The Sunday Goose
The Sunday Goose was a progressive/symphonic rock band from the Netherlands formed in 2009. The project was initiated by keyboardist Bram van Risp, who set out to create a progressive symphonic rock project.
Van Risp connected with Marc Lamp, drummer of Dutch indie band Claw Boys Claw, and also fan of progressive music. Along with Lamp’s longtime musical collaborator Ly, they started composing and recording material. Rehearsals took place in a farm in the heart of Holland — surrounded by sheep. During this early phase, concept names such as Bellhamel and In the Pen were briefly considered.
In March 2009, Van Risp invited Hans Gerritse (known for his work with Nice Beaver and King Eider) to join as guitarist. More songs followed, most of them initiated by Ly, whose strong lyrics and melodies were the basis for the band to create longer and challenging songs. The group changed their name to The Sunday Goose, inspired by one of their own early compositions, Fixing the Sunday Goose.
With a full repertoire of original songs and the tight chemistry, The Sunday Goose took to the stage performing several times around Holland.
By 2010, the band was ready to record an album. Initial sessions took place at Studio The Pitt, with production led by Ruud Rijnbeek and Gerben Klazinga (of Knight Area). However, the band chose another approach, mixing the material themselves at Van Risp’s home studio. The process became a creative journey in its own right: new ideas emerged, additional tracks – instrumental and vocal – were recorded, allowing the songs to grow into progressive gems.
By 2014, the album was complete. After professional mastering by Peer Rave, it was ready for release. Yet despite their progress, personal circumstances and the long production timeline ultimately led the band to part ways — and the album, titled Where My Heart Lies, remained unreleased.
In 2025, after more than a decade, the original members reconnected. With renewed enthusiasm and a shared sense of unfinished business, they made the decision to finally share their long-lost debut with the world.
