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Oct. 22, 2024
David Gogo provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and career of a veteran Canadian blues musician. From his early days opening for guitar legends like Stevie Ray Vaughan and Johnny Winter, to the challenges of sustaining a music career over decades, Gogo's stories are both entertaining and insightful. A central theme is the evolution of the music industry and the changing landscape for recording and releasing albums. Gogo is candid about the difficulties of monetizing music in the streaming era, contrasting it with the glory days of physical media. Yet he remains passionate about the creative process, describing the spontaneity and energy of recording his latest album away from his usual surroundings. Gogo's humility and self-deprecating humor are also on full display, whether discussing his "six-time Juno loser" status or the nutty story of his accidental non-divorce. These personal anecdotes humanize him and give listeners a deeper appreciation for the realities faced by wo…