Rob Goraieb, born in Los Angeles, California, United States, is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist.

Biography

Rob Goraieb formed

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, exclusively signed to Zomba Music Group record labels, and was also the leader of

The Get Set The Get Set is a Los Angeles, California rock/alt-pop band. Biography Formed in 2001, Los Angeles-based The Get Set features Rob Goraieb and Mark Powell who were previously in the band Kosmos Express. The Get Set's debut ''Down Marriott Lane!' ...

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. In 2003, Goraieb released a solo record, ''Apartment 305'' ( B/R/M Records and

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). Produced by Rob Laufer, guests on the record include bassist

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and drummer Mark Powell. ''Apartment 305'' featured the songs "Soho (I Can Make It So)" and "Get It Right.” Goraieb got his start with Gleaming Spires, the band for

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, performing on Gleaming Spires' record, ''Funk For Children'' (released on the

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/ Vodka Label). Gleaming Spires is best known for their hit song, "Are You Ready for the Sex Girls?” He was also a founding member of Clash of Symbols. Goraieb co-wrote two records, the E.P. ''Sunday Is An Altogether Different Proposition'' ( IceHouse Records/ Tone Box Records) and the full-length CD ''Begging at the Temple Gate Called Beautiful'' (Brainstorm Artists International/ Tone Box Records), featuring Mike Stand of the

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. Rob Goraieb also recorded and toured with

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and Just Plain Big (

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/ Caroline Records). In 2011, Goraieb released the single ''Underground.'' In 2021, he released the single ''Many Are The Trials'' and in 2022, he released the single ''Go With You'' both on Mint Jelly Records. Goraieb is now focused on songwriting for TV and film.

Select discography

*''Now'' (1997) *''Simulcast'' (1998) *''Down Marriott Lane!'' (2002) *''Apartment 305'' (2003) *''Down Marriott Lane!'' (Japanese release on Trident Style Records with bonus tracks 2004) *''Liberty EP'' (bootleg/unreleased acoustic demos 2004) *''Underground'' (single 2011) *''Many Are The Trials'' (single 2021) *''Go With You'' (single 2022)

Television and movies

Rob Goraieb songs have appeared in: * '' The Moment of Truth 2: Take a Stand'' ( Truth Soul Armor 1997) * ''ESPN Extreme'' (

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1998) * '' The Climb'' (

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2002) * '' Roswell'' (

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2004) * '' Friday Night Lights'' ( NBC/

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2007) * '' The Black Donnellys'' ( NBC/

2007) * '' Today Show'' ( NBC 2007) * '' Everwood'' (

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re-release 2008) * ''

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'' ( NBC 2008) * ''

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'' ( Madhouse/ Tohokushinsha Film 2009) * ''

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2004/2009-release) * ''

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'' (

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2012)

Theater

Rob Goraieb songs have appeared in: *''Run Baby Run – The Life Story of Nicky Cruz'' (New York stage show/co-wrote "I've Been Set Free" closing song/TRUCE Productions 2001)

References

External links

Rob Goraieb
– Official site

– ''Apartment 305'' review {{DEFAULTSORT:Goraieb, Rob Living people Year of birth missing (living people)