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Gary Go

Gary Baker, also known by his stage name Gary Go (born in Wembley, 1975) is a British pop-rock singer, songwriter and producer. His debut single 'Wonderful' was a top 25 track in the UK [1], the self-titled debut album 'Gary Go' was released May 2009 [2] and reached number 22 in the UK album charts [3]. Gary Go has played shows across the UK, Europe, and more recently the United States; including tours with Take That and Lady GaGa.

Biography

Gary Go first came to attention in 2007, when his debut E.P "So So" was picked up by a music producer in New Jersey, with whom he worked on his sophomore E.P. "The Diary of Rodney Harvey" inspired by the tragic fall of the promising actor. Following this he set up his own independent label and studio called The Canvas Room in London and started writing and recording his debut album. The album was recorded in London, Prague and New York. Subsequently, he signed with record label Decca Records and spent a year performing and touring to promote his work, this included supporting The Script, The Fratellis, The Feeling, Amy Macdonald, and a co-headline tour with VV Brown, as well as performing at festivals including V Festival, T In The Park, Latitude and Oxegen. Gary Go came to national attention in 2009 when it was announced he would be the opening support act for the full Take That [4] summer tour which would see him playing 20 stadium shows across the UK including 4 shows at Wembley Stadium; within earshot of where the singer grew up. Gary Go has more recently been touring Europe with US chart topper Lady GaGa; and touring the US with MIKA, as well as completing his first promotional tour of the US where a special bonus track version of his debut album released on iTunes became a top-25 iTunes download reaching number 3 in iTunes Pop chart. His debut single 'Wonderful' scored the coveted 'Single of the week' spot at iTunes USA, as well as making the top-40 in the Hot AC Airplay charts.

Gary Go is quite partial to scrambled eggs...not fried

Social Networking

Gary Go has gained publicity for his unconventional use of Twitter, and the iPhone for songwriting. 'The Heart Balloon' was conceived on the iPhone after uploading an image of a Heart Shaped balloon entangled with a tree; Go then asked his Twitter friends to send in lyric suggestions.[5] The track was given away as a free download to raise money and awareness for the British Heart Foundation with all proceeds going to the charity[6]. Gary Go has also performed special shows at Apple Inc. stores in London and New York playing tracks from his album on the iPhone and describing how he put together future track 'Superfuture' using downloaded Apps.[7] Gary Go is also known for his online cover- versions of various popular tracks on Youtube including 'Dreams' by TV on the radio, and 'The (After) Life of the Party' by Fall Out Boy[8].

The Canvas Room

The Canvas Room is a record label, studio, and music imprint set up by Gary Go to release music by himself and other artists (including Luke Pickett who plays acoustic guitars and sings backing vocals on debut single Wonderful). Gary Go has collaborated with an eclectic mix of artists on other projects including Joseph Arthur, Juliette Lewis, Carina Round, and James Morrison.

Discography

Albums

Singles (2009)

"Wonderful" (b side; Give Me A Reason) UK #25, ITA #6
"Open Arms" (b side; Take Back Words)
"Engines" (Digital Only Release)

EP and exclusive releases

iTunes exclusive album (2009)

This special version of the album contained three extra tracks as covered by Gary Go:

Empire Of The Sun "Walking On A Dream"
The Cars "Drive"
Lady GaGa "Just Dance"

The Just Dance cover which also featured upcoming UK artist "Mr Dialysis" became a Top 75 USA iTunes track in the pop category.

Napster live sessions (2009)

The Napster exclusive sessions featured stripped back versions of tracks taken from the debut album, as well as a cover:

"Wonderful" (acoustic)
"Open Arms" (acoustic)
"So So" (acoustic)
"Black And Gold" (acoustic cover of Sam Sparro)

The Heart Balloon (free download 2009)

"The Heart Balloon"

So So... EP (2007)

"I Need Your Time"
"So So"
"The Good Ones Always Go"
"Speak"

The Diary of Rodney Harvey EP (2006)

"Give Me A Reason"
"The Diary of Rodney Harvey"
"So Much For Life"

References

  1. ^ "Wonderful". Every Hit. {{cite web}}: Text "19-08-09; Accessed 19-08-09" ignored (help)
  2. ^ 'Brits bump' affects album chart BBC News; 22-02-09; Accessed 05-03-09
  3. ^ 'Album Charts The Official Charts; 19-08-09; Accessed 19-08-09
  4. ^ All systems Go for Gary, as unknown singer is chosen to support Take That Daily Mail; 04-02-09; Accessed 05-02-09
  5. ^ Gary Go solicits lyrics via Twitter Spinnermusic.co.uk; 19-08-09; Accessed 19-08-09
  6. ^ http://www.bhf.org.uk/default.aspx?page=10351&utm_source=Front%2BPage&utm_medium=Promo%2BBox%201&utm_campaign=GaryGoSmall240809 The Heart Balloon BHF.org.uk 28-08-09; Accessed 28-08-09
  7. ^ Superfuture on iPhone This is London article; 19-08-09; Accessed 19-08-09
  8. ^ http://www.youtube.com/user/theartistgary?blend=2&ob=1 Gary Go Youtube youtube.com; 28-08-09; accessed 28-08-09
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