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Middle Aged Dad Jam Band

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Middle Aged Dad Jam Band
OriginLos Feliz, California
Genres
Years active2022–present
MembersFrank Barrera
Jordan Katz
Ken Marino
Jon Spurney
Sweet Teddy P
David Wain
Henry Wain
Websitedavidwain.com/madjb

The Middle Aged Dad Jam Band (sometimes called MadJam) is an American garage band led by members of the comedy troupe The State.[1] Its principals include vocalist Ken Marino, drummer David Wain, guitarist Frank Barrera, bassist Sweet Teddy P, keyboardist Jon Spurney, trumpeter Jordan Katz, and Wain's son Henry on saxophone."[2]

History[edit]

The band started making music videos in David Wain's Los Feliz garage during the COVID-19 pandemic, covering classic songs like Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run" and Billy Joel's "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant". About half the members had kids, but, per Wain, all gave off "dad vibes."[3]

They are frequently joined by other members of The State, such as Joe Lo Truglio, Kevin Allison, Kerri Kenney-Silver, and Thomas Lennon, as well as guest stars like "Weird Al" Yankovic, Will Forte, and Kathryn Hahn. Their expanded roster has played shows and festivals around the United States.[2][4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Middle Aged Dad Jam Band". Netflix Is a Joke Festival. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  2. ^ a b Pearls, Bill (2023-06-29). "David Wain & Ken Marino's Middle Aged Dad Jam Band playing shows with Weird Al, Richard Kind, more". Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  3. ^ Eakin, Marah (2024-07-25). "The Middle Aged Dad Jam Band is thriving in David Wain's garage". LA Times. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  4. ^ Strauss, Paul (2024-05-20). "Middle Aged Dad Jam Band Performs Billy Joel". The Awesomer. Retrieved 2024-06-02.