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Wooster is - Brian Gallagher | Caroline Kuspa | Zack Donoghue | Bobby Hanson | Nate Fredrick
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Band Bio
In 2006 solo guitarist/songwriter Brian Gallagher walked into the studio with a notebook full of songs and the dream of creating his first record. He walked out 3 years later with a new band and their debut album THE HEIGHTS OF THINGS.
With a diverse collage of blues, soul, rock, funk, and reggae, Wooster's sound is, above all else, a passionate display of love for the groove.
This love resonates throughout THE HEIGHTS OF THINGS, from the soul drenched “New York”, to reggae influenced “Froghouse” and funk laden “Love is All I Need” featuring Jerry Martin from Sly and the Family Stone on sax. Chant inducing, crowd favorite “Ooh Girl” recounts the familiar scene of trying to find that special someone at the end of the night.
While Gallagher's vocal delivery is impassioned and raw, the young and beautiful Caroline possesses a remarkable gift for melody that, when combined with the richness of her tone, creates only the most eloquent of harmonies.
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Hailing from his roots in local hip hop and rock group, Epicure, lead guitarist Zack Donoghue picks his riffs and spanks his skanks with all the force of a hundred watt Marshall stack. A professional instructor by day, guitar and bassist Bobby Hanson’s technical prowess and inventiveness on his instruments are a matter of interplanetary exploration. He drinks the same milk as Bootsy Collins, and take’s his responsibility as ‘keeper of the funk’ as a professional and lifelong obligation. The son of a music teacher, drummer Nate Fredrick started his professional music career before he started shaving, and continues to impress as a musical and mechanical MaGgyver. Broken down van? Busted Amp? In search of a new song part? Find him a spork, a snap bracelet, and a pair of drumsticks and you’re right back on the road.
Described as “One of Santa Cruz’ liveliest local acts”, Wooster prides themselves on creating the best live show possible. Each time the band plays is a celebration and the crowd is there to party.
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Brian Gallagher
(Vox, Rhythm Guitar)
If you wanna know what the music is about, witness Gallagher's emphatic attack of strings and mic.
With sonic courage from the strength of the band and a raw honesty in his lyrics, Brian lays it down in loving memory of Sammy Davis and the wet streets of New York City.
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Caroline Kuspa
(Lead Vocals)
With a voice coming straight from the depths of her soul, Caroline’s singing chops and emotive power will move you.
From the most delicate tearful melodies to the sassiest delta blues queen this side of the Mississippi, let’s just say Aretha would be proud. Fresh on the stage for the last two years Caroline keeps the crowds filing through the door for more, more, more.
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Zack Donoghue
(Lead Guitar)
Local heartbreaker since the age of 11, Zack brings the sounds of Cali roots straight from the heart of Santa Cruz.
Part rock, part skank, and entirely tasteful, his power is in his fresh ‘Strat’ tone and his ability to fatten up even the thickest of beats. Call it reggae, rock, funk, or hip hop, Zack came to make it sexy.
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Bobby Hanson
(Bass)
If you felt your booty move tonight then it’s probably because of this man. Bobby Hanson mixes technical prowess and melodic, pumping basslines to whip up a frenzy of grounding shaking thunder-funk. He is dedicated to the dance floor, and doesn’t rest until he can feel the steam from the stage.
Having performed with hip hop legends Souls of Mischief and a handful of local bands Bobby is right at home with the Woo, serving up rich bowls of creamy funk for all earth people and beyond.
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Nate Fredrick
(Drums)
When the drummer stops a rehearsal to arrange a vocal harmony part, change the key, and suggest a new chord voicing on the guitar, you know you’ve found percussionary gold.
The son of a music teacher, Nate started his professional music career before he started shaving, and continues to impress as a musical and mechanical MacGyver. Broken down van? Busted Amp? In search of a new song part? Find him a spork, a snap bracelet, and a pair of drumsticks and you’re right back on the road.
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