Musical Thursdays: Reverend Killjoy

The music of this American evangelist, folklorist, renegade, judge, criminal, and enemy of vultures is performed in the Czech lands today solely by the trio Reverend Killjoy.

This Brno-based band has been navigating—and occasionally stirring up—the Czech music scene since 2019. They first brought their work to life in 2023 with the EP *What Became of Reverend Killjoy?*, featuring six tracks that showcase their take on Americana—a style influenced by the diverse genres of the New World. Their songs blend country, folk, and blues with elements of bluegrass, as well as touches of western swing and rock 'n' roll.

In their current lineup—Martin Binder (guitar, mandolin, dobro), Tom Oakland (guitar, banjolele, harmonica), and Šimon Jakubíček (double bass)—they have moved away from electric instruments; they captured this journey, delving even deeper into their roots, on the album *Outlaw's Prayer*, released in early 2025.