Goose

Years Active: 2014–present

Genre/s: Rock, progressive rock, funk rock, psychedelic rock, jam rock

Label/s: No Coincidence Records

Members: Rick Mitarotonda, Trevor Weeks, Peter Anspach, Cotter Ellis

Goose is an American rock band from Wilton, Connecticut, formed in 2014. The band consists of Rick Mitarotonda, Trevor Weeks, Peter Anspach, and Cotter Ellis.

Goose has gained popularity since early 2020, in large part due to live performances with larger acts like Dead & Company, Dave Matthews Band, Trey Anastasio, and Bob Weir.

The origins of Goose trace back to Berklee College of Music, where guitarist Rick Mitarotonda met drummer Ben Atkind in a class called "Fusion Ensemble Level 6." Atkind later recalled that Mitarotonda "was the quietest kid in class, but he was my favorite of the three guitarists by far." In January 2012, Mitarotonda invited Atkind to join a precursor band called Vasudo, along with Wilton, Connecticut natives Trevor Weeks on bass and Matt Campbell on keyboards and vocals. Vasudo remained active for approximately 18 months before dissolving when Mitarotonda left for Colorado.

Goose was officially formed in 2014 when Mitarotonda returned from Colorado and reenrolled at Berklee, founding the band with Atkind and Weeks. The band took their name from an inside joke dating to Mitarotonda's time working at a taco shop in Colorado. In their early years, the band performed in Connecticut basements and local bars, gradually building their following. The band recorded their debut album Moon Cabin in 2016 in a barn in northern New Hampshire, establishing their DIY approach early in their career.

Multi-instrumentalist Peter Anspach joined the band in 2017, followed by percussionist Jeff Arevalo in 2020, with Cotter Ellis joining the band in 2024.