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Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers is a rock band from Tempe, Arizona, USA. The band is typically referred to by the fans as "The Peacemakers" or by the abbreviation "RCPM". The Peacemakers' music is known to cross genres, with earlier songs showing a more Country influence, and more recent songs sounding more like a modern pop song with a Reggae/South of the Border influence.

History

After the demise of The Refreshments, a semi-successful rock band of the 1990s known for their top radio hit "Banditos," and also for the theme song to the long-running animated series King of the Hill, former frontman Roger Clyne and drummer Paul "P.H." Naffah formed a new band that would be called Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers.

The Peacemaker's early lyrics showcased Roger's Southwestern roots and invoke images of cowboys, federales, and frequently reference Mexico and Arizona along with other Southwestern references. The early works have much more of a nihilistic feel to them. Recently his work has veered toward a permanent vacation feel, with many references to escaping modern society's suburban lifestyle and trying to avoid a mid-life crisis.

The early musical feel of Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers was a noticeable change from Clyne's previous works with The Refreshments. Whereas The Refreshments had a prominent lead guitar and edgy southwestern rock feel, The Peacemakers initially displayed a heavier country influence along with focusing more on the singer-songwriter aspect.

Roger Clyne and PH Naffah were originally joined by former Gin Blossom, Scott Johnson who left to rejoin his former band in 2002. He was replaced by Steve Larson, former guitarist for another Tempe band, Dead Hot Workshop, who had already been playing with the Peacemakers by that time. In January, 2009 it was announced that Steve Larson would be departing "The Peacemakers" and would be replaced by Railbenders frontman Jim Dalton on lead guitar.

Also joining Roger & P.H. was bass player Danny White. In early 2004, shortly after the release of ¡Americano!, Danny White left the Peacemakers to start his own recording studio in Nashville, Tennessee. He was replaced by Nick Scropos, who at the time, was the bassist for another Tempe band, Gloritone. Scropos was the bass player for The Peacemakers when they originally formed, however he departed after having only recorded the bass track for one song, the crowd favorite Green & Dumb, due to a previous obligation to Gloritone.

Albums

Honky Tonk Union

Honky Tonk Union was released in 1999 in limited quantities with a bonus live CD, Real to Reel. The next year, they released an extended version of Real to Reel as a stand-alone album.

Sonoran Hope and Madness

The Peacemakers' second studio effort, 2002's Sonoran Hope and Madness, explored the deeper themes of returning to the basics of life, of loss and of resurgence. Sonoran Hope and Madness was a tale of the demise of a much-loved way of life.

¡Americano!

In 2004 the band released their third studio recording. ¡Americano! is a series of stories set not in the dusty Mexican borderlands, like the previous albums, but on a Mexican beach, miles away from the daily grind.

Live at Billy Bob's Texas

In March 2005, the Peacemakers recorded their 2nd official live album at Billy Bob's Texas, a famous honky-tonk bar in Texas. The recording sold well enough to make them the only independent band at the time to have five consecutive top-10 albums on the Billboard Internet Sales Chart.

Four Unlike Before

In April 2006, the Peacemakers released a four song EP, Four Unlike Before, which is currently available only through iTunes. This EP included 3 alternate versions of songs previously released, as well as a song until then only performed live, Mexicosis.

No More Beautiful World

The band's fourth studio album, No More Beautiful World, was released on March 20, 2007. No More Beautiful World was produced by Clif Norrell who had previously worked with Roger Clyne on The Refreshments album Fizzy, Fuzzy, Big and Buzzy.

The Turbo Ocho Sessions

January 04, 2008, the Peacemakers started an eight day consecutive recording session in Rocky Point, Mexico. For that period, they lived, wrote, and recorded together. The idea was to create a new song each day for 8 days straight. Daily video logs of the creative and recording process as well as rough cut versions of each song were added to the band's web page each day. On the ninth day, Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers debuted the newly recorded songs at a special concert at JJ's Cantina in Mexico.

Glow In the Dark

February 2, 2009, RCPM have begun releasing 1 song and a corresponding video per week for 14 weeks. Songs from both the RCPM and Refreshment catologs are supposedly included. The recording is from a show in 2008 at Mexicali Blues. This album has been announced as on-line distribution only. It has been announced that no physical CD or DVD copy will be distributed.

