Bad Daddy - VINTAGE
  • Stingy (Featured Track) (3:32)
  • Life of Sorrow (Featured Track) (4:15)
  • That Old Hound Dog (3:07)
  • Almost (4:06)
  • Hippie From the 60's (5:26)
  • The Devil's in the Details (3:01)
  • No Reply (4:09)
  • Roll On (3:37)
  • Little Old Man (3:10)
  • You Let the Devil in to Play (4:10)
Biography

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VINTAGE

Vintage - Original Release Date: June 7, 2012

The founding members of BAD DADDY, formed in 2005, have always loved both Rock & Roll and Americana music. From the early roots of bluegrass to the latest rock & roll craze, a special place is reserved in BAD DADDY’s collective heart for this iconic music. Band members Mark Lightcap, Bruce Marelich, Cole Spohr, George Newcom, Jerrad Benedict, Ray Fernandes, and Vera Bridges were all involved in the recording of VINTAGE. Tragically George Newcom, their drummer, passed away before the album was mastered. He did complete all his drum tracks and BAD DADDY says, "He lives on in our hearts and we feel him through the music he cherished." In the early years BAD DADDY combined acoustic instruments such as Vera’s fiddle and Cole’s banjo, with electric instruments such as Bruce’s Fender Strat leading several of their songs toward the Americana genre. BAD DADDY fans and supporters had clamored for the re-release of VINTAGE, their debut album. BAD DADDY band members were thrilled when Chester Street Records re-released VINTAGE in 2017.

SONGS IN ORDER OF RELEASE:

1. STINGY (Featured Track)(3:32)

Bruce had started to study old tunes, many of which he heard on an old radio program. He realized that there is a connection between the way music has evolved and the different eras. He had been working on a new chord progression and while listening to some swing music it seemed to fit that style. He was out driving one day and he passed a road named Stingy Lane. He thought what a great name for a tune. He wrote the lyrics not about any particular relationship but about how lovers can sometimes get a little selfish. The rest of the lyric evolved from that with Mark writing the last verse.

Lead vocal/Lead guitar: Bruce Marelich Guitar/Vocals: Mark Lightcap Guitar/Vocals: Cole Spohr Drums: George Newcom Fiddle/Vocals: Vera Bridges Bass guitar: Jerrad Benedict

2. LIFE OF SORROW (Featured Track)(4:15)

Cole and Mark got together at Cole's house one day and came up with the basic chord progression and melody for "Life of Sorrow." When Cole wrote the lyric he wanted to highlight the plight of the run-away slave back in early America. It's a subject matter the band feels very strongly about. When we perform it live we come to an a-cappella chorus toward the end that leaves the audience breathless. This song features Cole's incredible baritone voice and is one of the highlights on our album, VINTAGE.

Lead vocal: Cole Spohr Guitar/Vocals: Mark Lightcap Lead guitar/Vocals: Bruce Marelich Drums: George Newcom Fiddle/Vocals: Vera Bridges Bass guitar: Jerrad Benedict

3. THAT OLD HOUND DOG (3:07)

Back around 2005 a bull rider friend was staying with Bruce's family. He had a dog named Slider who was kept in a metal portable kennel outside. Slider used to slip out underneath the kennel and go after the neighborhood girl dogs, not unlike the bull rider friend. This inspired Bruce's lyric about "That Old Hound Dog". He came up with the bluegrass/Americana style music which seemed to fit the lyric to a tee.

Lead vocal/Lead guitar: Bruce Marelich Guitar/Vocals: Mark Lightcap Guitar/Vocals: Cole Spohr Drums: George Newcom Fiddle/Vocals: Vera Bridges Bass guitar: Jerrad Benedict

4. ALMOST (4:06)

I wrote "Almost" as a reflection of the incredible effort it takes to accomplish anything significant, including writing a great song. I had just finished watching a documentary about Thomas Edison and the many times he failed when attempting to invent the light bulb. It amazed me that Edison didn't think of the failed attempts as failing, he thought of them as ruling out a particular method. He stayed so persistent and positive that it was almost inevitable that he would find success. And as we all know, he succeeded in inventing what we mostly take for granted, the electric light bulb. Not long after watching that documentary "Almost" popped into my head, out of my mouth, and onto my yellow pad. My message in "Almost" is that one may "fail" in a particular step toward a goal, but a failed step does not mean the goal won't ultimately be attained. Keep the faith, baby! - Mark R. Lightcap

