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The Mad Caddies On Tour In Canada !

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The Mad Caddies

 The Mad Caddies On Tour In Canada !

The Mad Caddies stand alone in their latest musical achievement. Combining elements of rock and roots reggae that evokes memories of the Clash, the Police and Sublime, the record Keep It Going takes the listener on a musical journey from lively Jamaican dancehalls to the underground DIY music venues of America. Keep It Going, the band’s 5th full length record, May 1st, proved to be the definitive record of the Mad Caddies’ successful career. Grammy award winning producer, Wayne Jobson (No Doubt, Gregory Isaacs, Toots & The Maytals), was brought on to help produce the album, and reggae legend Duckie Simpson (Black Uhuru) joined the Mad Caddies to sing on a cover of Delroy Wilson’s reggae classic “Riding For a Fall”.

Hailing from the central coast of California, the mayhem-core ensemble known as the Mad Caddies came into existence in the summer of 1995. Late in 1996, having grown tired of the regular sun, sand, and surf routine, they opted to lock themselves in a barn where they could truly focus on their music. At this point in the story things could have gotten ugly. Luckily when the band reemerged from the ramshackle studio they had completed their debut album, Quality Soft Core. Punk rock pariah Fat Mike heard their music and wasted no time bringing the young upstarts aboard his label, Fat Wreck Chords.

The Mad Caddies’ talents reach far beyond the boundaries of ska and punk, enabling them to throw a musical curve ball into the mix without notice. Reggae, dixie, jazz, surf, rockabilly, country and swing are all styles in which the group is well versed and aren’t afraid to inject into their unique brand of rock. The members of the Mad Caddies are as diverse as the music they perform but their most notable member is lead vocalist Chuck. Despite his penchant for booze and all things smokable, Chuck’s amazing voice prevails and his crooning could make even Morrissey blush.

The band has toured the U.S., Europe, Canada, Australia and Japan countless times, including stints on ‘97, ‘98, ‘00, ‘03 Warped Tours and both the Euro and American Fat Tours of 2000. Between all this time on the road, the Mad Caddies have managed to release an EP, a live record, and three other full lengths on Fat: Just One More, Duck and Cover and the album that launched the sub-genre of “pirate-core”, Rock The Plank. Think about it, the lifestyle of the Mad Caddies consists of travelling around the country, making port in unfamiliar towns, causing trouble, imbibing spirits and random pillaging.

The Mad Caddies are getting ready to come back to Canada to end 2009 on a sweet note. This tour features Toronto’s own Fil Bucchino from Flashlight Brown on bass and as a special new addition Dustin Lanker from the Cherry Poppin’ Daddies  is adding his special touch on keyboards .

The Mad Caddies love Canada and Canada loves The Mad Caddies don’t miss your chance to share the love this November !!!

 

November 3rd / Victoria / Element

November 4th / Vancouver / The Venue

November 6th / Calgary / The Distillery

November 7th / Edmonton / The Starlite

November 8th / Regina / The Exchange

November 9th / Winnipeg / Pyramid Cabaret

November 12th / Ottawa / New Capitol Music Hall

November 13th / Toronto / The Opera House

November 14th / London / Call The Office

November 15th  / Montreal / Le Studio

November 16th / Quebec City / Imperial De Quebec

 

For more information or to book an interview please contact:

Melanie Kaye PR

info@melaniekayepr.com

Office:416-408-3223

Cell:416-823-9139

www.melaniekayepr.com

www.madcaddies.com

www.myspace.com/mad_caddies

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