On Saturday Night, June 28, Goose delivered yet another definitive statement of arrival, etching their name into history with a triumphant headlining debut at a sold-out Madison Square Garden. The Connecticut-bred quartet crafted a 4+ hour, career-spanning opus at the \u201cWorld\u2019s Most Famous Arena,\u201d firmly establishing their legacy among the next generation of jam-rock innovators.<\/p>\n
Shattering expectations almost immediately, Goose opened set one with \u201cFactory Fiction\u201d \u2014 a complex, emotionally charged epic typically reserved for climactic encores. The bold choice was both a thoughtful wink to the band\u2019s passionate cognoscenti and a warm welcome to newcomers. Approaching the evening with patience, the band traipsed through their signature tension-building before erupting into symphonic catharsis. Arena-rock anthem \u201cHungersite\u201d followed, its jam blooming into ethereal minor-key introspection before pivoting to the frenetic thump of \u201cMy Mind Has Been Consumed By Media,\u201d driven by Cotter Ellis on lead vocals.<\/p>\n
The set\u2019s heartbeat then slowed for the ruminative \u201cA Western Sun\u201d, its delicate melody deconstructed into a revelatory cover of Kate Bush\u2019s \u201cRunning Up That Hill.\u201d The anthemic top 10 Triple-A \u201cGive It Time,\u201d recently released single from the acclaimed studio record Everything Must Go, ignited a deafening singalong, before the album\u2019s horn section (Stuart Bogie, Dave Nelson, Andrew McGovern) took the stage, elevating the subsequent trio of selections from the album: the dance-floor frenzy of \u201cFeel It Now,\u201d the gritty funk of \u201cDustin Hoffman,\u201d and the euphoric \u201cAnimal\u201d climax.<\/p>\n
Set Two plunged into the swamp-funk depths of \u201cThatch,\u201d stretching its legs across expansive improvisational terrain. \u201cRed Bird\u201d emerged next, its exploratory jam crystallizing into a soul-shaking disco sermon\u2013 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes\u2019 \u201cDon\u2019t Leave Me This Way.\u201d \u201cTumble\u201d, easily the night\u2019s improvisational apex, arrived next, warped through cosmic jazz textures before detonating into a dissonant, distortion-driven fury. The pulsing four-on-the-floor stylings of \u201cCreatures\u201d came next, with Goose carrying the uptempo energy directly into Otis Day and the Nights\u2019 party anthem \u201cShama Lama Ding Dong.\u201d The band then unearthed \u201cJed Stone,\u201d a venerated Mitarotonda-penned relic predating Goose itself. The unfinished thunder of \u201cDripfield\u201d sealed the set.<\/p>\n
Following a brief break, Goose returned to the stage, with Anspach taking a moment to thank the legions of fans and followers integral to the band\u2019s journey. After acknowledging the band had exceeded the venue\u2019s curfew, Anspach invited the crowd to \u201chang out for a while,\u201d and Goose charged ahead, exceeding 4 total hours on stage. Goose and the Everything Must Go horn section then dove into \u201cArcadia,\u201d with Bogie\u2019s sax lines weaving into the song\u2019s DNA, scaling it naturally to the arena\u2019s dimensions. Closing a milestone show with the song that first hinted at the band\u2019s potential, the journey from Connecticut bars to MSG\u2019s venerated stage echoed in each note.<\/p>\n
Goose concluded their Everything Must Go summer tour last night, with a home-state performance at New Haven, CT\u2019s Westville Music Bowl. Upcoming months will see Goose making an additional array of top-billed festival appearances, including Newport, RI\u2019s Newport Folk Festival (July 25), Park City, UT\u2019s Park City Song Summit (August 14-16), Fredericton, NB\u2019s Harvest Music Festival (September 12), and Live Oak, FL\u2019s Suwanee Hulaween (October 30-November 2). In addition, Goose will join Dave Matthews Band as special guest on the closing night of his three-show run at George, WA\u2019s The Gorge Amphitheatre on Sunday, August 31.<\/p>\n
