We’re back with a report from another live show. On August 9th we got to see The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band live at Musikfest in Bethlehem PA. The Big Damn Band is one of our favorites and we’ve seen them several times (and undoubtedly will again). This time we saw them outdoors at Musikfest which is a wonderfully short 15 minute drive from our house. And it was a free show! There was a quick rain shower before the show but after that the weather was perfect. We got our spots right in front at center stage. As always the band didn’t disappoint. Their show is high energy form start to finish. Lot’s of crowd participation. The band always makes a point of interacting with the crowd and the audience stays involved throughout the set. It’s amazing how a three piece band with only one melodic instrument can produce such a full sound. The band plays around 250 shows a year, so they’re always on top of their game. Hard to get rusty when you’re playing that frequently. If you’re in to Delta Blues or ‘hillcountry’ blues this is definitely a band you need to see. At this point they have quite a few albums out, so there’s lots of different material to enjoy. For a guitar player it’s great to watch the finger picking and slide guitar style up close. We got to chat with The Reverend and Breezy before and after the show for a bit. It’s cool when the people who’s music you enjoy are down to earth and happy to interact with their fans. I’ve included some photos and video (unfortunately I’m not a great videographer with my phone so ignore the stray shots of my fingers). My advice – if the band is in your area, it’s a ‘must see’ show.
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