Lead vocal/Guitar: Mark Lightcap Lead guitar: Bruce Marelich Guitar/Vocals: Cole Spohr Drums: George Newcom Fiddle/Vocals: Vera Bridges Bass guitar: Jerrad Benedict

5. HIPPIE FROM THE 60'S (5:26)

Being that I grew up in the 60's and played in a band (Uther Pendragon) that performed with many 60's iconic bands in the San Francisco Bay Area, it seemed like I was destined to write this song. Although I had the long hair, the bell bottom pants, and wanted peace (who didn't), I never forgot what was most important to me. That was my family. After playing together and living like a family for more than 10 years my old band broke up. I married my then girlfriend, Darlene. We had three children and I temporarily gave up my music dream, got an 8 to late job, and worked my way up the corporate ladder. I retired with a fantastic pension, a happy wife, and I couldn't be prouder of our three children. However, before I retired from my "day job" I did some thinking about my roots; and my roots went back to my days as a musician performing in the 60's. I missed those days and missed playing with my band mates. I discovered that the lead player in my old band also yearned to be creating and playing music again. And so in 2005 BAD DADDY was formed. "Hippie From the 60's" is a representation of me getting back to my roots. - Mark R. Lightcap

Lead vocal/Guitar: Mark Lightcap Lead guitar/Vocals: Bruce Marelich Guitar/Vocals: Cole Spohr Drums: George Newcom Fiddle/Vocals: Vera Bridges Bass guitar: Ray Fernandes

6. THE DEVIL'S IN THE DETAILS (3:01)

Cole wrote this song as a reminder that we need to treat our Earth with respect. Many of the materials we mine from the ground and take from the Earth are a finite resource, and can't be replaced. We need clean water to drink and fresh air to breath as do our children, our children’s children, and the generations to come.

Lead vocal/Guitar: Cole Spohr Guitar/Vocals: Mark Lightcap Lead guitar/Vocals: Bruce Marelich Drums: George Newcom Fiddle/Vocals: Vera Bridges Bass guitar: Jerrad Benedict

7. NO REPLY (4:09)

Bruce and I were auditioning a drummer back around 2007. He turned out to be a much better guitar player than a drummer. Although he didn't make it into BAD DADDY, Bruce was intrigued by some of the chords he was playing on the guitar after the audition. Later on Bruce was messing around with those chords and realized that they reminded him of Glen Campbell's "Wichita Lineman". That led to the thought that it must be frustrating to call somebody, then when they don't answer you're left hanging on the line. This thought gave birth to the lyric and the song, "No Reply". Mark and Bruce got together and Mark came up with the chorus.

Lead vocal/Lead guitar: Bruce Marelich Guitar/Vocals: Mark Lightcap Guitar/Vocals: Cole Spohr Drums: George Newcom Fiddle/Vocals: Vera Bridges Bass guitar: Jerrad Benedict

8. ROLL ON (3:37)

Back around 2005 Bruce was learning some traditional blues songs. He had a record of Memphis Slim playing a song called "Going Out Walking". That is where the chord structure for “Roll On” came from. Later he was listening to The Coasters song, "Shopping For Clothes". That song inspired the lyric and instead of shopping for clothes, Bruce substituted a car. BAD DADDY recorded this song live at the Shasta Blues Festival.

