Duke & Goldie and John Gogo
A special evening of country-tinged folk songs & stories set in the beautifully rustic Mapleton Lodge
Duke & Goldie
Walking the line between warm folk storytelling and an upbeat mystical country twang are Vancouver-based duo Duke & Goldie. The musical partnership of Jena “Goldie” Gogo and Eric “The Duke” Duquette, each longtime members of roots rock band Blue Sky Miners, has produced an exciting new sound said to “revive the charm of the 60’s and 70’s Laurel Canyon music scene”.
Their debut single Courage, released in February 2023, has been met with glowing reviews and was promptly featured in Exclaim!’s roundup of the “Best New Canadian Music”. On stage the pair weave their cascading vocal harmonies over acoustic guitar-laden arrangements to tell stories that roam from rocky mountain highs to mysterious remote deserts, while navigating their roles as settlers in this land. At the heart of it all, Duke & Goldie’s magnetic chemistry on stage is what continues to captivate audiences wherever they go.
John Gogo
“One of the most talented singer songwriters this area has ever produced.” Joseph Blake Victoria Times
Western Canadian balladeer & actor John Gogo hails from a musical family in Snuneymuxw (aka Nanaimo), on Vancouver Island. He’s best known for writing & performing his folksongs about the people & places, the true & the tall tales of the west coast, the islands in particular.
From Haida Gwaii to St. John’s to Old Crow, John has played community halls & big houses, festivals & pubs, theatres & beer parlours.
John’s now recording his 6th album ‘Western Balladeer’ with Duke & Goldie, daughter Jeri Gogo, Tyler Lieb, David Essig, Ed Peekeekoot, brother Paul Gogo, cousin Brent Gubbels, Alan Moberg, Tobin Stokes, Rick Scott, Daniel Lapp, Dazy Weymer & Valdy.
Following the great response to his one-man ‘John Gogo Coal & Wood Show’ (set to re-launch in 2024) he continues with solo performances, guest appearances and tours with Duke & Goldie, featuring daughter Jena Gogo.
