The Get Set is a
Los Angeles
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,
California
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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
Kosmos Express was a rock band from the 1990s. They were represented in both the mainstream and Christian market.
Biography
From early 1997 to mid-1998, Kosmos Express released two critically acclaimed records, ''Now'' featuring the hit song “Be ...
.
The Get Set's debut ''Down Marriott Lane!'' (released early 2002) featured the song "Best Friend (I Was About To Be)" and was produced by
Rob Laufer.
Band members
*
Rob Goraieb: Lead Vocals, Guitar, Songwriter
*
Mark Powell: Drumset, Background Vocals
*Chris Diede: Wurlitzer/Piano, Background Vocals
*Gerry Valvona: Bass
Former Band Members
*Mark Eastwood: Bass
Discography
*''Down Marriott Lane!'' (U.S. release 2002)
*''Down Marriott Lane!'' (Japanese release with bonus tracks 2004)
Compilations
*''You Can't Be Neutral On A Moving Train: Songs For Election Day'' (Label: Selector Series 2008 feat.
Bono
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Born and raised in Dublin, he attended M ...
with the
Soweto Gospel Choir
The Soweto Gospel Choir is a South African gospel group.
History
The Soweto Gospel Choir was formed in Soweto, South Africa, by David Mulovhedzi and Beverly Bryer, and producers Andrew Kay, David Vigo and Cliff Hocking in 2002. The more than 30- ...
and
Dave Stewart - Track 7: The Get Set's "Make It Happen")
T.V. Shows/Soundtracks
The Get Set were featured in the hit T.V. show DVD
Roswell (
WB/
UPN
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):
"Big Nothing" was in Season One: Episode 1.15 Independence Day. Scene: At Crashdown, Isabel, Liz and Maria talk about Michael; Max comes and tells them Valenti's got him.
"I Feel Free" was in Season One: Episode 1.20 Max to the Max. Scene: In Crashdown kitchen, Maria overhears Michael and Isabel talking about baby.
External links
Beyond Mainstream''Down Marriott Lane!'' review
Note: Material compiled via band's record labels, magazines, news reports, and artist's website.
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