The Bads live in concert.
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The Bads

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How Good Are They LIVE?

Live Rating  

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Critic Consensus

Based on 4 concert reviews, the critic consensus is that The Bads is rated as an entertaining live performer, with many notable strengths.

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Latest Release

Shelter Love (1 July 2023)

Artist Info

Genre
country
Origin
Bio
The Bads are Brett Adams and Dianne Swann. They play their own take on indie alt-country, country rock, folk pop, or call it whatever you will. The Bads were formed after Brett and Dianne returned to New Zealand after spending years in London. In London they formed The Julie Dolphin with Geoff Hayden and Nick Yeatmen, and released an Ep and Album (Lit) to critic…
Has Performed With

Critic Concert Reviews

Ambient Light (New Zealand)

April 1, 2020
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This marks the first appearance of this venue on Ambient Light, so first, some background. Dig, if you will, the picture:a smallish, unassuming man, fairly unremarkable in appearance (although this may be disputed by those who've witnessed him in drag! All for art's sake, of course).

The 13th Floor (New Zealand)

July 8, 2017
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It’s always a good sign when you notice other musicians showing up to see an artist, and that was certainly the case here.

Ambient Light (New Zealand)

April 1, 2017
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This evening feels like a journey through New Zealand's musical hall of fame, even the audience itself contains many a familiar face with artists such as Jan Hellriegel and Milan Borich in attendance.

Libel (New Zealand)

April 20, 2013
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Leigh Sawmill, Leigh, UK

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