Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

Theater

The Eccles Center is the largest theater in Park City, Utah with 1,269 seats. It is home to Park City Institute's Main Stage Season from October through April each year, presenting a broad range of world-class performing arts from international dance companies to Broadway icons to beloved author/humorists to virtuosos in a host of musical styles from Chamber Music to rock'n'roll.

Health and Safety

The Park City Institute and the Park City School District have taken measures to assure the health and safety of our patrons, staff, and performers. These include updated HVAC, touchless restrooms, electronic ticketing, electronic programs, all volunteers and staff to be fully vaccinated, enhanced cleaning, and empty seats. We ask that anyone attending a show that is not fully vaccinated wear a mask at all times in the building.

Park City Institute

Presents

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

 famously named after an autograph by blues legend Albert Collins — has appeared in concert venues across the world, sold millions of records, and had their music appear in hundreds of movies and television shows including The Wild, Despicable Me, Phineas & Ferb, FRIENDS (TV Show), 3rd Rock from the Sun, Ally McBeal, and So You Think You Can Dance.

The Band

Andy Rowley

Andy Rowley is one of the founding members of the Big Bad Voodoo Daddy horn section. Switching between his baritone saxophone and singing backup vocals, Andy has helped bring the band’s unique sound to audiences around the globe

Glen Marhevka

Glen Marhevka has been the featured trumpet soloist for Big Bad Voodoo Daddy for over 20 years and helped bring together several of the band's members as the group was forming. Glen has spearheaded the band’s educational outreach, promoting music education and excellence in schools across the country.

Karl Hunter

Featured soloist Karl Hunter has played an array of saxophones and clarinets for Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.  A driven musician and restless explorer of rhythm and sound, Karl’s onstage improvisations add intensity and raw power to the band's sound.

Joshua Levy

Joshua Levy has been with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy for over twenty years. Through his his work as pianist, arranger, and collaborator with band songwriter Scotty Morris, Josh has sought to create original jazz and swing music that connects with a wide and varied audience

Alex Henderson

Alex (Crazy legs) Henderson has been Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's trombonist since 2001.  His energy on stage and comedic flare wows audiences everywhere. 

Mitch Cooper

Mitch Cooper has toured as Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s lead trumpet player since 2017. Mitch punctuates the horn section with a supremely focused lead trumpet sound and range. In addition, he has the innate ability to connect with any audience.

Scotty Morris

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy singer / songwriter Scotty Morris has spent the last two and a half decades committed to writing and performing original and classic American jazz and swing music. The band, formed by Morris in Ventura, California in 1989, was named "Big Bad Voodoo Daddy" after Scotty met Texas blues guitar legend Albert Collins at one of the latter's concerts.

Kurt Sodergren

Co-founder Kurt Sodergren's 20 plus year career as the drummer for Big Bad Voodoo Daddy was a natural fit — his grandfather played in swing and jazz bands most of his life including a stint with the US Army Big Band during WWII. Shortly after meeting Scotty Morris in the late 80's, they formed Big Bad Voodoo Daddy as a trio, soon expanding the lineup and adding jazz elements to their already gritty blues format

Dirk Shumaker

Dirk Shumaker joined Big Bad Voodoo Daddy in 1993 and has been a driving force as the band's string bass player ever since. Drawing on diverse musical influences, Dirk’s bass playing and harmony vocals add a unique sound to the band that appeals to listeners of all ages.

Upcoming Shows

THE ROBERT CRAY BAND
TUESDAY, AUGUST 10

AN EVENING WITH STEPHANIE LAND
SATURDAY, AUGUST 14

MARTY STUART
SATURDAY, AUGUST 21

Chamber Music Returns to the Eccles Center

The Park City Institute is partnering with the Park City Chamber Music Society creators of the popular Beethoven Music Festival to bring chamber music back to the George S. & Dolores Dore Eccles Center for the Performing Arts. The Eccles Center is Park Cities’ premiere music venue with excellent acoustics, comfortable seats, and a large stage. Artists and patrons both praise the venue as it provides the perfect environment for a direct connection between the artist and the audience. All shows are general admission with tickets at $35.