BadBadNotGood

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Critics Consensus

Based on 55 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that BadBadNotGood is rated as an enjoyable live performer, with decent shows overall. BadBadNotGood concert reviews describe live shows and performances as improvised, rhythmic, and authentic.

How long are their concerts?

How long are BadBadNotGood concerts? BadBadNotGood concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to an hour and a half.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book BADBADNOTGOOD? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for BADBADNOTGOOD range from $40,000 - $75,000, with BADBADNOTGOOD's current estimated booking fee to be around $40,000.

On tour

The Fillmore Silver Spring, Sliver Spring, United States (May 5); Masonic Cathedral Theatre, Detroit, United States (May 13); Globe Iron, Cleveland, OH, United States (May 14); Thalia Hall, Chicago, United States (May 15); Glendalough Estate, Wicklow, Ireland (June 13); Royal Festival Hall, London, United Kingdom (June 16); Parque da Bela Vista, Lisboa, Portugal (June 19); La Caja Magica, Madrid, Spain (June 20); Various Venues, Poznan, Poland (June 20); Sono Music Club, Brno, Czech Republic (June 24); Worthy Farm, Shepton Mallet, United Kingdom (June 25); LeBreton Flats, Ottawa, Canada (July 10)

Festivals in 2025

Beyond The Pale Festival 2025

June 13 - 15, 2025

Glastonbury Festival 2025

June 25 - 29, 2025

Kalorama Festival Portugal 2025

June 19 - 21, 2025

Kalorama Madrid 2025

June 20 - 21, 2025

Ottawa Bluesfest 2025

July 10 - 20, 2025

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Artist Info

Genre

jazz

Origin

Toronto, Canada (2010 - present)

Bio

BADBADNOTGOOD (abbreviated as BBNG) is pianist Matt Tavares, bassist Chester Stone Hansen and drummer Alex Sowinski. The trio met at Humber College in Toronto, Canada and bonded over their mutual musical interests - OFWGKTA, Gucci Mane, and Waka Flocka Flame.

Has Performed With

Ghostface Killah

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Critic Concert Reviews

Exclaim (Canada)

September 2, 2022

BADBADNOTGOOD Nearly Started the World's Most Rhythmic Pit in Ottawa Bronson Centre Music Theatre, September 1

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Spectrum Culture (USA)

September 19, 2017

They’re a jazz group, but they released an album with Ghostface Killah, and sometimes they cover Gucci Mane’s Lemonade during encores.

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GoldenPlec (Ireland)

July 3, 2017

Of course, it never really disappeared, turning up coated all over hip-hop-from ATCQ in the ‘90s to Jay Electronica in the aughts.

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musicOMH (UK)

June 3, 2017

It boasted an impressive list of collaborators – saxophonist Colin Stetson, in-demand producer Kaytranada, Future Islands frontman Sam Herring and US rapper Mick Jenkins.

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