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Ask anyone about San Diego, CA and they will either tell you about Jurassic Park 2: The Lost World or about the city’s proximity to the Mexican border. Very soon, however, people will add a third bullet to the list: Pop-rock group Goodnight Caulfield.

The group was founded by guitarist/vocalist Adam Cuadra and lead guitarist Joey Meza, best friends since high school, in late 2006. They enlisted the aid of drummer Matt Clemens who wowed them with an ear-shattering drum solo, and an amazing bass player and friend Nikolai.
The band name is a reference to Holden Caulfield of the best-selling novel The Catcher in the Rye. The band is bidding adieu to Caulfield’s style of rebellious pessimism and negativity in order to welcome something more positive.

The group released their self-titled debut EP in early 2008. It was a showcase Alternative/Emo Rock similar to Anberlin, Armor for Sleep and Paramore, which is no surprise as the members cite them as strong influences. Like their contemporaries, their music is highly energetic and upbeat with positive, forward-thinking lyrics to match.

“I believe our music paints a real picture of life situations,” says Cuadra. “Our message is be yourself. Life has its up’s and down’s so focus on what you are passionate about and go for it.”

Goodnight Caulfield Released their first full length The Masquerade on Jan 3rd 2009.

“ Sorry J.D. Salinger, San Diego emo-pop quartet Goodnight Caulfield think the protagonist of The Catcher In The Rye is too pessimistic, so they are hoping they’er hoping their eclectic, feel-good full-length, The Masquerade, starts a whole new age of positivity. But that doesn’t mean they’re a one-trick pony.” – Alternative Press

“Goodnight Caulfield has released a very impressive album with The Masquerade.”- Absolutepunk.net

“Strong from start to finish, The Masquerade packs a hard-hitting emo-rock punch that this reviewer hasn’t felt since he first bought Anberlin’s debut. Everything is tight. The music is thought-out, and the guitars are never boring”- Indievisionmusic.com