Since bursting onto the Canadian music scene with his 1994 self-titled album and earning a JUNO nomination for Best New Solo Artist, David Gogo has racked up a long list of accolades throughout his singular and storied music career. Hear the many stories from Gogo's illustrious career; from playing on stage with Johnny Winter and B.B. King to his once in a lifetime encounter with Stevie Ray Vaughan. Tune in on a bi-weekly basis and listen to David Gogo joined with his long time friend, Scott James, in a journey through the Blues, seen through the hazy recollections from his life on the road.
Join me as I welcome not one, but TWO musical legends! I could have chatted all week with these two gentlemen. Elvis! Captain Beefheart! Tammy Wynette! Ferlin Husky! David Vest and Terry Robb discuss their careers and new collaborative album CrissCross.
One of my favourite blues players out there is Mr. Morgan Davis, and we have him on the latest episode of my Soul Bender Podcast! Conscientious objecting! Vintage guitars! Cigarette lighters! Songwriting! Howlin' Wolf!!
Live from Ribfest in Esquimalt, BC, where David Gogo was slated to perform alongside the incredible Jimmy D. Lane. Unfortunately, Gogo had to drop out of the festival due to a serious medical issue. But all is not lost! Fantastic friend of the show, Mike Duff, has stepped in to host an in-depth interview with Chicago Blues Hall of Fame winner Jimmy D. Lane!
This episode of the podcast features long-time CKUA radio host and co-founder of The Edmonton Blues Festival, Cam Hayden. Perfect face for radio! Shit faced! Capitalist pigs! Sh**ty blues!! It's great to be back. We love you!
Part 2! Join Scott and me as we welcome our guest host Mike Duff Al Fresco on the banks of Cherry Creek in Cherryville BC to discuss my new album. We do a track-by-track rundown of what the shizzle is happening!
We're back! Join Scott and me as we welcome our guest host Mike Duff Al Fresco on the banks of Cherry Creek in Cherryville BC to discuss my new album. We do a track-by-track rundown of what the shizzle is happening!
We had a bit of a hiatus after I got COVID, but we had a few episodes in the freezer. This one was well worth thawing out. I chat with Peter North (not the porn star) and it is so much fun! Amos Garrett! Good flutin'! Ken Hamm! Raging hormones! Kirby! Deep and incredibly interesting…. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-gogo-podcast/message
Join me as I chat with the legendary Will Millar! The Irish Rovers! Painting! Joni Mitchell! Writing books! Steve Martin! Owning pubs! If you enjoy this podcast, please donate to our cause so I can buy a soda for Scott. Donate at PayPal.Me/gogoguitar --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-gogo-podcast/message
This is a gooder! I sit down and have a great chat with Colin James, a fella who has had an amazing career and continues to do so. Billy Cowsill! Penny Whistles! Ken Hamm! Mandolins! Stevie Ray Vaughan! Great Success! Thank you to Steve Marriner for engineering this. If you can dig what we are laying down on this podcast, please feel free to donate at PayPal.Me/gogoguitar --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-gogo-podcast/message
We have a few episodes that we are taking out of the freezer and heating up nicely for you. I sat down with my old pal Tony D a while back and had a great chat. Have a listen! Guitars! Muddy Waters! Guitars! Ken Hamm! Guitars! Gordie Johnson! Guitars! Touring Europe! Jeff Healey! Guitars! Also, this podcast ain't gonna suck itself, so please donate at PayPal.Me/gogoguitar if you are able. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-gogo-podcast/message
THE DEUCE IS LOOSE!! I sit down with musician/songwriter/producer Steven Drake! The Odds! The Kootenays! Warren Zevon! Burgers without buns! The Tragically Hip! Day drinking! Taj Mahal! Enjoy, this is fun. Please donate to keep us going: PayPal.Me/gogoguitar We Love You! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-gogo-podcast/message
Soul Bender Turns 50!! Join Scott and me for our 50th podcast episode. This is our first face-to-face recording since the pandemic. We look back over the 49 shows, talk about some of our favourite moments, and basically get caught up with each other. Special guest is Little Jerry Seinfeld (the dog). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-gogo-podcast/message
I dig this conversation with music promoter Paul Hovan and I'm sure that you will, as well. Tina Turner! Captain Beefheart! Blues For Christmas! Tommy Chong! Frank Zappa! The Fabulous Commodore Ballroom! And so much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-gogo-podcast/message
Here is a conversation I had with the legendary Holger Petersen at the Maple Blues Summit last year. Willie Dixon! CKUA! Sean Lennon! Pastrami Sandwiches! Doug Sahm! Stoney Plain Records! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-gogo-podcast/message
Part 2 with the legendary promoter / publicist Richard Flohil. Of course it had to be a two parter. Satchmo! 88 years young! BB King! Silver coins! Solomon Burke! Please donate to keep us going at PayPal.me/gogoguitar . We love you! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-gogo-podcast/message