GOOSE \u2013 TOUR 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n JULY<\/p>\n 25 \u2013 Newport, RI \u2013 Newport Folk Festival *<\/p>\n AUGUST<\/p>\n 14-16 \u2013 Park City, UT \u2013 Park City Song Summit *<\/p>\n 28 \u2013 Iowa City, IA \u2013 University of Iowa\u2019s Fall Welcome Concert<\/p>\n 31 \u2013 George, WA \u2013 The Gorge Amphitheatre ^<\/p>\n SEPTEMBER<\/p>\n 12 \u2013 Fredericton, NB \u2013 Harvest Music Festival *<\/p>\n 14 \u2013 Burlington, VT \u2013 Waterfront Park<\/p>\n 17 \u2013 Madison, WI \u2013 Kohl Center \u2020<\/p>\n 19 \u2013 Sterling Heights, MI \u2013 Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill<\/p>\n 20 \u2013 Chicago, IL \u2013 Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island<\/p>\n 23 \u2013 Louisville, KY \u2013 The Louisville Palace<\/p>\n 24 \u2013 Louisville, KY \u2013 The Louisville Palace<\/p>\n 26 \u2013 Alpharetta, GA \u2013 Ameris Bank Amphitheatre ~<\/p>\n 27 \u2013 Charlotte, NC \u2013 PNC Music Pavilion ~<\/p>\n 30 \u2013 Columbus, OH \u2013 KEMBA Live!<\/p>\n OCTOBER<\/p>\n 2-3 \u2013 Richmond, VA \u2013 Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront<\/p>\n 4 \u2013 Philadelphia, PA \u2013 TD Pavilion at The Mann<\/p>\n 5 \u2013 Las Vegas, NV \u2013 RISE *<\/p>\n 30-11\/2 \u2013 Live Oak, FL \u2013 Suwanee Hulaween *<\/p>\n * FESTIVAL APPEARANCE<\/p>\n \u2020 W\/ MT. JOY<\/p>\n ^ SUPPORTING DAVE MATTHEWS BAND<\/p>\n # # #<\/p>\n ABOUT GOOSE:<\/strong><\/p>\n Goose is an American rock band known for its genre-blending sound, improvisational live performances, and dedicated fan base. The band is Rick Mitarotonda (vocals, guitar), Peter Anspach (vocals, keys, guitar), Trevor Weekz (bass), and Cotter Ellis (vocals, drums). Their music \u2014 a deft union of indie-rock hooks, sprawling improvisation, and driving rhythm \u2014 has propelled them from performing in Connecticut basements to headlining some of the most revered stages in the country. Known for their strong DIY ethos, Goose has grown organically through relentless touring and utilizing platforms like YouTube, Bandcamp, and nugs.net to share live performances and connect with fans.<\/p>\n Goose\u2019s latest release, Everything Must Go is the first release since 2022\u2019s critically acclaimed Dripfield. Everything Must Go marks the band\u2019s evolution since its inception in 2014. Drawing from the feel of its live performances, the album features a carnivalesque cast of characters \u2014 primarily songs written throughout the band\u2019s recent years of growth, including re-imagined live staples and songs that capture the band\u2019s evolving, dynamic sound.<\/p>\n Since their earliest days recording 2016\u2019s Moon Cabin in a barn in northern New Hampshire, Goose has been developing their unique approach to writing and improvising, achieving a rare balance between thoughtfully crafted songs, tight musicianship, and emotional honesty. 2022 saw the release of their critically acclaimed third LP, Dripfield. That album earned them #2 on Billboard\u2019s \u201cTop New Artist Albums\u201d chart as well as praise from Rolling Stone, who called it \u201cboth sweet headphone ear candy and the foundation for a perfect live peak.\u201d The accolades were yet another feather in the band\u2019s cap, having sold out venues like Radio City Music Hall, Red Rocks Amphitheater, Forest Hills Stadium, and headlined Madison Square Garden in the summer of 2025, performed on the likes of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, CBS Saturday Morning, and played their share of iconic music fests, including Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, Austin City Limits Music Festival, and many more. Through their commitment to forward momentum, Goose continues to remind us that music isn\u2019t simply played\u2014it\u2019s felt, lived, and shared.<\/p>\n CONNECT WITH GOOSE<\/strong><\/p>\n WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | YOUTUBE<\/p>\n # # #<\/p>\n Press Contacts:<\/strong><\/p>\n Ken Weinstein<\/p>\n weinstein@bighassle.com<\/p>\n MyPR International Press Releases<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" On Saturday Night, June 28, Goose delivered yet another definitive statement of arrival, etching their name into history with a triumphant headlining debut at a sold-out Madison Square Garden. 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