Current Activities

Touring

The Peacemakers have toured both as a headlining band and opening for national acts such as Sammy Hagar and John Fogerty.

Circus Mexicus

Twice a year, a concert is held in the Mexican beach town of Rocky Point, Mexico (Puerto Peñasco) for what is called "Circus Mexicus". Circus Mexicus features a 2 set concert most recently held in a vacant lot adjacent to the Sunset Cantina. The following morning an unofficial "hangover bash" is held at JJ's Cantina in nearby Cholla Bay where band members have been known to mingle with the fans and sign autographs.

Band members

Current members

Roger Clyne – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica (1998–present)
Jim Dalton – lead guitar, backing vocals (2009-present)
Nick Scropos – bass, backing vocals (1998, 2004–present)
Paul "P.H." Naffah – drums, percussion (1998–present)

Former members

Danny White – bass, backing vocals (1998–2004)
Scott "Scotty" Johnson – lead guitar, backing vocals (1998–2002)
Steve Larson - lead guitar (1998-2009)

Discography

Honky Tonk Union (1999)
Real to Reel (2000)
Sonoran Hope & Madness (2002)
¡Americano! (2004)
Live at Billy Bob's Texas (2005)
Four Unlike Before (2006)
No More Beautiful World (2007)
Turbo Ocho Sessions (2008)
Glow In the Dark (2009)

Website & Current Management

In January, 2008 Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers changed management. With this change came a new direction in the both marketing and distribution of it's merchandise. In August 2008, it was announced that the band's Website operations was being turned over to EchoMusic, a subsidiary of Ticketmaster. The new website and management elicited a bit of controversy leading to a fractionating of the band's on-line community. For various reasons, many of the bands more devoted on-line community chose to cease their on-line support of the band.