Now that we are back on schedule, I have a bunch of interviews that were done at the Maple Blues Summit in Toronto a few months back. First up is the legendary promoter/publicist Richard Flohil. Of course, it has to be a two-parter. Satchmo! 88 years young! BB King! Silver coins! Solomon Burke! Please donate to keep us going at PayPal.me/gogoguitar. We love you! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-gogo-podcast/message
We're back!! In July I sat down to chat with legendary bass player Russell Jackson who was playing at The Cherryville Roadhouse with me at super short notice. Cool guy. BB King! Swatting flies! Tito Jackson! Spanking the plank! Military service! If you dig what we are laying down, you can donate to the podcast here PayPal.me/gogoguitar . We love you! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-gogo-podcast/message
Winnipeg legend and Member Of The Order Of Canada. I sit down for a quick chat with Big Dave before he was whisked away to his show on Hornby Island. We might need a part 2! John Hammond! Street fighting! Muddy Waters! Let's Make A Deal! Soup (well, we didn't go there…). Please help us keep the podcast alive by donating to PayPal.me/gogoguitar. We love you! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-gogo-podcast/message
I sit down on beautiful Hornby Island BC to chat with Tim Williams before showtime with BMW. Captain Beefheart! Horse ranches! PeeWee Crayton! Adult beverages! Charles Bukowski! If you enjoy the podcast, please help us keep the mics on by donating at PayPal.me/gogoguitar --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-gogo-podcast/message
I sit down with my old pal Eric McLean (The Wee Man) about his time growing up and playing music in Scotland in the 60s. Robin Trower! Frankie Miller! Cheese! Lonnie Mack! Jeff Beck! The Kinks! If you are digging this podcast, please help us to keep going by donating at PayPal.me/gogoguitar. We love you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-gogo-podcast/message
We recently lost our buddy and band mate Brendan Hedley. If you ever met him, you'd never forget him. Scott and I reminisce about this wild party of a human. Vomiting! Assault! Schnitzel! George Thorogood! To paraphrase Brendan, this podcast ain't gonna suck itself, so please consider donating to PayPal.me/gogoguitar to keep this thing rolling. We love you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-gogo-podcast/message
Join Scott and me as we discuss the gut-punch of Mark Lanegan's passing. Drugs! Booze! Suicides! Poetry! Billy Joel! If you enjoy these podcasts, please help us to continue doing them by donating at PayPal.me/gogoguitar . We love you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-gogo-podcast/message
As time marches on, we lose more and more legends in music. Scott and I chat about some of the greats we lost last year. And, folks? This podcast ain't gonna suck itself. If you enjoy listening, please consider helping us to keep it going by donating at PayPal.me/gogoguitar We love you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-gogo-podcast/message
I travelled to the thriving metropolis of Duncan BC to chat with the proprietor of the Duncan Showroom, long time music promoter Longevity John. Livestreams before COVID! Marijuana cigarettes! Keeping live music alive! Toe tappin', finger snappin' guarantees! Arseholes! If you dig the podcast, please give us a boost by donating here paypal.me/gogoguitar. We love you! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-gogo-podcast/message
Special Guest Bill Henderson - I got a chance to sit down with legendary musician Bill Henderson to discuss his life in music. Chilliwack! The Collectors! Duane Allman! Hit songs! If you enjoy this podcast you can chuck a few bucks to Scott and me by donating here paypal.me/gogoguitar We love you! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-gogo-podcast/message
Part 2 of Scott and I discussing the stories behind the songs on my album Silver Cup, which is out everywhere now! Listen here: https://ffm.to/davidgogo-silvercup If you enjoy this podcast, you can throw few bucks our way by donating here paypal.me/gogoguitar --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-gogo-podcast/message
Join Scott and me as we discuss the stories behind the songs on my new album Silver Cup, plus get a sneak peek listen to a couple of them!! If you enjoy this podcast, you can throw a few bucks our way by donating here paypal.me/gogoguitar --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-gogo-podcast/message
Well! After our last episode's appreciation of the Rolling Stones, we sadly lost the great Charlie Watts. Shaun Verreault from Widemouth Mason joins me to talk about Charlie's influence on rock and roll and his personal interaction with the man while touring together. Fancy shirts! No hi-hat on the 2 and 4! Mick's lips! SMILE!!! If you dig this podcast, please donate to the Dr. Scott James benevolent fund at paypal.me/gogoguitar --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-gogo-podcast/message
Join Scott and me as we discuss those Wrinkly Rockers, The Rolling Stones. Playing the blues! The “C” word! Replacing guitar players! Punk Rock! Longevity! Please send your questions to soulbenderpodcast@gmail.com and keep us keepin' on by donating to the podcast at the show here paypal.me/gogoguitar --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-gogo-podcast/message
