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String Cheese Trick or Treat

2009-10-09T13:53:59Z

The String Cheese Incident unveils their new limited edition live release, Trick Or Treat, on October 27, 2009. The timing is fitting, considering the nine-disc box set was culled from a variety of epic SCI "Hulaween" shows. From Atlanta's Variety Playhouse (1998) Philadelphia's Electric Factory (1999), Portland, Maine's State Theatre (2000), New York City (2001), Shrine Auditorium (2002) in Los Angeles, Sin City's Cox Pavillion (2003) and the Exhibition Center @ Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin (2004) - Trick or Treat journeys through the years to re-visit some of the band's most classic Incidents from Halloween's past.

This exclusive box set offers seven of SCI's famous Halloween cover sets in their entirety, including String Cheese performing songs by such artists as the Beatles, Beastie Boys, KC & The Sunshine Band, Phish and many others.

Trick or Treat Pre-Order
The String Cheese Incident and SCI Fidelity Records are pleased to announce the Trick or Treat Pre-Order Campaign.

Beginning on September 23, 2009, the first 500 people who order the Trick or Treat Box Set through MusicToday (LINK) will automatically be entered to win one of thirty (30) first prizes. Contest winners will receive an extremely rare, uncut Trick or Treat poster, featuring the Michael Everett cover art poster, plus all 7 mini-posters from the box set. These uncut sheet will also be signed by the members of SCI!

In addition, the first 200 Box Sets ordered will include Everett cover art posters signed by The String Cheese Incident themselves!

http://stringcheeseincident.com/trickortreat/

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Legalize Hemp and Cannabis in California

2009-09-14T03:42:44Z

Hi Family,

"And if my words did glow, with the gold of sunshine. And if my tunes were played on the harp unstrung..." Please help these words to ripple... ripple becomes a wave... wave becomes a tsunami... pretty soon love and compassion are the law of the land and we can dance in peace and unity!

Right now there are two competing signature drives to put Cannabis legalization initiatives on the ballot in California in November 2010.

One is found at www.taxcannabis2010.org

The other is found at www.CaliforniaCannabisInitiative.org

Please look carefully at the text of both laws (the text of each is finalized) and make up your own mind which one you support.

I am supporting www.CaliforniaCannabisInitiative.org because our law will protect Cannabis users from discrimination in

healthcare, employment, and housing. It is a full legalization measure for industrial hemp and recreational cannabis which will restore full human rights to Hemp farmers and Cannabis users all across California. Of course supplying Cannabis to children will remain illegal just as it is today. Driving vehicles under the influence will remain illegal just as it is today. Cannabis users will still be fired from their jobs if they show up to work impaired.

There are two parts to our plan. The first part is to publicly post and personally distribute our "Freedom Lover's Call to Arms" in order to recruit volunteers. This document is available here-

www.imgur.com/dbU83

The second part of our plan is to ask everyone who volunteers to make a pledge for how many signatures they can collect in

the next 30 days or so. 15-30 signatures is a good number. If enough volunteers show this level of commitment we can succeed. You can probably get that number from your family members, friends, co-workers, and neighbors without having to solicit in public too much. This is an "out of the closet" movement. We will have to proudly advocate human rights for responsible, honest, hard-working Cannabis smokers in order to convince legitimate people to support us. I can supply stickers equivalent to each persons pledge number. These stickers can be used to generate interest and be given to voters who sign the petition. Here is the sticker design-

www.imgur.com/2cjvb

Feel free to distribute and use these images. Just don't copyright them.

We have 145 days in order to get the number of signatures that we need. Our petition is hot off the press on 9/11 and we

have started collecting the first signatures yesterday 9/12.

We are polling 56% public support for Cannabis legalization in California which menas that this is an initiative which is not doomed. Its time has finally arrived; we are at the tipping point right now. Now is the time to do this and to do it right. We may only get one chance. If a law which is not exactly what we want is implemented then we may lose our critical mass and our ability to set it right.

I believe that less adults will smoke cannabis after it is legal. This is the case in the Netherlands where it has been

available over-the-counter for 30 years yet only half as many citizens (percentage-wise) smoke as do citizens here. My economics professor has taught for years that prohibition has not succeeded in decreasing usage by increasing penalties. Instead it has destroyed lives and families without substantial benefit to society. After legalization hard-drug usage will decrease due to a "separation of the markets," a decline in the price of Cannabis relative to hard-drugs, and the restoration of honesty and common sense in drug education. Violence, thievery, and the incarceration of honest people will decrease as well. I also believe that a well regulated market will decrease the availability and appeal of cannabis to children. In fact teenage Cannabis use in California has fallen steadily since the passage of Proposition 215. Furthermore the adults who smoke Cannabis after legalization will be better able appreciate the majesty of nature in peace and unity without learning to fear and disrespect authority figures. This will be better for their spirits and better for society. Finally the human rights of legitimate medical Cannabis patients will be better protected than they are today. Legalizing Cannabis will create a safer, healthier, and more humane California for us all to live in.

If you want to help us in any way please contact the CCI campaign at www.CaliforniaCannabisInitiative.org or write me at
deep_space_underground@yahoo.com I give you my encouragement to modify this message if necessary and distribute it to anyone who might help on any forum or by any mechanism.

Love,
-Fully Committed

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hbd2009-07-19 LMA

2009-07-23T04:21:38Z

http://www.archive.org/details/hbd2009-07-19.hbd2009-07-19.flac16
Collection: : HotButteredRum
Band/Artist: Hot Buttered Rum
Date: July 19, 2009 (check for other copies)
Venue: Soho Bar & Restaurant
Location: Santa Barbara, CA

Source: (Matrix)Channel 1,2 SDB>1/4'>XLR(M)>R4(Oades T-Mod)24/44.1 Channel 3,4 mc930's(NOS 25'(Back) 6'LDFCSOB 9'(H)>Segue Dogstar>R4(Oades T-Mod)24/44.1
Lineage: R4>USB>Vegas7>SF8>CDR>Flac
Taped by: Jim Tourville
Transferred by: Jim Tourville
Keywords: mc930's, R4(Oades T-Mod)

Description

Set:
Disc 1:

01. Something New

02. Lighten Up Your Load

03. Banish set*#

04. 2 Buck Chuck

05. Turning the Wheel

06. Poison Oak->

07. Billie jean ->

08. Poison Oak

09. Six weeks*

10. Limbs Akimbo^

11. (You Make Me) Feel Like Dancin'^

12. I've Just Seen A Face

13. Butterflies

Set Cont.

Disc 2:

01. Crazy Glue

02. Pay Yer Dues

Encore:

03. Chatter/Intro

04. Brokedown

05. Sexy Bakery Girl>

06. Silas>

Note(s):

* Erik solo

# Dedicated To Emily Cloud
^ with Zach Gill, ALO, on Melodica

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Matt Butler's Birthday Bash - 6.25.09 recording

2009-06-28T17:09:04Z

Enjoy!

http://www.archive.org/details/mattbutlerandfriends2009-06-25.matrix.flac16

Set One: total time [75:46]
01 Intro, [0:41]
02 Something New, [6:42]
03 Beneath The Blossoms, [6:11]
04 ??, [5:23]
05 California King, [3:01]
06 Silas~> [3:52]
07 Billie Jean Jam~> [1:27]
08 Silas, [4:44]
09 Butterflies, [6:00]
10 Rain, [6:02]
11 Joy, [8:51]
12 Poison Oak, [10:54]
13 ??~> [5:15]
14 Limbs Akimbo, [6:42]

Set Two: total time [37:20]
01 Intro, [2:06]
02 Improv Jam~> [7:46]
03 Improv Jam, [8:46]
04 Happy Birthday To You, [0:47]
05 Improv Jam, [8:17]
06 Blackberry Pie~> [5:24]
07 Happy Birthday Jam, [4:15]

------------------------------------------------------------

Matt Butler - drums and vocals
Aaron Redner - fiddle, mandolin, vocals
Bryan Horne - bass, vocals
Erik Yates - banjo, flute, dobro, guitar, flute, vocals
Nat Keefe - guitar, vocals

-----------------------------------------------------------

2nd set with Matt conducting the Everyone Orchestra.

Matt Butler - conductor
Aaron Redner - fiddle, mandolin, vocals
Bryan Horne - bass, vocals
Erik Yates - banjo, flute, dobro, guitar, flute, vocals
Nat Keefe - guitar, vocals
Ned Failing on drums,
Sean Frenette on trumpet,
Mimi Naja on vocals
Jim "jimi Jazz" Prescott on bass

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DEAR BUTTER: I HAVE A BOBOLINK REQUEST

2009-06-03T03:02:40Z

I know theres another message board for butter, could someone post me a link to a request board I have heard about? What can I do to get this in?

Was thinking, since Bobolink fest is literally ON the Pacific Crest Trail, Crest By the Sea would be a great song to play for this event!

Its in the town of Belden which is on the Feather river, if you go down the road less than a mile when you hit town you get to the trail.

Anyone else excited for this amazing festival and the fact that BUTTERS playing it? WOOHOO!!!! SO beautiful! I might even think its more beautiful than Hornings!

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Video of Hot Buttered Rum, 4.29.09, Southgate House

2009-05-08T15:49:19Z

Video of Hot Buttered Rum, 4.29.09, Southgate House, Newport, KY:

http://www.cincygroove.com/?q=node/1203

there will be even some more Hot Buttered Rum goodness coming your way as soon as I can get the photos posted :)

Scott

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Show Review of Hot Buttered Rum, 4.29.09, Southgate House

2009-05-01T14:20:28Z

Show Review of Hot Buttered Rum, 4.29.09, Southgate House, Newport, KY, written by Nate Rosing:

http://www.cincygroove.com/?q=node/1200

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Butter at Bobolink!

