The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band Concerts

Experience The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band

The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, hailing from Clermont, Indiana, is a nationally recognized blues/country outfit fronted by Reverend Peyton (born Joshua Peyton), a fingerstyle guitar virtuoso. Formed in 1998, the band—currently featuring Peyton on vocals & guitar, Max Johnson on upright bass, and Ben Wheeler on drums—has built a dedicated following through relentless touring, averaging over 250 shows annually for much of their career.

Their sound is characterized by raw, stripped-down instrumentation and Peyton’s distinctive bottleneck slide guitar playing; often performing with only two or three pieces. They’ve released over a dozen albums independently, including critically acclaimed records like *The Gospel According to Peyton* (2007) and *Between the Lines* (2016).

Notably, they've consistently charted on the Billboard Blues Album charts with multiple releases reaching the top ten. The band has shared stages with artists like Dwight Yoakam and Robert Cray and garnered praise for their authentic approach to American roots music. They are known for building their instruments – particularly Peyton’s guitars – themselves, further emphasizing their DIY ethos and commitment to traditional blues forms.