We are back! Join Scott and me as we reminisce about some of my early musical road trips. Wayne Gretzky! Swastikas! Hot mics! Strippers! Vintage cars! If you like what you hear, feel free to help us keep it going by donating to PayPal.me/gogoguitar . We love you! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-gogo-podcast/message
That's a wrap! Just finished tracking my new album. Excited to hear the final mixes! Steve Marriner and I sit down at the kitchen table to talk about what we've done. Songwriting collaborations! Pamela Anderson! Tape splicing! Boiled monkey bums! Vintage recording equipment! Plus, you get a sneak peek of the new album as we feature the instrumental song “64 1/2”! If you enjoy the podcast, please help us to keep the lights on by donating to PayPal.me/gogoguitar . We love you! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-gogo-podcast/message
I am currently recording a new album on Gogo Mountain with Mr. Steve Marriner, who is just about to release his own album very soon. You might know him from his band, or from his touring with Colin James, Harry Manx and others. We discuss his career and the recording of Hope Dies Last, which drops July 2nd. Are you digging the podcast? You can support us by donating at PayPal.me/gogoguitar ! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-gogo-podcast/message
Well, it's that time again! Time to prepare to record a new album! Join Scott and me as we discuss what goes into creating a new recording project during these strange times. Louis Riel! Ribbon mics! Never too many guitars! Chicks! If you have a question for us, please send it to soulbenderpodcast@gmail.com. If you dig this podcast, you can help support it by throwing a few shekels our way via PayPal.me/GoGoguitar --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-gogo-podcast/message
Join Scott and me as we squeeze more drops of love out for the wonderful province of Saskatchewan! Covered wagons! Booze tunnels! Buffy St. Marie! Square pickled eggs! Naughty Nelly! Jian Gomeshi! If you dig this podcast, you can help us keep it going by donating to PayPal.me/gogoguitar . Shoot us some questions at soulbenderpodcast@gmail.com . We love you! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-gogo-podcast/message
Join Scott and me as we travel through rural Saskatchewan looking for the boogie! Mugs of wine! Getting married in costume! Scotch and tonic! Making new friends in Gull Lake! Sparking up doobies while dining! And don't forget Forget! If you have any questions for us, send them to soulbenderpodcast@gmail.com . You can help us keep this boat afloat by donating to paypal.me/gogoguitar. We love you! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-gogo-podcast/message
Sending out some love to the Canadian prairies! Scott and I chat about good times in the Land Of The Living Skies, part one. Lots of Saskatoon stories. Bud's On Broadway! Drinking while doing your laundry! Juno Award party madness! Hacking darts inside the guitar shop! Big Dave McLean! Huevos Rancheros! Chicks! If you have any questions, send them to soulbenderpodcast@gmail.com . If you enjoy the podcast, please help us to keep it going by donating to paypal.me/gogoguitar . We love you! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-gogo-podcast/message
Join Scott and me as we chat about the legendary Alan Wilson and Canned Heat. Their album Boogie With Canned Heat was etched into my brain as a child. Alan was a fascinating character who left us much too early. The Sunflower! Body odor! The Mole! The environment! Fito! Drug Busts! The Bear! Early death! If you enjoy the podcast, feel free to send a donation to help us keep it going at PayPal.me/gogoguitar . Send your listener questions to soulbenderpodcast@gmail.com . We love you! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-gogo-podcast/message
Join Scott and me as we celebrate the one-year anniversary of The Soul Bender Podcast and the Goddamn pandemic lockdown! We also talk about the great music and food town of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Chicken Strips! Chicken Toss! Louis Riel! Trouble Man! Clubhouse sandwiches! Tattooed waitresses! If you dig this podcast, feel free to toss us a few shekels at PayPal.me/gogoguitar. Enjoy!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-gogo-podcast/message
I've never met Bob Dylan, but I know a few people who do. Scott and I chat about this koo-koo legend and appreciate his genius. Late night with David Letterman! Answering machines! Ronnie Wood! Lenny Bruce! Dig it, if you will. If you have any questions, please forward send them to soulbenderpodcast@gmail.com. If you wish to keep our effort going, please feel free to donate at PayPal.me/gogoguitar. We thank you! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-gogo-podcast/message
Join Scott and me as we chat about the blues phenomenon that is Buddy Guy! One of the all-time greats, and still going at 84 years old. What a thrill it was for me to not only tour with him but to have him record a song that I co-wrote. Salami sandwiches! Stone crazy! So funky you can smell it! Listener questions! Shut the fuck up! If you have any questions for us, please send them to soulbenderpodcast@gmail.com. Help us keep the podcast going by donating at PayPal.me/gogoguitar. We thank you! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-gogo-podcast/message