2009-04-22T22:10:48Z

http://www.hotbutteredrum.net/index.php?option=com_gigcal&task=details&gigcal_gigs_id=524&Itemid=30

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Mathews/Yates/Sugar show is up now

2009-03-16T18:41:50Z

Another fun night at the Yankee! It was Simon's b-day party!
Thanks to Simon for getting it together, the guys for playing an excellent show and to Fritz for hosting it!
Happy birthday to Simon yesterday and Dan today!

http://www.dimeadozen.org//torrents-details.php?id=240917

http://bt.etree.org/details.php?id=523451

Zac Matthews, Erik Yates & Mike Sugar
2009-03-14 (Sat)
Connecticut Yankee
San Francisco, CA USA

* w/Chris Haugen on guitar

onstage Microtech Gefell M300s plus
sbd (mono one channel) >Behringer UB1202 mixer >
Tascam DA-P1 (DAT 16/48)
transfer: Sony R-500 > Audiophile USB >
Samplitude 6.0 (16/44.1) > CDWav > flac 6

recording etc. by Richard Selleseth

disc one/set one
d1t01 intro
d1t02 Don't Think Twice
d1t03 Return Some Day
d1t04 California Snow
d1t05 Steam Powered
d1t06 Guns Or Butter
d1t07 tuning etc.
d1t08 Can't Find My Way Home
d1t09 banter etc.
d1t10 Another Soul >
d1t11 Bird In The House >
d1t12 Another Soul
d1t13 banter
d1t14 Take It Away
d1t15 banter

disc two/set two
d2t01 tuning etc.
d2t02 Such Great Heights >
d2t03 Howard Hughes
d2t04 There Are Nights >
d2t05 Miss Ohio
d2t06 banter, feedback etc.
d2t07 Counting Song
d2t08 banter etc.
d2t09 Idaho Pines
d2t10 Bit By Bit
d2t11 Maggie's Farm
d2t12 banter
set three
d2t13 Simon's Birthday Toast
d2t14 Happy Birthday

disc three/set three continued
d3t01 banter
d3t02 Slipstream >
d3t03 Honey Be
d3t04 banter
d3t05 Duncan *
d3t06 banter
d3t07 Sugaree *
d3t08 banter
d3t09 California King *
d3t10 banter
d3t11 A Great Many Things >
d3t12 Within You Without You >
d3t13 Sweet Honey Fountain
d3t14 banter
d3t15 E: Eyes Of The World *
d3t16 intros etc.
d3t17 Wagon Wheel *
d3t18 banter

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Butter in Chico 3/26 & Sac 3/27

2009-03-05T00:40:26Z

So Butter is coming to Chico and they are playing at my fav venue here in town that only a hand full of artist have ever played at. It is an old Movie theater called The El Rey and they just opened it up for shows last year. The sound is great at the venue, not as much dance floor as we would like but it will just have to be a butter dance floor all over and in the balcony. So whos all coming? I am think it might be a butter run because they are playing at Marilyn's the next day in Sac. Oh yeah did I mention that Dave Brogan of ALO is sitting in with them for this run?

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Street team help in Ashland and Chico,,,

2009-02-24T20:06:27Z

Hey guys, looking for some street team help for the Hot Buttered Rum shows in Ashland, OR (3/18 at Stillwater) and Chico, CA (3/26 at El Rey Theater). If you would like to get involved or can connect me with spreaders in the area please get in touch! jon.eisenberg1@gmail.com

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Hot Buttered Drum 2009-02-14 LMA

2009-02-19T00:54:16Z

You might want to hold off if you like the 24 bit version which I am uploading right now. Enjoy!

http://www.archive.org/details/hbd2009-02-14.hbd2009-02-14.flac16
Collection: : HotButteredRum
Band/Artist: Hot Buttered Rum
Date: February 14, 2009 (check for other copies)
Venue: Soho Bar & Restaurant
Location: Santa Barbara, CA

Source: Beyerdynamics MC930's NOS 25' 8'(L)DFCFOB 8'(H))>SegueDogStars>R4(T-mod) 24/44.1
Lineage: R4>USB>Audacity>CDR>Flac
Taped by: Jim Tourville
Transferred by: Jim Tourville
Keywords: mc 930's, R4 (Oades T-Mod)

Description

Set 1:
Disc 1:
01. Busted In Utah
02. Tear My Stillhouse Down
03. Turning The Wheel
04. What To Do>
05. Amanda Lynn
06. Beneath The Blossoms
07. Be Kind Boys
08. Into The Mystic
09. Summertime Gal ^

Set 2:
Disc 1 Cont.
10. Intro/Chatter
11. Sexy Bakery Girl
12. Song In A Can#
13. Queen Elizabeth
Set 2 Cont.
Disc 2:
01. Swing & Sway
02. Kiss Her Butt %
03. Ginseng Sullivan %
04. Always Be The Moon >
05. Limbs Akimbo $
06. California King
07. Cumberland Blues
08. Desert Rat >
09. Naïve Melody >
10. Desert Rat
Encore:
11. Every Stone We Lay

Notes

^ with Aaron and Nat playing from audience floor and sassydog on air banjo; with extended jam led by Matt
# Mother Hips Cover
% with Matt on washboard
$ PA problems; with Nat on washboard
Whole show with Matt Butler

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Desert Rocks New Years Special Ticket Price Ends Monday Feb. 16th at 11:59pm

2009-02-15T23:01:31Z

Friends of Desert Rocks,

Friendly reminder that the Desert Rocks New Years Ticket Special ends tommorow night (monday) at 11:59pm. We have extended the day to the 16th as our web designer is out of the office until then. Current tickets are priced at $65.00, after Monday they will be $75.00. So take advantage and buy your tickets today at www.desertrocks.org

Also be sure to pick up you Lower Venue Vehicle Camping Pass if you intend to car camp in the lower venue. Only 100 of these passes will be sold. Upper venue vehicle camping and parking is free.

The "Initial" band lineup annoucement will be made tommorow.

Thanks,

Team Desert Rocks

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Hot buttered rum in Seattle/presale password????

2009-02-12T23:05:17Z

Does anyone know the password for the presale tickets for the Seattle show in March. Today is the pre sale but I do not know the code

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Fillmore Matrix on Archive.org!

2009-02-04T20:22:58Z

E-mail alert from HBR came yesterday - the Fillmore is up on Archive.org! Soundboard matrix engineered by Josh. Go get it at:

http://www.archive.org/details/HBR2009-01-09.sbd.mtx.flac16

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Apple Of My Eye Vid

2009-02-03T08:41:30Z

The new Aaron tune, inspired by Professor Randy Pausch's "Last Lecture."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXpp8cTHA8s

See the Last Lecture here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji5_Mq...

Learn more here:
www.cmu.edu/randyslecture

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Caspar pix

2009-01-29T19:16:31Z

Here are my Caspar pix.

http://picasaweb.google.com/misujerr/CasparButter0109#

or

http://tinyurl.com/caqgny

Read Deadesq Dave's and Michael's reviews on the Yahoo group to get a good flavor of what went down. Excellent times all around.

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Zac & Gans BT

2009-01-28T07:20:47Z

I don't know who this Richard Selleseth guy is but he has taped all
the Zac & Gans shows. Thank you!

http://www.dimeadozen.org//torrents-details.php?id=233713

warning: more like semi-acoustic (one electric guitar and all had amps)

David Gans/Zac Matthews
2009-01-24 (Sat)
Connecticut Yankee
San Francisco, CA USA

* with guests Garrin Benfield and Josh Zucker
# David solo
$ with Josh Zucker
& Zac solo

part of "An Evening Of Acoustic Duos"

Garrin and Josh also performed their own set

onstage Microtech Gefell M300s plus
sbd (mono one channel) >Behringer UB1202 mixer >
Tascam DA-P1 (DAT 16/48)
transfer: Sony R-500 > Audiophile USB >
Samplitude 6.0 (16/44.1) > CDWav > flac 6

recording etc. by Richard Selleseth

disc one
d1t01 banter
d1t02 You Ain't Goin' Nowhere *
d1t03 Midnight Moonlight * >
d1t04 Friend Of The Devil *
d1t05 banter (all but David leave stage)
d1t06 Cassidy's Cat # >
d1t07 American Family #
d1t08 banter (Zac returns to stage)
d1t09 Norwegian Wood
d1t10 banter
d1t11 Bounty Of The County
d1t12 banter (Josh returns)
d1t13 Jennifer Sunbeam (instrumental) $ >
d1t14 Here Comes The Sun $

disc two
d2t01 banter
d2t02 Jacqueline $
d2t03 banter (David & Josh leave stage)
d2t04 Golden Days &
d2t05 banter
d2t06 Seed Within Me Now &
d2t07 Two Sided Man &
d2t08 banter
d2t09 Begin Again &
d2t10 banter
d2t11 Honey Be
d2t12 banter
d2t13 Solitary Man
d2t14 banter (Garrin & Josh return)
d2t15 Brokedown Palace * >
d2t16 Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad * >
d2t17 Bid You Goodnight * >
d2t18 Cold Rain And Snow *
d2t19 intros

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Fillmore 1/8/09 pics

2009-01-22T20:09:25Z

http://www.molecularmusic.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=25607

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Jambase Fillmore review

2009-01-22T00:41:01Z

good article

http://www.jambase.com/Articles/16383/Hot-Buttered-Rum-01.09.09-S.F.

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Caspar this weekend!

2009-01-15T19:45:14Z

hey, im looking to make my way up to caspar this weekend.. was just wondering if anyone was driving through sonoma county to get their and possibly had room for me and my hoops :) was also wondering if anyone by chance had some space for me to sleep the nights of the shows... would really love to make it up to the mendocino coast this weekend.. gonna be a fun one im sure!

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Fillmore this Friday!

2009-01-09T20:27:02Z

I am super stoked to see the BTS/HBR combo again at the Fillmore
on Friday! It should be a rocking show. They definitely rocked it last
week in Denver! The "new" drummified more electric Butter will
definitely bring a bigger sound to the show. The Oriental (in Denver)
was definitely not small, maybe 700, but it is short & wide as opposed
to long & narrow like the Fillmoe. It will be interesting to see what
they do with a bigger hall.

Who's in?

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New Years run

2009-01-06T04:45:38Z

I'm gonna miss you all so terribly...
Wa!

