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Concert Tue Jan 16 2007
C'mon baby...
The Reverend Peyton once told me a funny little story about last year’s Big Damn Band appearance on the NPR radio program “Michael Feldman’s Whad’ya Know.” Apparently, Peyton freaked out the radio personality with his necklace of teeth. Granted, they’re the Rev’s own teeth -- strung up very tastefully -- but nonetheless, Mr. Feldman politely backed away.
Stretching this metaphor to the hilt, it’s safe to say the Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band’s live shows have bite. The Rev hoots and hollers as he deftly plucks sweet dirty blues, while the dazzling duo of his wife, Washboard Breezy and brother Jaime, keep the joint a-jumpin’. If you don’t believe me, you’re a sucker. See what all the fuss is about when the Big Damn Band plays at the Beat Kitchen this Friday, Jan. 19.
But wait! There’s more! The whole point of the shindig is to celebrate the release of local pop tarts The Saps’ second album, C’mon Already – Start a Fire.
The Saps stars Dan Lastick and Dan Menoni on guitars/vocals and bassist Tony Sackett.They lost a previous drummer, Brett Whitacre (36 Invisibles, Galactic Inmate, Warm Ones) to the Legendary Shack-Shakers, but filled the slot with his brother, Ryan. C’mon Already finds The Saps leaving their sneer behind for a smirk, with hop-happy rock riffs and alt-country leanings galore. Hear it for yourself at the show.