Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, well known for their big-band, swing revival sound, will hit the stage at the Arcadia Performing Arts Center on at 8 p.m. today.
“We have an infusion of different energy,” said band trumpet player Glen Marhevka.
He described their inspiration stating that it comes from a mixture of Americano, swing and jazz as well as classic rock and punk rock.
Cab Calloway, Louis Armstrong and Frank Sinatra are a few major influences, he said.
Today’s show will be a mix from all 11 albums released, Marhevka said.
“We’ve been digging out some old songs lately,” he added.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy was formed about 22 years ago as a trio, and later added horns to the sound. The group, whose core lineup been in place since 1995, includes Scotty Morris (lead vocals and guitar), Kurt Sodergren (drums and percussion), Dirk Shumaker (double bass and vocals), Andy Rowley (baritone saxophone and vocals), Glen “The Kid” Marhevka (trumpet), Karl Hunter (saxophones and clarinet) and Joshua Levy (piano and arranger.) Joining them on the road are Anthony Bonsera Jr. (lead trumpet) and Alex Henderson (trombone.)
Tickets, available online by visiting www.Arcadiapaf.org, are $29.50 to $99.50 with VIP Meet and Greet Packages available. The theatre is at 188 Campus Drive at North Santa Anita Avenue, Arcadia CA 91007. For more information please call 626-821-1781.