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HBR on KPIG-AM 1/3/09

2009-01-03T04:43:33Z

The boys will play live on the KPIG-AM Saturday Ham Jam at 1pm on Sat. 1/3/09.

Other guests on the program include Bourgeois Gypsies at 1:40pm and the legendary Ramblin' Jack Elliott at 2:20pm.

The Ham Jam is heard exclusively over the air in the San Francisco Bay Area on KPIG-AM, 1510-AM.

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Hooping vids from the Nat Keefe Concert Carnival

2008-12-28T06:58:26Z

Here is Shakti Sunfire hooping at Nat Keefe's third annual Concert Carnival.

The first one has her going to town on the hoop, then Matt Eakle of David Grisman's bands on flute and Erik Yates of Hot Buttered Rum on baritone sax step up to play along.

In the second one, she does some amazing double hooping during Patch's set (Heavyweight Dub Champion.)

I suggest clicking on ""watch in high quality", otherwise the quality is pretty crappy.

Here are the links:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQti2iooNHo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIwVZCSpHzE

Go to www.CosmicFireDance.com and http://kaivalyahoops.com for more info.

Thanks, Greg.

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NKCC vids

2008-12-23T14:59:45Z

A splendid time was indeed had by all... or at least by me :)

Here are a few vids of the evening:

"Leaving Dallas" Nat Keefe Concert Carnival 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1uf7-ngcgI

Uncle Rodney sings "Do You Think I'm Sexy"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otenxA91R5g

Zac Mathews sings with Nat Keefe Concert Carnival 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j63uHa3nAiM

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NKCC3 - one seated ticket for sale

2008-12-16T21:14:21Z

Hey Butternuts,

Our beautiful buddy Sarah has one extra dinner spot and a seated ticket available for the Nat Keefe Concert Carnival 3 coming up next Saturday, December 20th (which just so happens to be Nat's birthday...but I'm sure y'all already knew that!). General admission is OK, but the reserved seats are really where it's at with this show!

Dinner ticket is $50. (more info on the dinner below)
Reserved seat show ticket is $35.
Sarah does not mind selling these separately.

Please email Sarah directly at sarahwarrior at gmail dot com

More info on the show at
http://www.hotbutteredrum.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2557&Itemid=114

PATRON GOURMET DINNER - 6:30pm
There will be a gourmet dinner served before the show, and you are invited. Chef Angela from Fork Full of Earth will be preparing a gourmet seasonal dinner (featuring oyster mushrooms from Nat's Santa Cruz farm) for a limited number of Patron diners and all the performers. Patron diners raved about last year's meal... Enjoy the food and watch the show come together behind the scenes! Special Patron toast! Support the Concert Carnival and help make it bigger! better! bolder!

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NKCCIII

2008-12-15T20:56:48Z

Adam and I are in. Are you?!?

For any fence sitters, the official news is that Zac WILL be appearing. This is a great chance to give him a hug and thank him in person for all he gave to us.

Getting stoked,
Susi

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Less Gun More Butter in Compton!

2008-12-10T20:49:33Z

They must bee really taking Butter songs to heart in the LBC! Check it out! Gangsta Rap glorifing death and gun toting gang bangers and husting bitches has been replaced by low riders bumping Hot Buttered Rum! For Realz, yo!

In lean times SoCal gun owners trade arms for eats

By THOMAS WATKINS Associated Press Writer
Posted: 12/07/2008 08:48:20 AM PST

LOS ANGELES—The guns versus butter economic model appears to be tilting in the dairy spread's favor in one inner city neighborhood, where record numbers of gun owners are giving up their weapons in return for gift cards to buy food and other goods.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department ended its annual Gifts for Guns program in Compton on Sunday, allowing residents to anonymously relinquish firearms in return for $100 gift cards for Ralphs supermarkets, Target department stores or Best Buy electronics stores. People get double that amount for turning in assault rifles.

In years past, Target and Best Buy were the cards of choice, with residents wanting electronic goods and other presents for the holidays. In this recessionary year, however, things are different.

"The majority of the people want the food cards," said sheriff's Sgt. Byron Woods. "People just don't have the money to buy the food these days."

Authorities said Sunday that a record 965 firearms and two hand grenades were handed in during the two weekends the program was in operation. That's more than in any other year and easily eclipses last year's total of 387 guns collected over both weekends.

"One guy said he had just got laid off from his job," Woods said. "He turned in five guns and said it would really help him to put food on the family's table."

By the time sheriff's deputies finished totaling up guns collected on Saturday and Sunday they expected to have about 1,000.

Gun owners dropped their weapons off at a local grocery store parking lot, where a deputy pulled them from the trunks of cars—no questions asked. The weapons are tested to see if they have been used in crimes, then destroyed.

Compton, a working-class city of about 95,000 in southern Los Angeles County, has long struggled against gang and gun violence. Its troubled history has been chronicled in such gangsta rap albums as N.W.A.'s "Straight Outta Compton."

The annual drive started in 2005 after a spike in killings, though the murder rate has since dropped.

It is similar to those conducted in other parts of the country, including San Francisco and New York.

"It is so important to get these guns off the streets," Woods said. "You never know where (they) could have ended up."

He said most of those who turn in weapons are "family people."

"They want some money to help take care of their families," Woods added.

Some people rummaged in closets or under beds to pull out antique weapons that had been in the family for years. One man brought in a Soviet-era semiautomatic carbine.

"If that got into the wrong hands of gang bangers, they could kill several people within minutes," Woods said. "Our biggest fear is a house getting burglarized and these guns getting taken."

Most of the approximately $100,000 needed to pay for this year's gift cards comes from Los Angeles County. The three stores and the city of Compton, which contracts with the county Sheriff's Department for police protection, also donate funds.

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Tortugas shows avail for download

2008-12-05T08:46:57Z

10/30
http://www.archive.org/details/HBR2008-10-30.HBR2008-10-30.flac16

10/31 Bob Cogswell SBD matrix
Haven't listened yet but I bet this sounds awesome.

<http://www.archive.org/details/HBR2008-10-31.HBR2008-10-31matrix.flac16>

I did a search of LMA for Tortugas III and these are the (other) shows that
came up:

<http://www.archive.org/search.php?query=tortugas%20III%20AND%20collection%3Aetr\
ee>

http://tinyurl.com/5bpnz5

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IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM ZAC

