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Goodbye Elliott is known as the first rock band to come out of the Hawaiian Islands. The band is composed of lead vocalist/guitarist Jonny Stimac, his brother vocalist/guitarist/ukulele Chris Stimac, vocalist/bassist Paul Gubser, vocalist/keys/ukulele Ryan Johnston, and vocalist/drummer Jordan Smallwood. Since the band's formation in 2005, they have released four studio albums.
Formation
Goodbye Elliott was formed in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii in early 2005. Singer/guitarist brothers Jonny Stimac and Chris Stimac grew up since birth with bassist Paul Gubser in Kona. The three of them formed together the band "Not Mother?" and released one full length album under that name. They created "Goodbye Elliott" after adding High-school friends keyboardist Ryan Johnston and Drummer Jordan Smallwood. In the summer of 2005 the five set out from Hawaii to California to introduce their unique sound on their first west coast mainland tour.
Albums and Recording
In 2006, after two sold out mainland tours and after gathering a large hometown following on the Big Island, Goodbye Elliott traveled to Holland, the Netherlands to record the bands first full length album. On New Year's Eve of 2006-2007 they released Goodbye Elliott - Running to California featuring hits "Ticket to Love" and "Running to California."
After extensive touring, Goodbye Elliott joined in the studio with awarded winning mixer and producer Al Clay (The Pixies, Pink, Pirates of the Caribbean, Batman Begins). In summer of 2008 Goodbye Elliott released E.P. "Simple Summer Love."
The band released their third album E.P. "Summer" in the Summer of 2010. It features production from Al Clay, Danny Stimac, and Jonny. A music video was shot for the single "Don't Call Me Baby".
Goodbye Elliott is currently finishing their highly anticipated second full length album entitled "I'll Never Let You Go." Songs in this album will feature Jonny and Chris' niece & popular rock artist Mischa Stimac, and also violin virtuoso Calyssa Davidson. Rumors say it is set for release late 2012 early 2013.