Adam Hooper: Vocals, Guitar & Accordion. Ben Hooper: Violin. Robin Pratt: Bass Guitar & Vocals. Jeremy Owen: Drums & Vocals
Influences
Paul Kelly, Billy Bragg, Ben Folds
Sounds Like
Goldstein Spurs on My Boots (Independent 2007) reviews:
“A poised and adventurous debut. Entertaining, sharply biting and exuberant.” MusicSA.
“No matter where you live you are bound to find something in this interesting release you’ll relate to.”
db magazine.
Out to Sea (Independent - June 2008) reviews:
“An instant classic. Gutsy. Heartfelt. Tuneful. Ostentatiously Oz in sound. This is my new favourite Australian band” Peter Goers, Sunday Mail.
“I love Goldstein’s songs - and I love the fact they sing them in unselfconscious Australian accents. In a world of inconsequential, humourless songs delivered in pseudo-septic accents, Goldstein is like a gully wind at the end of a stiflingly hot day.” John Schumann (Redgum).
"A strong release from a confident group of performers and a very talented songwriter" Patrick Lang, db magazine.
“Such engaging stories, a strong band and great voice, Goldstein has created a fine album.” Music SA.
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Described as “ostentatiously Oz in sound”, Goldstein is a folk band that plays upbeat original songs about life in Australia.
From tales of backyard cricket and fishing to overseas bus tours and New Years Eve fizzers, it’s folk music everyone can relate to and get a kick out of.
Goldstein’s recent performance highlights include:
• Port Fairy Folk Festival, Victoria 2009
• National Folk Festival, Canberra 2009
• Won Most Outstanding CD release at SA Folk Awards 2009
• Supported The Whitlams in 2008
• Semaphore Music Festival 2008
• Fleurieu Folk Festival 2008
• Radio Adelaide Live Music Festival 2008
• Adelaide Festival Centre Sunday Sessions performer
• Airplay on Triple J, ABC Radio and stations across Australia
Formed in mid 2006, Goldstein is Adam Hooper (vocals, guitar, accordion, harmonica), Ben Hooper (fiddle), Robin Pratt (bass guitar, vocals), Jeremy Owen (drums, vocals).
Goldstein’s unique style, instrumentation and lyrics have it sitting firmly in the folk music storytelling tradition. The songs are about events and reflections on growing up and living in Australia. The music has been likened to icon Australian bands such Redgum with John Schumann paying the ultimate tribute:
“I love Goldstein’s songs - and I love the fact they sing them in unselfconscious Australian accents. In a world of inconsequential, humourless songs delivered in pseudo-septic accents, Goldstein is like a gully wind at the end of a stiflingly hot day.” John Schumann (Redgum) June 2009.
Goldstein two albums – Out to Sea in 2008 and Spurs on my Boots in 2007 – have received excellent reviews and national radio airplay including on Triple J. The band, which has played at all major live venues in Adelaide, is planning to release its third album this year. Here’s what the critics have to say:
Goldstein album - Out to Sea (Independent - June 2008)
“An instant classic. Gutsy. Heartfelt. Tuneful. Ostentatiously Oz in sound. This is my new favourite Australian band.” Peter Goers, Sunday Mail.
“A strong release from a confident group of performers and a very talented songwriter." db magazine.
“Such engaging stories, a strong band and great voice, Goldstein has created a fine album.” Music SA.
“Awesome Aussie band. I really like the new album.” Sarah Howells, Triple J Roots n’ All Presenter.
“Really enjoyed the great lyrics and easy melodies.” Sounds of the Mountains
“Good Aussie folk-rock. Very interesting - even quirky - songs with the ring of truth, too.” WYN FM.
Goldstein album - Spurs on My Boots (Independent 2007)
“A poised and adventurous debut. Entertaining, sharply biting and exuberant. Cheerfully, quirky cockeyed brilliance that is a concoction of the absurd and the sublime. Impeccably shaped.” MusicSA.
“No matter where you live you’re bound to find something in this interesting release you’ll relate to.” db magazine.
growing up and living in Australia that everyone can relate to and get a kick out of.
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Oh Oh! The time has come! Witness the birth of PARTY! Party with PARTY this Saturday (Nov 14th) at Enigma Bar! $8, plenny o' great bands, doors at 9, we're on at about midnight! It's gonna be major, you have NO idea. So get your and your friends' butts down to Enigma Bar on Hindley Street and witness the BEGINNING. Don't regret it, get it!
Cheers lads. Very happy, but's it's gonna kill my night life... Hope your Gov gig was a ripper. Sorry wasn't here for it. I recommend seeing the Wilson Pickers at the Wheaty on Sunday if you're around.
Cheers for the add. Your music sounds great! "Great Fishing" would have to be one of my favouites! Thank you for putting the modern Australian expirience into folk music. Keep those sounds happening. Don't forget to drop by for a listen.
loved the gig at the Whitlams..you made it all the worth while - not dissing Whitlams.. you rock my socks.. keep up the good work, ill see you at the DOC =)
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