Biography

Formed in 2001, Los Angeles-based The Get Set featured Rob Goraieb

Rob Goraieb

Rob Goraieb is a singer, published songwriter, guitarist, and signed recording artist.-Biography:...

 and Mark Powell

Mark Powell

Mark Powell may refer to:* Mark Powell , British fashion designer* Mark Powell , American symphony and opera conductor* Mark Powell , American photographer* Mark Powell , Australian footballer...

 who were previously in the popular rock band Kosmos Express

Kosmos Express

Kosmos Express was a rock band from the 1990s. They were represented in both the mainstream and Christian market.-Biography:From early 1997 to mid-1998, Kosmos Express released two critically acclaimed records, Now, featuring the hit song “Beautiful”, co-produced by Craig Nepp and Simulcast,...

.

The Get Set signed an exclusive recording contract with top independent label, Crank! A Record Company

Crank! Records

crank! A Record Company is an independent record label which was started by Jeff Matlow in September 1994. The label's first release was a 7" by Vitreous Humor.-Artists:* Acrobat Down* Boy's Life* Cursive* Errortype:11* Fireside* The Get Set...

, whose roster also includes The Gloria Record

The Gloria Record

The Gloria Record, a rock band from Austin, Texas, was a project of former Mineral vocalist Chris Simpson and bassist Jeremy Gomez, formed in 1997 along with Brian Hubbard , and Matt Hammon ....

, Mineral

Mineral (band)

Mineral was a prominent mid-90s emo band originally from Houston, Texas, but soon relocated to Austin following their formation. All four members of Mineral were signed to Interscope Records on individual contracts...

, The Icarus Line

The Icarus Line

The Icarus Line is an American hard rock band from Los Angeles, California.The Icarus Line was formed out of the ashes of high school punk group Kanker Sores...

, and Neva Dinova

Neva Dinova

Neva Dinova is an indie band from Omaha, Nebraska. Neva Dinova is named after the grandmother of lead singer Jake Bellows. They have been on crank! a record company , and have recorded a split-release with Bright Eyes entitled "One Jug Of Wine, Two Vessels" that was also released on crank! a...

.

The Get Set's critically acclaimed debut, Down Marriott Lane! (released early 2002), featuring the hit song "Best Friend (I Was About To Be)", was produced by renowned producer/songwriter/musician, Rob Laufer (Fiona Apple

Fiona Apple

Fiona Apple McAfee Maggart is an American singer-songwriter and pianist. Apple met international acclaim for her 1996 debut album, Tidal, which was a critical and commercial success...

, Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash

John R. "Johnny" Cash was an American singer-songwriter, actor, and author, who has been called one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century...

, Melissa Ferrick

Melissa Ferrick

-Early life:Ferrick was raised in Ipswich, Massachusetts. Herfather John was a well-liked public school teacher who managed several free-jazz bands on the side. As a child, Ferrick would often accompany her father to clubs on Boston's North Shore to watch the bands play. She began taking...

, Frank Black

Frank Black

Black Francis is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. He is best known as the frontman of the influential alternative rock band Pixies, with whom he performs under the stage name Black Francis. Following the band's breakup in 1993, he embarked on a solo career under the name Frank Black...

).

Tokyo-based Trident Style Records inked a deal in 2004 to release Down Marriott Lane! in Japan, where the band's sound would thrive.

The Get Set's success was due in part to their ability to combine mod, soul and pop/rock music with melodic songs and well-crafted lyrics.

Band members

• Rob Goraieb
  Rob Goraieb
  Rob Goraieb is a singer, published songwriter, guitarist, and signed recording artist.-Biography:...
  
  : Lead Vocals, Guitar, Songwriter
• Mark Powell
  Mark Powell
  Mark Powell may refer to:* Mark Powell , British fashion designer* Mark Powell , American symphony and opera conductor* Mark Powell , American photographer* Mark Powell , Australian footballer...
  
  : Drumset, Background Vocals
• Chris Diede: Wurlitzer/Piano, Background Vocals
• Gerry Valvona: Bass

Discography

• Down Marriott Lane! (U.S. release 2002)
• Down Marriott Lane! (Japanese release with bonus tracks 2004)

Compilations

• You Can't Be Neutral On A Moving Train: Songs For Election Day (Label: Selector Series 2008 feat. Bono
  Bono
  Paul David Hewson , most commonly known by his stage name Bono , is an Irish singer, musician, and humanitarian best known for being the main vocalist of the Dublin-based rock band U2. Bono was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, and attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School where he met his...
  
   with the Soweto Gospel Choir
  Soweto Gospel Choir
  -History:The Soweto Gospel Choir was formed in Soweto, South Africa by David Mulovhedzi and Beverly Bryer, two choir directors. The 30+ member ensemble blends elements of African gospel, Negro spirituals, reggae, and American popular music...
  
   and Dave Stewart
  David A. Stewart
  David Allan Stewart , often known as Dave Stewart, is an English musician, songwriter and record producer, best known for his work with Eurythmics. He is usually credited as David A. Stewart, to avoid confusion with other musicians named "Dave Stewart".-Early life:Stewart was born in Sunderland,...
  
   - Track 7: The Get Set's "Make It Happen")

T.V. Shows/Soundtracks

The Get Set were featured in the hit T.V. show DVD Roswell

Roswell (TV series)

Roswell is an American science fiction television series developed, produced, and co-written by Jason Katims. The series debuted on October 6, 1999 on The WB and moved to UPN for the third season. The last episode aired May 14, 2002...

 (WB

The WB Television Network

The WB Television Network is a former television network in the United States that was launched on January 11, 1995 as a joint venture between Warner Bros. and Tribune Broadcasting. On January 24, 2006, CBS Corporation and Warner Bros...

/UPN

UPN

United Paramount Network was a television network that was broadcast in over 200 markets in the United States from 1995 to 2006. UPN was originally owned by Viacom/Paramount and Chris-Craft Industries, the former of which, through the Paramount Television Group, produced most of the network's...

):

"Big Nothing" was in Season One: Episode 1.15 Independence Day. Scene: At Crashdown, Isabel, Liz and Maria talk about Michael; Max comes and tells them Valenti's got him.

"I Feel Free" was in Season One: Episode 1.20 Max to the Max. Scene: In Crashdown kitchen, Maria overhears Michael and Isabel talking about baby.

External links

• Beyond Mainstream Down Marriott Lane! review

Note: Material compiled via band's record labels, magazines, news reports, and artist's website.