BC's Celebration 2012. They will be joined by some of BC's best musician's including Shaun Verreault (Wide Mouth Mason), Jim Byrnes, Chiliwack, Steve Dawson (Zubot and Dawson), The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer and many more.
Proceeds from the event will help Music BC Charitable Foundation support music education throughout British Columbia by providing instruments to underfunded music programs in public schools, Aboriginal schools, community centres, and regional youth orchestras; scholarships for young artists pursuing a career in music, and mentor-based music programs for at-risk youth.
Tickets are available through NorthernTickets.com or the Vogue Box Office. Come out and enjoy BC's best talent and help kids follow in their footsteps.
December 4, 2012
New Album and Greetings from David Gogo
Hey, folks!
Well, it's that time of year again. And what an incredible year it's been! It started off with a couple of Maple Blues Award nominations and a Juno nomination for Soul Bender. Then the album was nominated for a SiriusXM Indie Award and it won 'Blues Recording of the Year' at the Western Canadian Music Awards. I had the pleasure of touring all over Canada, including performances at JunoFest in Toronto and BreakOut West in Regina, and I took two trips across the pond this year to tour Europe with my Dutch band. And to top the year off I've just recently received a nomination for 'Guitarist of the Year' at next year's MBAs.
I can't tell you how how much your support has meant to me whether at live shows, on Facebook, on the radio, or voting for me for an award. I always enjoy coming back to favourite venues to play but I have especially enjoyed breaking into new areas and meeting new people over the last year.
Always looking forward, I write this from Mississippi where I am on a musical journey to get inspired to write the next album. In the meantime, I sure hope that you enjoy Christmas With The Blues. I hope it is as fun to listen to as it was to make!
All our best to you and yours for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!
- David, Shiloh, Lincoln, and Jimmy the Bunny
Christmas With The Blues is now available at Canadian retail stores, and worldwide on iTunes or by mail order.
November 13, 2012
David Gogo Nabs Nomination at 16th Annual Maple Blues Awards
The Toronto Blues Society will be celebrating its 16th annual Maple Blues Awards by honouring nationally and internationally recognized Canadian Blues artists from across the country on January 21, 2013. The nominees are recognized both for their talent as well as their contribution to the growing Canadian blues music scene.
David Gogo is nominated for Guitarist Of The Year along with Garett Mason, Kevin Breit, Steve Strongman and Teddy Leonard.
Hosted by Toronto actor and blues musician Raoul Bhaneja, The Maple Blues Awards are taking place at Koerner Hall in Toronto on January 21th, 2013.
Voting is open from Midnight NDT October 27th, 2012, through Midnight PST December 8th, 2012. Blues fans can cast their votes online at www.mapleblues.ca.
Tickets for the Maple Blues Awards, held at the Royal Conservatory's Koerner Hall in Toronto, are on sale now for $35 - $65 and can be purchased at The Weston Family Box Office, located in The Royal Conservatory building at 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto or online at https://tickets.rcmusic.ca/public.
The Toronto Blues Society is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the Blues. The Maple Blues Awards is Canada's national blues awards program. Its goal is to promote blues music across Canada, and to recognize outstanding achievement in the field.
The Royal Conservatory's magnificent new concert hall, Koerner Hall, is a 1,135-seat venue designed in the tradition of the classic “shoebox” venues of Europe. Recognized as being among the world’s greatest concert halls, the Toronto Star has called it "the best concert venue in Toronto." David would like to concratulate all his fellow nominees and wish them good luck.
Good luck to all the nominees...
