• Saturday night was a huge success. The place was packed for all 3 films and everyone had a great time. Many thanks to everyone who helped make it possible...Richie Stix (for all his help in making the movie and booking the premiere party), Nicole (for making all the food and gift bags), Manny at Martini Red (for letting us host it there), Dr. Galactus Easter (for lending his acting talents to the film), Tubs Mahoney (for playing Santa at the party) and everyone else who had roles in the movie. Extra special thanks to Rich Diggla for going above and beyond the call of duty in helping us make the movie and for doing a great job promoting the party. Be sure to check out his film "Nutcase" at www.revver.com (go there and search "nutcase" or click the link). "Goin' Places: Tony Holes Strikes Back" will be posted on YouTube on Christmas Day for everyone who couldn't make it to the premiere. We'll be playing our next show on Friday, Jan. 2nd at Tommy's Tavern in Brooklyn.

• Be sure to check out the premiere party for our new movie "Goin' Places: Tony Holes Strikes Back". It is on Saturday, December 20th at Martini Red (371 Van Duzer Street Staten Island, NY 10304). We will be showing a couple of other short films that night as well...some Goin' Places related, some not. The party will be FREE to enter, but space is limited. If you want to guarantee yourself a spot email us with your full name and how many people will be attending with you. Walk-ins will still be allowed that night, but if you want to make sure you don't miss out (in case the place fills up), make sure you get on the list.

• Check out our radio appearance on The Shadow Show from 7/31/08. The entire show has been posted! The two interviews are available as separate mp3s: Inteview 1, Interview 2. You can download our band performance as two separate podcasts or track by track. Here are the podcasts: Set 1, Set 2. The separate tracks are listed below. This live version of Gum Would Be Perfection is historical because it features Richie's brother Tony on guitar. This was the first time we've played with Tony since he left the band in 2001. It's also the first time we've ever released any Goin' Places music that features Tony's playing. Tongue Tied features brief cameos from Dr. Love and Col. Nathan R. Jessep from the rap group Solid White. Here are the separate tracks:
  
  
  1. The Only Way
     
  2. Girl Songwriting 101
     
  3. Girl
     
  4. You're Living In A Dream World
     
  5. Tamara Is A Punk
     
  6. I Like Your Girlfriend
     
  7. I Hate Your Girlfriend
     
  8. Relationship Sneakers
     
  9. She Loves You
     
  10. Never Forget
      
  11. Just Another Girl Song
      
  12. Goin' Places
      
  13. 555-GIRL
      
  14. Wonder Why
      
  15. Hey Jude
      
  16. I Saw Her Standing There
      
  17. Girls For Dummies
      
  18. Running Out Of Time
      
  19. Gum Would Be Perfection
      
  20. Johnny B. Goode
      
  21. Commercial Soft Drink Girl
      
  22. You're Gonna Be My Girl
      
  23. That'll Be The Day
      
  24. Tongue Tied
      
  25. Cut Off Jeans Girl
      
  26. I Like Girl Songs
      
  27. I Love You Girl
      
  28. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise)
      
  29. A Day In The Life
      
      
  Enjoy!

• Our 2003 movie, A Goin' Places Tale, has been posted on YouTube! Check it out below or on the A Goin' Places Tale YouTube Page. Our Sonic Iguana documentary has also been posted! Check it out below or on the Sonic Iguana Documentary YouTube Page. Remember to leave comments. Enjoy!
  
  A Goin' Places Tale (Part 1):
  
  
  A Goin' Places Tale (Part 2):
  
  
  Goin' Places: Sonic Iguana Documentary (Part 1):
  
  
  Goin' Places: Sonic Iguana Documentary (Part 2):
  

• Check out part of our radio interview from 7-31-08 on The Shadow Show. We will post the entire show once we receive a copy.

• The trailer for our upcoming film "Goin' Places: Tony Holes Strikes Back" has been posted!!! Check it out on YouTube by or watch it below. Also, remember to comment about it on YouTube and on our movie message board. ENJOY!
  
  

• Check out our NEW MESSAGE BOARD: The Goin' Places Universe Board. Go there to discuss and read the latest rumors about our upcoming film, "Goin' Places: Tony Holes Strikes Back". Also, take a trip down memory lane and discuss our 2003 film, A Goin' Places Tale. And as always, keep checking our blog for the latest official news about our new movie!

• Goin’ Places will be playing live on the radio on The Shadow Show on 88.7FM in Wayne, NJ. For more info check out http://www.myspace.com/pdawgshadow and http://www.wpradio887.org.

