The Gooseberry Jam

About The Gooseberry Jam

The Gooseberry Jam is a force of melodic honesty & integrity to be reckoned with. It's Roots Rock~n~Roll with an Acoustic edge, leaning towards Americana.... The Gooseberry Jam is a force of melodic honesty & integrity to be reckoned with. It's Roots Rock~n~Roll with an Acoustic edge, leaning towards Americana. It really depends on the night & the mood. The music & the energy take us where it wants us to be & we don't fight it! This band squeezes the gooseberry "juice of truth" out of each & every note while singer/songwriter, Darrell Craig pours every ounce of being into each song, evoking emotions from listeners of all backgrounds & lifestyles. Eric Norris on bass & Mike Kelleher on drums lay down a solid foundation of musical bricks that can't be denied & "Dirty" Mike Stafford entered into the fray with his soulful, sometimes "slow-drawn & whining" & sometimes "screaming for life" riffs that make you shake, dance & long for more! Phil Hobaugh (the latest member added to the lineup) brings in his chops on mandolin, banjo, guitar & throws out some sweet backing vocals. Depending on the show & venue, you may also catch Jack Gorham on keys & backing vocals. If you like true to the core music. Americana...I mean true grit, roots mus