2008-12-04T05:22:26Z

In case you didn't see it on the website. Or the Yahoogroup. Or Myspace...
~~~~~~~~~~~

FLOATING DOWNSTREAM

Dear Friends and Fans of Hot Buttered Rum,

I am writing to let you know of my recent decision to part ways with HBR. This decision was by no means an easy one, nor a sudden one. After a great deal of introspection and band discussion, our separation emerged as the only viable way for everyone involved to move forward.

I want to take this moment to express deepest gratitude to you, the Butter Community, for your infinite love and support. This incredible community has always been as important to me as the music itself. You, more than anything, have allowed and encouraged me to pour my heart and soul into HBR, and you have given me great hope that people can make the world a better place. For this I offer sincere thanks.

If you feel sadness, I empathize with you over what is being lost -- the unique synergy between the five of us was indeed magic. But certainly music and magic live on. I hope you will share in a feeling of excitement for me and for HBR as we journey forward along separate paths. I continue to be an advocate for HBR's success, and eagerly await the new songs that my brothers and their future collaborations will yield.

I also expect this time of change to recharge my own creative reservoir for music and other endeavors. I look forward to channeling many incredible connections into fruitful collaborations.

Further down the road we'll meet again. But for now, this is it, high times...
Zachary Matthews
November 30, 2008

I should love to satisfy all, if I possibly can; but in trying to satisfy all, I may be able to satisfy none. I have, therefore, arrived at the conclusion that the best course is to satisfy one's own conscience and leave the world to form its own judgment, favorable or otherwise.
Mohandas K. Gandhi

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Aaron interview

2008-12-02T06:39:04Z

http://www.frigginfabulousradio.com/interviews.html

direct link:
http://www.switchpod.com/f99371.html?puser=none

Most of the usual stuff but some interesting things on their fuel choices that I didn't know before.
A bunch of songs from Live in the NE.
And Aaron saying this.
"Our goal is to be more of a rock band"
There you have it...

Pretty good 45 min listen if'n you have the time.

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Bryan Horne & The Jaw Droppers this week

2008-11-25T06:00:29Z

This Wednesday 11/26 at the Iron Springs Pub & Brewery in Fairfax:

http://www.ironspringspub.com/pgholder.html

Music at 8:00pm and "never a cover charge." Man, I wish I was in Marin this week.

-MJS

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2 Tix for Nat's Concert...12/20

2008-11-17T18:44:54Z

Hello,

I have two tickets for sale (face value...$35 ea) for Nat's Concert Carnival on 12/20 at the Independant. The tickets are the VIP tickets, meaning you get to sit at a table and relax and enjoy the show. Any fan of HBR can tell you this is a fun gig!

I can meet in SF during the week...by the ballpark.

Thnx...

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Aaron Redner & Friends: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons

2008-11-17T01:28:58Z

Hello beautiful people,

Just a quick disclaimer: this is not your usual show review, for two reasons:

1) This was not a usual show by any means; and
2) I'm currently taking a music appreciation class (everyone should be so lucky!), and am required to attend four Western, fine arts concerts this semester and then write reviews for each. Below you will find the exact paper that I will be turning in tomorrow. I was somewhat hesitant to post this, since it's so lengthy and even though I love to write, I rarely share my writing with others, but have decided to share my thoughts with you good folks, knowing that you'll be kind. : )

Much love to you all and hope to see many of your bright, smiling faces at the Evergreen this weekend!

Heartside hugs,
Pamela
__________________________

Aaron Redner & Friends: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons

Throckmorton Theatre in Mill Valley played host to a talented array of musicians on the evening of Thursday, October 23, 2008. Guided by Aaron Redner on violin, who was classically trained at the New England Conservatory of Music but is best known for his fiddle and mandolin playing and songwriting in the Bay Area’s popular band Hot Buttered Rum, a cast of seven performed Antonio Vivaldi’s classic concerti grossi “Four Seasons” with the creative twist of injecting between each individual concerto a variety of seasonally themed tunes, performed in different genres by changing players. Redner amassed an impressive amount of talent on the evening’s roster. “Four Seasons” was skillfully presented by Karen Shinozaki on violin, Eugene Sor on cello, Michelle Maruyama on viola, JungHae Kim on harpsicord, Erin Benim on violin, and Bryan Horne on contrabass, with Redner as the primary soloist (referred to hereafter as the “Baroque ensemble”). Horne and Redner remained on stage throughout the evening, joined for the non-Baroque music by Adam Roszkiewicz on archtop electric guitar and Erik Yates on banjo, flute and acoustic guitar. Finally, Redner, Horne and Yates were joined by Nat Keefe and Zachary Matthews to bring together all players of Hot Buttered Rum to round out the evening.

The Throckmorton Theater is nothing short of breathtaking, complete with a rich blue and deep red palette, whimsical paintings of a jester and court musicians on one wall, women resting and playing flute on the opposite wall, gods and the crescent moon above, framed by dramatic clouds clinging to the theater’s ceiling. A small depiction of Mt. Tamalpais hanging just above center stage reminds the audience of the iconic natural asset just beyond the theater’s ornately adorned walls. The highly decorative harpsichord harkened back to the 18th century and hinted at the unique performance that was to come.
House lights dimmed, the audience fell silent, and suddenly, from the balcony above stage left, “La Primavera” (spring) announced itself in the form of Erik Yates:

Spring has come, and birds greet it
Festively with a cheerful song;
And with the breath of gentle breezes
Springs trickle with a sweet murmur.

Lightning and thunder, elected to announce it,
Come and cover the air with a black cloak.
Once they are quiet, the birds
Return to their enchanting song.

Then on the pleasant, flowered meadow
A goatherd, with his faithful dog at his side,
Sleeps to the sweet murmur of fronds and plants.

To the festive sound of a rustic bagpipe
Nymphs and shepherds dance under the beloved canopy
At the brilliant appearance of spring.

Then began the familiar first movement of “Four Seasons” and the gorgeous music filled the hall sweetly. The theater is not large by any means, but it was amazing to hear how just seven acoustic instruments could create such a powerful, well-rounded polyphony. Applause erupted after the first movement. Upon the second movement entered surprisingly a dancer veiled in white, adding to the somewhat seductive, sweet melody. The harpsichord shined through beautifully in the third movement with its unique sound that seemingly mimics an organ and a harp simultaneously. Redner’s solo was impressive, with double stops, fast exchanges and a playful dance-like melody (although it was in duple meter). It was unique to hear him play while being backed by two other violins and a viola – very rich indeed! A somewhat brief ritornello to the main theme brought “La Primavera” to a delightful end. After the applause died down, a member of the audience couldn’t contain his amazement and cried, “That was wonderful, Aaron!” which prompted more applause of agreement from the content spectators.

Next came a cast change where all of the players exited the stage save Redner and Horne, who were joined by Roszkiewicz and Yates. Aaron noted to the audience that he “wanted to change it up” and then introduced this new ensemble as “The Swing Cats.” Judging by the somewhat surprised yet pleased looks four players faces, I’m not entirely sure this moniker was discussed with the group prior to their performance. The quartet began with “Shine” by Stéphane Grapelli and Django Reinhardt, which decidedly changed the feel of the evening’s performance. Yates and Horne seemed especially animated during this tune to the delight of the audience and players alike. Their second piece was a seductive Gershwin number entitled “Summertime.” This smooth tune was delightfully jazzy and induced a notable flute solo by Yates, causing Redner to exclaim, “Don’t stop now!” as Yates appeared to be wrapping it up. The gents onstage urged one another on with encouraging “Yeahs” sprinkled throughout, while Horne, who had been introduced as “Papa,” would throw in a “ba-bap” by rapping his hands on his double bass, affectionately referred to as Dark Chocolate.

Another quick cast changed back to the Baroque ensemble led to the “L’Estate” (summer) poem recitation by Nat Keefe, once again from the balcony:

Under the harsh season ignited by the sun
Man and flock languish, and the pine burns;
The cuckoo offers his voice, and, soon heard,
The young turtledove and goldfinch sing.

Zephyr blows gently, but suddenly
Boreas offers opposition to his neighbor;
And the shepherd weeps, because he fears
A severe storm in the offing – and his destiny.

The repose of his tired limbs is disturbed
By the fear of lightning and fiery thunder,
And by a furious swarm of flies and wasps.

Unfortunately, his fears are justified.
The sky thunders and fulminates, and hail
Flattens ears of corn and majestic grains.

This concerto began on a surprisingly light note, perhaps hinting at the sluggishness brought on by the summer’s heat. Redner on violin, Sor on cello and Kim on harpsichord played together brilliantly, increasing the rhythm to a near frantic pace at times, and then contrasting with much calmer segments, finishing off with a very tight, dramatic finish to the first movement. The dancer once again emerged during the second movement, this time sans billowing hat but with the addition of brightly colored flowers tucked into her tresses. Here, she mimicked a puppet on a string, matching her movements to the beat. The highlight of the third movement was the incredibly succinct bowing technique on the strings exhibited by the players. This intensity actually caused me to lose my breath, very likely due to the fact that I stopped breathing momentarily. Emotion swept over me as this concerto struck its final note, and all I could do was emphatically say “Wow!” (I literally wrote that in my notes). Thankfully, intermission was up next, allowing me to catch my breath and prepare for the second helping of amazing musical entertainment.

After the intermission, The Swing Cats performed the popular tune “Autumn Leaves” to perfectly set the stage for the next Vivaldi concerto. After a swift cast change, “L’Autumno” (autumn) was recited by Zachary Matthews:

The peasant celebrates the blissful pleasure
Of a happy harvest with dances and songs,
And, glowing with the liquor of Bacchus,
Many complete their enjoyment with sleep.

The air, tempered by pleasure, makes
Everyone give up dances and songs.
It is the season that invites so many
To the great enjoyment of a sweet sleep.

At dawn the hunters are off to the hunt
With horns, rifles, and dogs.
The wild beast flees, and they follow its trail.

Frightened already, and fatigued by the noise
Of rifles and dogs, wounded, it threatens
Languidly to flee, but overcome, it dies.

