Goose has released a pro-shot video of their debut cover of Radiohead’s “Burn The Witch,” a highlight from the first night of their sold-out Goosemas XII celebration at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, RI. This performance was part of a meticulously crafted two-night residency titled “Barnaby Glimpse’s Show Upon Time,” a narrative-driven production that transformed the arena into the fictional, colonial-era town of Lovering’s Hollow. Night one focused on a surreal “dark carnival” theme, featuring period-inspired attire, animal-themed puppetry, and woodwind textures from frequent collaborator Stuart Bogie. The tension-filled Radiohead cover served as a centerpiece for the second set, fitting perfectly into the production’s shadowy atmosphere before dissolving into expansive improvisations on fan favorites like “Madhuvan” and “Dripfield.”
The residency concluded on night two with a shift toward musical collaboration and resolution, highlighted by the debut of the traditional ballad “Wild Mountain Thyme” featuring the Providence College Choir. The band continued to push their sonic boundaries with help from a full horn section, delivering explosive renditions of The Band’s “Life Is A Carnival” and an expansive “Hot Tea” that featured a psytrance-inspired interlude from bassist Trevor Weekz as DJ Marb Menthols. From the theatrical staging and high-wire aerialists to the inclusion of rare tracks like “Strange Overtones” and “Wysteria Lane,” Goosemas XII stood as a cohesive artistic statement. The weekend served as a career-defining celebration of improvisational risk, proving the band’s ability to curate immersive, large-scale musical events while maintaining the technical precision that has fueled their rapid ascent.
