Recent Quotes About David Gogo
Skeleton Key
“Gogo distinguishes himself as not only a fiery guitarist, but also as a world-class slide player.....he is as soulful a singer as he is guitarist.”
Art Tipaldi Senior Writer Blues Revue/BluesWax
"Canadian archetypal Blues-rocker David Gogo has a new album
poised for release and it's a MONSTER. When delivery of 'Skeleton Key'
reaches your local store it will probably arrive in an armoured truck
with a heavily armed police escort. Watch out, watch out coz Gogo's
about!"
bluesfreepress.org.uk
"David has grown tremendously, especially in the last 2-3 years,
but this disc truly is his long-anticipated arrival. 5 bottles (stars)
for an excellent blues/rock disc that's a Juno nominee for sure,"
Andy Grigg - Real Blues Magazine
"On this 55 minute, 15 track disc, Gogo matures as a musician
and songwriter. Half of the content is original material. Even though
the non-originals are performed with Gogo’s own twists, his
songwriting has become so strong that covers are no longer required,"
Tim
Holek - CanadianBlues.ca
"David Gogo dazzles us with his guitar brilliance once again.
This is definitely a world class record," SeaHen
Canadian-Music.com
"It's rock and roll: it's supposed to be fun!"
Kirby - SEE Magazine
"Fabulous! I shall be playing this one loads,"
Ashwyn Smyth - Digital
Blues (UK)
"...a great album worth tracking down,"
County Times & Express (Wales)
"David's guitar playing sings and stings with every bit as much
emotional authority as Jimi, Stevie and early Eric. I love it!"
Bill
Henderson (Chilliwack)
"The single ('Personal Jesus') is awesome. We received it Monday
and added it Tuesday,"
Brett Collins - KYX-98 FM
"...this CD belongs in everyone's collection, buy it and NEVER
lend it out!"
Judge Jones - bluesfreepress.org
"My personal favorite is without a doubt 'Belgian Moon', this
song is just flat out in your face kick ass blues rock at it's best.
Get this CD now. Don't wait you will regret it!"
John Bandit - Bandit Blues Radio
"The minute I put 'Skeleton Key' on I reached for the volume
control and cranked it way up. I didn't turn it down 'till the very
last song. Once again... WOW! More evidence of what a monster talent
David really is. It SPARKLES, crackles and smokes. Killer band, great
songs,"
Storman Norman - Sunday
Blues - Rock 101
"...very entertaining,"
Steve Ward - The Journal of the
Classic Rock Society (UK)
"Gogo's consistently tasty and ever inventive guitar work is
always a treat to hear and 'Skeleton Key' unleashes even more blues
wizardry from this amazing artist,"
Barry Newman - Cosmic
Debris
"Another winner for David Gogo! 'Skeleton Key' is sure to please
blues and rock fans alike,"
Rob Robson - CBC's Galaxie Music
Network
"...highlights include the rocking 'Stay Away From My Home'
with its harp solo, the excellent Stax-like original 'Skeleton Key'
and a fine new arrangement of 'Reap What You Sow'..."
John Valenteyn - MapleBlues
Magazine
"...truly one of Canada's most unique and exceptional talents.
Witness his menacing version of Depeche Mode's 'Personal Jesus' on
his latest CD 'Skeleton Key'. It is arguably better than the original,"
Sammy Kohn - Canadian
Music Network
"From tortured blues and sweet soul music to blistering boogie
and slinky shuffles, Gogo gets it right in 'Skeleton Key',"
Eric Thom - Exclaim!
"We were blown away by the intensity and passion that Gogo delivers
in every song on 'Skeleton Key'. The tracks are not only radio friendly,
they are also very contagious. 'Personal Jesus' was an instant add,"
Rudy Chase - 106.9
The Wolf
"I'd swear Albert has came back to haunt us when I listen to
'Backstroke'. Hebe PROUD o the boy!"
Storman Norman - Sunday
Blues - Rock 101
"I just got my advance copy of 'Skeleton Key'. David has become
like a fine wine. If there is a structure of the BLUES that he doesn't
understand he hides it well. Again David plays some great obscure covers
but he also has done a great job writing his own material. From the
funk to the Chicago to the soul, Gogo has covered
all bases. This is the Feel Good Album Hit of the Summer,"
Kevin Doyle - 100.3
CKMS FM
Love In The City
"The song, which he co-wrote with Blackie and the Rodeo Kings'
Tom Wilson, who also helped out on vocals, may well be the best Rolling
Stones song that Jagger and Richards have never heard."