This concerto seemed familiar, as if a variation on the spring theme, or perhaps in the same key. The passionate music was absolutely magnificent and flawlessly executed, and the harpsichord really stood out during the first movement. The second movement shifted the tone of the piece, where the ensemble sans Redner slowed and took on a melancholy quality, perhaps hinting at the sad aspect of the fall and dying that comes along with the season. As per the other concertos, the second movement also reintroduced the dancer, who this time seemed more distracting to me than anything. This aspect of the performance certainly was a departure from other classic musical presentations. The final movement had a very loping rhythm to it, which I construed to be the fleeing of the “wild beast” referenced in “L’Autumno” recited prior to this concerto.

After another eruption of applause, the focus was shifted to the balcony for one last reading, this time “L’Inverno” (winter), passionately delivered by Willow Horne:

To tremble from cold in the icy snow,
In the harsh breath of a horrid wind;
To run, stamping out feet every moment,
Our teeth chattering in the extreme cold.

Before the fire to pass peaceful,
Contented days while the rain outside pours down.

To walk on the ice and, at a slow pace
(For fear of falling), move carefully.

To make a bold turn, slip, fall down.
To go on the ice once more and run hard
Until the ice cracks and breaks up.

To hear the Sirocco, Boreas, and all
The winds at war leave their iron gates:
This is winter, but, even so, what joy it brings!

This concerto opened in a minor key, full of mystery and a bit of fear of what harshness awaits. The swift pace conveyed the tendency of creatures to rush from place to place to find refuge from the cold of the winter months. The dancer made her final appearance, this time donning an Asian style mask and a cloth draped over her head and shoulders. Although we had seen small amounts previously in the evening, there was a nice section that had the stringed instrumentalists plucking their strings, a technique called pizzicato. The third movement contained many runs that started high and descended through the notes, alluding to falling rain, to sweetly wrap up the final seasonal concerto.

One last cast change, but this time, Roszkiewicz stayed behind and Keefe and Matthews joined Redner, Horne and Yates onstage to form the whole of Hot Buttered Rum. “Butter” (as HBR’s devoted fans lovingly refer to the band) launched into Bill Monroe’s “Footprints in the Snow.” With Redner and Matthews on vocals and Yates on banjo, the Butter boys rounded up in the Old Time way to toss around the lead for a few bars each to highlight their individual talents. Next up was the traditional fiddle tune “Cold Frosty Morning” to continue the seasonal themes of the evening. To bring the evening to an end, the players laid down their instruments, stepped to the foot of the stage to deliver “Birds and the Bees” a cappella:

The birds and the bees are singing and buzzing
And rattling around her kitchen screen door
It might be a while or it might be real soon
'Til nature takes its course

I'm thinking of course I don't want to settle down
The life that I choose is from town to town
But the sound the night's song on the smell of the spring
I succumb to the buzz of the birds and the bees

He's got a new kind of smile
Light of the full moon's been shining a while
Into her bedroom door
She says I'm my mother's best son
But I don't know what it's like
To be a fertile woman
So I can't say that she's wrong

The birds and the bees are singing and buzzing
And rattling around her kitchen screen door
It might be a while or it might be real soon
'Til nature takes its course

I'm thinking, of course I don't want to settle down
The life that I choose is from town to town
But the sound the night's song on the smell of spring
I succumb to the buzz of the birds and the bees
I succumb to the buzz of the birds and the bees

The evening was absolutely superb in terms of level of professionalism and the musicianship demonstrated, highly entertaining, and especially distinctive for those in the audience who follow Hot Buttered Rum’s (or other popular) music more so than classical. Redner smoothly stepped out of his “usual” role and took on the entire performance – and especially the Baroque – with sophistication and flair. It was exceptionally impressive that while all of the Baroque Ensemble players had the various pieces of sheet music for their reference, Redner played the entire night sans music before him, and he did so ostensibly flawlessly. The nearly full house reciprocated with deep appreciation for the gift of music so beautifully created and shared.

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Thanks from Tortugas

2008-11-10T01:35:41Z

Tortugas III has come and gone, and all of us at Terrafin Entertainment
and the Evergreen Lodge would like to thank all of you for making the
weekend so magical. The collective energy, positivity and love you all
brought to Yosemite is something we will never forget and cherish.

You all are incredibly special people, and it is a true honor and joy to
produce a weekend for you where we can all let loose, have fun and
listen to the best music in the world. We wish all of you a wonderful
end to 2008, and a fruitful and prosperous 2009.

You will be hearing from us again sometime in early 2009 with details
about Las Tortugas 4.

Until then, WE BID YOU GOODNIGHT...Sd, Hafty, and the Tortugas Crew

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hbrsb2008-10-25 LMA

2008-10-31T18:41:07Z

http://www.archive.org/details/hbrsb2008-10-25.hbrsb2008-10-25.flac16
Collection: : HotButteredRum
Band/Artist: Hot Buttered Rum
Date: October 25, 2008 (check for other copies)
Venue: Soho Bar & Restaurant
Location: Santa Barbara, CA

Source: mc930's(DINA 25' 8'(L)DFC 9'(H)>Segue Dogstar>R4(Oades T-Mod) 24/44.1
Lineage: R4>USB>SF 7>CDWAV>CDR>Flac
Taped by: Jim Tourville
Transferred by: Jim Tourville
Keywords: mc930's, R4(Oades T-Mod)

Description

Set 1:
Disc 1:
01. Swing and sway
02. Guns or butter
03. Bliss monkeys
04. Rather be blind
05. Evolution > molly > evolution
06. Worth waiting
07. Every stone we lay #
08. Cumberland blues #

Set 2:
09. Angeline > cindy
10. Danny and cleo
11. Desert rat
12. Idaho pines
Set 2 Cont.:
Disc 2:
01. Queen elizabeth
02. Footprints in the snow
03. I'll follow you into the dark
04. Up on cripple creek
05. Sexy bakery girl
06. I've just seen a face
07. The crest
08. crowd/chatter
Encore(s):
09. Don't think twice, it's alright @
10. Duncan @

Notes
# with Brad Barr (The Slip) on guitar
@ acoustic on dance floor(Special thanks to all the noisy chatters who made these special acoustic encores more special w/ there conversations)

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HBRSB2008-10-24 LMA

2008-10-28T04:45:26Z

http://www.archive.org/details/hbrsb2008-10-24.hbrsb2008-10-24.flac16
Collection: : HotButteredRum
Band/Artist: Hot Buttered Rum
Date: October 24, 2008 (check for other copies)
Venue: Soho Bar & Restaurant
Location: Santa Barbara, CA

Source: mc930's(DIN 25' 8'(L)DFC 9'(H)>Segue Dogstar>R4(Oades T-Mod) 24/44.1
Lineage: R4>USB>SF 7>CDWAV>CDR>Flac
Taped by: Jim Tourville
Transferred by: Jim Tourville
Keywords: mc930's, R4(Oades T-Mod)

Description

Set 1:
Disc 1:
01. I'm still here.
02. Poison oak
03. Limbo in lovelock
04. Another soul
05. Beneath the blossoms
06. Virginias grin
07. Lighten up your load->Deep Elem blues jam->Lighten up your load
08. Tennessee Jed
09. Sexy bakery girl

Set 2:
10. When I paint my masterpiece
11. Amanda lynn
12. Hard hearted
Set 2 Cont.
Disc 2:
01. Honey be
02. Firefly
03. Flask alas!
04. Stories we could tell
05. Fox->Celebration Jam>
06. busted in Utah->
07. cluck old hen->
08. spider->
09. fox
10. You make me feel like dancing
11. Lulu

Encore:
12. Bit By Bit

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Hot Buttered Rum String Band Live at Soho Restaurant and Music Club

2008-10-27T16:30:03Z

http://www.archive.org/details/hbrsb2006-09-05.hbrsb2006-09-05.flac16

HBRSB September 05, 2006 (tue)
Soho Restaurant and Music Club - Santa Barbara, CA
Lineage: Matrix SBD->Tascam CD-RW750>Spdif(RCA)>7pin>D8>1/8">RCA>UA5
Aud:ADK TL's(MP) Cards DIN FOB LDFC
@25'7'(h)>SegueDogstar>UA5>Optical>NJB3
Source: NJB3>CreativePlayCenter>>Wavlab5(Normalize
TIBSHWY(0)>CDWAV>CDR>Flac
Taped By: rowjimmytour
Transferred By: rowjimmytour

Set 1:
Disc 1:
Tonight I'll Be Staying Here With You,
Elephant Hunting Song,
Roll River Roll,
Guns Or Butter,
One More Time Around,
Horseshoe,
Waiting For A Squall,
Sucker For Pigtails,
Up On Cripple Creek*,
Nellie Kane

Set 2:
Disc 2:
community billboard >
Waterpocket Fold >
Norwegian Wood >
Dovetail Joint >
I've Let Go >
Norwegian Wood,
This Morning At Nine,
Irish Medley 2,
Take Me Home,
Queen Elizabeth,
Green Drop,

Set 2(cont):
Disc 3:
Idaho Pines,
In These Parts

E1: Honkytonk Tequila

- show was simulcasted live over the internet via MoreButter Radio
(www.morebutter.net/radio)
* w/ "Ghostbusters" theme song verse
Special thanks to Josh for the Sound and how he can make any venue
sound perfect.

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Aaron plays Vivaldi

2008-10-24T22:39:11Z

Who's headed out to see Aaron perform Vivaldi at the Throckmorton on 10/23? This sounds like a really interesting night--and not your "typical" classical performance. Check out this interview with Aaron on at www.hotbutteredrum.net:

http://www.hotbutteredrum.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2524&Itemid=46

And here's the formal notice, as copied from the HBR site:

Aaron Redner, Hot Buttered Rum's fiddler and song-writer extraordinaire, will step out of that role on October 23rd to host at Mill Valley's beautiful 142 Throckmorton Theatre a very special evening of classical, swing, jazz, and bluegrass music. The acoustic show will revolve around Antonio Vivaldi's Four Seasons masterpiece, played by a string quartet joined by Redner on violin. Between each individual concerto, Redner and company will play complementary music from other genres, with each piece related to the preceding "season." This unique format promises a diverse evening of music that will contemporize and reinterpret Vivaldi's work by sandwiching it between and contrasting it against more modern pieces.

Redner will be joined by a stellar cast of local musicians, including members of Hot Buttered Rum. The instrumentation promises to be as varied as the music and players, with harpsichord and guitar played in addition to the string quartet.

An interview with Redner about this special event is available on this site's interview section.

For more information or to purchase tickets in advance, go to the Throckmorton Theatre website.

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Tortugas Key Info!

2008-10-23T19:35:28Z

Tortugas Attendees, Evergreen Cabin and Camping Guests & Off-Site Campers and Guests:
We are excited to see you soon at the Evergreen Lodge for the third annual Las Tortugas Festival. We have put a tremendous amount of work into the festival so please read the information below that pertains to all festival attendees. It also has specific information depending on whether you are staying at Evergreen Lodge or off-site.
For all attendees:

TICKETING:
- You will pick up your wristbands on-site at Evergreen. If you are over 21, please bring your ID, to get a wristband to consume alcohol. You must be present to get your wristband. If not all members of your party are there, we will check in your later arriving members of your party when they arrive.
- If you are staying at Evergreen, you can park on-site though there is a two car maximum per cabin. Off-site guests camping in the area or staying elsewhere but driving in should park above the lodge and walk down as there will no parking next to the lodge.
- You must have an ID to get your ticket if it is in your name.
- Box office hours are on our website.
- Single day tickets are available at the event. Check our website for prices.
On-Site Amenities/Food/Drink (Specific food themes are on our website):

Food:
Breakfast Buffet: 9am-12:30pm. 7$/per person . Various goodies including biscuits and gravy & BACON!
Food Court: 12:30pm-9pm - BBQ, Salad Bar, Panini
