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Goshen (band)
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Goshen is the ongoing musical project of artist/musician Grant Hayunga
. Founded in Santa Fe
, New Mexico
in 1994. The band is currently signed to Frogville Records
.
(guitar and vocals), Aimee Curl (bass and vocals), David Tiller (mandolin), Matthew Vaughn (violin) and William Bartley (drums).
Goshen's singer/songwriter/guitarist is Grant Hayunga
who resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico with his actress/singer/model girlfriend, Elizabeth DeCicco
and his two children. Grant is also a renowned painter who was represented by Linda Durham Contemporary Art for many years. In 2009, Hayunga decided to split with the gallery so he could be a free agent.
Goshen recorded Trixie at The Church Studio in Tulsa, Oklahoma with producer Steve Ripley
of The Tractors
and Tony Garnier
, Bob Dylan
.
From Bedlam To Ballyhoo was executive produced by Val Kilmer
.
Lioness and Circus Wife were produced and recorded with brothers Bill and Jim Palmer of Hundred Year Flood
at Frogville Records
in Santa Fe, NM.
Goshen played the North Mississippi Hill Country Blues Picnic in 2007 and was invited back for 2008.
Goshen released their latest album in 2009. The Como Sessions: Volume 1 was produced by James "Jimbo" Mathus of the Squirrel Nut Zippers
, Buddy Guy
and Knockdown South. This album was recorded at Delta Recording Service in Como, Mississippi on 11-11-2008. With the exception of Elizabeth DeCicco
on vocals, Hayunga used musicians from The Hill Country including Jimbo Mathus
(guitar, piano, Wurlitzer organ, mandolin, drums, percussion and vocals), Corey Jenkins (drums), Justin Showah (engineer and bass) of Afrissippi and Chad Smith (Wurlitzer organ). While recording the album, the musicians stayed at Tallulah Bankhead
's old Victorian home now owned by artist Sharon McConnell. When the band traveled overnight from a show in Ocean Springs to perform at The North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic in Potts Camp, a coyote ran in front of the band's van and was hit. The cover of The Como Sessions: Volume 1 is an ode to the coyote.
Goshen (1994)
Follow up albums include:
Sway Back (1999)
Trixie (2000)
Show Pony (2001)
From Bedlam to Ballyhoo (2004)
Circus Wife (2005)- first release on Frogville Records
Lioness (2007)- second release on Frogville Records
The Como Sessions: Volume 1 (2009) - Delta Recording
Grant Hayunga
Grant David Hayunga, is an American painter and musician of Frisian origin.- Early life and family :Grant is the son of Del Hayunga, a businessman, and Jean Meyer Hayunga, a public health nurse and home maker...
. Founded in Santa Fe
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe is the capital of the U.S. state of New Mexico. It is the fourth-largest city in the state and is the seat of . Santa Fe had a population of 67,947 in the 2010 census...
, New Mexico
New Mexico
New Mexico is a state located in the southwest and western regions of the United States. New Mexico is also usually considered one of the Mountain States. With a population density of 16 per square mile, New Mexico is the sixth-most sparsely inhabited U.S...
in 1994. The band is currently signed to Frogville Records
Frogville Records
Frogville Records is an American independent record label, based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The label features bands and artists from New Mexico, Texas, Colorado, Virginia, Kentucky and Montreal as well as several significant artists in the jam band circuit, such as ThaMuseMeant, Taarka, and Surprise...
.
History and discography
Goshen (self titled), was released in 1994 and featured Grant HayungaGrant Hayunga
Grant David Hayunga, is an American painter and musician of Frisian origin.- Early life and family :Grant is the son of Del Hayunga, a businessman, and Jean Meyer Hayunga, a public health nurse and home maker...
(guitar and vocals), Aimee Curl (bass and vocals), David Tiller (mandolin), Matthew Vaughn (violin) and William Bartley (drums).
Goshen's singer/songwriter/guitarist is Grant Hayunga
Grant Hayunga
Grant David Hayunga, is an American painter and musician of Frisian origin.- Early life and family :Grant is the son of Del Hayunga, a businessman, and Jean Meyer Hayunga, a public health nurse and home maker...
who resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico with his actress/singer/model girlfriend, Elizabeth DeCicco
Elizabeth DeCicco
Elizabeth DeCicco is an American actress, most known for her role as Dana Coleman on In Plain Sight. DeCicco has also worked on several films such as The 40-Year-Old Virgin, The Aviator and Click....
and his two children. Grant is also a renowned painter who was represented by Linda Durham Contemporary Art for many years. In 2009, Hayunga decided to split with the gallery so he could be a free agent.