• We are playing a show August 2, 2008 at Peggy O'neils in Brooklyn, NY. Check out the shows section for more info.

• Check out our myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/goinplacesmusic. Feel free to add us as a friend.

• Filming for our upcoming film, "Tony Holes Strikes Back", is moving along very smoothly. Check out our myspace page (blog section) for pictures/progress of the film shoot!

• Our album, Girl Songwriting 101, is now available at the iTunes store. Check it out! Or if that's not your thing check out emusic.com or rhapsody.com... those sites have it too. It also should be available on napster.com and musicmatch.com very soon (if it isn't already).

• Pre-production has started on a new Goin' Places movie. The working title of this movie is "Tony Holes Strikes Back". This movie will be a direct sequel to A Goin' Places Tale, which was released in 2003. Over the coming months filming will take place on and around Staten Island, NY. Casting for the major roles has already been completed. However, there are still some minor roles that have not yet been filled. If you live in the area, or can provide your own transportation, and would like to audition then don't hesitate to contact us.

We're back with some new developments! Let's get right to it.
• We're currently in talks with Care Factor Zero Rekordz located in Australia. They will be licensing our album, "Girl Songwriting 101", for a domestic release in Australia. Until now the album was only available there as an import CD. We will post more details on this release as soon as we get them.

• No Tomorrow Records in Spain has released The Bowery Electric E.P. on CD and 7" vinyl. This E.P. contains the Goin' Places song "Never Forget", produced by Daniel Rey. This record was in the works for a long time, so we're sure you know all the details about it by now. This is the first time Goin' Places has appeared on vinyl, so be sure to pick up a copy while they last...limited to 1000 copies (500 on blue, 500 on pink).

• AMP Magazine has released an amazing pop punk compilation featuring Goin' Places along with the Mr. T Experience, the Queers, Darlington, Groovie Ghoulies, Huntingtons, and many, many more that is currently available for sale at interpunk.com, amazon.com, and your local Hot Topic store. Take one look at the tracklist and you'll know why you have to own this thing immediately. Check out AMP Magazine for more information.

• Rockaway Records in Argentina has released a 2 CD compilation called "Todos Somos Ramones" featuring 59 bands paying tribute to one of the greatest bands ever to walk the earth. Also included is a 60 page color booklet. Goin' Places appears with the never before released recording of the Ramones song "Oh Oh I Love Her So". Check out Rockaway Records for all the details.

This Saturday, April 24th we'll be playing a show at Donovan's on Staten Island. Also playing are SomeoneElse and The Infinite Staircase. The show starts at 10pm and there is a $3 cover charge. Goin' Places goes on around midnight. Donovan's is located at 1736 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10314.

• Our next show has been booked and it's definitely something different. We'll be appearing at the Staten Island Waterfront Festival on Sunday, October 26th. This is part of a 2 day music festival to be held at the Staten Island Ferry. It's a free concert, so everyone can come out and enjoy a day of great music.

• On Saturday, Sept. 27th we'll be playing an All Ages afternoon show at Dock Street Bar and Grill. Things kick off at 2pm. Also playing are Staten Island's pride and joy, Darien, as well as Sydney and The Multi Purpose Solution.

• We just wrapped up a recording session at Fingerboard Studios where we laid down demo tracks of 9 songs. We recorded 1) Just Another Girl Song 2) Goin' Places 3) You're Living In A Dream World 4) I Love You Girl 5) Running Out Of Time 6) Gum Would Be Perfection 7) You're Gonna Be My Girl 8) Tongue Tied 9) Daydream Believer. These recordings aren't going to be released publicly, but we did want to give you a peak at the new stuff we've been working on. So here are two of the songs: You're Living In A Dream World and Tongue Tied. Enjoy...and any feedback on these songs would be greatly appreciated.

    7/14/2003

• It's kinda short notice, but we'll be playing this Saturday, July 19th at AJ's At The Vanduzer Inn in Staten Island, NY. This is an early show and it's all ages, so everyone can enjoy. Also playing are our good friends Bigwheel and Sydney, along with Midway, Dead End Street and Damaged Goods. Doors open at 3pm and it's $7 to enter. The club is located at 293 Van Duzer Street. Goin' Places hits the stage last at 7pm.

• We're almost done with our latest batch of demos. Not much more to say that that. Once they are ready a couple of mp3s will be posted.

• The recently released "Punk Vs. Emo" double CD compilation on the Fastmusic Label is now available through our website. We're selling it for $8 ppd, which is most likely the cheapest you will be able to get it. Check out the merch section for info on the CD and how to order. Also, while supplies last, we will be giving away a free copy of last summer's Reinforcement Records sampler CD with any purchase of $5 or more. This CD includes two Goin' Places songs as well as tracks from our good friends Darien, plus many more.

