McNulty was supported by an impressive collection of accomplished musicians, including Rob Compa (Dopapod), Sammi Garett (Turkuaz), Avery Acevedo, Scotty Zwang (Ghost Light), Rob Madore (Electroniq Soul), Jeff Engborg (Great Blue), Ian McGuire (CIA), and Miles Livolsi. This year’s mellifluous musical marathon provided attendees with over almost six hours of music, featuring a stellar opening set from Talkpeck Soundsystem, a project led by local Guitarist/Singer Matt McNulty that incorporates music from the renowned catalogs of The Talking Heads, Vulfpeck and LCD Soundsystem. Perhaps most exciting for Goose fans was the long-awaited debut of three new original songs, entitled “Arrow,” “Honeybee” and “Your Ocean.” ![]() The sixth annual Goosemas show was Goose’s biggest headlining show to date, as over 1,100 concertgoers packed the band’s hometown theatre to see two sets called “The Ghost of Goosemas Past” and “The Ghost of Goosemas Future.” Both sets incorporated fan-favorite originals, including “Yeti,” “Tumble,” and “Wysteria Lane,” and Christmas classics like Vince Guaraldi’s “Linus and Lucy” and The Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s “Carol of the Bells.” This year’s sold-out hometown show was the capstone to a year of incredible growth, as the quartet progressed from playing at small bars to nationally renowned theaters in a matter of months. On Saturday, December 21st, Norwalk, CT based indie-groove band Goose hosted Goosemas VI at the historic Wall Street Theatre. Goose anticipates 1,100 people will attend the show. Originally beginning as an intimate show for friends and family, Goosemas has expanded with the growth of the band. This year marks the sixth annual Goosemas concert for the Norwalk based quartet, comprised of Rich Mitarotonda (Guitar, Vocals), Peter Anspach (Guitar, Keys, Vocals), Trevor Weekz (Bass) and Ben Atkind (Drums). “We wanted to do something for a local organization and felt this was the best way for us and our fan base to contribute to our local community.” - Peter Anspach (Goose) Those who cannot attend will be able to make donations online. “During this season of giving, Open Doors is truly grateful to the members of Goose for thinking of all those in need in their hometown and to everyone who’s coming together to have fun and make a difference at Goosemas.” - Michelle Conderino (Executive Director, Open Doors)Īlthough fans are encouraged to bring items to benefit Open Doors, attendees will also be able to purchase raffle tickets with all proceeds going to the organization. Those who donate nonperishable food items will be entered into a raffle, with prizes ranging from limited-edition Goose merchandise to concert tickets. The food drive will benefit Open Doors, a social service organization and shelter in Norwalk that has been providing support for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness since 1983. ![]() Goose announced their plans to collect canned and dry goods at their sold-out Goosemas concert on December 21 at the Wall Street Theatre in Norwalk, CT.
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