The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band are one of my favorite “discoveries” this year. Seeing this country blues trio extraordinaire in action just makes me happy. If you like what’s in the clip below, I can highly recommend their latest album Dance Songs for Hard Times from April this year, which I reviewed here.
Run Rudolph Run, originally credited to Chuck Berry Music and subsequently to Johnny Marks and Marvin Brodie, first appeared as a single by Berry in November 1958. The popular Christmas rocker has been covered by numerous other artists like Lynyrd Skynyrd, Dave Edmunds, Sheryl Crow, Keith Richards, Foghat and Brian Setzer Orchestra. And now, of course, Rev. Peyton, a particularly charming rendition with great energy – also love their showmanship!
The trio has been around since 2003 and consists of Josh “The Reverend” Peyton (guitar, lead vocals), his wife “Washboard” Breezy Peyton (washboard) and Max Senteney (drums). Notably, they don’t have a bassist. Peyton, a great guitarist, compensates with skillful fingerstyle playing that includes the prominent use of his thumb to play bass lines.
Hope you enjoy this as much as I do. Cheers and Merry Christmas!
Sources: Wikipedia; YouTube
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Awesome Christian! I’ve went through a lot of their music. I have’t heard much I don’t like. The guy is such a different kind of guitar player.
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These guys just make me smile. Their great musical skills, combined with fun showmanship and high energy are a compelling package. I imagine seeing them live in a small club would be a real ball!
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They would be great live in just a lot of fun. Their music is made to put your troubles away for a while anyway. You have made me a fan of them.
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The funny thing is they oftentimes sing about misfortunne but package it in happy sounding songs. It’s really happy blues!
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That is a good description….they sing about problems that everyday people have.
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