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Band Bio

Founded by brothers Chad Hadersbeck and Joe Schliewe, Goodnight Freeman’s self-recorded first EP, "The Studio 44 Sessions," was written at open mics in the Deep Ellum area of Dallas, TX. Each Tuesday night, they got together with talented musicians and shared drinks, laughs and music. It was always a good night at the Free Man Cajun Cafe open mic; hence the name, Goodnight Freeman. Eventually the mountains called their name and the boys moved to Denver, CO.

In Denver, they assembled a band and played their first show as Goodnight Freeman. That show helped them recruit now long-time bassist, Jason Spillman, a veteran of the Colorado music scene and prolific bass-for-hire in the recording space. Looking to focus more on the melodic and driving beats they envisioned, the boys added drummer and percussionist Vince Caiafa in 2019. A professional drum teacher with a bi-coastal background, Vince helped bring the vision to life on the stage and in their upcoming sophomore EP, “Past The Dark Side,” which is set to release in July 2020.

Goodnight Freeman sounds like a mix of Lord Huron and Local Natives, with Dave Matthews conducting and The Beatles (George Martin) producing.

ALbum announcement

Past the Dark Side

Release Date: 7/17

'Past the Dark Side' urges the listener to act on their greatest dreams. Each song is a step in that process, whether it means finding your soul mate, finding a purpose, ditching the pressures of society, removing self-doubt, forcing yourself to change, or reaching a distant planet. 'Past the Dark Side' is literal while depicting interplanetary migration and metaphorical while transcending the dark side of the human psyche.

This sophomore LP is a declaration of overcoming; Goodnight Freeman epitomizes this with 12 tracks that burst with positivity, harmony, and energy. Drawn from a wide range of inspiration, Goodnight Freeman touches genres from indie rock to folk to Motown to ska and pop. In the end, one thing can be assured - this album is sure to uplift your spirits and take you…

Past the Dark Side!

THE TUNES

From: Denver, CO

Genre: Indie, Alternative/Americana, Rock

Members: Jason Spillman - Bass/Vocals :: Chad Hadersbeck - Vocals/Guitar/Trumpet/Harmonica :: Joe Schliewe - Vocals/Guitar/Trumpet :: Vince Caiafa - Drums/Percussion

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