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"What Liberty DeVitto says about Dave Gott"

Liberty DeVitto: "Dave Gott writes songs out of experience... He doesn't have to imagine the happiness or heart break of relationships.. He has experience. When he gets political, he is in tune with Mother Earth and every living creature that is a part of it....It is an honor to be a part of his album. Dave Gott will be there.!!!

(Liberty DeVitto is a songwriter, clinician, and drummer who helped create Billy Joel's hits and unforgettable tours. )
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"What David Santos says about Dave Gott"

David Santos:"My good friends Jeff Pevar and Liberty Devitto, both of whom I respect immensely, contacted me to tell me they would soon be recording with a very cool singer/songwriter named Dave Gott at the legendary Hit Factory studio in Miami, Florida, and recommended that I check this guy's stuff out...I'm typically very selective about the recording projects that I involve myself with these days, so I listened to the songs with much scrutiny. Needless to say I'm glad I did. Let the music and lyrics, and Dave's voice speak for themselves....Enjoy...!!!

(David Santos was a bassist with Billy Joel, Crosby Stills and Nash, John Fogerty, and The Neville Brothers)
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"What Rob Clores says about Dave Gott"

Rob Clores: "Dave Gott's poetic words summon thoughts of Van Morrison and create visions reminiscent of Dylan. His voice has the strength and conviction of Springsteen. Dave is one of the best songwriters I have ever worked with, worthy of worldwide recognition and praise."

(Rob Clores was a keyboardist with The Black Crowes, Colin Hay, Patty Smith, Southside Johnny and many more)
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"PRESS RELEASE"


Miami 1/11/09

Miami-from-New York transplant, singer/songwriter Dave Gott has released a compelling album on his new label, Purple Cantaloupe Music.

An American original through and through, Dave Gott’s music and style are authentic; his poignant lyrics, melodies reminiscent of the 1970’s and vocals both husky and organic come together to create unique and moving performances.

The title track of MAKING LOVE IS RIGHT is just one of 15 original songs, all self-penned and all produced in Miami recording studios: Sonic Projects and The Hit Factory, which was once called Criteria and was the studio that birthed legendary recordings such as Derek and the Dominoes “Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs”, Eric Clapton’s “461 Ocean Blvd.”, Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumors”, The Eagles’ “One of These Nights” and “Hotel California”, and the Bee Gees’ “Saturday Night Fever”. Dave Gott produced the tracks, along with multi-Grammy winner Juan Cristobal Losada.

Backing Dave on this project is a stellar band: Billy Joel’s long time drummer Liberty DeVitto, The Black Crowes keyboardist Rob Clores, CSN guitarist Jeff Pevar, Joel’s bass player David Santos, and Joel’s background vocalist Crystal Taliefero. Other musicians lend their expertise as well, like The Miami Symphony Orchestra, which give certain songs a cinematic depth of field that is breathtaking.

You can catch Dave and his band in the Big Apple this March.


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Miami
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305-297-5695
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- Dave Gott releases new CD MAKING LOVE IS RIGHT


"Hollywood Music Awards"

Dave Gott's MAKING LOVE IS RIGHT is nominated for Best Rock Song in the 2008 Hollywood Music Awards. - Nomination


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Dave Gott: An American Original

Dave Gott is a composer of organic rock and roll music. Rooted in the seminal 1970s, his gritty and honest approach serves as a baseline reminder to the classic rock enthusiast of today. Born during the glory years of rock and roll in the historically diverse city of Bayonne, NJ, a college bright Dave Gott gelled as a songwriter under the unique tutelage of Allen Ginsberg at Wesleyan University in 1988. “He opened my eyes to the fundamentals of song structure and the use of poetic devices," says Dave. Studying writers like Emily Dickinson, Walt Whitman and Jack Kerouac, Gott traced the footsteps of another of Ginsberg’s exceptionally talented pupils, Bob Dylan.

A man of undeniably authentic, choice lyrics sung with his trademarked and surprisingly clean falsetto against the backdrop of a husky and natural sound, Gott sends incisive messages of hope, faith, and new beginnings. About the songwriting process itself Dave says, “My songs are discoveries. They roll by. My job is to discover them and catch them as they come flying down the highway. And it’s a 24 hour gig---you have to be in ’receive mode’ all the time." Gott says he attributes his talents to spiritual growth, a professional dedication to music, and most of all a free mind.

Reminiscent of Van Morrison’s blending of brawn and vividly poetic lyrics, Dave Gott is a lasting talent, pleasing audiences since his teenage years when age barred all youngsters from the club scene. He began writing songs at twelve years old, days after hearing a friend’s brother’s garage band practice "Hotel California." Interestingly, a matured and fortified version of "What Do You Mean?”, one of his first, found its way to "Making Love is Right," his new album released in May 2008. "Making Love" is the product of three decades of relentless work, focus, and dedication to his musical values of promoting a positive human potential through raw expression of American rock and roll and the American rock and roll ballad.

Dave recorded "Making Love" with Billy Joel’s long time drummer Liberty DeVitto, bass player David Santos, background singer/percussionist/horn player Crystal Taliefero, The Black Crowe’s keyboardist Rob Clores and CSN’s guitarist Jeff Pevar. Additional contributors included Teddy Mullet and Ed Calle’ of The Miami Sound Machine’s horn section, as well as The Miami Symphony Orchestra strings section. The project was produced by multi-grammy award winner Juan Cristobal Losada and mixed by both Mr. Losada and renowned producer/engineer Steve Gordon. Dave has also recorded with Wings’ drummer Steve Holley, and in 2006 opened for Steve Forbert, one of his favorite songwriters.