Formed in 2012, Roadside Ghost is a Southern California rock band that has carved out its own lane in the American rock scene with a sound that blends hard-hitting riffs, big hooks, and raw, road-tested energy. The band is made up of Gary Green on rhythm guitar and lead vocals, Jon Young on drums and backing vocals, Parker Goessling on lead guitar and backing vocals, and Nate Cohn on bass.

Together, they bring a rare mix of grit, chemistry, and musical firepower that shows just as much in the studio as it does on stage. Cutting their teeth in the Southern California circuit, Roadside Ghost quickly built a reputation for explosive live shows and a tight, no-nonsense performance style. Their music fuses muscular rock with melodic punch, driven by Green’s gritty, commanding vocals and a band that knows exactly when to hit hard and when to let a song breathe. That reputation has carried them to some of the most iconic stages in the country. They’ve rocked the House of Blues in Hollywood and Anaheim, lit up the legendary Whisky a Go Go on the Sunset Strip, and brought their sound to historic rooms like The Masonic in Detroit and the Rialto Theatre in Tucson. They’ve also taken the main stage at the infamous Gathering of the Juggalos in Ohio, performing for one of the most diverse and high-energy crowds in the country.

More than a decade in, Roadside Ghost is still pushing forward, still sharpening their sound, and still writing music that connects with both longtime fans and first-time listeners. From Southern California to stages across the nation, their story is built on sweat, volume, and an unshakable commitment to doing rock music the real way.

Band Biography

  • LEAD VOCALS / RHYTHM GUITAR

    Gary Green

  • DRUMS / BACKING VOCALS

    Jon Young

  • LEAD GUITAR / BACKING VOCALS

    Parker Goessling

  • BASS GUITAR

    Nate Cohn