Goose’s set took place Friday night on the Hill Holler stage, with a palpable buzz surrounding the Connecticut jam band’s arrival at the festival. Led by frontman Rick Mitarotonda, the group has become a guiding light in the scene thanks to their keen musicianship and freewheeling improvisation, something they regularly demonstrated with their popular livestreams during the shutdown.
“It’s all about connecting with the people, staying focused on the music we’re making and want to create,” Mitarotonda said of their festival debut. “As difficult as this time has been, there’s been so much reflection for so many people. And, with that, I think a lot of people value live music as much as ever.”