• We're back in the recording studio once again. We're doing demos of 9 songs...4 brand new ones, 4 old GP tunes that didn't appear on our album and a Monkees cover. These songs will most likely never be released publicly, but one or two songs will most likely show up on our website once they are completed. Stay tuned.

• Last Tuesday, Fastmusic released a 2 disc compilation called "Punk vs. Emo". You've probably already guessed it, but this album contains one CD of punk bands and one CD of emo bands. It's a special release for us because it contains our song "Never Forget", which up until now had been unreleased. This song was recorded last year with Daniel Rey (Ramones, Misfits) producing. Other acts on the punk disc include The Queers, Down By Law, Huntingtons, and Darlington. Some of the bands on the emo disc include Rufio, Early November, Further Seems Forever and many more. In total, there are 47 bands. What really makes this release so cool is that when you put the CDs into your computer you can vote for your favorite tracks from the release at www.punkvsemo.com. The CD is now available at all major chain stores or available online at interpunk.com.

• Our short film, "A Goin' Places Tale", is now available! Click here to download the movie!

• Well, it's done. The new Goin' Places short film, entitled "A Goin' Places Tale", is finally complete. It will premiere on Friday, May 16th. Click here to view the trailor! If you experience any problems playing the file, download the DIVX codec for free. It's a simple and easy download.

• A new show has been added to our shows page. We'll be playing at The Backstage (Formerly Roadhouse Blues) on June 7th with Bigwheel, The Shitfits (Misfits cover band), 5 Cent Deposit and Knuckle Sandwich. Check the shows section for updates. Also, remember that next Friday, May 9th, we return to live action at Dock Street.

• Friday, May 9th will mark Goin' Places' return to the stage after a short hiatus. Why the break you ask? Well, that was so we could take the time to get ready to rock with our new 2nd guitarist Sammy! He'll be making his debut with us at Dock Street, so we wanna see all you locals come on out and make him feel welcome. Here's the specs on the show: 16 and up to enter. $8. Show starts at 9pm. Also playing: The Minors, What A Shame and more tba.

• May 1st marks the release of a great new compilation on Reinforcement Records called "52 Lessons On Life". This is a 2 CD set featuring 52 bands, including Goin' Places. Bands featured on the comp include some of our favorites like The Queers, Teen Idols, Huntingtons, Groovie Ghoulies and Apers, along with big names like Samiam, The Bouncing Souls and many more. Check out www.reinforcementrecords.com for the complete run down and info on how to order.

• Since our last show we've kinda kept a low profile, but have kept quite busy. First off we've been working on writing and rehearsing new material over the past few weeks. The new songs are turning out great and a bunch have even started popping up in our live set recently. Also, we're also working on touring once again. Keep your fingers crossed and this one might actually happen! If things go according to plan Goin' Places will be making it's way across the country in the next few months. When we know more so will you.

• In entertainment news many of you will be happy to hear that we're nearing the end of work on our next movie. That's right...over the last 3 months we've been filming and editing another movie. This film will debut on our website when it's complete. You can expect it to premiere in about a month or two.

• Pictures from our last show at CBGB have been posted on out site. They were taken by Vinny Aquafredda and can be viewed in the photos/videos section. After you're done checking them out you can stop by www.ramonesmania.com which is a new Ramones website run by Vinny's brother James.

• This Friday, March 14th we'll be rockin' out at CBGB in Manhattan, NY. Show time is 9pm and it's $10 to get in. The lineup, in order, is as follows: Los Peros, Some Action, Goin' Places, and Collider. For those who don't know, Collider is led by Jed Davis, the man who wrote The Bowery Electric. If you don't know that song then it might be time to brush up on your Goin' Places history. Suffice it to say this will be a great show and one you won't wanna miss if you're in the area. If you're not in the area then you'll probably be able to catch the show as it's broadcast live over the internet at www.cbgb.com. Go there around show time to click into their live stream of the show.

• Last week we stopped by CBGB for a quick set at the sold out Queers/Teen Idols show. Carina Mastrocola from Defy Unlearn Magazine was there and snapped some pics. We've posted them in our pictures/videos section for everyone to check out.