Dinner Buffet: 5pm-9:30pm – Nightly Theme showcasing Evergreen’s amazing and talented kitchen. Menus posted. 14$/person
Late Night Grub: 10pm-1am- Falaffel, Gyros, Turkey Burgers, Chicago Dogs
General Store: 7am-midnight- pre made sandwiches, salads, quiche, burritos, ice cream, beer, chips, snacks, ice, glow-sticks, sundries, etc..

Tavern/Booze:
- 11am-2am – ten beers on tap, killer wine list, top shelf boozes, big screen for the games, drink specials, and of course, KILLER
MUSIC!
- We appreciate you respecting that NO PERSONAL ALCOHOL IS ALLOWED IN TAVERN and that doors shut at 2am.

Great Room/Rec Center:
- Cozy couches, games, free internet (limit your time please) and long distance phone service, fireplace, and recreation information
- Massages Available here. Chair massages 1$/per minute. Full Body massage $70/hour
- Bike Rentals. 10$/hour or 20$ for full day

Random Stuff For All to Know:
- Bring a flashlight as there will be no moon.
- Evergreen Road and all roads in Yosemite are federally patrolled. Obey speed limits. Evergreen Road is 25mph.
- No Dogs on-site. No exceptions.
- Please make sure that your wristband is visible with any costume you may create and wear.
- Be prepared for all types of weather.
- Please Carpool

OFF-SITE Campers, RV’ers, Locals:
- Please obey all signs on Evergreen Road near the lodge. There is no parking on the lodge side of the road for 200 yards above the lodge.
- Anyone parking on the side of Evergreen Road (where allowed) must be completely off of the road.
- There is NO TENT OR CAR CAMPING ALLOWED ON EVERGREEN ROAD within two hundred yards of the lodge.
- Please do not camp on Camp Mather property which is located below Evergreen Lodge on Evergreen Road
- Please cleanup all trash during and after your stay and DO NOT BUILD NEW FIREPITS. You must have a campfire permit to have a fire.
- Bears are very active. Please secure all food and coolers in cars. Never leave food and coolers unprotected.
- Showers are available in the Evergreen Bath house for $3.00. Please check-in and pay at front desk and help keep bath house clean.

Evergreen Cabin & Camping guests:
- Parking is limited on-site so cabin guests are limited to two cars per cabin. This will be enforced with parking stickers so please discuss in advance with cabin mates if you are in excess and plan accordingly. Other cars can be parked off-site after unloading.
- Please respect the no smoking/incense/candle rule in cabins or plan to pay a hefty cleaning fee. We recommend shutting deck doors to avoid smoke from drifting in and educate your guests so they don’t screw it up for you.
- Plan ahead for your cabin decorations and avoid tacks and pins and tape on paint.
- Campers arriving at night should be patient as you find a spot and unload. It is a big property with plenty of space for all. Bring a good flashlight and welcome your new neighbors!
- All guests should be BEAR SAFE. Do not leave coolers on decks, next to tents, etc..All food/coolers should be secured.

That is it for now. We are counting the days……
Sincerely, BTS & Evergreen Lodge

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looking for ride to los tortugas

2008-10-22T23:41:30Z

hey all im looking for a ride down to Los Tortugas, im currently in the Arcata/Eureka area and can take a bus somewhere else like san francisco, sacramento, santa rosa ect to meet up for a ride to Yosemite... just need room for a pack and hoops :) thanks...

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THX from the NW

2008-10-14T04:22:39Z

Wow, another great weekend has finally ended. Still spinning from
the fun and travelling for the last few days.

Thanks Butter for providing us with another adventure with friends
and family and lots of fun.

Kelly, Amanda and I made it to Bend , but had to split sets (21+
show). It was a nice way to start the run, and a beautiful afternoon
in the high-desert.

Portland was a very high energy affair, which got off to an acoustic
front of stage start from Poor Man's Whiskey , getting the ball
rolling nicely.

Butter just killed it. The addition of Matt Butler and Asher Fulero
for the end of the first set, and the whole second set gave a whole
new dynamic to the sound. (although I have seen that lineup a few
times now, and I DO prefer my Butter straight up, it was a nice
energy addition and really filled out the room) And while the
setlist was fairly rock and roll, the highlights for me were Zac's
beautiful Duncan (love Paul Simon covers), Reckless Tex , and TN Jed
from BCH. Wow, that didn't suck at all. Susi, thanks for the glitter
and the love in PDX. We we're surrounded by family all night long,
and it was incredible.

So while the family was making the Train trip II, Kelly and I went
home and got Amanda and headed up I-5 to Seattle . Not knowing what
to expect, we ended up getting the the room at about 5:00 and found
Michael Scott and Ziegy. Beautiful club, with candles on the tables,
and that swanky Jazz club feel, we sat down for dinner on the rail
and settled in.

What went down that night was amazing. I don't know how people
travelling with the band reacted to the seated club, but there were
many many new faces. And they had come out for a night on the town,
dinner and music. What they were treated to was an incredible
showcase of a professional band really hitting their stride. How
hard must it be to play to a seated crowd? The boys had a backdrop
behind them with lights, that framed them beautifully. And we were
treated to a fantastic setlist. We dressed Amanda Lynn up in a
little Bee costume, and put her cape on, so she was ready to go, and
danced all over the table/rail at the front of the stage. Honey Bee
and Amanda Lynn were treats that she really enjoyed, but after some
attempts at climbing up to Redner's equipment, and kicking over
Michelle's water glass, she tired, the set ended and we went outside
to listed to the reactions of people we hadn't met before to the
first set. What wonderful exposure for the boys, and what
appreciation from the new fans. For those of us who are used to the
dancing and frivolity that accompanies the usual meltdown, this WAS a
little subdued. But I sat there that night, with family, with my
daughter, with all of these new people and I was amazed at how far
all of us had come. Kelly and I talked the whole way back from
Seattle about how much the Butter family means to us. Adam and Susi,
we never even had a chance to say goodbye that night, but I know that
we will see each other soon. Isn't that a wonderful thing?

So Sunday I woke up and had to work in Hood River until two, so I was
still fencing Eugene . Until I realized that Michael and Deadesq were
already half way to PDX on the train, Butch was in route, Marilyn was
dropping the kids off, Eileen had a Thai place lined up for dinner,
Liora was already at the WOW, so off I headed. This time without the
girls for one last go around. ( I seem to find myself in this type
of FOMO situation quite often ) And although I was pretty tired from
all of the driving, I was ready to go by the time the guys came on.
Holy start.... Ginseng, Virginia 's>silas, Horseshoe?!? !
Cumberland ?! ?!? I think that I blistered my feet dancing that
night. It was HOT up on the rail, the lights at the WOW are
incredibly how, and the crowd was moving all night long. I remember
talking with Aaron in Bend this past summer about how it is so
amazing how Butter can still have people in a deep groove for slower
songs. And this night was no exception. Two smokin sets, Butter
awards for Chris and Britney who worked tirelessly street teaming
this run, and danced their asses off every night of it, and FOUR
Freaking Encores. Well deserved thanks for Josh, Justin and Andy,
and the run was over. Incredible.

So now as I am thinking about all of you out there that I didn't get
to see this past weekend, Kelly and I will start talking about the
next family reunions at the Fillmore weekend in Nov, and at the
Oriental to ring in the new year. Missing you all and loving you
more.

Thanks again my dear, dear family.

Chris

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Las Tortugas SCHEDULE

2008-10-14T00:49:54Z

Las Tortugas Dance of the Dead III is very pleased to announce our daily
music schedule: http://jambase.com/festivals/lastortugas/

Please also know that the event is not sold out. Tickets for the
weekend currently cost $125, with no extra ticketing fees-get them here
http://evergreenhalloween.inticketing.com

If you wait until you arrive at the Lodge to buy your tickets, the price
is $135 for a weekend pass, so please get your tickets now. Single day
tickets will also be on sale at the Lodge for $20 on Thursday, and $45
for Fri/Sat/Sun. Also, Sunday cabins still remain. Call the Lodge at
209/379-2606 to get your Sunday cabin.

See you in Yosemite for Halloween!!!

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Conscious Alliance Food Drive in Boulder

2008-10-07T01:15:59Z

Here's a message from Nat regarding the Conscious Alliance food drive associated with the Boulder Fox shows next weekend. Butter's Colorado tour kicks off Wednesday, 10/8, at Hodi's Half Note in Fort Collins, followed by an appearance at Aspen's Belly Up on Thursday, 10/9, all leading up to what will surely be a fantastic weekend in Boulder. We all know what a worthy cause Conscious Alliance is, so please don't forget to bring your canned food!!! See you all on the dance floor--and kickball field! ;-)
much love,
Susi

From Nat:

Hello All,

I am getting excited for Hot Buttered Rum's two-night run at the Fox Theater in Boulder. First of all, the weekend is going to rock. The band is in good form and we've got a lot of new material that will have its Colorado premiere. We're also hosting a Community Kickball and BBQ Party on the Saturday afternoon before the second show. Anyone who was at the last Kickball BBQ knows we are in for a good time. (Check out hotbutteredrum.net for details).

Secondly, many of you know that we are hosting a food drive with Conscious Alliance. If you bring ten cans of healthy food (stuff you'd want to feed your own kids) you will receive a poster by Rob Marx. Rob just showed me a preview of the poster and it is really good!

Monday after the show, our band and crew are driving up to the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, where we will distribute the food and supplies we've collected at an elementary school. Pine Ridge, home of Lakota Indians, is among the poorest counties in the U.S. and can use the help. We will personally see that your donations are put to good use. I look forward to reporting back on our trip!

We are constantly amazed by the loving community that has grown around our band, and I'm floored again and again by the generosity of the Butter family. But we know you can outdo even yourselves! So I'm throwing down the gauntlet and challenging YOU to make this a huge success. If you can afford it, bring 15 or 20 cans of food. If you can afford it, donate money as well. If you aren't going to be at the shows, you can donate money online (consciousalliance.org/donate.htm). Or, ask Conscious Alliance how you can help future food drives. Above all, make sure that all your people know about the food drive and how they can participate.

Thank you! I look forward to playing with y'all soon!

cheers,
Nat Keefe

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Las Tortugas- Cabins available Sunday, free tickets too!

2008-09-28T03:32:56Z

Hey all! There are still cabins available to rent on Sunday night of Las Tortugas. Could be a nice way to end a weekend of camping? Visit http://evergreenhalloween.inticketing.com for more details!

We're also giving away a free pair of VIP tickets to Las Tortugas via JamBase. Visit www.jambase.com to enter!

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O Brother, Where Art Thou

2008-09-24T18:57:02Z

Unless they haven't already, I would love to see HBR cover a song (s) from this soundtrack.

