Middle Aged Dad Jam Band
{{Short description|American music band}}
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| origin = Los Feliz, California
| genre = {{hlist|Classic rock|jam band}}
| years_active = 2022–present
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| website = {{URL|https://davidwain.com/madjb}}
| current_members =
- Frank Barrera
- Jordan Katz
- Ken Marino
- Jon Spurney
- Sweet Teddy P
- David Wain
- Henry Wain
;Regulars
- Kestrin Pantera
- Allie Stamler
- Craig Wedren
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The Middle Aged Dad Jam Band (sometimes called MadJam) is an American garage band led by members of the comedy troupe The State.{{Cite web |title=Middle Aged Dad Jam Band |url=https://www.netflixisajokefest.com/shows/middle-aged-dad-jam-band |access-date=2024-06-02 |website=Netflix Is a Joke Festival}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Pearls |first=Bill |date=2023-06-29 |title=David Wain & Ken Marino's Middle Aged Dad Jam Band playing shows with Weird Al, Richard Kind, more |url=https://www.brooklynvegan.com/david-wain-ken-marinos-middle-aged-dad-jam-band-playing-shows-with-weird-al-richard-kind-more/ |access-date=2024-06-02 |website=Brooklyn Vegan}} Regulars in the band include former Shudder to Think guitarist Craig Wedren, director Kestrin Pantera on cello and vocals, and Marino's niece Allie Stamler on violin and vocals.
History
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."{{Cite news |last=Eakin |first=Marah |date=2024-07-25 |title=The Middle Aged Dad Jam Band is thriving in David Wain's garage |url=https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2023-07-25/the-middle-aged-dad-jam-band-david-wain-ken-marino-weird-al-yankovic |access-date=2024-06-02 |newspaper=LA Times}}
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, Kristen Bell, Jess McKenna, and Kathryn Hahn. Their expanded roster has played shows and festivals around the United States.{{Cite web |last=Strauss |first=Paul |date=2024-05-20 |title=Middle Aged Dad Jam Band Performs Billy Joel |url=https://theawesomer.com/middle-aged-dad-jam-band-perform-billy-joel/740379/ |access-date=2024-06-02 |website=The Awesomer}}
As their Youtube videos became more popular, MADJB went on more high-profile tour shows, such as headlining Comic Relief and a star-studded benefit for the L.A. wildfire relief.{{Cite web |last=Milzoff |first=Rebecca |date=2024-12-04 |title=Ken Marino and David Wain on Living Their Rock ‘n’ Roll ‘Fantasy’ in Middle Aged Dad Jam Band |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/ken-marino-david-wain-middle-aged-dad-jam-band-covers-1235848305/ |access-date=2025-04-21 |website=Billboard}}
References
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External links
- [https://www.youtube.com/@MADJBAND Middle Aged Dad Jam Band, YouTube channel]
Category:American rock music groups
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