Mad Caddies HR (of Bad Brains) + Infirmites at IVY ROOM

Name: Mad Caddies HR (of Bad Brains) + Infirmites at IVY ROOM
Start: 2025-08-24T19:00:00-07:00
Location: 860 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA, United States, California 94706

Schedule

Sun, 24 Aug, 2025 at 07:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

860 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA, United States, California 94706 | Albany, CA

IVY ROOM PRESENTS
SUNDAY AUG 24TH
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Mad Caddies
HR (of Bad Brains)
Infirmities
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7:30 pm doors / 8:00 pm show
ADV TIX AVAILABLE
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IVY ROOM
860 San Pablo Avenue, Albany • 21+
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Mad Caddies
https://madcaddiesmusic.com/home
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Formed in Santa Barbara, California, in 1995, the Mad Caddies quickly emerged as a unique force in the music scene with their original name, "The Ivy League". Known for their energetic blend of ska and punk rock, they add unique touches of reggae and jazz to create a distinctive and catchy sound.
The band's debut album, "Quality Soft Core," released in 1997, marked the beginning of a series of successful albums, including fan favorites like "Duck and Cover" and "Keep It Going." Over the years, the Mad Caddies have evolved, but their music always remains lively and engaging. Famous for their dynamic and party-like live performances, they have garnered a loyal fan base worldwide.
The Mad Caddies continue to be celebrated in the ska and punk music circles, known for their unique sound and exhilarating shows
HR
https://bio.site/HRmusic?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafyyOwzdQM0fux2ZtDKu2qkh3PfFFUQn2bBLUdg8lQ1QTAgJHLm-GtC3yNCEA_aem_SVJTnoGqq-DT5Rk5BxtIEg
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Paul “HR” Hudson was born in Liverpool, England, in 1956, to a Jamaican mother and American father who moved him to the States when he was a toddler. As his father was in the Air Force, his family moved around a lot, finally settling just outside of Washington, DC. In addition to his love for music, HR was an athlete from an early age and excelled in swimming and pole vaulting.
HR is best known as the front man for the iconic punk band Bad Brains. HR and his brother, Earl, together with friends Gary “Dr. Know” Miller and Darryl Jenifer, began as Mind Power, a jazz fusion band, then formed Bad Brains in 1979. With unprecedented speed and precision, Bad Brains took the Washington, DC music scene by storm and quickly became the most influential band in American punk history. They created music that was about closing the racial divide and maintaining a positive mental attitude (PMA). This concept of PMA continues to inspire fans to this day.
Early in his career, HR became interested in reggae and the Rastafarian movement. These pursuits transformed him and he began to focus more on the spiritual nature of reggae than the fast lifestyle of the punk scene. Together with Al “Judah” Walker, he formed the short-lived group called Zion Train. He then moved on and formed Human Rights with his brother in 1984.
HR formed a friendship with his mentor, musician Ras Michael, a high priest of the Rastafarian movement. Ras Michael baptised him in the late 1980’s and named him Ras Hailu Gabriel Joseph I. Many people in his life began calling him “Joseph” or “Joe” at this time, and he continued to inspire those around him with his message of love and righteousness.
Having spent much of his adulthood living with a mental disorder, HR’s career has been riddled with periods of highs and lows. Controversy seems to follow him. Another health issue surfaced–debilitating headaches–but HR maintained “that PMA” and found relief through brain surgery! To learn more, please see the documentary film Finding Joseph I and its companion book Finding Joseph I: An Oral History of H.R. From Bad Brains, which was released in December 2016.
INFIRMITIES
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From Malt Soda Records based out of the streets and alleyways of Salinas, California, INFIRMITIES bring their unique style of early-eighties fast curb grinding skate rock fused with old school thrash and high velocity street punk to the table. With 13 years under their belt, they are an international touring band that has performed in England, France, Belgium and Germany and shared the stage with numerous punk legends including: Dead Kennedys, FEAR, Descendents, Agent Orange, The Exploited, TSOL, UK Subs, JFA, The Dead Boys, Subhumans, BLA'ST!, D.O.A., Conflict, M.O.D., Sham 69, The Dickies, D.R.I., The Adicts, Reagan Youth, M.D.C. and Voodoo Glow Skulls to name a few. So get in the circle pit early for this fast-core power unit because they mean business and play a non-stop heart pounding set every single time with a band motto of: " If Ya Missed 2 Minutes, Ya Missed 2 Songs. "

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