Goose Lane was founded in 1997 by drummer Dave Parmelee and guitarist/composer Chris Cretella; two self-confessed metal-heads with a then newfound interest in improvisation, jazz, modern classical, and experimental music of all stripes. Since its inception, the band has been dedicated to playing the compositions and arrangements of guitarist and co-founder Chris Cretella. Goose Lane’s pieces range in construction from tightly orchestrated and composed pieces wherein every note is carefully considered and placed to simple jazz head arrangements that develop into exciting improvisations. However, regardless of how unique each composition may be, each one still has that Goose Lane sound. Because of the diverse nature of its book of compositions and the top-notch level of musicianship of its members, Goose Lane can easily adapt its set to its venue. This has allowed the group to feel as at home in a rowdy bar where the audience has collectively consumed no less than 70 gallons of bourbon as it feels at a refined art opening where the heaviest item on the menu is brie.
Over the course of the last three years Goose Lane has become involved in providing music for both theatre and film. The group has performed and/or recorded Chris’ incidental music for the play Once Upon A Time On Calvary (dir. Leslie Blatteau) and his score for the film The Last Chinese Checkers (dir. Adam Cummins). In addition, the group has also performed resident reedman Steve Asetta’s score for the silent film The Unknown (dir. Todd Browning) featuring Lon Chaney, accompanying the film as it rolled.
Much like Yale University, Goose Lane is fast becoming a cultural institution of the highest caliber in the old Elm City. Goose Lane has been performing its own unique blend of jazz, classical, metal, funk, and good old-fashioned improv in and around New Haven, CT for over ten years and in half as many configurations. In this time Goose Lane has grown from a scrappy young duo playing in-your-face compositions and improvisations to a six-piece chamber ensemble capable of both orchestral precision or freewheeling free play at the drop of a hat.
Hey... just swinging by to wish you a nice week... stay tuned Malte Kuckel - [PianoAdventure] _____bytheway______ ...have a look on my music-profile & check out my music...also on youtube. com (click me)
nope, i don't buy it...that's a duck, not a goose...there's no way you can convince me that it's a goose---his neck is too short for one, and geese don't smoke....damn.
Southern Friends Holiday Get-Together Location: Rudy's Restaurant Elm Street, New Haven, CT 06520 US Friday, December 21, 8:00PM marinapia@hotmail.com
The time of the year has come again a holiday gathering at Rudy’s with some old friends from Southern on Friday ..h at 8. If you know of anyone else who would like to come please feel free to invite them.
smoking mudpuppies! I've forgottten the moonbelt platter sign. yes, it's about butter fried bling belts and givin' up the neon on a tuesday night. i always like to give up the neon before I woo the harpsichord arrangements out from underneath the snippy-toed light flyers. keepin' cool, yeah! - mints
wow I'm off the member list. hurts a little. but I guess it's been about 2 years... Anyway I got my hands on Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song and you're right. I did need to see it. My favorite part was the sex duel. Amazing stuff! How's the fingerstyling coming along?
Come down and test out some songs, record some songs, drink some cheap bear, bring a friend, SPOKEN WORD WELCOME, NO Pompess ass attitudes, NO COVER ALL THE TIME. An open mic that doesnt charge a cover!!!!!!! Yay!!!! WE DONT HAVE TO PAY TO PLAY. Open Mic is from 7PM-915PM
Open Jam after that 930 - close join the band playing or bring your own band and show us what you got. Spread the word on this. Last thing we have food so if your hungry we have you covered FULL BAR MENU.
Hey what's up gooselane...you guys were killin at Green St.. My name is Matt and I was the bass player of the group that played after you. The guitar player told me that he recorded the whole show and if it is possible, I would love to hear it. Get back to me if isn't to much trouble. I would really enjoy to hear that amazing night once agien.
Alrihgt take it easy and keep playing!
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Our song 'Winterplace' has received some special attention lately—having been included in a US national compilation CD promoting California Tan suntan lotion (interesting?), is included in the feature film Peculiarities which is currently on the film festival circuit, and is receiving airplay on Salt Lake City's X-96. Anyhow, we thought we would make this special edition release of Liberation available to our mySpace friends for a special price—$8.00 US. It has some bonus tracks and new artwork, and once the pressing of 100 is gone—it's gone! Visit summerhead.com for more details.