Lead vocal/Lead guitar: Bruce Marelich Guitar: Mark Lightcap Guitar: Cole Spohr Drums: George Newcom Bass guitar: Ray Fernandes

9. LITTLE OLD MAN (3:10)

Little Old Man tells the story of one homeless person who has come to the end of their earthly journey. I wanted to write this song because every person has their own story to tell, yet we tend to judge them based on their current situation. Homelessness is a terrible problem for all too many people. And it's way too easy to write off their plight as something that could or should have been prevented. However, things aren't always as we assume they are and the story behind the person homeless on the park bench just might be a whole lot different that what we are imagining. – Mark R. Lightcap

Lead vocal/Guitar: Mark Lightcap Lead guitar/Vocals: Bruce Marelich Guitar/Vocals: Cole Spohr Drums: George Newcom Fiddle/Vocals: Vera Bridges Bass guitar: Jerrad Benedict

10. YOU LET THE DEVIL IN TO PLAY (4:10)

Bruce wrote the lyric about temptation and how giving in to it can open the door to bad things, and is akin to letting "The Devil in to Play". Mark always loved the lyric and was messing with the song one day. He tried out an Almond Brothers/Santana feel to the song and the band loved it. They've been playing it that way ever since.

Lead vocal/Lead guitar: Bruce Marelich Guitar/Vocals: Mark Lightcap Guitar/Vocals: Cole Spohr Drums: George Newcom Fiddle/Vocals: Vera Bridges Bass guitar: Jerrad Benedict

BAD DADDY - BIOGRAPHY

Rhythm guitarist/vocalist/keyboardist/songwriter Mark Lightcap remembers his first introduction to rock music. He was in Junior High in the San Francisco Bay Area and had been given a transistor radio for his birthday. Tuning it to one of the local rock and roll radio stations, KFRC or KYA, he would lay in bed at night listening to such greats as The Coasters, The Bryds, and Chuck Berry. Of course, if his mother caught him he would hear her yell, “Turn off that darn radio and go to sleep!” Mark would “hear” songs in his head that he had never heard before. Some would call it gifted, others might call it schizophrenic. Regardless, he would hear songs never before written, complete with a melody, vocals, and instrumentation. In the beginning, Mark couldn’t figure out how this happened and didn’t realize until later that he was destined to be a songwriter/musician. It wasn’t until he met BAD DADDY’s lead guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Bruce Marelich at San Carlos High School that his passion for music became a tangible thing. Bruce taught Mark how to play guitar. After Mark's senior year in high school he moved into the "Band House" and joined a band that Bruce was in called Uther Pendragon. For over 10 years they played all over the San Francisco Bay Area. Uther Pendragon never had the good fortune to release an album; however in 2015 Guerssen Records, a record label in Spain heard their music on-line and released a triple vinyl Uther Pendragon LP called San Francisco Earthquake. It is now in its second pressing. Uther Pendragon was featured in "It's Psychedelic Baby Magazine" HERE In addition to San Francisco Earthquake, Lightcap’s songs have been heard on TV and film, been featured in a Nickelodeon movie of the week, and taken first place in the Great American Song Contest, a second place in the International Song Contest, and a top ten finish in the Billboard Music Contest.

Lead guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Bruce Marelich learned how to play guitar at an early age and continues to perfect his craft. His first songs, penned during his teenage years were featured on Uther Pendragon’s album “San Francisco Earthquake”. Uther Pendragon was featured in "It's Psychedelic Baby Magazine" HERE. He, together with Mark Lightcap and Cole Spohr, wrote the songs on BAD DADDY’s album “VINTAGE”. Bruce isn’t sure where the inspiration for his incredible songwriting talents comes from, he’s just happy it comes. He opens up and out pour these amazing songs. His creative juices don’t stop with his songwriting prowess. Marelich’s guitar instrumentals are so unique they defy fitting them into any particular box. On BAD DADDY’s album “VINTAGE”, you will hear solos that range from blistering riffs complete with controlled feedback on the rocker “Hippie From the 60’s”, to jaw dropping licks on “Life of Sorrow”. His solo on the swing tune “Stingy” is in a class by itself. Although he has been compared to the greats such as Eric Clapton and Carlos Santana, he maintains a sound all his own. Bruce’s use of sustain and controlled feedback is incredible. Back in the early days he had been experimenting and using a ‘fuzz box’ (like the one used in Heart Full of Soul by The Yardbirds and, along with that, a small pre-amp plugged directly into the guitar used to ‘overdrive’ the signal. This gave a distinct sustain when used correctly. Marelich says, “I guess you could say that I was influenced by the great Carlos Santana’s guitar work.” Coincidentally Lightcap and Marelich were recording a 4-song demo at Pacific Recording Studio in the San Francisco Bay Area at the same time Santana was recording their Abraxas album. While they were there to mix down their demo, the engineer played them the bass and percussion tracks off Santana’s album. Lightcap and Marelich say, "We were completely blown away when we heard those tracks. We'd never heard anything like it!"

