# Conan O'Brien's Teenage Dream Band

> Conan O'Brien's cover band, the Vigodas, plays Los Angeles shows with 20-year-younger bandmates.
- Title: Conan O'Brien's Teenage Dream Band · Rolling Stone | Shortify
- Summary: Conan O'Brien's cover band, the Vigodas, plays Los Angeles shows with 20-year-younger bandmates.
- Keywords: conan o'brien, vigodas, norah jones, jason roberts, late night, conan o'brien needs a friend, teragram ballroom, los angeles, cover band, conan o'brien needs a friend podcast, ab e vigoda, Rolling Stone
- Source: Rolling Stone — https://rollingstone.com/music/music-features/conan-obrien-the-vigodas-interview-los-angeles-performance-1235654174
- Author: Elisabeth Garber-Paul
- Published: 2026-11-07T18:16:24+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: conan o'brien, vigodas, norah jones, jason roberts, late night, conan o'brien needs a friend, teragram ballroom, los angeles, cover band, conan o'brien needs a friend podcast, ab e vigoda
## Conan O'Brien's Cover Band Debut
Conan O'Brien formed the Vigodas cover band after a podcast conversation with Norah Jones in May 2023.
## The Vigodas' Music Style
The band plays rock & roll from the 1950s to 1980s, including Elvis Presley, Elvis Costello, and John Lennon.
## Conan O'Brien's Early Music Love
O'Brien loved rockabilly in college, inspired by Jerry Lee Lewis and early Elvis Presley.
## The Vigodas' Formation
O'Brien asked guitarist Jason Roberts to help form the band after a podcast conversation with Norah Jones.
## Band Name Origin
The band named after late actor Abe Vigoda, known for roles in The Godfather and Barney Miller.
## Conan O'Brien's Band History
O'Brien played with bands like the Max Weinberg 7 and Jimmy Vivino and the Basic Cable Band.
## The Vigodas' First Show
The band played their first show at Permanent Records Roadhouse in East Los Angeles.
## Conan O'Brien's Current Band
O'Brien performs with four younger musicians at the Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles on November 6, 2026.
## The Vigodas' Tour
The band has played at Los Angeles venues including the Troubadour, Lodge Room, and Moroccan Lounge.
## Conan O'Brien's Band Experience
O'Brien has played with the band for about 10 shows since premiering in August 2026.
## Key takeaway

Conan O'Brien formed a cover band with four younger musicians after a podcast conversation with Norah Jones.