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| Monday, June 13th, 2005 | | 10:07 am |
Indie, I love you.........
Madcap will be playing this Thursday, June 16th at The Scene in Glendale. This is part of an Indie 103.1 sponsored Month there. Joe Sib's "Complete Control" show will be there hanging out and giving away free Indie 103.1 merchandise. Also playing are The PSychotics and VCR. The Show is unfortunately 21 and up but is free before 10 pm and 5 dollars after. If your not 21 come down anyway you never know. You might get in, not that I condone that kind of stuff........................yeah right! Johnny Madcap | | Sunday, May 22nd, 2005 | | 7:18 pm |
| | Saturday, November 13th, 2004 | | 4:25 pm |
For those of you wondering............
For those of you wondering where we are, we are currently writing songs for our follow up to "Under Suspicion". The writing is going great. We will start playing shows again in the new year and have just confirmed a show with The Bouncing Souls in the beginning of the new year. It seems like a little bit of the stress in America has gone down post election but remember to stay alert to your surroundings and know that nothing is ever what it seems. I am hoping the current administration will make a turnaround and salvage hope in this country. As Americans we do our best and that is all we can do. Hope all is well out in music land. We can't wait to see you all again! Johnny Madcap | | Wednesday, October 13th, 2004 | | 1:12 am |
Baby, we were born to run!...........
A few weeks ago Bruce Springsteen released one of the most important statements from an artist I've heard in a long time. The issues it raises need to be considered by every American concerned with the direction our country is headed in. It's my pleasure to reprint it here for our fans. Get up and get out! Vote on the 2nd! Johnny Madcap: A nation's artists and musicians have a particular place in its social and political life. Over the years I've tried to think long and hard about what it means to be American: about the distinctive identity and position we have in the world, and how that position is best carried. I've tried to write songs that speak to our pride and criticize our failures. These questions are at the heart of this election: who we are, what we stand for, why we fight. Personally, for the last 25 years I have always stayed one step away from partisan politics. Instead, I have been partisan about a set of ideals: economic justice, civil rights, a humane foreign policy, freedom and a decent life for all of our citizens. This year, however, for many of us the stakes have risen too high to sit this election out. Through my work, I've always tried to ask hard questions. Why is it that the wealthiest nation in the world finds it so hard to keep its promise and faith with its weakest citizens? Why do we continue to find it so difficult to see beyond the veil of race? How do we conduct ourselves during difficult times without killing the things we hold dear? Why does the fulfillment of our promise as a people always seem to be just within grasp yet forever out of reach? I don't think John Kerry and John Edwards have all the answers. I do believe they are sincerely interested in asking the right questions and working their way toward honest solutions. They understand that we need an administration that places a priority on fairness, curiosity, openness, humility, concern for all America's citizens, courage and faith. People have different notions of these values, and they live them out in different ways. I've tried to sing about some of them in my songs. But I have my own ideas about what they mean, too. That is why I plan to join with many fellow artists, including the Dave Matthews Band, Pearl Jam, R.E.M., the Dixie Chicks, Jurassic 5, James Taylor and Jackson Browne, in touring the country this October. We will be performing under the umbrella of a new group called Vote for Change. Our goal is to change the direction of the government and change the current administration come November. Like many others, in the aftermath of 9/11, I felt the country's unity. I don't remember anything quite like it. I supported the decision to enter Afghanistan and I hoped that the seriousness of the times would bring forth strength, humility and wisdom in our leaders. Instead, we dived headlong into an unnecessary war in Iraq, offering up the lives of our young men and women under circumstances that are now discredited. We ran record deficits, while simultaneously cutting and squeezing services like afterschool programs. We granted tax cuts to the richest 1 percent (corporate bigwigs, well-to-do guitar players), increasing the division of wealth that threatens to destroy our social contract with one another and render mute the promise of "one nation indivisible." It is through the truthful exercising of the best of human qualities - respect for others, honesty about ourselves, faith in our ideals - that we come to life in God's eyes. It is how our soul, as a nation and as individuals, is revealed. Our American government has strayed too far from American values. It is time to pick up the pieces and move forward. The country we carry in our hearts is waiting. | | Tuesday, September 21st, 2004 | | 9:46 pm |
Thanks go out.......
