The Rooze is:


David Farb: bass/vocals

Brandon Cook: guitar

Nico Galfond: drums

The Rooze originally began in a small apartment in Gainesville, Florida with jam sessions between group founders David Farb and Brandon Cook. After discovering their similarities in musical influences and writing styles, the two started collaborating on some of the first Rooze songs, writing tunes such as La-de-da and Stand Alone.

David and Brandon searched for other musicians to form a band when they were introduced to past drummer, Peter Lanzarone. With no shortage of parties in Gainesville, the group was playing at houses all over town doing cover songs and occasionally throwing in some originals. They jammed with other musicians to find a fourth member, but were unsuccessful before Brandon and Peter were graduating from UF.

ButThe Rooze did not die there.

David found past drummer Greg McCracken who brought a new rockin’ edge to Farb’s original music. Once again, The Rooze was on the hunt for other musicians. Unable to find the right guys to really lock in The Rooze sound, Farb called up Brandon and convinced him to move back to Gainesville and resurrect what began in Brandon’s apartment just 2 years before.

With Brandon back in the group, they began writing new material, which produced two albums and took their shows and music to other cities and festivals around Florida. But as The Rooze grew, Greg realized he did not have the time to commit to the band anymore.

As luck would have it, Brandon’s room mate’s best friend was a drummer. Nico Galfond joined the group last September 2010 taking over full time in the band. Nico graduated UF as a percussion performance major, bringing a more technical aspect to the group that has never been seen or heard before.

What’s next for The Rooze? They are hard at work writing new music and creating a whole new show. Their unique blend of rock’n’roll, jam band, country, and reggae sounds are really something unique that makes you want to kick off your shoes and start dancing! The Rooze is taking off and wants you to join the ride!