Name of Act:

Sundae + Mr. Goessl (pronunciation: Sun-day and Mister Guess-ul)

Name of Show:

A Very Vintage Christmas

Description of show:

Sundae + Mr. Goessl make the most wonderful time of the year even better with their holiday show, A Very Vintage Christmas! This award-winning duo is fronted by Kate (Sundae) Voss, and backed by tireless virtuoso guitarist (and husband), Jason (Mr.) Goessl. The nostalgia kicks into high gear with classics like “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and “Winter Wonderland” and smiles abound with hidden gems like “Mr. Santa” done to the tune of “Mr. Sandman” and a favorite for kids from 1 to 92, “Mr. Grinch”. Kitschy, cute and with eggnog to boot, this jazzy little duo has some sugar and spice to make your holiday extra nice!

Sundae + Mr. Goessl have been wooing audiences since 2014 with their “Fun & Fancy” music/comedy act featuring velvet vocals, swingin’ guitar, ukulele bass and everyone’s favorite: melodica. With 1000’s of shows under their belt, this fantastic act has earned a fair share of well- deserved attention acquiring awards that some artists have taken decades to earn including Best Jazz Act from Seattle Weekly and Vocalist Of The Year AND Acoustic Ensemble of the Year from Earshot Magazine.

Bio:

Sundae + Mr. Goessl curate a “Fun & Fancy” show featuring timeless classics and vaudevillian style comedy. Dressed to impress, this husband/wife act has been delighting audiences for the past decade and has earned the title “Ensemble of the Year” (2020) and “Vocalist of the Year” (2017) from Earshot Magazine. With their signature vintage flair, Sundae + Mr. Goessl have a stylish way of entertaining music lovers with songs spanning over the last 100 years. From their arsenal of instruments (Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Melodica, Vocals, Live Multi-Tracking and sometimes Kazoo) to their on-stage banter Sundae + Mr. Goessl provide a charming and truly unique theatrical experience. 

Career Highlights:

  • Nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year, Instrumentalist of the Year (guitar & melodica), Jazz Band of the Year - WAMI (Wisconsin Area Music Industry), 2023

  • Acoustic Ensemble of the Year - Earshot Jazz, 2021

  • Artists in Residence - Camp V (Naturita, CO), 2021

  • Guest Clinicians - Midland University, Fremont NE, 2021 & 2019

  • “Keeping The Blues Alive” grant recipients (2020)

  • Program development “Curbside Concerts” (2020)

  • Artist in Residence - Paradise Shores (Holcombe, WI), 2020

  • Independent Music Award Nominations - 2020 & 2016

  • “When You’re Smiling” enjoys 16 weeks in the “Top 50 Jazz Album” charts, 2018

  • Vocalist of the Year - Earshot Jazz, 2017

  • Best Jazz Act - Seattle Weekly, 2017

  • Seattle-Kobe Vocal Jazz Princess, 2016

  • Seattle-Kobe Vocal Jazz Princess, 2014

  • Performed 1500+ shows in 30+ US states and CAN

  • Sponsorships from Bischoff Guitars (2019) & Hohner Melodicas (2021)

  • Official Showcase Artists @ Arts NW (2019), FARM Folk (FAI, 2019) and MPAC (2018)

  • Endorsed by Hal Leonard, Hohner, Bischoff Guitars, GL Berg Entertainment, Bananas Entertainments, Sun Goose Records,

Testimonials:

“Sundae + Mr. Goessl allured our audiences with Sundae’s charming and delightful voice and Mr. Goessl’s superb guitar skills! It’s hard not to love the melodica when played by such a witty and adorable gal as Sundae. This duo’s music is classy and sassy!”

-- Jill Hill, President NAN (Northeastern Arts Network)

“Hard working award winners that have charm dripping off them...This is certainly an act you want to see live if they come your way.”

-- Chris Spector, Midwest Record

“One of my fortunate “discoveries” of navigating the pandemic was being introduced to Sundae and Mr. Goessl. I have presented them to a livestream audience, to a hybrid audience, and soon, to a full capacity audience. Kate and Jason are professionals in every sense and were able to adjust to anything I threw at them- including taking what was to have been a live show, and asking them to perform onstage, to an empty house and Livestream audience! It’s immediately apparent that Kate is a superb vocalist and that Jason is a virtuoso guitarist. But the sum total is so much more. Their chemistry onstage is charming and enjoyable and hearkens back to the great couples entertainers like Cash and Carter and Steve and Eydie. They are more than musicians—they’re entertainers, who capture the audience from the first moment and hold them. A performance is full of not only applause, but smiles and laughter. I’ve asked them to host our holiday show this season (live and livestream), for that very reason. The performance is fun. And we can all use some fun.”