To everybody that came out last night and saw us at the Knitting Factory in Hollywood. It was a great show and I must say I had alot of fun. It was nice to see so many familiar faces as well as so many fresh ones. As you may have heard last night's show was probably our last until the end of the year due to an operation I will be recieving on my leg. I have been recieving alot of great mail recently wishing me and the band well which confirms for me that people into our band have great hearts. We have had a great run and now were working on the next chapter. Good luck to all and I'll be checking in soon. Keep Dancin........ Johnny Madcap | | Tuesday, August 17th, 2004 | | 1:00 pm |
Another quality product from........
So yes I know It seems as if we would be off for a while due to Surgeries, tour cancellations etc..... but no you can't keep us away from it. In some corny way It's what runs through our veins you know. So before my operation we are going to play one last LA show at the Knitting Factory on September 20th with The Psychotics and Stillwell. We had a great time last time we played this club and are expecting it to be even better this time so if you didn't come out last time make sure you make it to this one because it will definately be our last LA show for some time while I am recovering. I also wanted to say thanks for all the positive mail I recieved wishing me luck. It's good to know your out there. I have been writing up a storm lately and am really excited about this stuff, It's going to be the next chapter in the book we've been writing for three years now and by no means is it the last chapter. Well as soon as we get all the info regarding the show we will put it all up in the tourdates section. And as usual don't ever stop dancing! Johnny Madcap | | Wednesday, July 28th, 2004 | | 3:05 pm |
The kind of faith that doesn't fade away......
The reason I have logged on today is to bring some unfortunate news about our upcoming tour and things. First off, our full US tour with Against All Authority has been cancelled. The reasons are unclear right now but all we know is that someone in AAA has some serious health problems which are forcing them off the tour. We tried to keep it together without them and press on but it just wasn't working out. So in the midst of all this I recently find out that I am going to have to undergo surgery of my own on my left knee to fix a problem from childhood. If I don't fix this problem now it will effect the way I walk forever. All of these misfortunes will most likely keep Madcap off of any stages until at least the fall. Were sorry about all this and really can't express how thankful we are to have awesome friends and fans who year after year keep the faith in us. We promise to return stronger than ever very soon. In the meantime keep supporting "Under Suspicion". It has become the best selling Madcap album to date and everyday we connect with new fans out there across the world because of it. We will be taking this downtime to write what will be the next Madcap album and will be the best Madcap album! Thank you again, We apologize. Keep the faith and feel free to contact us and keep checking in to our site as we will be back in action before you know it...... Johnny Madcap | | Monday, July 12th, 2004 | | 2:39 pm |
Steppin out.....
Thanks to all that came out to our show in Hollywood last night. It was an amazing show and it was nice to see all the kids come out and support us. We had so much fun. It was probably the best show we have ever played in Los Angeles. As for the rest of you around the country we will see you soon on our full US tour with Against All Authority. Thanks again to all that support Madcap! MADCAP | | Sunday, July 4th, 2004 | | 4:06 pm |
Happy 4th Warped story.....
Happy fourth of July to everyone, have fun celebrating our independence and freedom and all the good stuff, Etc,Etc,Etc.....but try to remember our country is more unstable than it has ever been. There are people dying right now for causes they believe in strongly and it is making this world a dangerous place so try to stick together and be thankful for what you have. On a lighter note I went to the Warped tour yesterday in San Francisco and had a great time. I saw many old friends, Drank to much cheap alcohol and sang along all day to old and new songs by bands I grew up with and bands I love. I started the day out by watching The Sounds who I thought were very impressive but tended to get a little slow from time to time. After that I headed over to the Bouncing souls HQ where I partied with the "True Believers" crew for a while until it was time for them to hit the stage. They played a great set full of some of my favorite Souls songs so I was pleased. By the end of their set I was feeling nice and drunk so I wandered through the bus's encountering all sorts of people I have not seen forever so I spent some time catching up until it was time for the mighty Flogging Molly to hit the stage and they hit it alright. They got the crowd into a frenzy like only Dave king and the rest can do. After this I caught a few Alkaline Trio song's but by this time was way to intoxicated to know what was going on so I headed back to the Souls/NOFX camp where Fat Mike was having a punk rock baby shower for his wife and partied into the cold, foggy San Francisco night. Tomorrow I head back to LA to start rehearsals for our upcoming tour with Against All Authority and our headlining show at the knitting Factory in Hollywood on July 11th where I expect to see all LA Madcap fans there! So again happy 4th of July and if you have any stories from today let's hear them. Keep Dancing! Johnny Madcap | | Thursday, June 24th, 2004 | | 3:17 pm |
How long will the sun last....
