Peyton Tochterman and High Society
Self-Titled

Singer-songwriter Peyton Tochterman delivers eclectic pop rock tunes through a broad Americana pastiche. On his new self-titled disc his ever-evolving supergroup High Society features a cast of Charlottesville’s best players from a wide range of genres, including trumpet ace John D’earth, mandolin upstart Andy Thacker, fiddler Anne Marie Calhoun (Jethro Tull), accordionist Matty Metcalfe and Sons of Bill guitarist Sam Wilson. It makes for a dynamic stew that manages to harmoniously converge into a front porch jubilee around Tochterman’s soulful country growl.
Lyrically, Tochterman seems to always see the rainbow at the end of a dark tunnel. His content battles between dismal realities—societal vanity (Mama’s Genes”), commercial sprawl (“Battlefield Business Park”) and personal loss (“Her Bright Smile Haunts Me Still”)—and unwavering optimism, which comes through in the sunny bounce of “All the Love” and the bluegrass charge of “What a Life.” Much like the group’s instrumentation, it’s a lesson in opposing forces making a sweet combination.

The New Record is out. After an incredible night at The Paramount Theater playing our CD release concert, PEYTON TOCHTERMAN AND HIGH SOCIETY is out. By it at Cd Baby and soon you will be able to buy it right here!

PEYTON TOCHTERMAN AND HIGH SOCIETY is creating new standards, new sounds, and new music for the modern times. With mandolin, drums and percussion, acoustic guitar and vocals, electric guitar, accordion, bass, and trumpet, HS is pushing the boundaries of acoustic music through an unusual combination of instruments and cutting edge social commentary. As Rhythm and Root’s Charlene Tipton notes: “The collective talents of High Society added a level of heart-pumping energy and superb musicianship to Bristol’s Rhythm & Roots Reunion that left fans literally panting for more! Their infectious and tasteful blend instruments emptied seats and had everyone up and dancing from the first note to the last!”

“Culling its members from the hidden gems in a bustling music scene, Peyton Tochterman And High Society tastefully combines focused song-writing with unusual instrumentation and stunning musicianship. The result is something uniquely satisfying, yet oddly familiar,” writes recording engineer Jack Gray.

This recording is energetic, original, and most assuredly uncompromised by the cookie cutter mentality that plagues much of today’s music.

1 All The Love
2 Mamma’s Genes
3 Battlefield Business Park
4 Her Bright Smile Haunts Me Still
5 Peanut Butter and Jelly
6 The Ether’s Sea
7 Lonesome Rain
8 Done Given Up
9 New Thacker Rag
10 What A Life
11 Sweet Nothings
12 Sweet Rose
13 Celebration
14 Endless Aloha