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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The River
Wooster Lyrics
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I'll be your buckshot man
yeah I said, lead me down to the river
Lead me down to the river
I'll be your shotgun girl, oh
Lead me down to the river
Mother moon mother moon I am that son of your movement
so raise that water all around redefine the lines I put down on the ground
no I ain't lost I am yet to be found.
Lead me down to the river
I'll be your buckshot man
yeah I said, lead me down to the river
Lead me down to the river
I'll be your shotgun girl, oh
Lead me down to the river
Mother moon, mother moon
You’re here witnessing my delusions
I was born a child into the storm
Where the devil had consumed my soul
So raise that water all around
Allow me to divide from this life above the ground
Where my body cannot be found
Just one among the rocks and the sand and the sonar sound
Lead me down to the river
I'll be your buckshot man
yeah I said, lead me down to the river
Lead me down to the river
I'll be your sweet talking girl, oh
Lead me down to the river
I live and I breathe, I sweat and I bleed
I believe in my dreams, I love and I leave
I love what ya bring but I strum and I sing
so it's time to set me free
I'm the moon and the night
I'm the mountain and the sky
I'm the mother and the child
I'm the sex and the fight
I'm the dark the light the wind the fire
and it's time to set me free
Lead me down to the river
I'll be your buckshot man
yeah I said, lead me down to the river
Lead me down to the river
I'll be your shotgun girl, oh
Lead me down to the river
The lyrics to Wooster's song The River paint an image of someone searching for freedom and release from their past. The river is a symbolic representation of a means of escape and cleansing from one's sins. The singer is asking to be led down to the river, where they can be reborn and start anew. The lyrics are filled with vivid imagery, such as "Mother moon mother moon I am that son of your movement / I'm a child swinging by the tides and your that soft lighting up my sky," which portrays the singer as a child of the moon and tide, and the moon as a source of guidance and light.
The lyrics also touch on themes of redemption and the human experience, as the singer states "I live and I breathe, I sweat and I bleed / I believe in my dreams, I love and I leave" which highlights the ups and downs of life and the importance of holding onto dreams and aspirations. There is also a sense of surrender in the lyrics, as the singer recognizes that they are not lost but yet to be found, and asks to be set free.
Overall, The River by Wooster is a powerful and introspective song that urges the listener to look inward and seek a path towards release and rebirth.
Line by Line Meaning
Lead me down to the river
I am asking you to guide me to the place of change and redemption
I'll be your buckshot man
I will be your unwavering protector
yeah I said, lead me down to the river
I repeat my plea to be led to the place of transformation
Mother moon mother moon I am that son of your movement
I am a part of the natural world and I move with its forces
I'm a child swinging by the tides and your that soft lighting up my sky
I am innocent and free, and the moon guides my way
so raise that water all around redefine the lines I put down on the ground
I ask for a flood of change to wash away what I thought I knew and create a new path for me
no I ain't lost I am yet to be found.
I am not directionless, I am simply on a journey to find my purpose
Mother moon, mother moon You’re here witnessing my delusions
I acknowledge my own tendencies towards self-deception and honor the moon for bearing witness to this
I was born a child into the storm Where the devil had consumed my soul
I was born into a tumultuous world, and at times I have struggled with darkness
Allow me to divide from this life above the ground Where my body cannot be found Just one among the rocks and the sand and the sonar sound
Grant me a transition into a new phase of life, where I am disconnected from what I have known before and I blend in with the natural world
I'll be your sweet talking girl, oh
I will be your seductive voice of reason
I live and I breathe, I sweat and I bleed I believe in my dreams, I love and I leave I love what ya bring but I strum and I sing so it's time to set me free
I embody the full range of human experience, but I am ready for new challenges and opportunities
I'm the moon and the night I'm the mountain and the sky I'm the mother and the child I'm the sex and the fight I'm the dark the light the wind the fire and it's time to set me free
I am all things at once, but I need to break free from my current state to fully embrace my potential
Contributed by Brooklyn H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.