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New single “God’s on the Other Guy’s Side” out now. Art direction and concept by Alex Mallonee, photography by Gavin Murray, text/layout design by Matteo Marjoram.
‘Time of Year’ out now. Single Artwork by Matteo Marjoram
I Live In A Bubble by Van Goat performed live at De Melkbus on August 26th 2019 by Van Goat. Featuring footage from their 2019 European Tour.
Van Goat's "Follow Me Under" is the title track off the full-length album which is out later this year.
Video created by Eric Smith. From the album Follow Me Under - more music and upcoming shows at http://vangoatband.com.
Video: The Puppet's Nightmare, Animation by Émile Cohl (1908). Willie The Weeper is on Van Goat's forthcoming album "Follow Me Under." More information available at http://vangoatband.com Clarinet and vocals: Aidan Ward Piano and additional vocals: Ben Einstein Trombone and additional vocals: Lindsay Alexis Bass and additional vocals: Derek Burle Drums: Taylor Moxon Produced by Van Goat.
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Follow Me Under Vinyl - $20
Follow Me Under CD - $15
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“Raw and so energetic that you’ll want to upstage your granddaddy on the dance floor.” - Good Times Santa Cruz
"Like a skeleton band in Hell- jazz art punk on high." - American Pancake
"A party at the push of a play button." - Earbuddy
“A danceable feast, the gin-soaked soundtrack for some crumbling speakeasy, full of danger and menace. “ - Louder than a Doubt
Photo by Francesco Carucci
“Back in the ’30s and ’40s, swing was a high-energy dance music that people would dance to ’til they passed out. These days, if a band starts up with the clarinets and the ride cymbals, you’ll probably start picturing your great grandpa doing the jitterbug. Oakland’s Van Goat breathes a healthy dose of punk rock into swing by stripping it down, raw and so energetic that you’ll want to upstage your granddaddy on the dance floor.” - Good Times Santa Cruz
Van Goat’s latest release “Nobody Cares” still sits squarely in their self prescribed genre of ‘swing punk,’ but is a more mature and thoughtful collection of songs in structure, harmony, and lyrics. Loud, heavy surf-rock contrasts with swing and jazz; country with groove-centered funk, making for a dynamic and lively listening experience. “Nobody Cares’ is out now.
Aidan Ward: Lead Vocals / Guitar / Clarinet
Lindsay Alexis: Trombone / Lead Vocals
Ben Einstein: Keyboards / Pineapples / Vocals
Derek Burle: Bass / Vocals
Taylor Moxon: Drums
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CONTACT
US Booking: vangoatband@gmail.com
European Booking: Bookings@rootstown.be
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