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Band leader Scotty Morris formed Big Bad Voodoo Daddy after meeting blues guitar legend Albert Collin at a concert, and of whom signed his poster with ‘To Scotty, the big bad voodoo daddy’. Alongside Kurt Sodergren, Morris inspired by the swing of the ‘40s and ‘50s, the pair honed their skills playing in clubs and lounges throughout Ventura, California, and soon made a name for themselves amongst the kitschy cocktail scene.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy released two albums in the early ‘90s “Big Bad Voodoo Daddy” and “Watchu’ Want for Christmas?” before earning their break on the 1996 film soundtrack for “Swingers”. The film featured the singles “You & Me & the Bottle Makes 3 Tonight (Baby), “I Wan’na Be Like You” and "Go-Daddy-O” as well as a onscreen cameo appearance from the group. The band subsequently signed with Capitol Records, who issued the group’s third full-length “American Deluxe” in 1998, followed by “This Beautiful Life” in 1999.
With the swing revival in full flow, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy made an appearance at the Super Bowl XXXIII, sold over three million records and been featured in over 60 films and TV shows.
In an attempt to expand their sound out of the dying swing market, the band released “Save My Soul” in 2003, which included jazz, funk and Cajun elements. In 2004, “Everything You Want for Christmas”, a live CD/DVD was released, followed four years later by the heavily jazz-induced “How Big Can You Get?: The Music of Cab Calloway”. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy continued in the jazz direction and released the album “Rattle Them Bones” in 2012, and subsequently their third Christmas collection of songs “It Feels Like Christmas Time” in 2013.
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Everyone likes dancing, and swing music is definitely right up there with the best kind of music to boogie on down to. The eight piece swing revival band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy are just what you need to transport you right back to the 40s and gave the most incredible instrumental performance I’ve seen in a long time. Their Dixieland sound and three part vocal harmonies are authentic to swing music with the riffs and chords creating a sense of nostalgia.
They opened the show with an improvised overture as they all came out on stage which immediately demonstrated the incredible talent of every band member. It was brilliant how the brass and guitar players danced around the stage, sometimes choreographed, and managed to maintain note perfect performances. Even the piano player was occasionally standing up and having a dance whilst the music was playing!
When they played Go Daddy-O they made sure that every one in the auditorium was on their feet, and it wasn’t difficult because pretty much the whole room was up already! They played a fantastic version of the song, and as everyone was cheering for it at the end of the set, they played it as their encore as well which was awesome, as it was just so incredible!
yazhow
Fortunately in the modern age there are bands such as Californian Big Bad Voodoo Daddy who refuse to believe swing music is a genre confined to the history books. Since their formation in the early 90s they have been making authentic retro sounds as a collective and they have enjoyed hugely successful results on the live circuit.
Now commanding a strong fanbase around the globe, fans of jazz, swing and world music pack out the venue to see the group perform. As there are so many musicians onstage there is always something to hold your attention as you watch on in excited amazement as the group of musicians come together to revive the traditional sounds of the 50s and 60s. It is music that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and really unites the crowd in song and dance. The band looks ecstatic to see its audience so involved in the performance and really throw themselves further into the show. The finale of 'Why Me?' comes all too soon yet as way of gratitude the band gives their all to this track and create a final flourish of warm brass and upbeat melodies.
sean-ward
Having seen BBVD in August of last year at a lesser venue we were pleased that we would see them at The Heights Theater. The performance was wonderful and we were treated to three songs that will be on their next album coming out this summer.
robert-greenbaum
23 years. Original members.
These guys are still sharp as fresh shaving blades and fun to boot!
Great stuff from the new album with classic favorites thrown in to round out the bill.
The Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is tops!!
freakywinduptoy
These guys are wonderful. We had a great time and the show was one of the best I've ever seen. This was the second time we have have seen BBVD and it was better than the last time. I would definitely recommend this band.
james-martin-46
Fantastic show! BBVD had great energy and looked like they were having as much fun as the audience! It was a swinging great time!!!! Great date night time with my wife!
david-bond-2
Great show! Lots of energy and that great rocking swing sound. I'll go see them again any chance I get. I just wish there was space to dance at Scullers!
tiffany-king
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