January 16, 2006

Velvetbox Votes Going Through The Roof!! One Week to Vote!!!

From Velvetbox.ca

Hello Velvetbox fans!!

Well, the votes and requests for Velvetbox in the National Songwriting Competition are going through the roof!!! Thank-you so much for your support!!

…and now …you have a chance to push those votes and requests for

“I’m Ugly ’cause You’re Beautiful” over the top and make it the most voted for song ever!! The contest has been extended for one week!! The winner will be announced on Monday, January 23 at 8:00 a.m. (eastern standard time!)

Remember, you can cast your vote and request at thebear.fm and don’t forget …you can vote and request as often as you like…it is unlimited!!!

Cheers!
The Velvetbox team

January 10, 2006

Velvetbox – Top Five Finalists in National Songwriting Competition

From Velvetbox.ca

Well, last year the Velvetbox song, “Violet in the Snow” was the runner up in the National Songwriting Competition….and this year …”I’m Ugly ’cause You’re Beautiful” was just named one of the top five finalists!!!

One small difference though… PEOPLE CAN ACTUALLY VOTE THIS YEAR!!!

If you would like to visit thebear.fm, you can listen and vote for your favourite “Candian Radio Star” on line! Further, every night at 7 and 11 p.m. between now and the 16th of January when they will name the winner, the songs will be played back to back on 106.9 the bear radio station for your listening pleasure!
Velvetbox would be very grateful if you would spread the word and continue to offer your support for our work!

January 6, 2006

Live Dates This Month

Andrew Lamarche - Photo by: Brian GoldschmiedAndrew will be performing with David Gogo, Carole Pope and Steve Gardiner this month.

January 13/06
David Gogo
Healey’s, Toronto, ON

January 20/06
Carole Pope
Corktown Tavern, Hamilton, ON

January 26/06
Steve Gardiner
The Thirsty Scholar, Ottawa, ON

January 27/06
Steve Gardiner
Barrymore’s Music Hall, Ottawa, ON

See the live dates page for more info.

November 22, 2005

JOHNNY WINTER + Very Special Guest DAVID GOGO

David Gogo LogoLegendary Texas Guitarist Makes Highly Anticipated Return To Ottawa

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 at 8:00 p.m.
CAPITAL MUSIC HALL

Ottawa, ON –Since his first appearance on the pages of Rolling Stone in 1968, Johnny Winter has epitomized the fiery and flamboyant rock and roll guitar hero. The multi Grammy-nominated guitarist will be joined by Canada’s own guitar slinger David Gogo, for a highly anticipated performance at Capital Music Hall (200 Rideau St.) on Saturday, December 10th at 8:00 Pm.

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November 16, 2005

David Gogo Nominated for “Electric Act of The Year” at the Maple Blues Awards

David Gogo LogoDavid Gogo has been nominated for “Electric Act of The Year” at the Maple Blues Awards this year.

The Maple Blues Awards, Canada’s national award programme that promotes and recognizes outstanding achievement in blues music, has announced their nominees for 2005. The nominees are selected by a distinguished panel of blues experts from across Canada, and winners are selected by the votes of Canadian blues fans.

Please cast your votes for David. Where David is not officially nominated, you can still cast your vote for him by selecting the “Other” category and entering David Gogo. Suggested categories are “Guitarist of The Year”, “Entertainer of The Year”, “Songwriter of The Year” and “Album of The Year” for his new Cd “Vibe”.

Voting is online from November 14th until December 14th 2005 at www.mapleblues.ca.

November 9, 2005

The Ultimate Johnny Winter & David Gogo Experience Contest

David Gogo LogoFrom davidgogo.com

Wanna meet Johnny Winter AND David Gogo in person backstage on Saturday, December 10th at the Capital Music Hall in Ottawa? CHEZ 106.1 FM and the Raddison Hotel Parliament Hill present the Ultimate Johnny Winter and David Gogo Experience. CHEZ 106 VIP Club members have the chance to win exclusive access to this incredible performance; including one nights stay at the Radisson Hotel Parliament Hill, Two VIP tickets to the show, personally autographed Johnny Winter and David Gogo merchandise, dinner for two at The Place Next Door and to top it all off a backstage Meet and Greet with both artists. All you have to do to be eligible is join the Chez 106 VIP club now for your chance to win!! For more details, check out CHEZ 106 Contests – Enter To Win!!

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October 24, 2005

In the Studio

Order of the Day is currently recording at Signal Path Studios for their debut release. We’ll have audio clips posted once mixing is complete.

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