Entertainer Of The Year
Colin James
Matt Andersen
MonkeyJunk
Shakura S'Aida
Steve Strongman
Electric Act Of The Year
Anthony Gomes
JW-Jones
MonkeyJunk
Paul Reddick
Steve Strongman
Acoustic Act Of The Year
Harrison Kennedy
Michael Jerome Browne
Ray Bonneville
Steve Strongman
Suzie Vinnick
Male Vocalist Of The Year
Chuck Jackson
Harrison Kennedy
Matt Andersen
Paul Reddick
Steve Marriner
Female Vocalist Of The Year
Dawn Tyler Watson
Nanette Workman
Shakura S'Aida
Suzie Vinnick
Treasa Levasseur
New Artist Or Group Of The Year
Ben Racine
Boogie Patrol
Conor Gains Band
Steve Kozak
The Harpoonist & the Axe Murderer
Recording/Producer Of The Year
"A Natural Fact" Steve Strongman (Independent) Producer - Rob Szabo
"Checkered Past" The Harpoonist & the Axe Murderer (Independent) Producers - Matthew Rogers & Shawn Hall
"Time" Shakura S'Aida (Electro-Fi) Producers - Shakura S'Aida, Howard Ayee
"Broad" Treasa Levasseur (Slim Chicken), Producers - Treasa Levasseur, Ken Whiteley, Steve Marriner, Terry Wilkins
"Wishbone" Paul Reddick (Independent) Producer - Colin Cripps
Guitarist Of The Year
David Gogo
Garrett Mason
Kevin Breit
Steve Strongman
Teddy Leonard
Harmonica Player Of The Year
Carlos del Junco
David Hoerl
Guy Bélanger
Paul Reddick
Steve Marriner
Piano/Keyboard Player Of The Year
David Vest
Julian Fauth
Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne
Lance Anderson
Michael Fonfara
Horn Player Of The Year
Al Lerman
Chris Whiteley
Frank Thiffault
Jon Wong
Pat Carey
Drummer Of The Year
Bucky Berger
Chris Nordquist
Matt Sobb
Sam Harrisson
Tom Bona
Bassist Of The Year
Alec Fraser
Gary Kendall
Omar Tunnoch
Stephen Barry
Terry Wilkins
Songwriter Of The Year
Julian Fauth
Paul Reddick
Shakura S'Aida & Donna Grantis
Steve Strongman
Treasa Levasseur
B.B. King International Artist Of The Year
Tedeschi Trucks Band
Michael Burks
Dr. John
Curtis Salgado
Joe Louis Walker
Blues With A Feeling Award
(Lifetime Achievement)
Alec Fraser
Danny Brooks
Ellen McIlwaine
Joe Murphy
Ken Whiteley
Michael Fonfara
Stephen Barry
Tom Lavin
Michael Jerome Browne
Matt Minglewood
Brent Parkin
Bob Walsh
Jim Zeller
Nanette Workman
Theresa Malenfant
John Dickie
Blues Booster Of The Year
John Valenteyn
October 26, 2012
David Gogo Announces Christmas Album and Tour Dates
Canadian blues guitar virtuoso David Gogo follows up his JUNO-nominated and WCMA-award-winning album Soul Bender with a charming and infectious Christmas gift to his fans.
Christmas With The Blues features seven blues-inspired standards and two originals. The album is a blend of traditional blues with a few hints of roots, gospel and rock 'n roll, and highlights Gogo's tasteful playing style and razor-sharp wit throughout. Also sitting in on the recording are some of Canada's best musicians including Billy Hicks, David Vest, Phil Dwyer, Shawn Hall, Tina Jones, and Camille Miller.
For a man who lives on a Christmas tree farm, you'd think a Christmas album would be a no-brainer, but it took Gogo some time to find the bluesy side of the holiday. Not wanting to make your typical traditional album, Gogo said, "I wasn't originally interested in the idea of a Christmas album, but then I started going back through songs from the 40s, 50s and 60s, and there was a lot of cool stuff. That's when I started to get really excited."
Hitting stores on November 13, 2012 and released by Gogo's long-time collaborators, Cordova Bay Records, Christmas With The Blues has all the makings of a perennial favourite!
To celebrate the new album Gogo will be performing the songs off this album and others with his acoustic trio throughout the holiday season. Stay tuned to the TOUR PAGE for more info!
TRACK LISTING
1. Christmas Blues
2. Christmas On The Bayou
3. Christmas Tears
4. Let's Get A Real Tree
5. Please Come Home For Christmas
6. Santa Claus Is Back In Town
7. Merry Christmas Baby
8. Little Drummer Boy
9. Santa Claus Wants Some Lovin'
October 15, 2012
David Gogo Brings Home Some Love
David Gogo was the recipient of the Western Canadian Music Awards nod for Blues Recording of the year, it was announced at the Gala event held in Regina. This was the tenth anniversary of the awards and the associated BreakOut West Festival and Conference.
The recording, "Soul Bender", was recorded in Nanaimo at Lois Lane Studios by Rick Salt and was the focus for Gogo's extensive Canadian and European touring this year. "Soul Bender" was released earlier this year in Europe on France's Dixie Frog label.
