Gogo Takes Europe By Storm!

After a highly successful 17 date tour throughout Germany, Denmark, Holland and Switzerland in support of Wishbone Ash in January/February 2008, David has returned to Europe and is currently midway through a string of headline shows that kicked off in March. Not one to rest on his laurels, David has been tearing it up night in and night out, introducing European audiences to his fiery brand of blues/rock that Dutch journalist Barbara van Geffen from Blues Rock Pagina called “absolutely fantastic...one of the best shows we’ve heard this year!

As word continues to spread about the 2007 Juno-nominated guitarist, David continues to work hard in support of the European release of his latest electric CD VIBE on Dixiefrog Records/Cordova Bay Records. The album has received rave reviews, particularly in Germany where it was featured nationally on N-TV, the German equivalent of CNN, alongside Ringo Starr, Chris Rea and J.J. Cale. David was also showcased on German national television as part of a Wishbone Ash special filmed in Hamburg for KUNO’s (the former owner of the famous Star Club, where The Beatles used to play) well watched program. “Something Ain’t Right”, the first single in Germany, was added to mainstream radio throughout the country and lead to a wealth of interviews and live acoustic appearances for David throughout the tour. David will also be featured in the May 2008 issue of Guitar magazine in Germany

Success breeds success and as a result, David has been invited to return to Germany to perform as support for world renowned UK guitar legend, Robin Trower, whom David has been a fan of for many years. The tour sees David revisit a number of the venues he performed with Wishbone Ash and gives his many new fans the chance to see him perform again. The tour runs from April 28 – May 3, 2008. For more details, check out the “Tour Dates” section.

April 8, 2008

David Gogo's Acoustic receives 2008 Indie Award Nomination

Today, David Gogo's JUNO and Western Canadian Music Awards nominated album - Acoustic has garnered yet another acolade and has been nominated for BLUES ALBUM OF THE YEAR in the 2008 Independent Music Awards.

Voting for The Indies is conducted online through February 22nd, winners will be announced on March 8 at a public presentation in Toronto as part of Canadian Music Week.

February 6, 2008

David Gogo Announces Major European Tour With UK Rockers Wishbone Ash

David Gogo has just been confirmed to perform as special guest with legendary UK rockers, Wishbone Ash on their upcoming Eternity Tour in Europe. The tour will see David perform extensively throughout Germany starting on January 22, 2008 in Berlin, just in time for the release of his CD Vibe on Dixiefrog Records that hits stores in early January 2008. The tour will also include stops in Denmark and Switzerland and wraps up with a final performance at Lehenbachhalle in Winterbach, Germany on February 23, 2008. David's first single Something Ain't Right, a song he co-wrote with hit master John Capek (who wrote Rhythm of My Heart for Rod Stewart) goes out to mainstream radio in Germany on January 7, 2008. For more details on the tour, check out the Tour Dates section.

December 3, 2007

European Tour And CD Release In Benelux For Gogo

David Gogo is in Europe for shows in Belgium, Germany and The Netherlands, September 29 to October 8, 2007. This short tour supports the Dixiefrog Records, September 24 CD release of Vibe in the Benelux (Netherlands & Belgium).

This is Gogo's first European tour in several years and he's excited to be playing there again.

Prior to the tour, David and the band made a stop in London, England to record a live, in-studio session for The Paul Jones Show on BBC Radio 2. The session was recorded in Studio 3 at the BBC's Maida Vale Studios, where The Beatles, Led Zepplin, The Rolling Stones and many others have recorded. It will be broadcast nationally in the UK and streamed online in January 2008.

While in Germany, David will record a special live audience acoustic performance with his band for Radio Bremen on October 4th. This show will be broadcast in January 2008 when Dixiefrog will release Vibe to the rest of Europe - slated for January 28th.

For the latest tour details, check out David's web site.

September 27, 2007

Cordova Bay Recording Artists Nominated For The 5th Annual WCMAs

The Western Canadian Music Awards (WCMAs) are flying into Moose Jaw with Nominations for Cordova Bay recording artists: David Gogo and Bill Bourne.

The 5th Annual Western Canadian Music Awards will be held in Moose Jaw, SK - October 18th to October 21st, 2007, and promises to be an exciting event of national and international significance. The exquisite Temple Gardens Mineral Spa & Resort Hotel will be the host hotel, with all conference activities and the Industry Awards taking place there.

Nominations:

OUTSTANDING BLUES RECORDING OF THE YEAR
B.C. Read - Bowl of Sugar
David Gogo - Acoustic
Jim Byrnes - House of Refuge
Kat Danser - Somethin' Familiar
The Blue Voodoo - Back to the Shack

OUTSTANDING ROOTS RECORDING - SOLO
Bill Bourne - Boon Tang
Chris Frye - Raised on Rhythm and Rhyme
Geoff Berner - The Wedding Dance of the Widow Bride
John Wort Hannam - Two Bit Suit
Kim Beggs - Wanderer's Paean
Romi Mayes - Sweet Somethin' Steady

Bill and David are honored by these nominations that reflect the depth of talent in Western Canada.

