Goose Returns To The Stage At Athens' Jam In The Streets

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

Goose, the rising indie-groove jam band, headlined the Jam in the Streets festival in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, marking their first show of 2026. The band played a vibrant set featuring classics like 'Arcadia' and 'Hungersite' as well as new renditions of songs from their latest albums 'Everything Must Go' and 'Chain Yer Dragon'. The encore paid homage to the late Bob Weir with covers of 'One More Saturday Night' and 'Shama Lama Ding Dong'.

Why it matters

Goose has been on a steep upward trajectory over the past two years, catalyzed by their epic four-night run at the Capitol Theatre in 2024 where they introduced new drummer Cotter Ellis. The band's performance at Jam in the Streets further solidifies their status as a rising force in the indie-jam scene, delighting longtime fans and winning over new listeners with their dynamic live shows.

The details

The show opened with 'Hot Tea' and featured Goose classics like 'Arcadia,' 'Thatch,' and 'Hungersite'. Fans were particularly excited about the new rendition of 'Madalena' and the jam-heavy 'Echo of a Rose'. The encore paid tribute to the late Grateful Dead member Bob Weir with covers of 'One More Saturday Night,' 'Empress of Organos,' and 'Shama Lama Ding Dong'.

• Goose's performance at Jam in the Streets was their first show of 2026.
• The band's Spring tour continues on April 10th in North Carolina and Alabama.

What’s next

Goose's Spring tour continues on April 10th in North Carolina and Alabama, then continues throughout the South, including multiple stops in Florida and two nights in Louisiana, before heading to Texas. After their Texas dates, Goose will return to San Jose Del Cabo for Viva El Ganzo, their destination festival, then embark on a European tour in May, followed by Canada, and then the summer tour in the States.