Hard Times & Weirdness: Episode 49

Hard Times & Weirdness: Episode 49

Author: Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band March 22, 2019 Duration: 49:00

It's the podcast's cedar anniversary! The band recaps their trip to Florida including a fun day at Disney World. Plus, who wanted to punch Breezy in the face?!

 


Tune into Hard Times & Weirdness for a front-row seat to the unpredictable life of a touring band, straight from the source. Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, that country blues powerhouse from Brown County, Indiana, pulls back the curtain on the road’s strange magic. In this podcast, you’re riding in the van with Rev, Breezy, and Max, where the line between a great show and a bizarre detour is always blurry. Each episode feels like a late-night conversation after a gig, filled with stories that couldn’t be made up-encounters with unforgettable characters, mechanical breakdowns in the middle of nowhere, and the small, surprising triumphs that happen far from the stage lights. It’s a mix of heartfelt music talk and off-the-cuff comedy, born from years of living out of suitcases and playing for anyone who’ll listen. The whole experience captures the essence of their sound: raw, authentic, and full of soul. So if you’ve ever wondered what really happens between the cities on the map, this is your backstage pass. The stories here are less about glamour and more about the gritty, funny, and genuinely human moments that define life on tour, making for a uniquely engaging listen every time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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Duration: 42:25
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Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 32 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:13
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Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 31 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:23
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Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 30 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:13
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Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 29 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:51
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Hard Times & Weirdness: Episode 28 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:02
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Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 27 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:10
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Hard Times & Weirdness- Episode 26 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:54
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Hard Times & Weirdness - Episode 25 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:50
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