the Goldenhearts

- San Francisco, CA Alternative / Chamber pop / indie rock

About

Members: Roger Rocha - Guitar/Vocals, Ari Gorman - Bass, Jacob Hansen - Joseph: String leader

Sounds Like: Badly Drawn Boy, The Kinks, The Velvet Underground, The Beatles, Radiohead

Bio: With an ear for the romantic and the dramatic, the Goldenhearts bring a unique flavor to a familiar genre. The band alternates between electric and acoustic live performances, and they frequently feature a string quartet. Roger Rocha, (guitar, vocals) had a vision of a live band that would embo... See Full Bio

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Press

“They wear their pop hearts on their sleeves, and aren’t above throwing in some musical nods to the likes of the KINKS […] They do it well and with a sincerity that is infectious. Takes me back to the ‘70s and the second wave of pop geniuses that kept radio listenable for many years”

— Pirate Cat Radio, SF

“This melodic San Francisco trio impresses with its brand of distinctly non-retro ‘60s-esque pop”

— The Big Takeover Magazine

“The Goldenhearts, whose new CD release “Is There Love On Mars?” is a fascinating blend of influences combined to form a captivating fusion all their own.”

— -rockisrock, rockisrock.wordpress.com

“THE GOLDENHEARTS - Our Reverb Nation Weekly Featured Artist”

— muzikreviews.com, muzikreviews.com

“Roger Rocha and the Goldenhearts know how to set the mood. Roger Rocha is best known as the guitarist for the ...4 Non Blondes and his flair for ambiance may be attributed to good genetics; Rocha is the grandson of one of the pioneer...in the Abstract Expressionism movement, Clyfford Still. Rocha’s beautifully pitched yet demurely irregular vocals and impeccable guitar skills fuse with Ari Gorman’s driving bass, Chad Tasky’s delicately bitchin’ percussion...create music that is a complete entity in and of itself—all you need is here, all you’ll ever want is just waiting for you to find it. ...this is how pop music should be played.”

— Vagond Nick, The Neave

“This San Francisco foursome concoct big, organic, orchestrated jangle rock, like they just returned from time traveling somewhere between 1969 and 1972, having hung out with The Animals and Crosby Stills and Nash and The Who. They wear their influences on their sleeves, but man, what influences. Their "Song for Daniel Johnston" is a... worthy tribute; and "Star" sounds like a late Beatles B-side, with its sweet, sweet melody ”

— Staff writer, Monterey weekley

"To get in the mood, the more than 200 show attendees were treated to live music by the Goldenhearts and nibbled upon heart-shaped lollipops and candy hearts at Muse Studio on Sixth Street"

— Sf Gate, SF Unzipped

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Song for Daniel J

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Kiss Me Darling

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Star

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End Of The World

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Videos

Roger Rocha and the Goldenhearts - End of the World

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Shows

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Fri
May 17

The Lost Church
San Francisco, CA, US | 8:00pm
The Lost Church
San Francisco, CA, US
Fri May 17 8:00pm
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The Goldenhearts' front man Roger Rocha acoustic solo set.
Wed
Mar 13

Rickshaw Stop
San Francisco, CA, US | 8:00pm
Rickshaw Stop
San Francisco, CA, US
Wed Mar 13 8:00pm
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2012
Dec 19

50 Mason Social House
San Francisco, CA, US | 8:00pm
50 Mason Social House
San Francisco, CA, US
Wed Dec 19, 2012 8:00pm
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2012
Dec 19

50 Mason Social House
San Francisco, CA, US | 8:00pm
50 Mason Social House
San Francisco, CA, US
Wed Dec 19, 2012 8:00pm
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2012
Dec 12

Bottom of the Hill
San Francisco, CA, US | 8:00pm
Bottom of the Hill
San Francisco, CA, US
Wed Dec 12, 2012 8:00pm
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Mike Glendinning
Song for Daniel J is such a catchy song.
Mike Glendinning
Good stuff guys
Aoede
Kiss Me Darling! Nice! Enjoying your sound! ♥ Aoede ♪♫-compelling pop for your ♥ from SF
The Interchangeable H...
Really enjoyed your song. We should put together a bill. HEARTS UNITE!
girlierox
great song guys...girlierox