External links

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 | Alias               =
 | Origin              = [[Tempe, Arizona|Tempe]], [[Arizona]], [[United States|USA]]
-| Genre               = [[Americana (music)|Americana]]<br>[[Alternative country]]<br>[[Southern rock]]
+| Genre               = [[Corporate Rock]]<br>[[Americana (music)|Americana]]<br>[[Alternative Country]]<br>[[Southern Rock]]
 | Years_active        = 1998 – present
-| Label               = EmmaJava
+| Label               = EmmaJava, EchoMusic (A Subsidiary of [[Ticketmaster]])
-| Associated_acts     = [[The Refreshments (Arizona band)|The Refreshments]]<br>Dialectrics<br>Dead Hot Workshop<br>Gloritone
+| Associated_acts     = [[The Refreshments (Arizona band)|The Refreshments]]<br>Dialectrics<br>Railbenders<br>Gloritone
 | URL                 =
 | Current_members     = [[Roger Clyne]]<br>[[Paul "P.H." Naffah]]<br>[[Jim Dalton]]<br>Nick Scropos
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 }}
-'''Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers''' is an Alt-Country/Rock band from [[Tempe]], [[Arizona]], [[United States|USA]]. The band is typically referred to by the fans as "'''The Peacemakers'''" or by the abbreviation "'''RCPM'''". The Peacemakers' music is known to cross genres, with some songs showing a more Country influence, and others sounding more like a modern pop song.  More recently, the band's influences have included more of a Reggae/South of the Border influence.
+'''Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers''' is a rock band from [[Tempe]], [[Arizona]], [[United States|USA]]. The band is typically referred to by the fans as "'''The Peacemakers'''" or by the abbreviation "'''RCPM'''". The Peacemakers' music is known to cross genres, with earlier songs showing a more Country influence, and more recent songs sounding more like a modern pop song with a Reggae/South of the Border influence.
-Roger Clyne's lyrics frequently showcase his Southwestern roots, and frequently invoke images of cowboys, Federales, and references to Mexico and places in Arizona, amongst other Southwestern references.
 ==History==
 After the demise of [[The Refreshments (Arizona band)|The Refreshments]], a semi-successful rock band of the 1990s known for their top radio hit "Banditos," and also for the theme song to the long-running animated series King of the Hill, former frontman [[Roger Clyne]] and drummer [[Paul "P.H." Naffah]] formed a new band that would be called Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers.
+The Peacemaker's early lyrics showcased Roger's Southwestern roots and invoke images of cowboys, federales, and frequently reference Mexico and Arizona along with other Southwestern references.  The early works have much more of a nihilistic feel to them.  Recently his work has veered toward a permanent vacation feel, with many references to escaping modern society's suburban lifestyle and trying to avoid a mid-life crisis.
-The two were joined by former [[Gin Blossoms|Gin Blossom]], [[Scott Johnson (Gin Blossoms)|Scott Johnson]]; [[Steve Larson]], former guitarist for another [[Tempe, Arizona|Tempe]] band, [[Dead Hot Workshop]]; and bass player [[Danny White (musician)|Danny White]].
+The early musical feel of Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers was a noticeable change from Clyne's previous works with [[The Refreshments]].  Whereas The Refreshments had a prominent lead guitar and edgy southwestern rock feel, The Peacemakers initially displayed a heavier country influence along with focusing more on the singer-songwriter aspect.
+Roger Clyne and PH Naffah were originally joined by former [[Gin Blossoms|Gin Blossom]], [[Scott Johnson (Gin Blossoms)|Scott Johnson]] who left to rejoin his former band in 2002.  He was replaced by [[Steve Larson]], former guitarist for another [[Tempe, Arizona|Tempe]] band, [[Dead Hot Workshop]], who had already been playing with the Peacemakers by that time.  In January, 2009 it was announced that Steve Larson would be departing "The Peacemakers" and would be replaced by [[Railbenders]] frontman [[Jim Dalton]] on lead guitar.
+Also joining Roger & P.H. was bass player [[Danny White (musician)|Danny White]].  In early 2004, shortly after the release of ¡Americano!, Danny White left the Peacemakers to start his own recording studio in [[Nashville, Tennessee|Nashville]], [[Tennessee]].  He was replaced by [[Nick Scropos]], who at the time, was the bassist for another Tempe band, Gloritone.  Scropos was the bass player for The Peacemakers when they originally formed, however he departed after having only recorded the bass track for one song, the crowd favorite [[Green & Dumb]], due to a previous obligation to Gloritone.
+==Albums==
 ===Honky Tonk Union===
 Honky Tonk Union was released in 1999 in limited quantities with a bonus live CD, Real to Reel.  The next year, they released an extended version of Real to Reel as a stand-alone album.
-The musical feel of Honky Tonk Union was a noticeable change from Clyne's previous works with The Refreshments.  Whereas The Refreshments had a prominent lead guitar and edgy southwestern rock feel, Honky Tonk Union displayed a heavier country influence along with focusing more on the singer-songwriter aspect of the band.
 ===Sonoran Hope and Madness===
-The Peacemakers' next studio effort, 2002's Sonoran Hope and Madness, explored the deeper themes of returning to the basics of life, of loss and of resurgence.  Sonoran Hope and Madness was a tale of the demise of a much-loved way of life.
+The Peacemakers' second studio effort, 2002's Sonoran Hope and Madness, explored the deeper themes of returning to the basics of life, of loss and of resurgence.  Sonoran Hope and Madness was a tale of the demise of a much-loved way of life.
-In 2002, Scott Johnson left the band to rejoin with the Gin Blossoms.  Steve Larson then stepped up to the lead guitar position.
 ===¡Americano!===
