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Halfway to Memphis

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Like must people I had never heard of David Gogo ( his real name ) until a friend played this CD for me. I now have all his stuff and have become a fan. This guy really understands the blues and adds his own touches, which takes the whole thing to another level. LOUSIANA BLUES, NIGHTLIFE and ITS A MANS WORLD are the standout tracks. All other tracks are good to very good and it is only the pure brilliance of the other three that makes them stand out. The guitar playing can send shivers down your spine at times and send you jumping and dancing at other times.
If you like the blues of GARY MOORE / SRV / ROBIN TROWER / JIMMY
HENDRIX / TOMMY CASTRO / ERIC GALES / JOHNNY LANG etc. you will like this as it is as good or better then most of the above.

"Halfway To Memphis" is the best baddest blues album of four David Gogo CDs I have purchased so far. I am comparing it to "Vibe", "Bare Bones" and "Change of Pace". Even though he is relatively young, Gogo's licks in "Memphis" are true blue and he bends the strings like a seasoned bluesman. Buy this guy's music. He is way under-rated, and he deserves more than a nod from the true music fan. I am proud to know him as a Canadian treasure.

My first intro into the world of Gogo...it is an excellent introduction. He is a heavy hitter on the blues...and one can listen to this daily without getting bored. I can't wait to hear more.