-- Joe Ferlo, Director at The Grand Oshkosh

“The Musical Talents of Sundae & Mr. Goessl are in one simple term, ''Amazing ``! I have had them perform here at the Marion Ross Performing Arts Center at least three times in the past few years. They are a perfectly matched Duo playing "Real Music" in today's world of so called "Music" which in many cases, is far from the definition of the true art form of music. Their presentation and musical abilities are few and far between on most stages today. I absolutely love what they do and how they do it. If you are looking for standard tunes of the 30's/40's and more, done in a "Super Tasteful" way.....look no further, you have found it in Sundae & Mr. Goessl. Melodies & Riffs....to Die For!”
-- Neil Lang, Bldg. Mgr. Marion Ross Performing Arts Center

"Sundae + Mr. Goessl is more than a vintage duo, their authenticity and commitment to the genre rings true, and the genuineness shines through in their renditions of these classic gems. The duo takes you through delightfully fun romps, to late night after hours sounds. Like listening to Billie Holiday, you feel you are taking two friends along with you on your day – [they have] that instantaneous likeability."

-- H. Allen Williams, JazzTimes

“Sounds great!!” — Jon Batiste, Grammy-Award winning musician

Quotes:

"The perfect balance between tradition and inspiration..." --Ian Gwin, Earshot Magazine

"Sundae is a cross between Christina Aguilera and Mrs. Maisel! -- Fan from Minnesota

"Sundae casts an undeniable spell on you..." -- Marc Phillips, The Vinyl Achronist

"An abundance of charm and joy" -- Michael Doherty's Music Log

"Good music from good people." -- Rootsville.eu

Sample introduction:

It is my pleasure to present nationally touring duo, Sundae + Mr. Goessl. This charming couple has been performing together for 9 years and married for 7. They perform over 200 shows a year all across the US and Canada and were recently awarded "Ensemble of the Year” from Earshot Magazine. So, get ready to hear some award-winning music and some non-award-winning comedy...

Technical requests, if applicable: N/A

Sundae + Mr. Goessl come equipped with a full professional sound system (including all cables, stands and additional props) accommodating up to 1000 seats. This system can easily be used as stand alone amplification or in conjunction with the house sound system. Sundae + Mr. Goessl also come equipped with lights if needed.

Sound: (2) L1 Compact Bose Towers & Mixer. Lights: (2) DragonX 4 bar LED light racks w/tripods.

Contact / Links:

  • Kate Voss, Manager 206-234-2690

  • Jason Goessl, Sound/Tech 206-920-3458

  • EMAIL: booksundae@gmail.com

  • WEBSITE: FunAndFancyMusic.com

  • FACEBOOK.com/sundaeandmrgoessl

  • INSTAGRAM.com/sundaeandmrgoessl

  • YOUTUBE.com/sundaeandmrgoessl

Sample Songs:

  • Sleigh Ride

  • You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch

  • It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

  • Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree

  • Christmas Time is Here

  • Cool Yule

  • Mister Santa

  • Everybody’s Waiting for the Man With the Bag

  • Jingle Bell Rock

Artist Fees:

•$2500 for a one-off show (1 outreach included)*

•$2000 for 3+ bookings on routed tour (1 outreach included per booking)*

•$1500 for 5+ bookings on routed tour (1 outreach included per booking)* 

We include a 30-45 minute standard outreach program in our prices. This unique and immersive “informance” is a mixture of performance, demonstration, history/evolution of American music, relevance of traditional music in today’s culture, and a Q &A afterwards. Suitable for K-12 students, senior home residents, and/or family-friendly community events. Additional programming is available and can be customized to suit the needs of the community from group melodica classes to songwriting & recording.

We also offer intermediate/advanced level programming and residency options. Additional fees may apply and vary depending on class size and availability. To learn more about our outreach programs, please visit www.sundaeandmrgoessl.com/outreach