"I didn't expect this when I came to Regina," Gogo said after the ceremony. "But, I am very pleased!"
Other winners announced during the evening included: Dan Mangan (Rock Recording, Independent Album and Songwriter), Russell Broom (Engineer and Producer), Carly Rae Jepsen (Pop Recording) and Swollen Members (Rap/Hip-Hop Recording). The Northern Pikes were inducted into the hall of fame.
We at Cordova Bay would like to relay our thanks to everyone involved with the recording and promotion of "Soul Bender" here in Canada and abroad.
The full list of winners…
- Aboriginal Recording of the Year – Indian City - Supernation
- Blues Recording of the Year – David Gogo – Soul Bender
- Children's Recording of the Year – Bubba B – Wish My Teacher Was Bubba B
- Classical Composition of the Year – Allan Gilliland - Kalla
- Classical Recording of the Year – Vancouver Symphony Orchestra – Fugitive Colours
- Contemporary Christian/Gospel Recording of the Year – Joal Kamps - Sojourner
- Country Recording of the Year – Keith and Renee – Best Day
- Francophone Recording of the Year – Daniel ROA - Hyperbole
- Independent Album of the Year – Dan Mangan – Oh Fortune
- Instrumental Recording of the Year – The Fretless - Waterbound
- Jazz Recording of the Year – Jill Barber – Mischievous Moon
- Pop Recording of the Year – Carly Rae Jepsen – Curiosity
- Rap/Hip-Hop Recording of the Year – Swollen Members - Daggermouth
- Rock Recording of the Year - Dan Mangan – Oh Fortune
- Roots Duo/Group Recording of the Year – The Deep Dark Woods – The Place I Left Behind
- Roots Solo Recording of the Year – Sarah MacDougall – The Greatest Ones Alive
- Songwriter(s) of the Year – Dan Mangan – Post-War Blues
- Urban Recording of the Year – Flo – Pieces Of Me
- World Recording of the Year – Marco Castillo – Trip To Brazil
For more information check breakoutwest.ca for details.
September 30, 2012
David Gogo tour continues with shows in Europe & Canada's BreakOut West Festival
This year's BreakOut West Festival will be held in Regina, Saskatchewan and includes the Western Canadian Music Awards which are celebrating a 10 year anniversary. The Awards celebrate the finest recordings in all genres from BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, the Yukon, and the Northwest Territories. Gogo's latest album, Soul Bender is nominated for Blues Recording of the Year. Award winners will be announced on Sunday, September 30th at the Western Canadian Music Awards Gala at Casino Regina.
If you're planning to be in Regina for BreakOut West, you can catch Gogo performing at two showcases:
Friday, September 28 at Gaslight Saloon
Saturday, September 29 at Slow Pub
Of course, that's not the only place to catch Gogo's impressive live act…he is always on the road! Other upcoming shows include:
October 11 at Minstrel Cafe, Kelowna, BC
October 13 at Kinsmen Community Complex, Prince George, BC
October 20 at Joe's Garage, Courtenay, BC
Lots more tour dates will be announced soon, stay tuned to www.davidgogo.com for updates, or keep the latest news in your pocket by downloading Gogo's free mobile App, now available for iPhone, BlackBerry, and Android. Find the right App for your mobile device at volu.me.
September 14, 2012
David Gogo - Filberg Festival in Comox
The Filberg Festival in Comox on Friday, Aug. 3 will bring together blues fans for a fabulous show plus the traditional Blues Panel Concert.
Panel host this year is David Gogo, known for his cutthroat wit and virtuosic blues guitar technique. He will be joined by David Vest, a Southern-bred boogie-woogie piano pounder; Dave Harris, who is renowned for his harmonica playing as well as his expertise on both acoustic and electric guitar; and the duo of Gary Preston and Anita Bonkowski.
If you haven’t had enough of the blues from the blues panel, you can enjoy more of these musicians when they play their own solo shows Aug. 3 and 4.
For a full schedule, tickets and more information, check out www.filbergfestival.com.
This family-friendly festival celebrates excellence in all forms of arts and crafts and music with over 100 juried crafts booths, plus music on two stages, a Kids' Area, and yummy concession booths. The objective of the festival is to raise the money needed to restore and maintain the beautiful nine-acre Filberg property and Heritage Lodge.
July 20, 2012