-saw the release of ¡Americano!, the band's third studio effort.  ¡Americano! is a series of stories set not in the dusty Mexican borderlands, like the previous albums, but on a Mexican beach, miles away from the daily grind.
+In 2004 the band released their third studio recording.  ¡Americano! is a series of stories set not in the dusty Mexican borderlands, like the previous albums, but on a Mexican beach, miles away from the daily grind.
-In early 2004, shortly after the release of ¡Americano!, Danny White left the Peacemakers to start his own recording studio in [[Nashville, Tennessee|Nashville]], [[Tennessee]].  He was replaced by [[Nick Scropos]], who at the time, was the bassist for another Tempe band, Gloritone.  Scropos was the original bass player for The Peacemakers when they formed, even having played the bass track for the crowd favorite [[Green & Dumb]] before departing due to a previous obligation to Gloritone.
 ===Live at Billy Bob's Texas===
-In March 2005, the Peacemakers were asked to play at [[Billy Bob's Texas]], a famous honky-tonk bar in Texas where they recorded their 2nd official live release.  The recording from that performance sold well enough to make them the only independent band to have five consecutive top-10 albums on the Billboard Internet Sales Chart.
+In March 2005, the Peacemakers recorded their 2nd official live album at [[Billy Bob's Texas]], a famous honky-tonk bar in Texas.  The recording sold well enough to make them the only independent band at the time to have five consecutive top-10 albums on the Billboard Internet Sales Chart.
 ===Four Unlike Before===
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 ===No More Beautiful World===
-The band's fourth studio album, No More Beautiful World, was released on March 20, 2007.  No More Beautiful World marked a return of sorts to the collaborative team of [[Roger Clyne]] and Producer [[Clif Norrell]] who had previously worked together on [[The Refreshments]] album [[Fizzy, Fuzzy, Big and Buzzy]].
+The band's fourth studio album, No More Beautiful World, was released on March 20, 2007.  No More Beautiful World was produced by [[Clif Norrell]] who had previously worked with Roger Clyne on [[The Refreshments]] album [[Fizzy, Fuzzy, Big and Buzzy]].
 ===The Turbo Ocho Sessions===
-Starting on January 04, 2008, the Peacemakers started an eight day consecutive recording session in [[Puerto Peñasco|Rocky Point, Mexico]].  For that period, they lived, wrote, and recorded together.  Each day a new song was created from the ground up.  Daily video logs of the creative and recording process as well as rough cut versions of each song were added to the band's web page each day for eight consecutive days, culminating in a live concert at JJ's Cantina in Cholla Bay.
+January 04, 2008, the Peacemakers started an eight day consecutive recording session in [[Puerto Peñasco|Rocky Point, Mexico]].  For that period, they lived, wrote, and recorded together.  The idea was to create a new song each day for 8 days straight.  Daily video logs of the creative and recording process as well as rough cut versions of each song were added to the band's web page each day.  On the ninth day, Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers debuted the newly recorded songs at a special concert at JJ's Cantina in Mexico.
 ===Glow In the Dark===
-Starting on February 2, 2009, RCPM will release 1 song and video per week for 14 weeks of previously recorded songs from both the RCPM and Refreshment catologs, recorded live at Mexicali Blues.  The songs and videos are streamed through the site but can be downloaded at azpeacemakers.com only.
+February 2, 2009, RCPM have begun releasing 1 song and a corresponding video per week for 14 weeks.  Songs from both the RCPM and Refreshment catologs are supposedly included.  The recording is from a show in 2008 at Mexicali Blues.  This album has been announced as on-line distribution only.  It has been announced that no physical CD or DVD copy will be distributed.
 ==Current Activities==
 ===Touring===
-The Peacemakers tour heavily, both as a headlining band and opening for national acts such as [[Sammy Hagar]] and [[John Fogerty]].
+The Peacemakers have toured both as a headlining band and opening for national acts such as [[Sammy Hagar]] and [[John Fogerty]].
 ===Circus Mexicus===
-Twice a year, an ever-increasing following of fans from around the globe descend on the [[Mexico|Mexican]] beach town of [[Puerto Peñasco|Rocky Point, Mexico]] (Puerto Peñasco) for their "Circus Mexicus" bash.  Circus Mexicus features a four-hour long concert in a vacant lot adjacent to the Sunset Cantina.  The weekend culminates with a "hangover bash" at JJ's Cantina in nearby [[Cholla Bay]] on Sunday at which band members mingle with the fans and sign autographs.
+Twice a year, a concert is held in the [[Mexico|Mexican]] beach town of [[Puerto Peñasco|Rocky Point, Mexico]] (Puerto Peñasco) for what is called "Circus Mexicus".  Circus Mexicus features a 2 set concert most recently held in a vacant lot adjacent to the Sunset Cantina.  The following morning an unofficial "hangover bash" is held at JJ's Cantina in nearby [[Cholla Bay]] where band members have been known to mingle with the fans and sign autographs.
 ==Band members==
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 *''Turbo Ocho Sessions'' (2008)
 *''Glow In the Dark'' (2009)
+==Website & Current Management==
+In January, 2008 Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers changed management.  With this change came a new direction in the both marketing and distribution of it's merchandise.  In August 2008, it was announced that the band's Website operations was being turned over to EchoMusic, a subsidiary of Ticketmaster.  The new website and management elicited a bit of controversy leading to a fractionating of the band's on-line community.  For various reasons, many of the bands more devoted on-line community chose to cease their on-line support of the band.
 ==External links==
 * [http://www.azpeacemakers.com/ Official website]