Blue Daddy is an Orange County-based blues/dance band that is made up of five members.

Dave Nelson, rhythm guitar and lead vocals;
Gene Toth, harmonica
Dave Russell, lead guitar
Mike Quinlan, bass guitar
and Ron Trautman, drums.

They've appeared at the Orange County Coach House and at the 2002 Doheny Blues Festival. Blue Daddy has opened for James Harmon, John Mayall, BB King and has appeared on KOCE-TV's Sound Affects.

Collectively, they’ve played in a lot of different bands...representing a lot of different styles and varied influences...ranging from Delta Blues, Chicago Blues, R&B, Gospel, Rock, Jazz, and Motown.

Their sets include wonderfully-crafted original tunes...and time-honored
standards flavored with Blue Daddy’s own unique style.