Middle Aged Dad Jam Band

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Middle Aged Dad Jam Band
Origin Los Feliz, California
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Years active2022–present
Members
Regulars
Website davidwain.com/madjb

The Middle Aged Dad Jam Band (sometimes also called MadJam or MADJB) 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] Regulars in the band include former Shudder to Think guitarist Craig Wedren, director Kestrin Pantera on cello and vocals, and Wain's niece Allie Stamler on violin and vocals.

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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." [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, Kristen Bell, Jess McKenna, and Kathryn Hahn. Their expanded roster has played shows and festivals around the United States. [2] [4]

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. [5]

References

  1. ↑ "Middle Aged Dad Jam Band". Netflix Is a Joke Festival. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
  2. 1 2 Pearls, Bill (June 29, 2023). "David Wain & Ken Marino's Middle Aged Dad Jam Band playing shows with Weird Al, Richard Kind, more". Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
  3. ↑ Eakin, Marah (July 25, 2024). "The Middle Aged Dad Jam Band is thriving in David Wain's garage". LA Times. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
  4. ↑ Strauss, Paul (May 20, 2024). "Middle Aged Dad Jam Band Performs Billy Joel". The Awesomer. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
  5. ↑ Milzoff, Rebecca (December 4, 2024). "Ken Marino and David Wain on Living Their Rock 'n' Roll 'Fantasy' in Middle Aged Dad Jam Band". Billboard. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
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