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My Yarmony pix! (Finally :)

2008-09-23T23:54:05Z

http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=brrkccl.1ids632t&x=0&y=7nufkw&localeid=en_US

http://tinyurl.com/4cl7s9

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Arcata tonight?

2008-09-23T15:35:27Z

Hooz gonna be at Humbrews for a welcome Fall Meltdown?

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Brian Horne's Jawdroppers Thurs. 9/18 10pm $7

2008-09-20T01:36:04Z

featuring Eric Yates, Aaron Redner & Special Guests
at the Yankee
http://www.theyankee.com/livemusic.htm

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Rancho Nicasio pix

2008-09-19T10:12:51Z

Fun time, a few guests and we got to see Erik's new electric banjo.

<http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=brrkccl.2nlpd0th&x=0&y=-emxpdt&localeid=en_\
US>

or

http://tinyurl.com/64hrfc

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Prime-time Butter!

2008-09-19T10:12:17Z

Wow. Butter's on prime time?!? Well, on prime time news, anyway, apparently. Take a look at the homepage on www.hotbutteredrum.net, at the bottom of the box on the left-hand side: "HBR on Fox News." There's a link to an awesome news story that apparently ran on Fox news in Phoenix last Friday. Anybody know who's on the rail?

Way to go, Butter!

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[LMA] Rancho Nicasio, Nicasio, Ca 2008-09-07

2008-09-13T04:49:38Z

http://www.archive.org/details/HBR2008-09-07.CEMC6-CK21

Hot Buttered Rum
September 07, 2008 (sun)
Rancho Nicasio - Nicasio, CA

Set 1:

01. Swing & Sway
02. Nellie Kane >
03. Lighten Up Your Load >
04. Nellie Kane
05. (The Trial Of) John Walker Lindh
06. Beneath The Blossoms*
07. Lulu
08. Tennessee Jed
09. Sexy Bakery Girl^

Total Time: 00:51:34

Set 2:

10. Intro > Happy Birthday Erik
11. Return Someday
12. Obama Benefit Announcement
13. Desert Rat#,
14. High Bill Medley
15. Summertime Gal >
16. Walls Of Time >
17. Summertime Gal

E1:
18. Crowd >
19. Birds And The Bees (Unplugged)

Total Time: 00:46:21

* w/ Zac on drums, Phil Ferlino (New Monsoon) on accordion, and Jeff Miller (New Monsoon) on electric guitar
^ 1st time played; Aaron tune
# w/ Eli Jebidiah (Poor Man's Whiskey) on Theremin

Poor Man's Whiskey opened
http://www.poormanswhiskey.com/

Source: Peluso CEMC6-CK21 ORTF >Canare cables> FR2LE (Busman T-mod) 24/48
Lineage: FR2LE (Busman T-mod)> SF 9 (24/48>16/44) > CDWAV> Flac

Taped by: Tim McCarthy
Transferred by: Tim McCarthy

Special Thanks to the band for allowing taping and Josh for the mix.

Band Members:
Bryan Horne: double bass & vocals
Nat Keefe: guitar & vocals
Zachary Matthews: mandolin, fiddle & vocals
Aaron Redner: fiddle, acoustic and electric mandolins & vocals
Erik Yates: banjo, guitar, Dobro™, ukulele, flute, whistle, clarinet, saxophone, accordion, piano, harmonica & vocals

Support the Hot Buttered Rum!

http://hotbutteredrum.net/

Buy their records, CD's.
Go to their shows.

Pictures can be found here.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2007391&id=1223026604

Enjoy this great show!

Tim

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Obama fundraiser with Hot Buttered Rum, Kang, and more

2008-09-11T01:12:16Z

http://www.oaklandrocksforchange.org/

Please join us for our fundraiser event featuring:

Maria Muldaur and The Free Radicals
Hot Buttered Rum w/ Michael Kang of String Cheese Incident
John Densmore (of The Doors) with Hani Naser
Tuck and Patti
Tommy Castro
Blame Sally
MC Marga Gomez

Additional performers and special guests to be announced soon!

September 16th

5:30-6:30 pm VIP cocktail reception with Special Guests (TBA)
6:00 pm Doors open for all ticketholders
7:00-10:30 pm Benefit Concert

Oakland Museum of CA in the Terrace Garden
1000 Oak St., Oakland, CA

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Sad loss of Jerry Reed...

2008-09-02T23:21:55Z

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080902/ap_en_ot/obit_jerry_reed

He truly was the REAL bandit!

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SF Fillmore show confirmed 11/29,,,

2008-09-02T20:10:24Z

Hot Buttered Rum at The Fillmore in San Francisco November 29, 2008!!

$22.50 Tickets on sale September 7, ya'll.

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family butter in the butter family

2008-09-01T05:36:38Z

hey butter family say hello to Spencer and Craig who brought their entire families for butter railriding at 4 peaks last Friday!!! come on now, don't be shy!

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Festival Express!!

2008-08-31T14:15:50Z

Hola, Butternuts! Now that Yarmony's over, it's time to look forward--to the Festival Express, part 2! Butter is headed to the Northwest in September, and we've got plans to commandeer the train again for a caped crusading glitterati kinda par-tay! Who's with me?!?

Thurs., 9/25, Domino Room, Bend
Fri., 9/26, Wonder Ballroom, Portland (catch the Amtrak --->)
Sat., 9/27, Triple Door, Seattle
Sun., 9/28, Wow Hall, Eugene

It took me a long time to get back on the train....

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Thank you Susi, Cathy, Ellen and the Yarmony kids tent

2008-08-29T06:05:32Z

Thank you to everyone who helped make the kids tent a really magical place this weekend. The kids parade and all the activities were a huge hit with our littlest and most inspired participants. Thank you Susi, Cathy, and Elllen for heading up the activities. Thank you Ian for making a stellar disco train engine.

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Zac on drums!

2008-08-24T05:49:53Z

Um... is this old news?! Have you all seen this already. Zac rocked the drum kit at Yarmony!

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Las Tortugas free camping and free RV parking

2008-08-19T20:37:20Z

For those of you going to Yosemite for Las Tortugas Dance of the Dead
III at the amazing Evergreen Lodge, there is an incredible natural
amenity located 30 yards across the street known as the 'Free Emerald
Forest Camping and Free RV Parking.' This vast area provides groves that
showcase the Sierras majestic allure. The trails and fire roads go on
for miles and miles. Each year, people create their own villages,
camps, and even 'tarped out Condos' that stretch from one RV to another.
The free Emerald Forest Camping and RV parking is the last available
lodging accommodation that is near or on site. Please be sure to go
online to gather any and all info, maps, history, and especially
guidelines, regarding this camping jewel:
http://www.forestcamping.com/dow/pacficsw/staninfo.htm

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On the Road to Yarmony!

2008-08-12T18:17:56Z

Chris, Amanda and Myself are officially on the road to Yarmony today after I get off of work. We will be travelling through Yellowstone, Jackson Hole, and then right along the continental divide through Wyoming into Colorado. Can't wait to see everyone there and safe travels to all. YEAH HOOOO!!!!!

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Las Tortugas Butter!

2008-08-11T08:09:30Z

For better or worse, the Bouse-Eaton clan will not be making it to Las Tortugas this year. :-( But there’s good news about Butter for those of you lucky enough to have cabins or those of you who might consider camping or staying off-site. Butter will be performing on both Thursday night (October 30, at the kickoff party) and on Halloween. The Thursday night slot isn’t until 11:15 pm, which gives you Cali folks plenty of time to get to the lodge after work and still catch some Las Tortugas kickoff Butter. Shoot, with the time difference, you could even make it in from the Midwest or east coast in plenty of time to catch the show. ;-)

If this news is tempting to any of you still without tickets, lodging and ticket info. can be found at: http://evergreenhalloween.inticketing.com. Apparently, there is still reserved camping available on-site, as well as free camping just across the street and several hotels and B&Bs within 5 miles of Evergreen Lodge. And if you haven't been to the lodge in late October, you're missing out. It's absolutely gorgeous!

Please spread the word about the 11:15 Thursday slot to any other boards or folks you think might be interested. And have fun!!!

much love,

Susi

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HBR on KPIG-AM Ham Jam Encores 8/9 1pm

2008-08-08T04:30:58Z

Hot Buttered Rum has appeared on the KPIG-AM Saturday Ham Jam twice. Once on 11/24/07 and again on 4/19/08. This Saturday 8/9 we'll air the music from both sets starting at 1pm.

All the music they played will be included, a full hour of music, except for one version of Amanda Lynn, which was the only song they repeated.

KPIG-AM is heard exclusively in the SF Bay Area on 1510-AM. Tune in, turn on and PIG out with HBR.

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Hot Buttered Rum Street Team

2008-08-08T02:01:06Z

Hey guys,

I'm managing Butter's street team and need your help! Please send your name and contact information to streetteam@hotbutterdrum.net if you'd like to promote when the boys come to a city near you. Many of you I personally know but if we haven't met please shoot me a message and introduce yourself. Looking for spreaders in Marin County that can help with the gig on 9/7 at Rancho Nicasio,,, more specifically Petaluma, Santa Rosa, San Rafael, San Anselmo, & Mill Valley.

Thanks so much!

Jon

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RtE discount YarmonyGrass Tix

2008-08-06T17:46:12Z

If you're not already a member of Rock The Earth, now's the time to
change that! They are offering a nice discount on YarmonyGrass tickets
for members only. To find out more and become a member, check out
rocktheearth.org
Yippeeee!!!
-Gretch

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BCH and the Jawdroppers

2008-08-05T02:51:30Z

Wow! When did this show get added??
This Wednesday, Aug 6, get on down to the Iron Springs Pub in Fairfax for a little Jerry tribute. "Special guests" sitting in...wonder who that is?? Sure to be fun for you locals. Woo hoo!!

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kids at Yarmony!

2008-08-02T05:15:20Z

I know there are a ton of families descending on the Colorado mountains next month for Yarmony, and we're planning some fantastic activities for the kiddos at the kids area. But because children under 12 are free, we're having a hard time getting a count of just how many children will be rockin' it out with Moms and Dads. We want to make sure we have enough supplies for everyone, so if you are bringing kids to Yarmony, would you please hit me at susi.bouse@gmail.com? I'd like to know how many kids you're bringing and what their ages are. Family names would help, too, simply so I don't end up double counting. Please forward this message to anyone who might be interested (Cornmeal groups? Greensky groups?). And because there are a lot of folks who aren't on any of these lists, would you please speak up for your friends, too?

If you're interested in helping out in some way--leading an activity or helping someone else lead one--and would be willing to donate either an hour of your time or some cash toward supplies, please let me know!

I, for one, am STOKED about the music and the family reunion! See you there!

much love,
Susi

"Teach the children well." CSN&Y

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4 Peaks??

2008-08-01T20:15:54Z

2nd year...should be another blast!!

Look for the Heart in Oregon flag and say hello!

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Free Childcare at YarmonyGrass

2008-07-31T23:54:28Z

A festival with childcare is a sight for sore eyes!! Jenny, head of Copper Mountain daycare, is heading up Kids' Night Out and said to call and make your reservation asap. It runs from 5-10pm on Friday and Saturday night of YarmonyGrass. The money that you need to spend at Copper Mountain in a commercial outlet can be you going to happy hour enjoying yourself while your kids are at KNO and there's your $30.