More information will be forth coming shortly.

September 12, 2007

No Passport, No Problem

David Gogo of Canada found himself stuck in a Toronto airport Friday night trying to fly into the U.S. so he could get to Duluth for his 6:45 p.m. penultimate act at Bayfront Blues Festival. The only problem is that Gogo didn't have his passport, a requirement to fly into the U.S.

So after a frenzied night of customs hassles, Gogo eventually flew from Toronto to Thunder Bay and then rented a car and drove into the U.S. at Pigeon River since the passport rule isn't in effect yet for driving into the U.S.

His extra guitars ended up in Detroit without him, but Gogo and his band made it to Duluth just fine. He even praised the breakfast he stopped for at a Grand Marais restaurant.

John Myers -- Duluth News Tribune

August 11, 2007

David Gogo In Montréal - Video

An interesting, but low quality, video of David Gogo performing Aberdeen Mississippi Blues acoustically at the 2007 Montréal Jazz Festival on June 28th has found its way onto the Internet.

If the video player does not appear on this page, you can link to the source site directly.

The video is provided courtesy of DailyMotion.com - thank you, whoever you are, for filming and providing this interesting performance.

July 2, 2007

David Gogo Featured In US Webzine - Jazz Review

Based on his recent Juno Award nomination and the continued success of his "Skeleton Key" CD in the US, David is featured in the prestigious Jazz Review.

The article states, "Gogo estimates that during the past two years, he has probably opened about twenty or so concerts for Johnny Winter, gigs that opened the door for him to receive a 2006 invitation to perform at the Pittsburgh Blues Festival. A that show he received several standing ovations and the well received CD, Skeleton Key, garnered good sales at the Pennsylvania festival. This summer's highlights included an appearance at the Rochester International Jazz Festival in New York state on June 15, and an August 11 gig at the Bayfront Blues Festival in Duluth, Minnesota."

His most recent release is an acoustic outing called appropriately, "Acoustic". "In addition to Gogo, Acoustic has excellent performances from some other artists, including upright bass player Rick May. 'He was the glue that held it (the CD) together.  I couldn't think of anyone around here that played the standup bass in the right genre and could cut the mustard in terms of what I wanted to hear. I had just joined myspace and one of the first guys that signed up to be my friend was Rick May. He is such a master of his instrument, and a great guy to work with. The descending notes that he plays, and the phrases that he chose for the first song 'Killing Me,' brought so much color to the project. I am hoping to work with him more in the future."

To read the full article, check: www.jazzreview.com.

June 22, 2007

David Gogo Song Featured On New Bob Walsh CD

One of David Gogo’s original and previously unreleased compositions Just My Luck is featured on the new Bob Walsh CD entitled The Only Soul. The CD was released April 17, 2007 on the Montreal based label Bros and is getting a great response, particularly in Quebec where Walsh has reached legendary status over the past three decades.

In 2004 Bob asked David to appear as a special guest on his CD Bob Walsh Live – A Canadian Blues Rendez-Vous that was recorded live in front of a packed house at the legendary Spectrum as part of the Festival International de Jazz de Montreal. One year later Gogo headlined his own Jazz Festival performance and was then invited to join Bob the next night on the big stage outdoors where they tore it up for the over 20,000 fans on hand.

May 9, 2007

BC Musician Has David Gogo Covered

The 2007 Juno Award issue of BC Musician has a super interview with David Gogo with the added bonus of his smiling mug on the issue cover along with Canadian long-time super-producer Bob Rock who was inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Gogo's candid and honest interview, again, shows the intelligence and humour that his fans have grown to expect.

His busy schedule over the Juno weekend could have killed a lesser professional. He taped a CBC show called Fuse on Thursday afternoon and evening. Friday he did interviews during the day and performed in the evening as he headlined a showcase at the wonderful Broadway Theatre. Saturday he was at Bud's on Broadway with Big Dave McLean and Colin James where the three old firends performed in front of a crushing crowd in a jam that was a highlight for all fans. Saturday evening at the Juno Gala Award Dinner he performed with Jim Byrnes. After dinner he was back at the Broadway Theatre to fill in for his friend Colin Linden who's flight from Scotland was delayed. To unwind he trotted back to Bud's for a late night encore jam with Big Dave McLean. Sunday, the day of the awards telecast, he walked the red carpet and signed autographs. He finished the night at industry parties where many cross-genre artists get to gather and share stories and refreshments. Well done David and we hope your liver recovers for the Island Music Awards being held this month with you as the host.

April 3, 2007