For a band that’s always been one to chase the moment, Goose just landed one of their biggest yet. On the heels of releasing their ambitious fourth studio album Everything Must Go, the fast-rising jam/indie rock outfit is now gearing up for a two-night run at Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre this Friday and Saturday.

Everything Must Go marks the start of a new chapter for Goose. It’s their most expansive, vulnerable, and sonically adventurous work to date, capturing the band’s signature live energy while also carving out rich emotional space. Tracks like “Thatch,” “Lead Up,” and “Give It Time” reflect a band unafraid to dive deep into themes of change, self-exploration, and creative renewal. Rick Mitarotonda’s vocals are as introspective as ever, while the group’s musicianship remains locked in and electrifying.

It’s been a steady rise for Goose since their early DIY roots in Connecticut basements. Over the last decade, they’ve cultivated a grassroots following through relentless touring, jaw-dropping live sets, and a genre-defying sound that fuses indie rock, psychedelia, funk, and improv-driven jam. Their shows are as much about community as they are about music; emotional, unpredictable, and deeply connective.

The upcoming Fiddler’s Green performances feel especially meaningful. Colorado has long been a spiritual home for Goose, with legendary past shows at Red Rocks and Dillon Amphitheater. But this run at the iconic 17,000-capacity amphitheater cements the band’s standing as one of the biggest forces in live music right now.


Of course, these aren’t the only major moments in Goose’s orbit. They’ll also be making their headlining debut at Madison Square Garden on June 28, and just wrapped an immersive album release event at NYC’s Luna Luna exhibit that doubled as a live performance and sensory art installation. With a packed summer tour, including festivals like Bonnaroo, BottleRock, and Mountain Jam, Goose continues to redefine what’s possible for an improvisational rock band in 2025.

As Everything Must Go echoes through headphones and car stereos nationwide, and as Colorado fans prepare to fill Fiddler’s Green for two unforgettable nights, Goose is proving that evolution isn’t just a theme, it’s their entire ethos. We had a chance to speak with the band ahead of the weekend. Check out our conversation below!

Everything Must Go feels like a turning point for Goose. Now that it’s out in the world, what are you most proud of about this album?

Cotter Ellis:

“As the newest member of the band I’m just excited my voice is out there in the studio context. As a whole I think one of our goals in making this album was to reinterpret some the tunes. With the help of our Producer Dan Goodwin, I feel like we were able to explore new creative pathways with some songs and capture the live energy with others. Although it might be slightly jarring to some listeners that have a deep connection to the live versions I think we’re all proud of the unique sound we were able to get. It represents the transition in the lineup and the overall sound.”

“Thatch” has been in your live rotation for a while, and now fans finally have the studio version. How do you approach balancing live improvisation with studio precision?

Cotter Ellis: 

“Personally I love the unbridled rock and roll energy of Thatch and I think we wanted to capture that on the record. Although the studio version defines the parts I think we still want to leave the live versions somewhat undefined and open to whatever energy each show brings. With some tunes we got some inspiration of how to enhance the live versions but I think Thatch will largely remain the same spirited song that people know and love.”

You’ve called out themes of reinvention and vulnerability on this album. What helped unlock that space for you creatively?

Trevor Weekz:

“I find that the process of going into the studio is a great way to strip a lot of the external influences and focus totally on the songs we are tracking and getting them to sound as great as we possibly can, while also having fun experimenting with different sounds. Not having an audience usually allows me to be more vulnerable in the moment and try new approaches as well to see if they’ll stick or not.”

Between Red Rocks, Luna Luna, and now Fiddler’s Green—your live shows are evolving into these fully immersive experiences. What’s your vision for Goose live performances moving forward?

Trevor Weekz:

“Going forward we are going to just continue having a good time with it and trying to create some unique and interesting experiences for the fans, whether this be at festivals, immersive physical and sonic art exhibits, or a classic full-on rock show at existing music venues around the country. The more experience we gain with each event will give us better tools to make the experiences more and more captivating for everyone involved in the future. I definitely look forward to being able to be more creative with cultivating show and festival environments in the future.”

What makes Colorado such a special stop on your tours?

Trevor Weekz:

“Colorado has always been good to us over the years, ever since our first tour there in 2018. The fans seem to really appreciate the music and are full of love. Also Red Rocks alone was such a bucket list venue that just being able to play there was super special in itself, and playing all of the mountain towns leading up to that was always such a great time. I have fond memories of navigating some of the terrain to get around, such as being in a full whiteout going through Rabbit Ears Pass to then get to play some epic shows the Old Town Pub in Steamboat!”

Luna Luna was such a creative leap—an album release show inside an art exhibit? How did that concept come together, and will we see more of that kind of experimentation in the future?

Trevor Weekz:

“We are surrounded by an amazing creative team that help us immensely in bringing ideas to a reality. They brought to us this event space currently being used as an art exhibit and thought it would be a great space to do an immersive album release experience. We definitely want to build off what happened there and continue to do events like that, that aren’t at a typical music venue or concert format.”

What’s a song from Everything Must Go that surprised you the most as it came together?

Trevor Weekz:

“I kept being surprised by how the title track Everything Must Go sounded as it was put together. I feel like we used some heavier production techniques such as some of the drum programming and vocal effects that I think give it a really dense, powerful sound that differs from that of just a band in a room. Some of the way the outro was put together and the approach we used to capture that I thought was really interesting as well.  On top of that we had a music video made for the track using really cool stop-motion techniques, which I feel just adds to the vibe of everything else.”

You’re headlining Madison Square Garden later this summer. How do you stay grounded with all this momentum building?

Trevor Weekz:

“I feel like life generally does a good job of keeping me grounded and in check by presenting its challenges in various forms. I also find that the relationships I have with my family, friends, and everyone in The Organization keeps me feeling pretty grounded as well. That being said, it is always super exciting to play new places especially ones as magical as MSG.”

Goose has always thrived on community. What role does your fanbase play in shaping the direction of your music or performances?

Trevor Weekz:

“Generally we are fairly in-tune with how our fanbase reacts to the music we are putting out and how the shows go, however sometimes it’s hard to have a totally accurate read. We are super grateful for all of them and definitely keep them in mind while creating new music but in the studio I focus on what I  think will be interesting for ourselves and what keeps pushing the sonic direction forwards. 

In terms of performances we are definitely thinking about putting on a full well-rounded show and keeping setlists fresh and interesting for not only them but ourselves as well. A lot of our fans are coming to multiple shows a tour, which definitely motivates us to keep every show feeling unique in terms of song choices and flow.”

What are you listening to right now that’s sparking inspiration?

Trevor Weekz:

“At the moment I’ve been doing a dive into TOTO and Dire Straits, as well as JJ Cale, Parcels,  and The Alan Parsons Project.”