Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers is an American rock band.

History

Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers (at that time just The Peacemakers) formed in 1998, following the removal of Brian Blush and departure of Art Edwards from the Refreshments.

In early 2004, shortly after the release of ¡Americano!, bassist Danny White left the band to start his own recording studio in Nashville, Tennessee. He was replaced by Nick Scropos, who had been the bassist for another Tempe band, Gloritone.

In 2007, the Arizona Diamondbacks reached out to Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers to write a song for the team. The result, the "D-Backs Swing," is played in the stadium after every home game win, and the lyrics are used in advertisements.

The band debuted their own brand of tequila in 2011. It was named "Mexican Moonshine", after the band's own song of the same name, but was rebranded in 2021 to "Canción Tequila" to avoid the negative connotations of the word "moonshine".

Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers frequently tour the United States and host their own seaside music festival in Puerto Peñasco. In June 2019, they celebrated the 20th year of their official Circus Mexicus festival.

On July 2, 2019 Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers was inducted into the Arizona Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame. The event was held at the Tempe Center for the Arts.

Band members

  • Roger Clyne - Rhythm Guitar, Lead Vocals (1998 - present)
  • Paul "P.H." Naffah - Drums, Backing Vocals (1998 - present)
  • Nick Scropos - Bass, Backing Vocals (2004 - present)
  • Jim Dalton - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals (2009 - present)

Former Members

  • Danny White - Bass, Backing Vocals (1998 - 2004)
  • Steve Larson - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals (2002 - 2009)
  • Scott Johnson - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals (1998 - 2002)

Discography

Studio Albums

  • Honky Tonk Union (1999)
  • Sonoran Hope and Madness (2002)
  • ¡Americano! (2004)
  • No More Beautiful World (2007)
  • Turbo Ocho (2008)
  • Unida Cantina (2011)
  • The Independent (2014)
  • Native Heart (2017)
  • Hell to Breakfast (2026)

Live Albums

  • Real to Reel (2000)
  • Live at Billy Bob's, Texas (2005)
  • Glow In The Dark (2009)
  • Circus Mexicus XX (2013)

References

  • Official website
  • Roger Clyne's Official Tequila
  • Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers on the Live Music Archive
  • High Country News Article, December 25, 2006
  • I AM FUEL, YOU ARE FRIENDS Interview, 2006
  • Phoenix New Times Interview, 1999
  • WASTIN' AWAY ON THE NORTH COAST Interview, 2007
  • INTERVIEW WITH A LIFEONAIRE, ROGER CLYNE, 2009
  • Clyne & The Peacemaker’s new Album is Refreshing [MUSIC REVIEW] 1 Posted April 29, 2014 by Stanton Brasher in Rock
  • https://kjzz.org/content/1038776/arizona-music-hall-fame-spotlights-tempe-sound-roger-clyne-pistoleros