MEDIUM | Dave Goddess Group Releases Outstanding New EP ‘Kitty Hawk’

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Real roots-rock music with passion and flair.

Kitty Hawk, the latest EP from Dave Goddess Group, merges elements

of Midwestern rock and Southern rock with dollops of SoCal country

rock into a delicious smorgasbord of authentic first-rate concoctions.

Indeed, three stellar tracks, “Tin Foil Hat,” “Hey Romeo,” and

“Someone Worth Waiting For,” all by themselves, make Kitty Hawk a

sparkling, rough-cut diamond.

Talking about the inspiration for Kitty Hawk, Goddess says,

“Sometimes when I’m looking for inspiration or just trying to shake

things up, I’ll grab my guitar, hit the road, and allow myself to simply

get lost. I’ll explore a place I’ve never been before and then find a

motel and hunker down to write.”

He goes on, “That’s how the new EP began. I found myself in Kitty

Hawk North Carolina, near the site of the Wright Brothers’ first flight.

Knowing a bit about them, I decided to check out the Wright Brothers

Museum. Their ingenuity, intelligence, courage and perseverance led

them to accomplish a truly amazing feat. They failed many times but

refused to quit, and as a result, they conquered the sky and changed

the world. I found their story very inspiring.”

Along with Goddess on vocals and guitar, the EP features the talents of

Mark Buschi (bass, backing vocals), Robbie Bossert (pedal steel

guitar), Valerie Borman (backing vocals), and Craig Kastelink (organ,

piano).

“Tin Foil Hat” conjures up suggestions of Tom Petty and Bruce

Springsteen yet remains genuinely singular. Jangly guitars ride a

pushing rhythm as Goddess’ inimitable voice narrates the tale of

mismatched lovers, who, despite their differences, are truly in love.

Goddess explains, “It’s about a guy that falls for a girl that buys into

all the conspiracy theories — faked moon landing, Bigfoot, chemtrails,

aliens, and more. He thinks she’s crazy, but he’s fascinated by her. In

the end, he says, ‘I don’t judge her, I just love her, and we agree to

disagree.’ Which I think is a pretty good message for these times.”

With its tight, creamy, luscious flow, “Hey Romeo” travels on gleaming

guitars and a softly braying organ, delivering an earworm-inducing

sensation. This might be the best song on Kitty Hawk because of its

persuasively addictive melody.

“Someone Worth Waiting For,” a song about a guy trapped in a cul-de-

sac life, who never gives up searching for love, highlights Goddess’ rich,

evocative voice — vaguely reminiscent of Tom Petty crossed with

Springsteen, only more complex.

The other tracks on the EP — “Wild And Willing,” “Lucky Guy,” and

“Pretty Soon It’ll Be Too Late” — are excellent and add affluence to the

overall appeal of Kitty Hawk.

From beginning to end, Kitty Hawk reveals a sense of heartfelt

soulfulness that’s bold, vibrant, and oh-so emotionally approachable.