Santa Barbara's softcore ska-punkers Mad Caddies have been rollicking as a solid seven-piece since late summer 1995, but their musical origin dates back to the mid-'80s. Chuck (vocals), Big John (ba**), Boz (drums), Ed (trombone), Sascha (guitar), Carter (guitar), and Keith (trumpet) were named the Ivy League early on, but grew tired of the constant comparisons to fellow SoCal rockers Operation Ivy -- plus there was another band going by the same name, so the group went for ... Show more...

Santa Barbara's softcore ska-punkers Mad Caddies have been rollicking as a solid seven-piece since late summer 1995, but their musical origin dates back to the mid-'80s. Chuck (vocals), Big John (ba**), Boz (drums), Ed (trombone), Sascha (guitar), Carter (guitar), and Keith (trumpet) were named the Ivy League early on, but grew tired of the constant comparisons to fellow SoCal rockers Operation Ivy -- plus there was another band going by the same name, so the group went for a new moniker in 1996. Mad Caddies issued Quality Soft Core on Honest Don's Records in 1997. Duck & Cover (1998) and The Holiday Has Been Cancelled (2000) were both released on Fat Wreck Chords. Rock the Plank appeared in spring 2001 before the summer brought about a few lineup changes; Brian joined the group on drums and Carter parted ways, leaving Mad Caddies as a s**tet. Just One More followed in March 2003 and their exuberant live show was captured on Live from Toronto: Songs in the Key of Eh, recorded on St. Patrick's Day of 2004. ~ MacKenzie Wilson, All Music Guide