Goose

As long as white people want to gather in large hoards to goofily dance and bask in chill communal vibes while taking psychedelics, the world will need jam bands. But unlike other genres, jam as a genre doesn’t often reset with tons of new top-tier talent. But as groups like the Dead and Phish age, Goose has flown in to be a new jam mainstay. The Connecticut quintet may shy away from the “jam” terminology, preferring the term “indie groove,” but there’s no mistaking the meandering improvisation at the music’s core. The band does tap into more modern influences than its forefathers — indie rock and even some trance over jazz and funk — but the resulting marathon crowd-pleasing concerts remain. Expect extended riffs on songs from the group’s new EP Autumn Crossing when the Goose soars into the Pavilion.

Goose • Sat, Sept. 23 at 6:30 pm • $40-$45 • All ages • Spokane Pavilion • 574 N. Howard St. • spokanepavilion.com