One of Tasmania's beloved local live acts, The Bad Dad Orchestra are a nine-piece group delivering funky pub-rock grooves.
Since forming in 2015 from a concept devised by the band's late guitarist Liam Guthrie, The Bad Dad Orchestra are led by frontman Jimi Steele.Festival regulars in their home state – Falls Festival, Party In The Paddock, Forth Valley Blues Festival, Junction Arts Festival, The Taste of Tasmania, The Great Huon Valley Festival, Bruny Island Blues & Roots Festival – The Bad Dad Orchestra have released three EPs: 'Self-Titled' (2016), 'Go And Ask Your Mother' (2017), and 'Viva Le Bad Dad' (2019).
Ahead of the release in February of the group's debut album (which has been recorded and mixed by John Castle), The Bad Dad Orchestra's newest single is titled 'Callin' Me Now'.
Potently brash, exuberant, soulful rock & roll that explodes across the senses, 'Callin' Me Now' is a party anthem soaked in feel-good bluesy energy.
Released last month, today scenestr is thrilled to premiere the song's music video that features the band parodying themselves. Enjoy.
"A piece of cinematic excellence," shares the band, "the clip was shot over multiple days and locations around Launceston, TAS. All imagery captured and masterfully compiled by Cameron Jones Visuals.
"The clip storyline incorporates parodies and reflections of the band's personalities, culminating in the live energy that is The Bad Dad Orchestra.
"The 'Callin' lyrics deliver a deeper message, of self-doubt in love, when the tables turn and the buoyancy goes out the door, we sometimes ask ourselves: 'Who's the real sucker in love? Who's making the calls now?'"
The Bad Dad Orchestra 2023 Tour Dates
Sat 23 Sep - Country Club Casino (Launceston)* supporting Rose TattooFri 6 Oct - Simple Complex (Hobart)
Sat 4 Nov - Bicheno Memorial Hall (TAS)
Sat 18 Nov - Kindred Hall (TAS)
Sun 31 Dec - Launceston BeerFest NYE