• The newest review of our album is in and we're wondering if anyone can help us understand it. It comes from www.benicetomommy.com which is an Italian punk website. If you can offer us a translation we would be greatful. Here's what they had to say:

  Goin' Places - "Girl Songwriting 101" - CD - Coldfront
  Vengono da Staten Island, New York, e stanno facendo parlare di se' con questo primo full length davvero godibilissimo. Pop-punk, molto pi? che punk, ma assolutamente irresistibile in alcuni brani. Registrato e prodotto da Mass Giorgini, il disco si fa ascoltare che ?n piacere, fra armonie vocali, cori e gran belle chitarre in primo piano. Sembrano dei Beatles sotto adrenalina e indiscutibilmente sanno scrivere canzoni. Nota di merito per il ritornello della title-track, dedicato alle ragazze ("You see them, you want them, can't have them, write about them"), che potrete ascoltare aprendo la homepage del loro sito.

• We'll be back at CBGB on Friday, March 14th. Details are skimpy at this point, but the show is being set up by Arturo Vega who works for the Ramones, so it should be a fun evening. When we learn more about this one, so will you.

• Since our full US tour doesn't seem to be happening as soon as we'd like (yea yea yea, we are still working on it...seriously!) we figured we should start getting out there in small doses anyway. So we're starting to book some weekend roadtrips along the East Coast. If you live on our side of the country and can help out with booking please get in touch.

• The flash intro has been taken down. It can still be viewed here for your pleasure.

• There's been a change of scenery and a date change, but it's still the same great show. And now there is even less of a wait. We'll be rocking out with The Queers, Teen Idols and Armstrong on Thursday, Feb. 6th at The Downtown in Farmingdale, NY. This is the first date of the Queers/Teen Idols/Armstrong tour, so everyone should come out and help them kick it off in style. Check the shows section for more info. The show on Saturday, March 1st is still happening, though we're not sure if we'll be on it or not. For now we've taken it off our shows page to avoid confusion. Once the date gets closer we'll let you all know what's happening with it.

• We're psyched to announce that we've been asked to play a great show on Saturday, March 1st at CBGBs with The Queers (Lookout! Records) and Teen Idols (Honest Don's). Also on the bill are Armstrong. In the upcoming weeks we'll provide you with more info on the show, including how to buy tickets, since there is a good chance this one will sell out.

• Interpunk has just made available for sale several new Goin' Places items, including a brand new t-shirt, patch, and keychain, as well as two new button designs. A few of you had asked us about t-shirts in smaller sizes, so you'll be glad to know that the shirts are available in everything from children's medium to adult extra large. Check the merchandise section for more info on these new items.

• Our commitment to our fans never ends. We've recently made it three keystrokes easier for you to get to our website and access the latest Goin' Places news. You can now reach our site through this new URL: www.goinplaces.com

• Happy New Year from Goin' Places! Let's start the new year right! This Friday, January 10th, we'll be playing at an ALL PUNK SHOW at Dock St. Bar & Grill, featuring our friends SYDNEY! Click here for more info on this show.

• Once upon a time, the lads in Goin' Places decided to record a Beatles cover album at their own Fingerboard Road Studios. The album was completed in the summer of 2002 but was never released to the public. We've decided to post 1 of the 18 recorded songs. Click here to download Goin' Places' cover of the Beatles' classic "I Saw Her Standing There".

• Noted Staten Island scenster Jen Love runs a photography website at www.itakepictures.org. She just posted some pics from the recent Monty Love X-Mas show and there are a couple of your favorite Staten Island based punk band with the initials GP. The Goin' Places pics are located here on her page.

• This Saturday, December 21st, is the 3rd Annual Monty Love X-Mas Show. Doors are at 2pm at The Real McCoy, located at 76 Bay Street, Staten Island, NY 10301. It's $5 to enter, ALL AGES, and Goin' Places is on at 3:15pm. Also, we've just been added to a show on Monday, Dec. 23rd at Dock Street. It's free to get into if you bring a toy or can of food for charity. Sydney, Someone Else, El Diablo Bastardo and more are on the bill. Show starts at 8PM. Visit the shows section for more info on both events.

• We just finished recording some demos of new material we've been writing, so of course we're gonna share the wealth. Click here to listen to our tune "Relationship Sneakers". Some of you may know the song already, since it has become a regular in our set since it's debut a few months back.

• Be sure to check out www.sillyrabbit.cjb.net for a feature on Goin' Places. It's a great music site and they were cool enough to choose us as "Band Of The Month" for December.

• We've got all the info for the BIG show on Saturday, December 21st. It's gonna be held at The Real Mccoy, which is located by the Staten Island Ferry. The show is the first of 2 shows that day, both of which are part of Monty Love's 3rd Annual X-Mas Bash. Lucky for us, we're playing the show which is all ages. This is most likely our last show of the year and it's one you definitely don't wanna miss. Even if you're from Brooklyn, Manhattan or even NJ, you'll wanna consider traveling for this one. If you don't know about Monty Love then you're in for a treat...yea, Monty screams a lot, but it's good screaming. They put on a hell of a show. Check the shows section for more info.

