JANUARY, 2026

The eponymous debut from Geezer CC will be released on January 16th. 

TGIF & Neverland both available now as an iTunes pre-release.  

https://music.apple.com/us/album/geezer-cc/1863696389
 

December, 2025

Review by George Kaplan, December, 2025. Release Date : 01/16/26
 

There’s a certain kind of confidence that only comes from having nothing left to prove. Geezer plays from that place. 

What makes their eponymous debut record land is how unmistakably it sounds like a band in the room. The songs are carried by players who know when to push and when to leave space. The playing is loose but intentional, giving the record a physical, live-wire presence even in its few quiet moments. At its core, this is a rock record, not through force or volume, but through feel, and the simple pleasure of musicians listening to one another. Sung with shared lead vocal duties, the songs were written by Mark Caputo and Joe Dalpiaz. Geezer doesn’t sound like one specific band, but their music carries echoes of classic rock’s looseness and pop’s emotional economy. What unites the record is confidence, knowing where they’re from, and why they’re still doing this. That confidence comes honestly: the youngest members of Geezer are in their early 60s, the oldest in their mid-70s, and the band wears that experience lightly; not as nostalgia, but as perspective. 

The record opens not with abstraction, but with attention. “Sun Valley Exit” sets the tone immediately with a clear-eyed portrait drawn from the band’s own Contra Costa County surroundings. It observes a woman navigating the edges of daily life, offering detail without judgment or explanation. The power of the song lies in its restraint — in seeing someone clearly and letting that be enough. Nothing is underlined, nothing is explained away. By refusing to tell the listener what to think, the song earns its weight through observation alone, establishing one of the record’s guiding principles: look closely, don’t look away. From there, the focus turns inward, but the volume doesn’t drop. “This” is committed and direct, grounded in clarity and intent. At its core is a line that anchors the song — “this is a thing worth fighting for, this is a hill worth dying on” — a declaration that lands with particular weight as a statement about parenthood and responsibility. The song doesn’t sermonize or soften its point; it simply states what matters, and plays it like it means it. “Neverland” arrives early and quietly asserts itself. Built on restraint, melody, and balance, it lingers in the space where something once felt permanent, now altered without villains or explanations. The song doesn’t chase resolution or underline its meaning; it trusts the listener. As the record unfolds, its presence becomes harder to shake, subtly shaping how everything that follows is heard. That reflective mood gives way to “TGIF,” and the record suddenly leans forward. A loose, Stones-leaning rocker drawn from firsthand experience behind a bar decades ago, the song moves fast and hits clean. Powered by sharp-eyed observation and an instinctive sense of fun, it captures Friday night as seen from the working side of the room — characters cycling through, rituals repeating, the night unspooling in real time. Immediate, kinetic, and unpretentious, it’s the track that feels built to step outside the record and announce itself. The middle stretch deepens rather than slows. “I Was Wrong” confronts disillusionment with restraint, letting clarity land harder than accusation. “Golden Days” answers with sunlight — not nostalgia, not revisionism, but the honest truth of youth experienced without stress, when being naïve was simply how life felt. The song moves easily, content to let warmth and sound speak for itself. By the time “Soldier On” arrives, the record has earned its resolve. This is endurance without self-pity — head down, back into the wheel, moving forward with what you’ve learned. The record closes with “Strip It Down,” framed by an intro & outro that sound like they were lifted from an old 78-rpm record. It’s tactile, deliberate, and quietly clever, stripping away excess and fashion in favor of what remains when nothing unnecessary is left. 
Visually, the record cover captures the spirit with humor. A caped, masked elder figure mid-stride, fist raised — funny, slightly absurd, and absolutely not meant to be taken literally. It plays with the idea of what a “Geezer” might be or pretend to be, inviting a smile rather than reverence. That sense of fun matters, because the record itself isn’t all Dad-rock or cartoonish at all. Beneath the playful image is music deeply engaged with getting older and navigating the real complexities of life — love, endurance, memory, responsibility, and resolve. The cover opens the door with a wink; the songs stay because they tell the truth.
 

September, 2025

“Contra Costa's own superhero of sound; Geezer, are putting the finishing touches on their debut record due early 2026. Recorded & mixed by Jaimeson Durr at the legendary Hyde St Studios in San Francisco, this new single, TGIF, suggests we're in for a big surprise. Grounded, loud and ready to rise, this tune sets the tone for what's to come."

July, 2025

“Geezer is a seasoned rock outfit hat unites musicians with experience and a shared love for songs. With decades of individual contributions, the members of Geezer have come together to create something both timeless & authentic. Mark Caputo, vocalist/guitarist of alt-country group, Belleville and the early 80’s band, A Private View, got together with long-time friend Joe Dalpiaz, a former Chicago-based lyricist & singer, to write all of Geezer’s songs. Their partnership blends Caputo’s music & melodic sense with Dalpiaz’s vocal abilities & evocative lyrics resulting in a sound that resonates with emotion and universal appeal. Alan Thiele, the drummer of the legendary 1980s band, The Lloyds, provides a dynamic and steady rhythm, perfectly complementing Geezer’s Americana style. Marke “Jellyroll” Burgstahler, long-time slide guitarist for The Gregg Allman Band, adds a dollop of soul & Southern chops to the group’s sound. His guitar work is electrifying and rooted in tradition. The band is further enriched by Mike Morehead on bass and Garrett Hinds on keyboards, both members of Contra Costa County’s, The Ripplers. As the youngest members of the band (both turning 60 in 2025), they bring an energy that enhances Geezer’s sound. With a shared passion for music, Geezer combines rock, blues & pop to craft songs that explore life’s complexities.”