Gerald Goode is a New York area singer, songwriter, DJ and producer known for his incredible voice, dynamic production work, Billboard-chart-topping remixes and his long-time tenure as the lead singer of the rock band Simple Jim. With just one listen to his self-produced debut solo CD, “For Those Who Have,” it is evident that his passion for music is strong; his artistic vision - bold. The record is a refreshing return to Album Oriented Rock: it flows seamlessly from song to song, along the way blending Gerald’s soulful voice with his brooding piano riffs, his often dark & reflective lyrics, his sweeping orchestral landscapes and guitar-infused electronica. Released September 2008 on Gerald’s own imprint Vessel Music, this recording offers the commercial appeal of artists in the vein of Coldplay and Rob Thomas, but also has the dark, emotive strains of a performer like Fiona Apple. Throughout the 14 self-penned tracks on “For Those Who Have,” Gerald puts his heart out on the line as he sings about failed relationships, addiction, self-respect, the ins & outs of love and the loss of innocence.
Gerald’s time spent in the late 90's as chief lyricist and composer for Simple Jim yielded two albums of original material, released through their own label in 1996 and 1998, and the band sold several thousand copies in the tri-state area. As a result of Gerald’s over-the-top stage persona, the band was known for drawing their legion of rabid fans to such legendary venues as Toad’s Place, CBGBs, and The Elbow Room. Their song ‘Laqueeda,’ about a pre-op transexual, garnered the band airplay on Connecticut’s 1 Contemporary Hit Radio Station KC 101 (WKCI-CT).
In 2000, Gerald began to expand his musical horizons as he became immersed in the NYC underground club scene, spending weekend nights at the Sound Factory, Tunnel, Roxy and Limelight. He promptly began remixing under the professional moniker ‘Blue Room’ and went on to become a presence on the Billboard Dance Charts with his remixes for Ru Paul, Lisa Hunt, and Amuka. His productions and bootleg re-workings of songs by Mariah Carey, Madonna and Mary J. Blige, were frequently incorporated into the sets of celebrity DJ Junior Vasquez, who commissioned Blue Room to produce tracks for his stable of recording artists. Grammy Award winning producer Peter Rauhofer also enlisted Gerald to write and produce a track for Star69 Records artist Suzanne Palmer’s full-length album, “Home." He simultaneously became a resident DJ at clubs in both New York and Connecticut.
In 2008, Gerald released “For Those Who Have” on his own independent label, Vessel Music. An electronica-laden collection of original songs that Gerald wrote, sang and produced from start to finish, the CD earned stellar reviews from local press. The first single, “Better Than Myself” spawned a remix EP that was released on Full Throttle Recordings in September 2009, and included mixes by Gerald himself, as well as industry veterans Manny Lehman, Alix Alvarez and DJ Nomad NYC. The release has garnered him club play throughout the world, and a follow-up single for Gerald’s anthemic “Free in Your Arms,” is now scheduled for release in early 2010, again on Full Throttle and exclusively distributed through dance music digital retailer giant Masterbeat.com. Gerald also took on several production jobs in 2009 that highlighted his broad range of talents, including the standout track “Tattered” from Suzanne Vick’s debut CD, “The Brightness of Orchids.” Suzanne has also commissioned Gerald to remix the song for club and dance radio markets, and the single will be released through Full Throttle. He also teamed up with comedian/musician Vinnie Pagano to co-write and produce his breakout hit, “Tammy,” which is quickly becoming a viral hit on iTunes via the college underground circuit.
Gerald Goode is a true artist with undeniable charisma and musical presence; a skilled producer and song stylist in the recording studio; an experienced DJ that knows how to make a body move. To deem any one facet of his musical endeavors a success would be an understatement; for each accomplishment is, in fact, yet another compelling step in Gerald’s remarkable musical journey.
Gerald is currently anticipating the release of his latest EP "Live In New York City," a collection of performances surrounding the release of FTWH. He holds two weekly DJ residencies in NY and CT.
