David Goodstein was born and raised in Miami Florida. After dabbling with violin and piano, he was inspired to play the drums by watching his father. His first break came when he was asked to form a band with singer/songwriter Nil lara in 1992. Nil's mix of cuban rhythms and rock provided David a unique template for expressing his musicality and groove. their 8 year run resulted in an independent record, a major label record (Capitol Records), and various national and international tours opening for artists such as Los Lobos, The Bare Naked Ladies, The Samples, Meshell Ndegeocello, Natalie Merchant, and many others. They played various national and international festivals including the H.O.R.D.E. tour, the Doctor Music Festival in Spain, and the North Sea Jazz festival in Holland.
In 1999 David relocated to Los Angeles, where he has been regularly recording, performing, and writing. His playing can accommodate any style from rock to jazz, and even the Ringling Brother's Barnum and Bailey Circus, (summer and fall of 2000). some of the artists David has worked with include:
Nil Lara, Ricky Martin, Edgar Winter, Ivan Neville, Desmond Child (producer/songwriter), Brian Bell (Weezer), the English Beat, General Public, Cool and Dre ( Hip Hop and R&B producers), Clarence Clemmons (the E Street Band), Chris Stills, Peter Stewart of Dog's Eye View, Danielle Brisbois, Delmar Brown (keyboardist for Sting, Gil Evans), Waddy Wachtel (guitarist for Linda Ronstadt, Stevie Nicks), Rick Rosas (bassist for Neil Young, Dan Fogelberg), Angus Thomas (bassist for Miles Davis, John Mayall), Bernard Fowler (vocalist for the Rolling Stones, Herbie Hancock), Blondie Chaplin (vocalist for the Beach Boys, the Rolling Stones), Andy Wallo (guitarist for Junior Wells), Lionel Cole (keyboardist for Mariah Carey), Chris Joyner (keyboardist for Sheryl Crow, Natalie Merchant), Gabe Gordon (guitarist for Natalie Merchant), Philip Sayce (guitarist for Melissa Ethridge), the Spam Allstars, Luther Russell, the Pat McGee Band, Curtis Peoples, Ashleigh Haney, Malik Pointer, Joe Firstman, Josh Kelley, Dave Yaden, Shelby tate ( Remy Zero), Diane Birch, Tyler Hilton, Pepe Alva, David Kalish (producer), Marshall Altman (producer), Nick Daniels (bassist for the Neville Brothers), Keaton Simons, Tony Lucca, Tim Jones, Rob Giles, and many more.
In addition, David is currently working as a songwriter and producer with Anthony King for the Bradley Spalter Music Group.
And now for the obligatory shirtless drum solo...