In this episode, Scott and I chat about the legendary king of the blues, Mr.B.B. King. I was fortunate enough to open for him a few times, hang out and even play on stage with him! Mississippi! Slide guitar! Oral Pleasure! Insurance fuck ups! LEGEND!! Please feel free to send in your questions to soulbenderpodcast@gmail.com, and you can help us keep the lights on by donating to PayPal.me/gogoguitar! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-gogo-podcast/message
Well, besides the shutdown of the music business due to the pandemic, we also lost way too many fantastic musicians. We don't cover them all during this episode, but Scott and I talk about great artists such as Little Richard, Billy Joe Shaver, Bill Withers, John Prine, and others. If you like what you are hearing during these podcasts, you can help keep it going by donating here PayPal.me/gogoguitar . We appreciate your support! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-gogo-podcast/message
Legendary musician John Mayall recently celebrated his 87th birthday by releasing a new single, which is amazing. We decided to dedicate this episode to his achievements and my interactions with him over the decades. Eric Clapton! Doughnuts! Pornography! Farting! Last Chicken On The Shelf! You don't want to miss this one, folks! If you like what you hear and would like to help us keep the bills paid here at Soul Bender Central, you can donate at PayPal.me/gogoguitar --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-gogo-podcast/message
We take a trip (two, actually) down to New Orleans in this episode as we focus on the show I did there in 2006 as a fundraiser for the musician's clinic and WWOZ radio after Katrina. Hurricanes (the drink)! Actual hurricanes! Daniel Lanois! Jack Daniels! Turducken! Musical genius! Plus, we answer a couple of reader's questions. Do you have any questions for us? Ask away at soulbenderpodcast@gmail.com . Wanna donate to the podcast? Give ‘er right here PayPal.me/gogoguitar . Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-gogo-podcast/message
I have a special guest this week! I sit down on the porch on Gogo Mountain with former NHL player, Nanaimo's own Gene Carr. We don't talk too much hockey, we stick mostly to Geno's interaction with rock stars in the the 70s when he was a member of the Los Angeles Kings. The Eagles! Bob Seger! Eddie Van Halen! ELVIS FUCKING PRESLEY!! If you like these podcasts, kindly donate to keep the lights on here paypal.me/gogoguitar. Any questions? We'd love to hear from you! E-mail us soulbenderpodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-gogo-podcast/message
Exclusive advance release of my new single! I'm not trying to save the world with this track, just trying to dish out some fun during these crazy times! Crank it up and tell your friends to have a listen! Give ‘er! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-gogo-podcast/message
The world lost a true guitar innovator and musical genius recently, Mr. Eddie Van Halen. I never knew the man, but join us as Scott and I talk about this legend. Finger tapping! Diamond Dave! Shredders! Brown M&Ms! Ruined hotel room furniture! Also, if you enjoy the Soul Bender Podcast, you can donate at paypal.me/gogoguitar to help us along. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-gogo-podcast/message
Follow me through the rooms that I rocked from the beginning of my career to my first road trips! Community Halls! Actual “Nanaimo Bars”! Hell's Angels gatherings! Harpo's in Victoria BC! The legendary Town Pump! The Fabulous Commodore Ballroom! Too many stories, this will be a two parter, at least! Any questions? Send us a message at soulbenderpodcast@gmail.com. Like what you are hearing and wish to contribute to the podcast? Donations gratefully accepted here paypal.me/gogoguitar . Rock on! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-gogo-podcast/message
Join Scott and I as we reminisce about some of my random brushes with fame. Robert Plant wants a pint! Lou Diamond Phillips likes my coat! Hanging with Jimi Hendrix's dad! Iggy Pop doodles! I stare into Prince's eyes! And remember, if you have any questions, please send them to soulbenderpodcast@gmail.com. Also, if you have been enjoying the podcast, feel free to donate towards keeping everything running tickety boo at paypal.me/gogoguitar. It would be very much appreciated! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-gogo-podcast/message
Listen to Scott and I chat about the living legend and greatest guitar player, Jeff Beck, who I have had the privilege of meeting a couple of times. Champagne and Sharpies! Supple thighs! Platinum albums without vocals! Yardbirds! Hendrix! I had had a good chuckle at Scott's editing, as well... Remember to send your listener questions to soulbenderpodcast@gmail.com! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-gogo-podcast/message
Join me as I recollect my trip to Macon, Georgia back in 2011. World's Best fried chicken! Graveyards! Lunch with Otis Redding's Brother! Allman Brothers Band! Thick poured whiskey! Brunswick Stew! Cool town. Remember to send your listener questions to soulbenderpodcast@gmail.com! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-gogo-podcast/message
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