Peter North/Edmonton Journal - Edmonton,
AB
"Could David Gogo and Tom Wilson actually be twin brothers mistakenly
separated at birth?? Vocally and stylistically these two are perfectly
matched. It's an inspired collaboration!"
Kath Thompson/106.9 The Bear - Ottawa,
ON
Vibe
"...a standing ovation for David Gogo's 'Vibe'"
Charlie Gray - Blues Free Press (UK)
"This big-sounding record is impressive" - 4 1/2 Stars
(out of 5)
Ottawa Citizen
"...a commanding singer and crack guitarist"
Exclaim!
"...it's meatier efforts like Hit Me From Above and Silk
And Stone that should get your attention, bringing to mind The
Fabulous Thunderbirds. Meanwhile, Gogo shows his softer side on such
bluesy Robert Cray-like ballads as I'd Do Anything and Something
Ain't Right,"
Toronto Sun
"...is showing early signs of being the disc that could make
him a household name with the nation's hard-rock fans."
Peter North/Edmonton Journal - Edmonton,
AB
"David Gogo has hit the perfect balance of rock and blues, while
creating an individual sound that is uniquely his own. 'Vibe'
is an excellent example of why David Gogo is one of Canada's hottest
recording artists, and promises to be such for years to come,"
Terry Parsons/CHMR FM - St. John's, NF
"Gogo has emerged as a musician in the mold of John Haitt: a
roots belter comfortable cranking out Memphis Soul (I'd Do Anything),
Crescent City swamp shuffles (Silk and Stone), sturdy country
(Hey Juanita) and grinding Stones-like rock 'n' roll (Love
In The City) with a newfound sense of authority,"
Ottawa Xpress
"...demonstrates why Gogo is still at the top of his game, be
it blues, rock, soul or any combo of the three,"
Jason MacNeil - All Music Guide
Other Quotes
David is a great blues player. I like his style!"
Johnny Winter
"....a player of genuine blues pedigree"
The Buffalo News
"...volcanic guitarist, quite mesmerizing when he attacks."
Geoff Chapman - Toronto Star
"If there was a list of the best guitar players in Canada, David
Gogo, would be on that list."
The Winnipeg Free Press
"Being a good Canadian, let me give you my Three Star selections
from this year's Thunder Bay Blues Festival . . .and this year's First
Star was Nanaimo BC's own David Gogo. He turned a massive outdoor venue
into his personal sound room and filled it with a brilliant musical
personality.You come to festivals like this one for the Buckwheat Zydecos
and the Dickey Bettses, yet the great pleasure comes from someone like
Gogo who plays in the middle of a rainy afternoon and leaves even the
musicians going 'Wow!'"
Hubert O'Hearn - Thunder Bay Chronicle-Journal
"The songs on 'Skeleton Key', a blistering mix of electric originals
and covers, allow Gogo to stretch out and show the talent he's been
honing and displaying since he was a teenager growing up in Nanaimo."
Mike Bell, Calgary Sun
"David's new album absolutely kicks ass. I suspect you're going
to be hearing David all over plenty of radios this summer."
Scott James - 100.3 - The Q FM
"'Skeleton Key" could be the one that breaks Gogo worldwide."
Terry David Mulligan - Mulligan Stew
CKUA
"Gogo's vocals are, yet again, as unmistakable as ever, raw
yet filled with emotion. Close your eyes and return to that same run
down, dusty, whiskey bar that he's brought you to so many times before."
Ken McGrath - Sorted Magazine (Dublin)
"Soaring atop a cyclone of Hammond organ swirls, Texas-style
guitar-slinger Dave Gogo is equally at home with both heartfelt ballads
and groovin' blues rockers. Reminiscent at times of Johnny Winter and
ZZ Top - only Gogo sings better."
Adrian Chamberlain - Victoria Times-Colonist
"I doubt there is another blues guitarist around at the moment
who can speak through their instrument quite like David Gogo can. This
is music that demands attention and respect in an age of disposable
pop covers. Modern blues at its best."
Ken McGrath - Sorted magAZine, Ireland
"Gogo's forte here is his searing attack that stays respectful
(barely) but pushes things right to the edge."
Norman Provencher - Ottawa Citizen
"I just had a vision of David Gogo, 40 years from now, being
one of the biggest blues players in the future."
Fish Griwkowsky - Edmonton Sun
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