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Hailing from the back yards and house parties of Santa Cruz, Wooster climbed to the top of the party band pile in 2009 with their debut album, The Heights of Things.
Described as “reaching deep into blues, soul and vintage reggae,” the band is lead by boy/girl vocal duo Brian Gallagher and Caroline Kuspa. The band’s sound fuses Gallagher’s impassioned and raw vocal delivery with the young and beautiful Caroline’s remarkable gift for melody that, when combined with the richness of her tone, creates only the most eloquent of harmonies. With standout tracks like "Ooh Girl," dominating local radio airwaves, the music of Wooster appeals equally to the reggae, blues and indie rock ‘n’ soul crowds.
Reviving a 1970 Ford Shasta, Wooster toured extensively in 2010, playing up and down the California coast from the redwoods of Big Sur to the Viper Room on the Sunset Strip. Highlights included opening for the English Beat and a packed show at the Rickshaw Stop in San Francisco.
2011 finds Wooster center stage as one the seven finalists in Ford’s Gimme the Gig competition were they performed at the Whiskey A Go Go for world famous producer Don Was. As the year unfolds, Wooster will be working on their next EP while continuing to tour and spread the Woo.
More about The Heights of Things:
In 2006 solo guitarist/songwriter Brian Gallagher walked into the studio with a notebook full of songs and the dream of creating his first record. He walked out 3 years later with a new band and their debut album THE HEIGHTS OF THINGS.
This love resonates throughout THE HEIGHTS OF THINGS, from the soul drenched “New York”, to reggae influenced “Froghouse” and funk laden “Love is All I Need” featuring Jerry Martin from Sly and the Family Stone on sax. Chant inducing, crowd favorite “Ooh Girl” recounts the familiar scene of trying to find that special someone at the end of the night.
While Gallagher’s vocal delivery is impassioned and raw, the young and beautiful Caroline possesses a remarkable gift for melody that, when combined with the richness of her tone, creates only the most eloquent of harmonies.
Hailing from his roots in local hip hop and rock group, Epicure, lead guitarist Zack Donahue picks his riffs and spanks his skanks with all the force of a hundred watt Marshall stack. A professional instructor by day, guitar and bassist Bobby Hanson’s technical prowess and inventiveness on his instruments are a matter of interplanetary exploration. He drinks the same milk as Bootsy Collins, and take's his responsibility as 'keeper of the funk' as a professional and lifelong obligation. The son of a music teacher, drummer Nate Fredrick started his professional music career before he started shaving, and continues to impress as a musical and mechanical MaGgyver. Broken down van? Busted Amp? In search of a new song part? Find him a spork, a snap bracelet, and a pair of drumsticks and you're right back on the road.
Wooster’s rhythm section is a who’s who of Santa Cruz musical talent. With his heart and his sleeve, and his horn at his lips, Dustin Hengl’s trumpet performances are those of a man possessed. Having shared the stage with such legendary performers as Willie Nelson, Jack Johnson, and the Parliament Funkadelic posse, Dustin's stage presence shines with confidence and charisma for good reason. He's paid his dues and now he's out to have some fun. Trained by the best at the Berklee school of music, Gianni Staiano has committed himself to mastering the Hammond organ as both a performer and recording artist. If it was recorded in the greater Santa Cruz area, odds are Gianni is on it and he probably made it look easy.
Described as “One of Santa Cruz’ liveliest local acts”, Wooster prides themselves on creating the best live show possible. Each time the band plays is a celebration and the crowd is there to party.
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Brian Gallagher
Caroline Kuspa
Zack Donoghue
Bobby Hanson
Nate Fredrick
Dustin Hengl
Gianni Staiano |
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