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Gary (Mo’ Kauffey) Wickizer has been doing his “Folk-n-Blues” roots style of music for more than 30 years, playing his brand of country-blues in the style of “Oh Brother Where Art Thou” since before the guy was lost. Music became the full time career, 22 years after his first professional performance. Mo’ now performs about 150 dates a year from coffeehouses to festivals.Mo’ has released five independent CDs since 2000 with radio airplay across North America, through Europe, and as far away as Australia. His most recent, titled “Whatcha’ Gonna Do” was released in December 2003. He’s done TV and live radio both as an interview and a musical guest. Mo’ has shared the stage with Mel Brown, Colin Linden, Ken Hamm, Rock Bottom, Doc MacLean and Shawn Kellerman. He has shared billing with such greats as “Honey Boy” Edwards, John Mayall, Bill Kirchen, Lucky Peterson, Otis Taylor, and Eric Burdon. Many influences have blended to create Mo’s unique style. When he plays, Greg Brown or Mark Knopfler are two that might come to mind. Fellow musicians seem to gravitate toward him, wanting to play along on his songs. What is it about Mo’ Kauffey that captures the audience and makes him fans wherever he plays? Maybe it’s the man; maybe it’s the voice or the delivery. Whatever it is, it works! Just say Mo’ to music!
For information & bookings contact: Rose ‘Can Inc. RositaWickizer (519) 836-8133 E-mail:rosecaninc@rogers.com Website: www.mokauffey.com |
"Mo' Kauffey made his appearance on the BRAS stage and astounded the audience...We look forward to seeing you again.” Black Rose Acoustic Society “... met Mo' at the Pikes Peak Blues Festival and heard him play there....very impressive." Jay Bouton, Belvedere Blues Festival "Mo' Kauffey, good music.... I like it!" Mel Brown, Kitchener Ontario “Mo’ is a true folk blues artist……He is becoming quite a favourite among club patrons in southern Ontario.” Eddie B. www.blueheartarchive.com “……… his skills echo the subdued power of J.J. Cale, Willie Nelson, and any number obscure folkies from the first half of the 20th century.” Jason Schneider, Nightlife Magazine,Kitchener, Ontario “…his album “Whatcha Gonna Do” offers up quiet pleasures rather than lightning and thunder. His voice is effortless and soulful. His guitar work intricately weaves its way through the music.” Bill Reed: Colorado Springs Gazette
“The disc - and indeed, the man himself - seems a throwback to a more innocent age, when friends would gather to make music together as a matter of course,,,,” John Taylor, MNBlues http://www.mnblues.com/cdreview/2004/mokauffey-gonnado-jt.html
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