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KEEP BOTH HANDS ON THE WHEEL by Babaux and the Peacemakers

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This new chapter of the Roots-Rock playbook embraces styles from swampy bayou blues to acoustic rooted rock from the early ‘70s and is sweetened by Basso’s introduction of the 12-string guitar to the band. The music of Keep Both Hands on the Wheel road trips with a series of multi-layered roots grooves and the vocals “sit like a butter patty on warm bread, slowly melting with soul, taste and patience” with a rough and tumble poetic delivery. Keep Both Hands on the Wheel freely embraces the band’s organic musical journey together in Colorado, USA and is shaped from each member’s individual talents colliding and leaves a unique and timeless musical impression in your mind. Babaux and The Peacemakers are the past, present, and future of roots, rock and beyond.

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    09 Something More to Give 3:40
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Babaux & The Peacemakers LIVE!!

LIVE @ LUNCH KRFC 88.9FM Fort Collins, CO Broadcast: Click KRFC logo above View

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"a roots rock journey that has glimpse of old Nashville in it".  

~Radio Guitar One

 

Radio Campaign Withstands the Test of Time!

Independent Artist Charts 158 CONSECUTIVE WEEKS!!

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗼 7/19/25

#8  "𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲"

𝗥𝗼𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸 - 𝗨𝗦𝗔

#22 "𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲"

"Moments In Time"

Roots Music Report Chart Best of 2023 & 2024

"Moments In Time" finishes 2023 as the #7 Roots Rock and #10 Rock album in the United States.

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In 2024 finished at #24 Roots Rock and #45 Rock album in the United States.

 "Moments In Time" #1 album in the USA!! - 7-24-23

BLUES MATTERS MAGAZINE UK: REVIEW of Keep Both Hands on the Wheel

"A master class in restrain and release" ~Blues Matters Magazine

View the entire article here:  Blues Matters ISSUE #156 December 2025

Timeless Songwriting

ROOTS MUSIC REPORT CHART BEST OF THREE YEARS RUNNING: 2022, 2023 & 2024

Independent radio loves B&PMs!  "Lucky 13" finishes 2022 as the #24 Roots Rock album of the year and repeats in 2023 as the #13 Roots Rock and #18 Rock album in the United States!

PERFORMING (2) SETS @ CHECKPOINT CHARLEY, TURTLEBOX STAGE https://mountaingames.com

KEEP BOTH HANDS ON THE WHEEL-VINYL AVAILBLE NOW!!

HAS DROPPED AND HITS #1 ON NATIONAL ROOTS ROCK RMR CHART!!

BUY The highly anticipated new album "Keep Both Hands on the Wheel" has dropped on Friday Sept 5, 2025.  Pre-Release downloads only availble September 1, 2025. Mixed by  Joel P Geist and Mastering by David Glasser.

Find out why the industry is saying,:

"There aren't many bands that are as unique as this outfit. It sounds old school and mature but fresh and vibrant simultaneously." Radio Guitar One

Release Announcement and review

"It is soulful and performed with patience and 100% conviction."

The first national review for KEEP BOTH HANDS ON THE WHEEL has landed. ~By Global Blues Radio and Blues Network  READ IT

Relix Magazine

November Issue

Artist CD Sampler

Bands on the Rise

Feat. "Test of Time"

BIO-About

Babaux & The Peacemakers bring a dynamic, deeply authentic Roots-Rock experience that resonates with audiences across genres and generations. Formed by four of Colorado’s most acclaimed musicians, the band is led by singer/songwriter and dobro stylist Cristian Basso (aka Babaux), whose storied career includes bass work with legends such as Bo Diddley, Leo Nocentelli (The Meters), Papa Mali, and songwriting credits with Eric Lindell. Picking up the dobro sparked a new creative shift for Basso—one that unlocked a raw, honest vocal pocket and a fresh sonic identity that defines the band’s sound.

Joined by Eric Martinez on guitar, Jake Herman on drums, and Mike Davidov on bass, The Peacemakers effortlessly traverse jamband-rootsy grooves, swampy bayou blues, vintage Laurel Canyon textures, and acoustic funk. Each song lands as its own chapter in the modern Roots Music playbook—smooth, gritty vocals laid over rich, multi-layered rhythms and unmistakable chemistry on stage.

Their 2022 debut Lucky 13 quickly climbed the Roots Music Report charts (#1 Rock, #1 Roots-Rock, #1 Colorado) and finished 2023 as the #10 Roots Rock album in the U.S. Their follow-up Moments in Time hit #1 on the Roots Rock chart and closed 2023 at #7 Roots Rock album nationally. Their latest release, Keep Both Hands on the Wheel, is currently the #1 album in Colorado.

