Van Goat

“Back in the ’30s and ’40s, swing was a high-energy dance music that people would dance to ’til they passed out. These days, if a band starts up with the clarinets and the ride cymbals, you’ll probably start picturing your great grandpa doing the jitterbug. Oakland’s Van Goat breathes a healthy dose of punk rock into swing by stripping it down, raw and so energetic that you’ll want to upstage your granddaddy on the dance floor.” – Good Times Santa Cruz

Van Goat’s latest release “Nobody Cares” still sits squarely in their self prescribed genre of ‘swing punk,’ but is a more mature and thoughtful collection of songs in structure, harmony, and lyrics. Loud, heavy surf-rock contrasts with swing and jazz; country with groove-centered funk, making for a dynamic and lively listening experience. “Nobody Cares’ is out now.

Aidan Ward: Lead Vocals / Guitar / Clarinet

Lindsay Alexis: Trombone / Lead Vocals

Ben Einstein: Keyboards / Pineapples / Vocals

Derek Burle: Bass / Vocals

Taylor Moxon: Drums