The Doghouse Daddies' Bill Morlan and Neil Nolan at the 2007 Riverside Bluesfest.

The Doghouse Daddies are returning to the Riverside Bluesfest, Sept. 5, 2009, bringing their KC-style blues back to K.C. Geiger Park in St. Marys.

The Daddies played the first Bluesfest in 2007 and were immediate crowd favorites. A marathon set into the wee hours at a local night club later that weekend sealed the deal with St. Marys blues fans. It was only a matter of time before the Kansas City area party animals were invited back; the first Riverside Bluesfest performers to play a return engagement.

The Doghouse Daddies share a musical passion that translates into broad smiles, involuntary foot tapping and in many cases jubilant dancing on the part of their audiences. These guys have a celebratory thing going when they unite and play that it quickly becomes apparent to everyone in the place that these guys are serious about having fun. The feeling spills over into the audience every time they play.

Bill Morlan: Upright Bass & Vocals
First influences with the Blues began in the 70's for Bill. Visiting local Des Moines clubs to see Freddie King, Willie Dixon and Son Seals, it didn't take long to realize it was his goal to not only learn, but to play those tunes he listened so intently to. Bill's passion for the Blues has been a driving force for this native Iowan who now calls Kansas City his home. With approximately 30 years experience, Bill has captivated many audiences with his energetic and enthusiastic performances. He can inject a "healthy dose" of Blues bass lines, vocals and attitude in any project he is involved in.

Mark Rollings: Guitar & Vocals
One listen to Doghouse Daddies guitarist Mark Rollings, is all you'll need to determine that his "licks" are as HOT as any you'll ever hear. He's borrowed licks from Luther Perkins to Eddie Van Halen, and all musical points in between.

Mark's musical journey started with the Rock & Roll of the 70's & 80's, with detours into the Country realm along the way, influenced by the top practitioners of these diverse styles. He noticed a common thread in all these styles, realizing that the roots from all genres could be traced to the Blues.

After 22 years of honing his craft in various regional acts, Mark became one of the founding members of Steady Rollin' Band. Mark brings a unique approach to the Blues, with energy and TONE to the bone! All the musical paths that Mark has followed have led him straight down the Blues Highway.

Jerry Riccardi: Percussion & Vocals
Jerry became very intrigued with playing drums at a young age and soon after, studied and learned from Kansas City Jazz drumming legend Tommy Ruskin. Jerry has been playing on the Kansas City scene for many years and has established himself as one of the premier blues drumset masters in the area.

Neil Nolan: Harp & Saxophone
If you haven't heard of Neil Nolan, you probably haven't been around Kansas City for long. Neil has been a life long resident of Kansas City and has been in the music scene for most of that time! Playing Tenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone and Harmonica, Neil's tasty tone keeps you wanting more.

With common musical roots that go back back 20 years plus among some of the guys, the interplay between instruments, vocals and percussion is seemingly effortless. Individual egos are set aside as the Doghouse Daddies give themselves to the music and the song at hand. The result is musical magic that is as real as it gets.

Don't miss the Doghouse Daddies rare Ohio performance, 8:00 pm Saturday, Sept. 5, at the 2009 Riverside Bluesfest.

Discography:
Year	Title	Label
2008	Dig This!	Greenback Hill
2006	Doghouse Daddies	Greenback Hill