Peyton Tochterman and High Society Press Quotes and Testimonials
“Peyton Tochterman and HIGH SOCIETY continue to leave audiences in awe with their infectious swing/acoustic/jazz/funk/zydeco inspired fusion of music. Their recent concert at the Paramount Theater was the latest example of the stellar musicianship and songwriting skills of Peyton Tochterman. Between sold out shows of Ryan Adams and Peter Rowan, Tony Rice & David Bromberg & the Angel Band, Peyton Tochterman proved that he is an artist of equal standards. This is a group that is not only bound for glory, but deserving of it! This is a once in a 20 year period that a group like this causes me to be so excited about music. ”
-Mary Beth Aungier, Programming,The Paramount Theater, Charlottesville VA
“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!
-Charlene Tipton, Rhythm and Roots Reunion
“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.
- Jack Gray, Crystalphonic
“(High Society was) Easily one of the best shows we’ve had at the Gravity Lounge.
-Bill Baldwin, Partner/Owner, The Gravity Lounge
“Tochterman has made a CD that not only brings together top local talent, he also has imbued it
with warm and catchy songwriting earmarking it for Charlottesville’s “Best of 2005″ list, as
well as winning a coveted spot in my regularly played’ CD rack.
-Mark Grabowski, The Hook
“Peyton Tochterman’s new CD, The Personals is the perfect mix of songwriting and serendipty. His voice is in particularly fine form and the musical arrangements are well done.
-Spencer Lathrop, The C-ville Weekly