Goshen recorded Trixie at The Church Studio in Tulsa, Oklahoma with producer Steve Ripley
Steve Ripley
Steve Ripley is a recording artist, songwriter, studio engineer, guitarist, and inventor. He has been active in the music business since 1977...
of The Tractors
The Tractors
The Tractors is an American country rock band composed of a loosely associated group of musicians, headed by guitarist Steve Ripley. Under the band's original lineup, The Tractors was signed to Arista Records in 1994, releasing their self-titled debut album that year; the album went on to become...
and Tony Garnier
Tony Garnier (musician)
Tony Garnier is an American bassist , best known as an accompanist to Bob Dylan, with whom he has played since 1989...
, Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan is an American singer-songwriter, musician, poet, film director and painter. He has been a major and profoundly influential figure in popular music and culture for five decades. Much of his most celebrated work dates from the 1960s when he was an informal chronicler and a seemingly...
.
From Bedlam To Ballyhoo was executive produced by Val Kilmer
Val Kilmer
Val Edward Kilmer is an American actor. Originally a stage actor, Kilmer became popular in the mid-1980s after a string of appearances in comedy films, starting with Top Secret! , then the cult classic Real Genius , as well as blockbuster action films, including a supporting role in Top Gun and a...
.
Lioness and Circus Wife were produced and recorded with brothers Bill and Jim Palmer of Hundred Year Flood
Hundred Year Flood
Hundred Year Flood is the fourth studio album by the progressive metal/rock band Magellan.-Track listing:The first song on the album is actually split into 13 individual tracks.# "The Great Goodnight" - 34:27# "Family Jewels" - 5:53...
at Frogville Records
Frogville Records
Frogville Records is an American independent record label, based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The label features bands and artists from New Mexico, Texas, Colorado, Virginia, Kentucky and Montreal as well as several significant artists in the jam band circuit, such as ThaMuseMeant, Taarka, and Surprise...
in Santa Fe, NM.
Goshen played the North Mississippi Hill Country Blues Picnic in 2007 and was invited back for 2008.
Goshen released their latest album in 2009. The Como Sessions: Volume 1 was produced by James "Jimbo" Mathus of the Squirrel Nut Zippers
Squirrel Nut Zippers
The Squirrel Nut Zippers are a band formed in 1993 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina by James "Jimbo" Mathus , Katharine Whalen , Chris Phillips on drums, Don Raleigh on bass and sideman Ken Mosher....
, Buddy Guy
Buddy Guy
George "Buddy" Guy is an American blues and jazz guitarist and singer. He is a critically acclaimed artist who has established himself as a pioneer of the Chicago blues sound, and has served as an influence to some of the most notable musicians of his generation...
and Knockdown South. This album was recorded at Delta Recording Service in Como, Mississippi on 11-11-2008. With the exception of Elizabeth DeCicco
Elizabeth DeCicco
Elizabeth DeCicco is an American actress, most known for her role as Dana Coleman on In Plain Sight. DeCicco has also worked on several films such as The 40-Year-Old Virgin, The Aviator and Click....
on vocals, Hayunga used musicians from The Hill Country including Jimbo Mathus
Jimbo Mathus
Jimbo MathusBirthname: James H. Mathis, Jr.Born: August 1967 Birthplace: Oxford, MSGenres: American musicOccupations: Entertainer, singer, instrumentalist, songwriter, tankerman...
(guitar, piano, Wurlitzer organ, mandolin, drums, percussion and vocals), Corey Jenkins (drums), Justin Showah (engineer and bass) of Afrissippi and Chad Smith (Wurlitzer organ). While recording the album, the musicians stayed at Tallulah Bankhead
Tallulah Bankhead
Tallulah Brockman Bankhead was an award-winning American actress of the stage and screen, talk-show host, and bonne vivante...
's old Victorian home now owned by artist Sharon McConnell. When the band traveled overnight from a show in Ocean Springs to perform at The North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic in Potts Camp, a coyote ran in front of the band's van and was hit. The cover of The Como Sessions: Volume 1 is an ode to the coyote.
Goshen (1994)
Follow up albums include:
Sway Back (1999)
Trixie (2000)
Show Pony (2001)
From Bedlam to Ballyhoo (2004)
Circus Wife (2005)- first release on Frogville Records
Lioness (2007)- second release on Frogville Records
The Como Sessions: Volume 1 (2009) - Delta Recording