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.
Hailing from his roots in local hip hop and rock group, Epicure, lead guitarist Zack Donahue 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 Hansen’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.
Wooster’s rhythm section is a who’s who of Santa Cruz musical talent. With his heart and his sleeve, and his horn at his lips, Dustin Hengl’s trumpet performances are those of a man possessed. Having shared the stage with such legendary performers as Willie Nelson, Jack Johnson, and the Parliament Funkadelic posse, Dustin's stage presence shines with confidence and charisma for good reason. He's paid his dues and now he's out to have some fun. Trained by the best at the Berklee school of music, Gianni Staiano has committed himself to mastering the Hammond organ as both a performer and recording artist. If it was recorded in the greater Santa Cruz area, odds are Gianni is on it and he probably made it look easy.
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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House On Fire
Wooster Lyrics
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and as it comes howling by I hear it calling out to me
You ain't got time to be afraid of anything
cause it runs deeper darling than we have ever been.
but we'll keep dancing like there's no way out
All I have gone up in flames
but I got love like the cool summer rain.
I lift my head up towards the sky but I don't mind if I don't see a sign
I've seen a few people fade out of life
and I too might expire before I know why I'm alive
Got no time to be afraid of anything
cause it runs deeper darling than we have ever been
House is on fire and it's coming down
but we'll keep dancing like there's no way out
All I have gone up in flames
but I got love like the cool summer rain
(Chorus)
The lyrics to Wooster's song House on Fire describe a sense of urgency and fearlessness in the face of impending destruction. The image of being cold along the waterline with a wind coming off the sea sets a tone of isolation and vulnerability, but the singer recognizes that they have something deeper than fear within them. Despite the house being on fire and everything they have going up in flames, they choose to keep dancing like there's no way out. It's a powerful statement about living in the moment and choosing to embrace love even in the face of destruction.
The lyrics also touch on existential questions of purpose and mortality. The singer has seen people fade out of life and recognizes that they too might expire before they fully understand why they are alive. But again, they choose to focus on the love that they have in the present moment rather than allowing fear or uncertainty to consume them. The repetition of the line "I got love like the cool summer rain" reinforces this message and creates a sense of hopefulness.
Line by Line Meaning
It's cold along the waterline there's a wind coming off of the sea,
The environment is eerie, with the cold waters and wind reminding the singer of the vastness and danger of the sea.
and as it comes howling by I hear it calling out to me
The singer feels that the wind is almost alive and calling out to them as if trying to communicate something.
You ain't got time to be afraid of anything
The singer believes that there is no time to be afraid because life and love are more important.
cause it runs deeper darling than we have ever been.
Love and life are deeper than our fears and worries, and hence we must cherish them.
House is on fire and it's coming down
The singer is going through a crisis, where everything they had is burning down to the ground.
but we'll keep dancing like there's no way out
Despite the situation, the singer and their partner will keep dancing and celebrating their love, as if there's no other way to go about it.
All I have gone up in flames
The singer has lost everything that they had cherished in the past and now faces an uncertain future.
but I got love like the cool summer rain.
Despite the loss, the singer still has love, which is as refreshing and life-sustaining as the cool summer rain.
I lift my head up towards the sky but I don't mind if I don't see a sign
The singer is hopeful, but they don't need any signs from the skies to tell them what to do.
I've seen a few people fade out of life
The singer has seen people die, giving them a sense of the fragility of life.
and I too might expire before I know why I'm alive
The singer fears that they too might die without having fully understood the purpose of their life.
Got no time to be afraid of anything
The singer reiterates that one should not be afraid because love and life are more important.
cause it runs deeper darling than we have ever been
Love and life are more substantial than our fears and hence we must cherish them
House is on fire and it's coming down
The singer repeats the earlier lyrics to emphasize the gravity of the situation.
but we'll keep dancing like there's no way out
The singer repeats the earlier lyrics to reiterate their commitment to their relationship and their determination to face the difficult times together.
All I have gone up in flames
The singer repeats the earlier lyrics to reinforce the sense of loss that they're experiencing.
but I got love like the cool summer rain
The singer repeats the earlier lyrics to remind themselves and their partner that they still have love, which is life-sustaining and refreshing.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Robert Hanson, Zackary Donoghue, Brian Gallagher, Nathan Fredrick, Caroline Kuspa
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