ABOUT THE BAND

• JOE HUGHES

  I am the song writer, lead singer & rhythm guitar player for the band. I try to sing every song like it's my last chance to sing. While onstage, I feel the passion for both the lyrics and the music as they come directly out of people, feelings and events in my life. Goldenseal gives me the opportunity and platform to convey important concepts while entertaining many people. I believe in the contract that exists between musician and fan and decided several years ago to surround myself with the best musicians and people I could find - and to give 100 percent every gig I play. We love it when the crowd sings and dances with us (and plays cow bell!) Our original songs have taken us to places we never would have been so thank you all for your support of our original music!

• PAT MARTUCCI

  Pat Martucci is the drummer and backup vocalist. He has an extensive musical background playing drums, percussion, and piano. He has been dedicated to his craft since childhood and has studied with some of the best and most notable drummers / percussionists in the field. He has worked and recorded with many professional artists and has performed at many wonderful venues. However, he believes that being part of GOLDENSEAL is the most rewarding as the band is very creative, and the performances are always interactive and powerful. He firmly believes that the drummer's approach and impact on music, through dynamics and feel, can make a band sound great!

• JESSE KESSLER

  Jesse is a classically trained musician, composer, and arranger specializing in upright and electric bass. He has performed in many tri-state area bands covering a wide range of styles including rock, jazz, country, latin, and hip hop as a freelance "hired gun". Along with playing as bassist for Goldenseal, Jesse offers his expertise in teaching as well as recording. Born into a musical family, and you'll often see his dad on stage playing harmonica. His music is full time! Influences range from Cliff Burton to Coltrane…

• ART HOFFER

  Art joined Goldenseal in 2019 on lead guitar and backing vocals/harmonies, and sings lead on a few tunes. A 30+ year veteran of the NJ music scene, he is experienced in playing all types of venues large and small, and has played in a variety of bands performing covers and originals up and down the Jersey shore and beyond (most notably The Jonzes and Exit 105), in addition to having worked as a guitar and bass instructor teaching hundreds of students over a span of 20 years. A rock and blues player at heart, he started out playing metal but eventually returned to the rock/blues roots and also enjoys dabbling in pop, funk, country, classical, reggae, and punk rock. Art's influences include Eddie Van Halen, David Gilmour, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, Robbie Krieger, Brian Setzer, Tom Petty, Steve Miller, and countless other musicians across a variety of styles. His approach to soloing is to find the balance between keeping it simple but interesting.