The Bad Dad Orchestra

A simple idea born of fatherhood, friendship and music has flourished and taken shape. THE BAD DAD ORCHESTRA formed in mid-2015 from a concept devised by the band’s late guitarist Liam Guthrie. The 9-piece band quickly established themselves as a powerhouse of Tasmania’s live music scene. An export of the highest quality you can only expect from the island state. THE BAD DAD ORCHESTRA brings big grooves, with snappy horn lines and catchy as hell vocals. Critics have likened THE BAD DAD ORCHESTRA to the classic sounds of Australian pub rock with a modern twist, whilst others have named it a unique brand of soul. THE BAD DAD ORCHESTRA is building National attention following multiple tours across Australia and have gratefully featured on some of Australia's most popular festival line-ups, including: BLUES ON BROADBEACH, CALOUNDRA MUSIC FESTIVAL, QUEENSCLIFF MUSIC FESTIVAL, GIRRAKOOL BLUES FESTIVAL, FALLS FESTIVAL, PARTY IN THE PADDOCK, FORTH VALLEY BLUES FESTIVAL, and many, many more. THE BAD DAD ORCHESTRA maintains a strong work ethic when it comes to writing and recording music; their 3 EPs and live album have all received extensive community radio and ABC regional radio airplay across Australia & New Zealand. With a number of SOLD OUT shows under their belt, more festival bookings and plans to launch their debut studio album in early 2024, these Tasmanian Dads show no signs of slowing down anytime soon. It’s big, it’s bad and it’s Dad!!