Hey Everybody, So we've got a great show coming up in LA at the knitting factory which I expect to see all LA madcap fans at! And We just announced a full US tour with Against All Authority so we will finally get to return to all our friends around the country and when I say friends I mean fans, people we've met and haven't met and you. We are excited to get back out on the road and start playing music every night again. So everything is good right now and "Under Suspicion" is selling better than all our previous albums so thanks to anyone that has gone out and bought one. I was watching the music choice channel alternative rock on my digital cable and our song "Lovesick" came on. There were some cool facts about the band that I had forgotten about. Anyway if you have the channel keep an eye out for us. Alright I have written enough. Let's hear from some of you. Post away! Tell us if your gonna come see us at the knitting factory in Hollywood on July 11th, on tour with AAA or just say HI! talk to you soon. Johnny Madcap | | Monday, June 21st, 2004 | | 3:30 am |
You can't get what you wan't...till you no what you want!
Feeling so much right now, thoughts are racing by like a car you saw speeding by and thought what the fuck.... Anyway I am happy to report that alot was found out tonight. I found a thought in my mind that thought there is nowhere safe. what are we all becoming? Products of a machine we thought could never create something as cool as you or me. Is there any rebellion anymore or is the most rebellious thing to think different than what your parents think. I'm content though. I promise. I finally have found somewhere where my thoughts mean more to me than any advice off the street. Everyone has an opinion these days and I find that no matter what anyone says I still believe what I want to and will always. Maybe that's what we need? A forum of individuals. Wouldn't be the hardest thing to figure out but I really don't see it happening. do you who turn on your Tv really admire what you see on those certain channels. And anyone that is in tune with me know what those certain channels are. Or are we all falling victim to the now! I mean I played a record tonight that really said it all to me but out there in America somewhere someone was being force fed this absolutely stale version of it and feeling the same way. Come on now lets all be real for a second. Can you really relate to that person or not? Ask yourself? Johnny Madcap | | Thursday, June 17th, 2004 | | 1:17 am |
It's cold, getting colder......
Cold tonight in Los Angeles, It's been so hot lately I didn't think the weather would ever take this turn but it has and I find myself sitting here staring at this screen and wondering What's really going on? What's going on in music, politics, the world? Why are my neighbors so loud in the morning that I can't follow my usual bummy hours of sleep? I hate to say I feel alone right now, considering how much I enjoy the feeling sometimes but I am. Is anyone out there feeling like I do? How often do you wonder if you made the right choice? I am glad I have music though. It always seems to fill that void. It always makes me forget. I listened to Miles Davis today for hours. I closed my eyes and it felt like I was on somekind of journey. Then that phone rang hammering me back into reality. Sometimes I want to throw the phone through the window but no, then I might miss that call that I've been waiting for. I can be such a slave to desire sometimes. Maybe it keeps me driven, or maybe it's killing me slowly. Who knows, who cares! I can say that but that's exactly the hole I'm constantly trying to pull myself out of. Feeling blue and nothing's helping. Need an escape. Need to play a show. Need to stop flipping through horrible TV stations that broadcast horrible shows about horrible people that are somehow horribly intriguing. If your out there and your pen hasn't moved yet or your watching your cursor blink or maybe you can't find the power to hit send on your phone don't do it until you know what your going to say. Have you ever prepared a speech you thought was amazing and said everything you wanted to say then when it came time to say it, it fell apart? I have. I hope to see all of you at the knitting factory on July 11th. Johnny Madcap | | Monday, June 7th, 2004 | | 11:13 am |
Thoughts and an LA show.......
So we haven't all talked in a while. I have been good and I hope all of you have as well. I have been out to alot of shows lately and have seen some really good bands I have also seen some really bad ones. It seems as if most bands these days take whatever's happening in music and run with it till it is dead. I think ten out of the 12 bands I've seen recently sound exactly like someone else that is currently doing well. Oh well what are you gonna do. I think whatever is gonna wake us all up is coming soon. So I am happy to report to all of you in the Los Angeles area that we will be playing our first headlining show in LA on July 11th at the knitting factory. I want to see all the familiar faces there, We'll make it a great party! Were gonna try and do a contest for the show with some cool giveaways and stuff so I hope to see you all there. And remember worrying is just thinking about something that's not happened yet! Talk to you soon. Johnny Madcap | | Saturday, May 8th, 2004 | | 12:21 pm |
Alone in the dark........