Multi-talented Cole Spohr has been with BAD DADDY since its inception in 2005. He plays a multitude of instruments, including the guitar, harmonica, mandolin, and banjo. With an incredible baritone voice, he brings a refreshing versatility to the band. Cole loves Americana music as much as he loves rock and roll. BAD DADDY’s debut album, VINTAGE, released in 2012 and re-released in 2017, features several Americana songs. Cole is the lead vocalist and co-writer on VINTAGE’s “Life of Sorrow”, a soulful song that highlights the plight of the American slaves. He also penned the song, “The Devil’s in the Details”.

George Newcom joined BAD DADDY as their first drummer around 2006. Tragically, he passed away before VINTAGE was mastered. George was a lover of BAD DADDY’s original music. He had been in a cover band back in the 60’s called The Loading Zone. Although the Loading Zone played some incredible venues like Winterland and The Fillmore Auditorium, they only played cover tunes. George was very excited to have the chance to finally play some original material. He put his creative juices to work when he joined BAD DADDY. With encouragement and suggestions from his fellow band mates he came up with perfect drum parts to fit each song, weather it be an Americana tune or a rock song. George’s contagious smile and love of BAD DADDY’s music are missed as much as his musical expertise. RIP BAD DADDY George.

Mark’s nephew Ray Fernandes, was BAD DADDY’s first bass player. Ray had just finished writing and recording a Christian rock album and was in between gigs. Ray joined the band in 2005 and played bass on the two tunes that were recorded live at the Shasta Blues Festival: “Hippie From the 60’s” and “Roll On”.

Jerrad Benedict joined the band after Ray stepped down, and played bass on the remaining 8 songs on the album. Life became a little too crowded for Jerrad what with attending college and working part time at a golf course. Scott Hilke replaced Jerrad and remains BAD DADDY’s bass player. He played all the bass parts on BAD DADDY's latest album: Still Rockin' the World

Vera Bridges joined BAD DADDY sometime in 2005. She is an excellent fiddle player which is highlighted in the song “Almost”. "Her feel for exactly what that song needed is remarkable," says the songwriter, Mark Lightcap. She also did backing vocals on many of the VINTAGE songs. Although Vera never wrote any songs for BAD DADDY, she was just getting into songwriting when she left the group. She has continued that pursuit and is working on recording and releasing her first album.

It’s all about the song and BAD DADDY loves the songs they recorded on their VINTAGE album. Released originally in June, 2012, due to popular demand they are re-releasing it in 2017.

Produced by: Mark Lightcap/Bruce Marelich/Cole Spohr
Tracks recorded at: Bad Daddy Studio, Chico, California, USA
Remote recording: Marelich Studio, Shingletown, California, USA/Shasta Blues Festival, Redding, California
Engineer: Mark Lightcap
Mixed by: Mark Lightcap, BAD DADDY
Mastered by: Yes Music
Graphic Design: Mark Lightcap/Vera Bridges

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  • Members:
    Mark Lightcap, Bruce Marelich, Cole Spohr, George Newcom, Jerrad Benedict, Ray Fernandes, Vera Bridges
  • Sounds Like:
    John Mellencamp, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Glenn Campbell, Johnny Cash, Asleep At The Wheel, The SteelDrivers, Bobby Bare, Freddy Powers, Guy Clark, Bellamy Brothers, Chris Isaak, The Lonely Heartstring Band, Kris Kristofferson, Flying Burrito Brothers
  • Influences:
    The Beatles, The Byrds, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Crosby, Stills, and Nash, John Lee Hooker, Chuck Berry, The Lonesome River Band, Lynyrd Skyryrd, BB King
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