• As of today, Wednesday, Nov. 27th, our CD, "Girl Songwriting 101" is sitting pretty at the number 5 spot on Interpunk.com on their best selling CDs list. It seems like every day it climbs a little higher....so let's keep our fingers crossed and see if we can make it all the way up there. In response to the great sales, Interpunk will be making up some new merchandise to go along with the record. Soon they will have two new buttons, a patch, keychain and even a brand new t shirt. Once those are available we'll fill ya in. If you did purchase the new album from Interpunk, we'd appreciate it if you can go back to the site and write up a small review of it. That way we can get some feedback on what you think of it.

• If things go according to plan, we should be heading back into our very own Fingerboard Road Studios very soon to record some demos of new songs. We've been writing a lot over the last few months and are eager to get some of the new material recorded.

• Well, we just finished up playing a handful of really cool shows. You all probably know that we got to play with the Groovie Ghoulies twice, and you all definitely know that they are one of the best bands going today. Check out their site and find out when they're gonna be playing near you. Another big reason to check out their show is the band they are touring with, Manplanet. These guys are all about one thing...FUN. Their live show is one of the most entertaining ones you'll ever get to see, plus they're really cool guys to top it all off. As of now, the next Goin' Places show is the big Monty Love X-Mas Bash on December 21st. Hopefully though, we'll get some more shows booked before then. Stay tuned.

• So what's new with the CD? Well, Interpunk sold out of it pretty quickly. They've since gotten it back in stock and now have it featured on the main page. It's been doing great over there and is currently residing at #29 on their best sellers list. Also, we've gotten promo posters for the new album. So now for a special offer...anyone who orders the CD directly through our site (either by paypal, or through the mail) will get a poster included with the order for free. Click here for ordering info.

• Our new full length record, Girl Songwriting 101, "officially" came out last Tuesday. Since then we've heard back from a ton of you. We're glad to hear that you're looking for the record. Here's what you need to do though. Next time you walk into a store and don't see the new Goin' Places CD on the rack, don't just give up and walk out. Instead, ask for it and if they don't have it in stock request that they order it. All these stores have the album in their inventory list, they just need to see a demand for it...and that's where you come in. We need you guys to help create a "buzz" about the record. Here is all the info you'll need to have them order you a copy:

  Artist: Goin' Places
  Title: Girl Songwriting 101
  Record Label: Coldfront Records
  Catalog Number: CF67
  Bar Code Number: 0 55707 00672 5

• If you really wanna get involved and help spread the word about GP then sign up for our street team. Members will receive promotional posters about the album to help get the name out there. We'll also send along some other goodies as a thank you for your help.

• Remember, if you need your fix right away and don't wanna wait for the record to get into stores you can order it directly from us. Any orders placed through out site will be shipped out the next day...sometimes even the same day, so you know you'll get it FAST. Also, interpunk.com is now fully stocked on the album. Click here to purchase our album from Interpunk.

• Welcome to the brand new Goin' Places website! Our full length CD, "Girl Songwriting 101", is now available in stores on Coldfront Records! This CD was produced by Mass Giorgini and features Joe Queer as a special guest vocalist. This cd can also be purchased in our new merchandise section.

• Our record release show will be held on Sunday, November 3rd at The Continental in New York City. The Groovie Ghoulies will be headlining this all ages show, so check it out! We will also be playing with the Groovie Ghoulies on Monday, November 11th at Maxwells in Hoboken, NJ. Tickets for this show can be purchased through Ticketmaster. Check the shows section for more info on both of these upcoming events!

• T-shirts, hooded sweat shirts, stickers, buttons, and patches are now available! These items can be found in the merchandise section.

• Goin' Places has started up a street team. Members will receive stickers, flyers, and other promotional material to be given out at shows. Members will also receive special insider information not available on this website or through the Goin' Places newsletter. Click here to join!

• Photos from the Girl Songwriting 101 photo shoot have been added to the website. These photos can be found in the newly designed photos/videos section. More photos from this photo shoot can be found in the section entitled the band, which features a history of Goin' Places and biographies of each band member.

• We'd like to thank the following people for helping us make "Girl Songwriting 101" possible: Mass Giorgini, Brett Matthews, Joe Queer, Phillip Hill, Dan Wleklinski, Fergus Daly, John Joh, Linsay, Mike, Nicole, Jessie, Brianne, Desiree, Nicola, Candice, and of course, all our family and friends.