Goose transformed Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre into a two-night temple of musical revelation on June 6–7, delivering sold-out performances brimming with historic debuts, deep-cut resurrections, and improvisational fire. These shows—marked by audacious setlist choices and seismic climaxes—cemented their status as a nationwide "must-see" live act of the summer.
NIGHT ONE (June 6):
The weekend ignited with the frenetic energy of "Drive," exploding into Everything Must Go’s anthemic "How It Ends." Goose then stunned fans with their debut cover of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s "Susie Q," blending swampy grit with cosmic jams. After the atmospheric "Turbulence & The Night Rays," the band resurrected "Indian River" in its original 2016 Moon Cabin arrangement—complete with a hypnotic Sanskrit verse from Rick Mitarotonda and reggae-inflected rhythms—before detonating into the funk assault of "Animal."
A volcanic "Tumble" opened, its jam deliberately unresolved as Goose segued into the explosive rarity "Factory Fiction." The 20-minute odyssey wove in a slow-burn tease of Jim James’ "State of the Art" before melting into the ethereal "Echo of a Rose." The band then unleashed a left-field surprise: a pulsing, frenetic take on Talking Heads’ "Psycho Killer." The set closed with a triumphant return to "Factory Fiction" for an epic, skyward finale. Goose encored with a career-defining "Arcadia,” leaving plenty on the table for night two.
NIGHT TWO (JUNE 7):
Goose opened with the Fleetwood Mac-esque shimmer of "Your Direction," seamlessly diving into "Torero" (debuted at May’s Viva El Gonzo festival), where Cotter Ellis’ thunderous drumming anchored intricate guitar harmonies. After Cotter-led Swimmer cut "My Mind Has Been Consumed By Media" and the haunting ballad "A Western Sun," the bluesy swagger of "Rockdale" and EMG favorite "Dustin Hoffman" set the stage for a major rarity: Kate Bush’s "Running Up That Hill," played only for the third time ever. The disco inferno of "Into the Mystery" closed the set.
The band launched an improvisational masterclass with the gritty Americana of "Big Modern!," then fused fan favorites into the genre-blurring "FAST:SLOW"—a seamless collision of "So Ready" and "Slow Ready." The psychedelic exploration continued through "Creatures" and a soul-shaking cover of Nina Simone’s "Sinnerman." The night’s pinnacle arrived with the long-awaited live debut of "Jed Stone"—a Vasudo-era relic begged for by longtime fans—its harmonious balladry closing the set. Goose returned for an encore of the high-octane epic "The Empress of Organos," sealing the weekend in glory.
The Everything Must Go Summer Tour charges toward the midwest this week, with performances at Chesterfield, MO’s The Factory (6/11-12) and Indianapolis’ Everwise Amphitheatre (6/12). All non-festival shows stream live exclusively on nugs.net. Streams are FREE for subscribers.
GOOSE – TOUR 2025
10 – Chesterfield, MO – The Factory
11 – Chesterfield, MO – The Factory
12 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
13 – Manchester, TN – Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival *
14-15 – Columbia, MD – All Good Now *
17 – Wilmington, NC – Live Oak Bank Pavilion
19 – Cleveland, OH – Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica
20 – Cleveland, OH – Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica
21 – Canandaigua, NY – CMAC
22 – Highmount, NY – Mountain Jam *
27 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion
28 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
29 – New Haven, CT – Westville Music Bowl
31 – George, WA – The Gorge Amphitheatre ^
SEPTEMBER
12 – Fredericton, NB – Harvest Music Festival *
17 – Madison, WI – Kohl Center †
OCTOBER
30-11/2 – Live Oak, FL – Suwanee Hulaween *
* FESTIVAL APPEARANCE
† W/ MT. JOY
^ SUPPORTING DAVE MATTHEWS BAND
