Bio
Received my driver’s license when I was 13 in North Dakota. Saw my first rock n’ roll show about then and decided I wanted to be up there singing and playing. Started a band; put together 15 songs and decided we were ready for the big time. Benedict Arnold & the Traitors was born. Playing drums and singing lead, I truly enjoyed traveling the “square states” and Canada throughout my high school years. Band names and players changed. Always cover music.. Always rock n’ roll & country …. Some things never change.
A native of Arizona, Navy veteran, and accomplished guitarist I got my first bass guitar in trade for an old motorcycle back in high school. I played my first ever gig as a bass player on an aircraft carrier back in 1981. I have played in or jammed with several local acts, most notably the Bella Union Band from 1998 to 2010. I joined Vintage Gold in February 2019, which morphed into Backseat Romance in 2020 which is now Flashback Cadillac.
Dillan Yandell was born and raised in the Phoenix area, he grew up in a musical family and studied multiple different instruments growing up. Now as a professional he remains one of the most versatile drummers in the Phoenix area, covering everything from jazz, to country, broadway theaters, rock, and even orchestral playing as well. He has performed with jazz legends such as Benny Benack III and Ron McCurdy. Dillan values education, maintaining a well versed private lesson studio, and presenting various masterclass workshops for high schools, and other jazz ensembles around the valley.
Jon Paul Escobedo has been working as a guitarist and bassist in the valley for 45 years. Having performed Jazz, R&B, Country, Reggae, and Rock in clubs with artists including Francine Reed & Grammy winner Dennis Rowland. In theater he has been in productions such as Jesus Christ Superstar, Little Shop of Horrors, Fiddler on the Roof, Man of La Mancha, & Jersey Boys. Jon Paul works often with The Phoenix Symphony. After teaching in a store for 7 years, (and is currently teaching), his greatest accomplishment may have been Co-Owning “The Music Store” in Mesa, Az. for 30 years, oƯering the largest sheet music selection in the state and providing over 500 lessons weekly. JP has spent over 30 years as instrumental music director at several churches including Mountain Park Church.
Tracy Lee Mortimer
Lead vocals - Harmony vocals - Bass guitar
Born and raised in Denver, CO.
Graduate of Musicians Institute Bass Program.
Played professionally since age 13.
Worked in Denver, CO, Los Angeles, CA, Austin, TX, and primarily Phoenix, AZ.
Played in numerous bands in Phoenix, and founded R&B horn bands The Groove Merchants and Chester White and the Soul Pigs.
Member of Sugarloaf ("Green Eyed Lady", "Don't Call Us, We'll Call You") featuring original vocalist, keyboardist, and songwriter Jerry Corbetta, 1990.
Touring bassist with Alligator Records recording artist Long John Hunter, 2004.
Member of Boston tribute band Don't Look Back, 2009-2017.
Member of Doobie Brothers tribute band Listen To the Music, 2016-2017.
Performed as a sideman on bass for corporate events backing The Drifters, The Platters, The Contours, and Melba Moore.
Jim Agnello
Lead Guitar Lead & harmony Vocals
I’m a life long guitar player originally from Brooklyn, NY. I started playing local dances in my early teens, eventually performing, writing and recording music with several bands in and around the New York area. After relocating to California and playing many shows with a popular tribute band, I moved to Ohio playing classic rockn’roll, country, folk and R&B. I love Arizona and am excited to be playing some of my favorite rock and country songs with Flashback Cadillac.