Bman's Blues Report

I just received a copy of the newest release, Come On Down , by David Gogo and it's a rocker. Opening with Faces track Bad "n" Ruin , Gogo sets the pace for the release with searing slide work. On title track and original tune, Come On Down , Gogo captures sounds of the south with influences of the mountains and the swamps. Another original track, Call Your Name , has a rockin beat. Directed primarily at airplay the track has a nice hook and paired guitar leads. Worth It has a strong R&B sound with backing vocals by Tina Jones, Amber Handley, Shelley Beeston and Ken Ermter. Clean country influenced blues riffs highlight the track. Natchez Dog has a cool low slung blues feel with Shawn Hall on harp and Gogo on acoustic slide. Kings is an electric blues rocker with solid bass and crisp drums. Reminding me a bit of a Glenn Frey track, this is another track if promoted right could easily gather substantial air following. Grinding guitar work and simple drum rhythms ...

DAVID GOGO RELEASES  COME ON DOWN ON JULY 2, 2013 LISTEN TO  CALL YOUR NAME Toronto , ON – May 30, 2013  – Vancouver Island’s David Gogo returns July 2 nd  with his 13th studio album,  Come On Down  (Cordova Bay Records).   With a worldwide fanbase and impressive list of accomplishments, David’s new album is sure to perk up everyone’s playlist this summer with its perfect blend of Gogo originals and hand picked reinvented classics.  Have a listen to  Call Your Name  from the album.  One of Canada’s hardest working and most prolific guitar virtuosos, David will hit the road with shows across the country (please see tour dates below) including many festival dates.   Sometimes the best art comes out of a journey.  Before writing and recording his latest album,  Come On Down , Gogo took a pilgrimage along the Blues Trail starting in Memphis and trave...