Gooding (vocals, guitar, keys and cheerleading), Billy Driver (bass and black magic), Jesse Rich (drums and security)
Influences
Artists/Writers/Avatars:
Willie, Cash, Prince, Hendrix, Radiohead, KISS, Queen, Motown, Shadow, Eric Serra, Dylan, Mos Def, Peter Singer, George Lakoff, David Milch, Leonard Cohen.
Member: BMI, Society of Composers and Lyricists, ASMAC, NARAS, CCC, NARIP, LAMN
Organizations/Donations:
PCRM, Operation Hope
Gooding is, in one word, prolific. The Kansas rocker turned LA composer and producer has released over a dozen solo albums, penning every tune and playing nearly every instrument. Listen to the DVDs of Walk The Line, The Animatrix, Children of Men, or Nip/Tuck<> and you’ll hear his widescreen rock, or perhaps you’ve already seen his band featured on Dane Cook’s HBO show Tourgasm.
Gooding’s first two musical experiences were a KISS concert at age 4 and listening to Queen’s Flash Gordon soundtrack on loop. He has since gone on to release over a dozen solo LP’s, penning every tune and playing every instrument. Gooding recorded and produced over 100 other acts, and started a successful indie label (S3 Records) and publishing/licensing company (Kingdom 2 Music Publishing).
A perfect artist for the changing digital landscape, Gooding is the essence of DIY, relentlessly recording, touring and interacting with a growing fan base both online and on the ground.
Gooding’s forth coming release “The Return”, displays razor sharp songwriting and soul searching lyrics, brilliant musicianship, cutting edge and bombastic urban rock production and hopeful optimism that all shine through loud and clear. Instantly accessible without sacrificing sophistication or musicality, the new songs hit the AAA airwaves on Jan 11, 2010, and in MARCH the band will embark on a 50 state tour, featuring showcases in LA, NYC and Austin.
The live shows are infused with energy and raw emotion keeping the mood up with a performance that borders on euphoric. The bands mesmerizing stage presence and Gooding’s signature vocal style take the audience on a journey of heart, mind and soul. Audiences witness what is almost a secular church revival, with sticks and strings left all over the stage, and a final act of GOODING playing two guitars at once.
For booking information, please contact Milestone Agency: goodingbooking@gmail.com
For licensing and publishing info, please contact Deb T: deb@kingdom2music.com
Press Contact: Sera Roadnight at MTPress: sera@magictreeproductions.net
For general inquiries and street team info, please contact: goodingarmy@gmail.com
Helloooo Gooding!!!! Billy, Gooding, Jessie (and Syd! :o))you all are the BOMB! I actually just saw your new photo for "The Return" and your website...very nice and your "return" is exciting!! How are you all? Are you reading for the road? Kiss and a Hug to each one of you from Tulsa! We miss you.
What's shakin? Got a little fundraiser show happening this Wed night, November the 4th @ The Dakota Lounge in Santa Monica, Ca (1026 wilshire Blvd). We'll be jammin in support of our good friends and their new musical "Success". We are excited to be also be a part of the musical itself and are lending some tunes and ideas to the show which will be performing live next year. We hit the stage at 10 pm sharp!! $5 cover- all acoustic show Come jam out with us, sarah goff, Paul Hassch, and The Brian Buckly Band and show your support for local musicians and artists. Got to get over the hump OSOM
Yo bro! I can't wait to see you guys again. I will make sure an conjure up some longtime fans of the Gooding party. We are bound to cross paths soon my brotha!
Hi GOODING, the Red Roses and Petrol music soundtrack is available now! The 30-track CD contains new music from Susanna Hoffs (Bangels), the Elders, Joe Puerta (Ambrosia), the Rainmakers, and a cool Irish soundtrack composed by Seth Podowitz. CHECK IT OUT ON ITUNES NOW! Also, check out our friend Red Hot Chili Pepper Chad Smith's new band, Chad Smith's Bombastic Meatbats and their iTunes Top 10 Funk/Jazz debut release, "Meet the Meatbats"! http://www.myspace.com/bombasticmeatbats
American Dollar MP3 Discography Special, Only $20 For All Four Albums! Go To: www.theamericandollar.info/merchstore.html New Album Arrives January 2010, Thanks For Listening!
I just released a new funky album "Outcries from a Sea of Red" which is now available! It is the funk! You listen to it for free at www.teddypresberg.com
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Hey Gooding!!! Just passing by to see what's going on with you man. Hope everything and everyone is doing great Have a good one and hope to see you guys soon!! --R@fa--
Good day friendo! just wanted to let ya know about our next show. It will be on Wednesday night, September 16th at the Dakota Live Music Lounge in Santa Monica. ( 1026 Wilshire Blvd) 90401, It's a fantastic venue with great live sound, two big rooms to hang in, and a super friendly staff. The cover is only $5 and the bands start at 9pm. We will be joined by our pals Burnt Matches-9pm, followed by Phantom Communique at 10pm, then we'll close the night, hitting the stage at 11pm and hopefully doing a little longer set! Lots and lots of rock. Please join us, and if you've never been, you'll dig it! Also, thanks to all who attended the last show at The Loft. It was one of the best to date and we had a blast! Hope you did too. Have a great week! The Other Side of Morning