Praised as “unique… old-school and mature but fresh and vibrant,” The Peacemakers deliver soulful, blues-inflected performances that keep audiences coming back: “That performance was awesome—hope we get you back here soon!” – Cactus Jack’s Saloon.
“The vocals sit like a butter patty on warm bread, slowly melting with soul, taste and patience.”

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    SAVE ME FROM MYSELF 3:34
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    TEST OF TIME 3:59
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    WITHOUT THE MEDICINE 4:00
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    01 ALWAYS BE MINE 2:55
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“...a roots rock journey that occasionally has a tiny glimpse of old Nashville in it. ”

"The vocals are 100% unique and quite gritty, making for a fantastic listen across the whole of the record."

“There aren't many bands that are as unique as this outfit. It sounds old school and mature but fresh and vibrant simultaneously.”

"In so many ways Babaux and The Peacemakers feel like a southern rock band…..in a Curtis Lowe kind of way. It is soulful and bluesy, but open to outside influence and expanding on the blues vocabulary without losing its original intent."

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KEEP BOTH HANDS ON THE WHEEL

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    This new chapter of the Roots-Rock playbook embraces styles from swampy bayou blues to acoustic rooted rock from the early ‘70s and is sweetened by Basso’s introduction of the 12-string guitar to the band. The music of Keep Both Hands on the Wheel road trips with a series of multi-layered roots grooves and the vocals “sit like a butter patty on warm bread, slowly melting with soul, taste and patience” with a rough and tumble poetic delivery. Keep Both Hands on the Wheel freely embraces the band’s organic musical journey together in Colorado, USA and is shaped from each member’s individual talents colliding and leaves a unique and timeless musical impression in your mind. Babaux and The Peacemakers are the past, present, and future of roots, rock and beyond.

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      This new chapter of the Roots-Rock playbook embraces styles from swampy bayou blues to acoustic rooted rock from the early ‘70s and is sweetened by Basso’s introduction of the 12-string guitar to the band. The music of Keep Both Hands on the Wheel road trips with a series of multi-layered roots grooves and the vocals “sit like a butter patty on warm bread, slowly melting with soul, taste and patience” with a rough and tumble poetic delivery. Keep Both Hands on the Wheel freely embraces the band’s organic musical journey together in Colorado, USA and is shaped from each member’s individual talents colliding and leaves a unique and timeless musical impression in your mind. Babaux and The Peacemakers are the past, present, and future of roots, rock and beyond.

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        (9) song album Keep Both Hands on the Wheel on black vinyl.

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            " If you like soulful acoustic roots rock that was baptized in the waters of the blues you will undoubtedly love Babaux and The Peacemakers!"

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              Album Package Deal!! Both Lucky 13 and Moments In Time CDs at a reduced price!!

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                (10) song roots rock sophomore release from Babaux and the Peacemakers. Shipping costs outside of USA not included.

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                “That (performance) was awesome hope we get you back here soon! ”~ Cactus Jack's Saloon, Evergreen, CO

                tour

                 

                May 2026

                May 1 KRFC 88.9FM Live @ Lunch Broadcast Recording, Fort Collins, CO 12PM MNT

                June 2026

                June 6  GO PRO Mountain Games Vail, CO @Check Point Charley Stage - (2) 45min. sets starting at 11:30AM and 12:45PM

                July 2026

                July 3 Rio Grande Ranch, South Fork, CO 6PM

                July  19 Cactus Jack's, Evergreen, CO 2-6PM by the river

                July 30  Town of Eagle Summer Concert Series Eagle, CO 6-8PM (TBA)

                July 30 Show Downtown After Hours Party - Second Street Eagle, 127 W. 2nd Street, Eagle, CO 81631 TBA

                 
                “The sound is a stripped down meat and potatoes approach with lots of grease left in to savor.”

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                Contra Basso Music

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                e: contrabassomusic@gmail.com

                Label:  GO Guitar One Records

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                Lucky 13

                Song Licensing

                All songs on the "Lucky 13" album are published through Contra Basso Music, BMI.  We are a "one stop shop" for music supervisors, as the songs are 100% owned by one writer who owns 100% of the publishing.  We are quick and efficient with our responses to your placement needs.  Interested parties should contact Contra Basso Music c/o Cristian Basso directly.

                e:  contrabassomusic@gmail.com

                t:  970.376.2977

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                Moments In Time

                Song Licensing

                ll songs on the "Moments In Time" album are published through Contra Basso Music, BMI.  We are a "one stop shop" for music supervisors, as the songs are 100% owned by one writer who owns 100% of the publishing.  We are quick and efficient with our responses to your placement needs.  Interested parties should contact Contra Basso Music c/o Cristian Basso directly.

                e:  contrabassomusic@gmail.com

                t:  970.376.2977

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