I was recently in San Francisco during some time off from touring playing Madcap shows and promoting "Under Suspicion". While I was there I had the most interesting night. I'm sure all of you experience days where there is nothing to do and noone is picking up their phone so you are forced to have a good time on your own. I have never really had a problem going out by myself, call me a loner, a loser but it's sometimes nice to not have to please anyone but me. So it was one of those days and as night fell I was getting restless. I just started walking with no direction. I stopped into a pub, got a drink and found the best Jukebox I have ever seen there. I pulled out as much money as I had and poured into this thing. Even the locals thought the music was good that night! before I noticed I was a little drunk and in a great mood. I left the pub and continued on my journey into nowhere, San Francisco. I was singing to myself now out loud and of course in a big city like this one, the minute you start that you will hear someone singing along but not quite right. You 'll turn your head to find a bum walking towards you like he wants to sing with you and be your friend. I told this guy to walk with me knowing that any minute he was going to hit me up for money. We had a good time until he popped the question. No money to give so he took off. I now found the time to be later than I thought and farther from home as well. I turned and headed back. As I walked home I started my drunken dialing (you know you all do it) Started calling every number I had to see who would humor my drunkeness. I got a great friend on the phone who lives up there and told her to meet me at the pub i started out at. We met up, drank a little more, talked about old times and listened to the greatest Jukebox ever. Times like these come and go and no matter how drunk I get I somehow remember every moment, maybe because I was alone and reflecting on so much. I am sure all of you have some great "Alone in the dark" tales. Lets hear them! Johnny Madcap | | Tuesday, April 27th, 2004 | | 5:45 pm |
Welcome to wherever....
Hey Everybody, Sorry it has been so long since a new entry but we have been crazy busy promoting the new album and touring! I have some days off coming up now so I will see some friends missed, make up for lost time and write something special for all of you here. So expect a new entry in the coming days. Thanks go out to anyone that has been supporting us lately, The album is really getting out there and new Madcap fans are being made right now so thank you for that. Stay true, We will all talk soon! Johnny Madcap | | Friday, April 9th, 2004 | | 3:01 am |
All Mod Cons...
Greetings and salutations. Ace here, just enjoying all of the modern conveniences of being back at home. You know what I mean, the things you might take for granted everyday like bathing regularly, sleeping in the same bed more than twice in a row, hell even sleeping in a bed period, eating, did I mention TV and anything else that goes outside the lines of living in a van with a few of your closest friends? Well picture that. But don't get me wrong, I couldnt imagine doing anything else, especially the typical 9 to 5. So while the four of us are enjoying our three weeks of time off, I came to realize that its also spring break as well. So that means alot of you reading this are also on a break from the norm. What'r all of You up to? Me, I've just been trying to catch up with some old friends, see some good movies and roam from city to city on my own. The other night I was in San Diego, then it was off to Pomona, and then back to Los Angeles. Last night it was San Fran and now Ive managed to end up in Seattle. Its been nice to see some of my friends who travel a bit themselves as well, The Briggs, The Business and even Bayside as well. Looking forward to our first time in the UK with them in the coming weeks. So what I want to know is, where is everyone going or gone for their time off? Or did you just decide to stay home like I probably should've. Even if you don't have a spring break, write us and fill us in. Its always nice to hear from some familiar faces when we're back at home. But have no fear, Madcap will be back on the road in full swing soon. There are even new dates up on Madcap.net as we speak. Make sure you go check it out and see if there are any in your area. Spread the word and make sure to pick up a copy of Under Suspicion if you haven't already. And if you have, maybe you can get your friends to do the same. Anyhow, its after 3 in the morning here, so I should get back to my movies and maybe even get some sleep. Feel free to post away or drop me a line at ace@madcap.net Cheers~ ACE | | Tuesday, March 30th, 2004 | | 6:37 pm |
Coming Home..........
We rolled into Los Angeles in the middle of the night as usual. As we open the sliding door on the van to let the first one of us out, trash collected from the 2 day drive home from the east coast tour streams out like a waterfall. Coming Home after tour is such a weird feeling. Nothing really changes around here, but out there on the road, the excitement never stops. We played our hearts out for weeks, met some new great people and ran into alot of familiar faces. Touring is what we do best and what we love. To get a chance to see people responding to the new material off of "Under Suspicion" was a great feeling! Thanks again if you came out to a show or If you have bought a copy of the new record, It means alot to us. No new topic that I can think to talk about this week but if you've got anything you want to start up, have at it! Keep dancin! Johnny Madcap | | Wednesday, March 17th, 2004 | | 11:06 am |
Green, Green, Green............
