MISS LORETTA GOODEN
Founder & Manager

San Francisco CA, Seattle WA, Hailey ID and Bloomington IN

I always try to present myself as a lady. I was named after Loretta Young, after all.

CAPRICORN January 10 Born in a '55 Plymouth Carnations and Pearls   With The Jerry Garcia Band (JGB) in 2004 At the Schwagstock Fest in Salem, MO

The 100th Monkey of Seattle, WA in 2004 "Looking At My World" produced by Jack Endino At Bruce Willis' clulb, The Mint in Hailey, Idaho (Sun Valley) 2004 In Brown County, Nashville, IN At the Chateau Thomas Winery w/Torch of Jazz 2009

With The Puzzle Pieces of Brown County at the Bloomington Fireworks 2006 The fireworks add to the excitement of the the holiday. In San Francisco w/Jaye' Richardson @ The Shanghai

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When I was younger I played rock & roll. Later, in my teens, I played in an alternative band; a kind of 'punk funk' band called Buckshot (all originals). As time went on I played in a touring alternative band called Shiver. As my knowledge and skill progressed, I moved into some other genres like New Orleans jazz, playing with the Dan Holmes group and R&B groups like Mojo; recently played with the Fred Sights Project who plays jazz. I currently substitute for Duke Tumatoe occasionally and done some studio work; recently with Forest Gras; recording his newest CD (2009). My preferences are funk, R&B, blues and disco; I appreciate all music. Good music is good music. When I hooked up with the GoodenPlenty Project (GPP), I was playing at a blues jam at the Player's Pub, in Bloomington, and was approached by some sweet and talented people. The rest is history. Loves funk music, his 'baby' and her special bass rig. Include a glass of fine red wine and he's a happy camper, after that. Play on, Jack.

JACK JOSEPH "Mojo-Jojo" BASS GUITAR May 4 Taurus

Jim enjoys playing with the GPP and arrives to every gig 3+ hours early to ensure things get set up right. He spoils the band and they love it. Thanks, Jim. A good lesson for us all. Jim Rollins on Drums.

JIM ROLLINS "Thumper" DRUMMER Vocals From the time he was two years old he was banging on pillows with his mother's yarn needles and, so, it began. As a teenager, Jim decided to continue to pursue his drumming and played with his local high school rock band called Fortunate Sun. With his country-rock roots, Jim has since played with a band called Country Kiss which took him to Shooting Star/Curb Records where he played for the new and upcoming artists out of that label, as well as 21st Century Records, both out of Nashville, TN. Jim has also played for and been featured with a tribute band called The Country Stars Review out of Kentucky. Though born in Pensacola, Florida, Jim's home for the past 30 years has been Bloomington and he has played with many of your favorite locals here, i.e. the Impasse band, Purple Soda Band, Jim Hayden's Tuff Stuff Band, the Big Ol'Things, 02R's, Long Shot, the Puzzle Pieces and many more. Come and hear what this man can do with those needles and pillows.

VIRGO September 19 Left handed Natural curls

A CHOCOHOLIC, if ever there was one. Loves a home-cooked meal and country-rock music. Prefers a decent movie and a quiet evening at home.

	Nelson not only brings tenor, alto and soprano sax also flute, keyboards and sings background vocals. As valuable an asset as they come. NELSON BATALON "Hajee" Nelson is the product of a musical military family out of Hawaii. He's traveled with his family playing for the U.S.O. and other supportive organizations to the armed forces. Hajee not only brings his many talents to the GPP but he also brings his family; Nelson Batalon, Jr. is now a regular sax player in the group and the GPP has vowed to include the younger Tim, now 20yrs old, for the big band sound, when he's 21. Look out, y'all! This young man is bringing more flavor to the sauce. SAXOPHONE KEYBOARDS Flute Vocals Birthdate: August 8 Cancer Favorite Hobby? Family. Nelson, Jr. and Tim, also play the sax. Jr. is now a member of the GoodenPlenty Project. Pacing his growth and development is exciting! Come and hear him! Blow that horn, boy!

PHIL HIPSKIND AQUARIUS January 25 When Phil is not performing music live, he works as a songwriter/producer/engineer/musician in his home recording studio. Phil has released five original CDs, to-date, and he continues to teach English, which he has done for the past two decades.

Chillin' with Phil Hipskind. Phil grew up in northern Indiana, and he was influenced by a myriad of musical styles that his siblings were listening to during his pre-teen years. Such artists included: the Beatles, Jim Croce, James Taylor, Elton John, and everything on WLS, a radio station based in Chicago. Long before Phil started playing guitar, he had started the process of combining melody and lyrics to the accompaniment of bongo drums. When Phil was 14, he saw Roy Clark performing on an episode of Hee Haw and recognized a pattern to Clark's lead guitar work. A few years later, Phil began honing his skills as a guitarist and a songwriter. Rock-n-roll artists such as AC/DC, Peter Frampton, Van Halen, Mark Knopfler, and Ted Nugent helped to shape Phil's early musical compositions, while Blues and Jazz artists influenced his later guitar playing and songwriting styles.