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Mad Caddies

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Ska Punk

Flexx Bronco

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Cock Punk

The Breaks

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Rock / Punk Rock / Classic Rock



Mad Caddies

Todd, Sasha, Chuck, Keith, Ed

on Fat Wreck Records

The Mad Caddies (or the Caddies) are a ska punk band from Solvang, California. The band formed in 1995 and has released five full-length albums, one live album, and two EPs.

The Mad Caddies sound has influences from broad ranging genres including ska (especially ska 3rd wave), punk rock, hardcore punk, swing, reggae, jazz, Latin music, polka, even cowpunk ("Crew Cut Chuck") and sea shanties ("Weird Beard").



Founding members Chuck Robertson, Sascha Lazor, Todd Rosenberg, Carter Benson and James Malis started the group while attending Santa Ynez Valley Union High School but the band's membership has changed frequently since its inception. Robertson, Lazor and Rosenberg all play in the current lineup which also includes horn players Keith Douglas and Ed Hernandez, who have both played in the band since the late 90s. Keyboard player Dustin Lanker joined in 2007 followed by bassist Graham Palmer in 2009. Former members include Mark Iversen, Brian Flenniken, Boz Rivera, Cris Badham and Derrick Plourde.



In the band's early beginnings in the mid-1990s, they performed as Cracked Macaroni at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School. Shortly thereafter, the band played under the name The Ivy League, but in 1996 they changed their name after signing to the Honest Don's Records label to avoid confusion (and potential litigation) with two prior bands that went by the same moniker. The band's debut album, Quality Soft Core, was released the following year. After the release of the album, the band was signed to Fat Mike's label Fat Wreck Chords, through which the Mad Caddies have released 5 studio albums, 2 EPs and a live album. The Caddies have toured extensively throughout their career including tours across the USA, Europe, Japan, Canada, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and South America.

As of January 2013, the Caddies have announced they are working on a new studio album to be completed in 2013.



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. With 6 studio albums and 1 live record already to their credit the MAD CADDIES realized it was high time to compile a list of favorites, which is exactly what they did with Consentual Selections. 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.

Over the course of their career the MAD CADDIES have crafted an exclusive genre of music, separating them from the masses of carbon copy bands. Combining elements of punk, ska, roots reggae, country and even Dixeland jazz, the MAD CADDIES’ music stands alone as truly exceptional. Guided by polished vocals, their songs echo an ethos of fun-loving laid back living. The lively and sometimes jovial nature of their music paired with the band members’ remarkable musicianship and endearing stage manner, has helped to amass a thriving and loyal fan base.









Flexx Bronco

Good sweaty fun!

Filthy - Guitar

Eroc - Guitar

Guy Thunderbird - Bass/Vocals

Thor Bigsby - Drums



From San Francisco, California. Flexx Bronco is the real deal, everything they do is derived from within. Their writing style, based on collective experiences, influences and lifestyle, exposes many truths found while touring and living it over the past half decade. Flexx Bronco is not just a “Rock N' Roll” band. While that is at the heart of what they do, more aptly they embody the essence of it.



“A venomous potion somewhere in between, boogie, punk and hard rock, with hard riffing, bold punk attitude and bourbon raining over every tune." (WWW.AUDIODROME.IT)



Flexx Bronco's influences draw from just about every genre. Flexx Bronco spans a variety of styles, ranging from country to rock, blues to pop and alternative. The four members of Flexx Bronco are; Filthy, Eroc, Guy Thunderbird and Thor Bigsby. Their songs epitomize explosive, eccentric Rock and Roll decadence. Flexx Bronco takes the listener through the ages with drunken country sing alongs, heavy garage blues, with a single down- beat, jetting them off on a lightning fast full- throttle punk and roll onslaught.



Flexx Bronco have played over three hundred shows in the last several years, sharing the stage with such phenomenal acts such as the Supersuckers, Agent Orange, The Bronx, Throw Rag, The Black Halos, Tesla, Sammy Hagar and Death by Stereo to name a few. The bands juxtaposition of old school work ethic and vivacious musical passion exudes in their dynamic stage shows, ensuring their fans a true rock and roll experience each time around. Watch here www.youtube.com/officialflexxbronco



"I actually had more fun listening to the Flexxies than I did listening to Springsteen the other night." - (Steven Seaweed, 107.7 the Bone FM)



“Volume 2 – showcases Flexx Bronco at their hard-edged best." -Sean Thompson, SF Examiner



“Really good music to listen to while putting down a few cold ones”- BigWheel Magazine".



What more would one expect from SF's best drawing local Rock/Punk band, packing in fans at National venues such as the Paradise Lounge and Bottom of The Hill. Flexx Bronco was voted “SF's Favorite Live Punk Band” in The SF Bay Guardian's Best of the Bay and “Best Local Rock Band” in SF Weekly's Best of The Bay. Vol.2 solidifies their sound as more melodic, confident songwriters and performers. With successful headlining tours on the west coast, the band looks forward to maintaining their role as best pick for national support slots on the local level, as well as support for headliners on the national and international circuit. Sometimes you just want some.



They are the rock and roll underground’s Jesus. A rock and roll tornado ripping through our countryside with an unrelenting middle finger extended high and proud in the sky.”

Musicgoat.com



“In a world seemingly dominated by musical acts that lack even the barest thread of integrity - let alone true rock n' roll sensibility - Flexx Bronco slithers their way under the radar to provide their fans with a sonic blast of gritty blues rock aural-gasmic delight.”

Sean Patrick Thompson - The Devil's Music Magazine



"Flexx Bronco as a band is funny, raw, edgy, wild, unpredictable and sexy as hell and this album captures all of their hot fire!" "Go and get your hands on this album, light some candles, put on your ball gag and some clean lacy underwear and rock out to this album for yourself and you can thank us later….or thank us now."

Tony Misfit - Rebel Music TV













The Breaks

Members: Gonz - guitar/vocals, Patrick - drums, Josh - bass/vocals Scott - guitar/vocals



Sounds Like: Mad Caddies, Hot Snakes, Rocket from the Crypt, The Dead Boys, The Dictators



Label: Broke Records



Hi, were The Breaks. Formed in San Francisco's Mission District 2012 we've been continuing in a long line of schweety sounding rock with emphasis on melody without skimping on DIY ethics. We like to bring the party and that's what we do every damn time so leave your tude at the door and come hang out for a fucking good time!

Cheers, - The Breaks