Happy St. Patricks day everybody! I forgot to bring any green clothing with me on tour so I've pinned my last dollar to my shirt in hopes of not getting pinched all day. I never really understood what the holiday was about, Does anyone know? I have always just used it as an excuse to eat, Party and have a good time. Let's hear some good st. patricks day stories everybody! Write away....... Johnny Madcap | | Friday, March 5th, 2004 | | 1:39 pm |
Hiiigh Fidelity...
So there I was. Sitting in my room, laying on the floor. It was one of those days where you feel like the whole world is out to get you, when a friend of mine called. "Hey You know Costello is playing at the Royce Hall tonight?" Well damn. That was all it took. I got up, threw on some clothes and drove the 11 miles over the hill to the UCLA Campus. I wasnt even sure if this was the total truth but I figured I was already having a terrible day, it couldn't possibly get any worse. Besides, its not everyday someone like Elvis Costello roles into your town. When i got there, it was about 7:45 at night. The sun was down, and the moon was up. I must have spent a good half hour wandering about the school trying to find the Royce Hall building. Mind you, UCLA is an enormous campus. So eventually I found the right building, which had a huge line of very "adult" looking people surrounding it. Not to say that I'm not an adult, I just feel like I'm stuck in a very youth-like mentality. Blah blah. So I asked the door attendant how much tickets were, already knowing that they would be far more than the 3 and some dollars I had on me. And of course, her response was as I had assumed. So I proceeded to walk around the building, "casing" it out, if you will. There had to be a loose back door or somewhere where I could creep into the building and catch the set. However that didn't end up being the case. So I will cut out the boring part where I just stood outside with the other Costello fans who, like myself couldnt get into the show but just wanted to meet the guy or have something signed. And the show ended, and people left. And out of the back door came a good friend of mine, who just happened to be working security at the show. She came over and told me that I was more than welcome to come inside and meet everyone (Thanks CJ). So I hopped the white fence, and went into the rear lobby of Royce Hall. A few people from the show were lingering about, along with Mr. Elvis Costello, Steve Nieve (Attractions pianist) and John Cusack. CJ asked if I had anything to get signed, and I said no. So she went backstage and came back with the paper from his room that said Elvis Costello Dressing Room. So after waiting a bit, I went up to Steve and introduced myself, and handed him a copy of Under Suspicion. He quickly stated that he remembered us, and that our singer, Johnny ahd been emailing him regarding playing keyboard and B3 on our album. He seemed very down to earth and I told him that we were all big fans and that we ended up having Rami of the Wallflowers play on our album instead. I think he was taken back by that and told me that he would definitely listen to the CD. He Signed my paper and said thanks. Now I had to say my hello to Elvis. So I walked over to him and told him how much his music means to me, and that my band, Madcap was heavily influenced by his work. I then pointed to his name on the pink promotional sticker on our album cover, and he seemed to be quite impressed. I told him to give it a listen if he had a chance, and shook his hand. He seemed to be one big smile, but shy at the same time. After signing my paper, I told him thanks and I thanked CJ, and called up Johnny. I told him he wouldnt believe who I was standing next to. I remember him saying "Shut up!" and having to swear I wasnt lying. So anyhow, I left the campus and went home. I totally forgot about all the things that were weighing on my mind before that. It's amazing how something like meeting someone you admire or seeing a band can change your attitude on things. If you're reading this, and you've ever had that happen, leave us a comment and tell us what it was like. Maybe you guys met Elvis Costello too. Who knows. But it was a great night and it put new faith into what Im doing. Thanks for reading... ACE | | Tuesday, February 24th, 2004 | | 3:29 pm |
Were all "Under Suspicion"........
Ever since i wrote the first song for this record, I've been waiting for the day that you all can maybe pick up a copy and let me know if you can hear our hearts bleeding on the tape we layed it down on. Yes our new album "Under suspicion" is in stores today. Its been a long road to making it happen but it was all so worth it. We made a record we are all excited about! I remember the first time i heard some of my favorite albums and how they made me feel. Music is everything to me and will always be. "When a bad time comes I've got a song to get me through. And every good time that I've had, I remember what I was listening to, I've lived with heartache and run with fools and came right back to you, those good songs!" Check out the new album everybody! Johnny Madcap |
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