"Kids' Night Out" Summer Program
* June 20th - September 14th, 2008
* Friday & Saturday evenings. (Other evenings may be available via special request.)
* Reservations must be made at least 48hrs in advance (same-day reservations and walk-ups may be accepted on a space-availabe basis).
* Ages 8 weeks -12 years old.
* Activities include but are not limited to: crafts, movies, games, and interactive Wii.
* Pizza and beverage included.
* Located in the Snowbridge Square building in the Village At Copper.
Sponsored by the Copper Mountain Chamber of Commerce, Kids' Night Out is a FREE childcare service offered to parents on the condition that $30 per child is spent in any commercial outlet at the resort during the hours that your children are in the program. We do require original receipts to verify the expenditure. If less than $30 per child is spent, parents will be charged the difference. .

For further information or to make a reservation, please call #970-968-2318 ext. 38101

Tell your friends with kids!! Thanks and be well.

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Trinity Tribal Stomp Cancelled

2008-07-28T11:03:48Z

BIG BUMMER.Due to Fire.But,HBR & NRPS well play in Weaverville on sat. @ 6pm.

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Las Tortugas update

2008-07-23T21:49:09Z

Las Tortugas Dance of the Dead III, the annual Halloween soiree in Yosemite at Evergreen Lodge, is very pleased to announce some musical additions to an already stellar lineup. The additions include Tortugas veterans ALO, making a rare appearance in 2008. Joining ALO will be The Mother Hips, Trevor Garrod of Tea Leaf Green, Cornmeal, Flowmotion and Tracorum. These bands will be joining a bill that already includes Tea Leaf Green, Hot Buttered Rum, host band Blue Turtle Seduction, Melvin Seals’ JGB, Lebo, Guitarmageddon, and many other great bands and artists.

Taking place from October 30-November 2, the Thursday night kick off party will include Hot Buttered Rum, The Mother Hips, Lebo and Friends, Blue Turtle Seduction, Poor Man’s Whiskey, Izabella, Wisebird, and Dave Stein Bubhub.

Please go to http//:evergreenhalloween.inticketing.com for general info, tickets, and lodging information.

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The healing powers of HBR!

2008-07-17T15:29:26Z

Last night's show at Moe's was another great one. I know they always seem to have really good shows here. I can't tell you the setlist but I do remember getting a Reckless Tex which was so good to hear. Haven't heard that one in a long time. I believe I saw them bring it back to some set lists recently and it's the perfect time to do so. Plus the second set was an all request set which was a lot of fun. It seemed like a fairly long set too, maybe a little more than an hour and a half it seemed.

Sadly, I had to sit this show on the side (which really was the best seat in the house!) since I am recovering from knee surgery. It was so fun to just watch the guys play music, and watch all the dancing people getting down. I was doing my best chair dance and it was really hard to not get up and boogie during Poison Oak. But today, my knee feels really good and I have to believe it was the healing power of music that helped. So, thanks HBR and all y'all who shared in the energy last night :-)

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Yarmony?

2008-07-09T23:37:37Z

A little early in the season but since I'm missing HSMF, I'm super stoked for this festival and just purchased my ticket. Anyone else going who might wanna share accomodations?

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19th and Broadway roll call?

2008-06-28T06:29:23Z

HBR playing next weekend is a great consolation for missing out on HSMF this year. Any other non-HSMF folks planning on attending this show? For once, I'm hoping it won't be packed. When it's not crowded, that venue can actually be a fun place.

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Bluegrass for the Greenbelt

2008-06-23T06:05:38Z

I haven't seen much chatter about this event, but it looks like a fantastic day of music for a really great cause. On June 22nd, Butter is playing Bluegrass for the Greenbelt, a minifestival to raise money for the Greenbelt Alliance. The Greenbelt Alliance works to protect open spaces in the Bay Area. Wish I could take my kids!!!

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FREE show in Vail, Tuesday 7/15

2008-06-21T03:50:02Z

Looks like we'll have a nice contingency heading up for this free show in Vail. It's been awhile since I've seen some live Butter...wow...it's almost hard to go this long.

By the way, what an amazing band!!!! We've picked a good band to love. Here's to the Butter Family. Love you all!

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Happy B-Day Josh!!

2008-06-20T22:09:36Z

Tomorrow is Josh's B-day and I just wanted to wish him a happy birth daze and hope the road is treating one of the best FOH guys good. Take care.
PEace

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San Diego show, 6/14/08

2008-06-20T04:11:30Z

(sorry, this ended up being pretty long...)

I was really looking forward to Saturday night's Butter fix.... most of my show friends were in CO for RRE but I was stuck in San Diego because I had to work, and on Saturday too! I was sooo bummed. But then Butter & TLG announced their tour, which included a stop in SD at a new venue on the beach, The Wavehouse (http://www.wavehouse.com/home.asp) in Mission Beach. The Wavehouse has been there for a few years as a restaurant & bar, but I had never been. It's in an area of San Diego that's inhabited mostly by tourists & drunk college kids, and is right next to the beach boardwalk amusement park, Belmont Park (complete w/ an old wooden roller coaster). As the name implies, they have an endless wave machine that you can try to surf on. It's right next to another venue, Cane's, which I'm not a big fan of, so I wasn't sure what to expect from the Wavehouse.

I spoke to Nat before the show and asked him what the venue was like. His response: "I feel like I'm on 90210." LOL, about as I expected. That whole area along the boardwalk has the 90210 vibe going on.

The show was to start at 8:00, but my ride was late picking me up so I heard Busted in Utah as I was walking up, trying to find the entrance. I waited "patiently" in line and finally got in to the venue about half-way through The Fox. I freakin LOVED the venue! It's outdoors, and set up all beach-party style, with fire pits and hammock chairs, and chairs/tables along the sides & in the back. There were wooden walkways & multiple bars, and SAND! The stage was huge too, and was set up so you could either dance in the sand, or on the walkways. The sound was great, and was loud enough to hear wherever you were, even from outside the fence on the beach. And, there were in & out priveleges too! My only complaint, and it wasn't really MY complaint as I don't drink that much, was that the drinks were pretty pricey. But I'm told it was comparable to the House of Blues, and really, what else would you expect from a themed beach bar amidst a boardwalk amusement park?

On to the show itself... I loved the show! They played a good mix of old favorites, and a few newer ones I hadn't heard them play before, including the Paul Simon cover Duncan and a Mother Hips cover, with a few California songs thrown in for good measure. Honkeytonk Tequilla had Bryan, Aaron, & Nat chugging Patron on stage. The drummer for TLG came out for 2 songs, which added a nice extra layer to their sound. I have to admit, I do like percussion! The show ended w/ a smokin Cumberland Blues that had us all kicking up sand and singing along.

TLG was on next, and my calves were aching from the extra workout that goes along with dancing on sand, so I found the friends I went there with and we planted ourselves on a wooden boardwalk right between the soundboard and one of the bars. Since the stage was so big (& tall), I had no problem seeing from there. And of course the sound was awesome right there next to the sbd! I'm not all that familiar w/ their stuff, but I enjoyed their set. I love Trevor Garrod's voice. It's very distinctive and somewhat mesmerizing. It was also easier to enjoy the light show from back there, as you get a good vantage of the whole stage, plus I wasn't at a height where the lights were shining right into my eyes (which was a slight problem while I was dancing up front). Erik sat in for a song on flute, which I thought was a beautiful addition to the TLG sound. TLG is definitely a rockin band. At one point, Josh Clark stood alone, center stage, head back, eyes closed and fingers flying as he shredded away, while white lights went off behind him and illuminated him in silhouette. Wow. I finally get why all those early twenty-something boys look up to him the way they do. He really is a rock god.

All in all, a fun show in a super fun new venue! It was only the 2nd "big" show ever held there, the first being Fishbone the night before. I loved it! As this is pretty new to them, I'm hoping they don't make many changes to their current policies (like in/out privs!), and I hope they keep booking bands I like there. Winston's is still my favorite local bar, but that's just b/c I live w/in walking distance. But it's closer than the Belly Up, and it is CERTAINLY better than the SD House of Blues!

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Free Music Downloads at GabyVmusic.com

2008-06-14T21:57:15Z

Hey Friends,

I just created a site called GabyVmusic.com. This was an idea a friend of mine had to help give me a little spark with the music creating process. The idea is to have one new song posted on my site each week. The spark has really worked and I am already on week number 4, which means I have already uploaded 4 new songs.
Each song posted is totally original and unique to the going's on in my life for that week. I have vowed to follow through with the weekly creation for one full year, so that means at the end of the year I will have a total of 52 new, original songs. Anyone can go on the site (GabyVmusic.com) to listen to and download songs.
People who subscribe to the blog (that's you!! :>) and/or email list can get the song emailed to them immediately when the new song is posted each week.
I am really trying to run with this thing. I am asking for feedback from anyone and everyone on the GabyVMusic.com site. Subscribers can give their own recommendation on themes for upcoming week's songs and also post responses and critiques to songs already posted.
So, if you get a minute, check out GabyVmusic.com and listen to the Songs of the Week!
Much love to you all.
Gabriel Velazquez
GabyVmusic.com

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Lets Rock the Desert! (Desert Rocks Roll Call)

2008-06-05T22:01:25Z

John and I can't wait to boogie in Moab!

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Mickey Hart Catalog Re-Issue, New DVD and Summer Tour News!

2008-06-01T01:50:05Z

Hey everyone,

We just wanted to give you an update of what is going on in the world of Mickey Hart. We have a ton of exciting news to share with all of you.

This Spring, Shout Factory released The Mickey Hart Collection which includes the Grammy winning Planet Drum in addition to At The Edge, Diga Rhythm Band, Superlingua, and Mystery Box. Hart's Planet Drum won the first ever World Music Grammy and still stands as one of the genre's benchmark albums.

Next, Star City Recording has just released brand new new Rhythm Devils DVD which was filmed in Chicago during their fall tour in 2006. The Rhythm Devils featured Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann (Grateful Dead), Mike Gordon (Phish), Steve Kimock, Sikiru and Jen Durkin. With original material from Robert Hunter and the band, this experience is unlike any other concert. This 2 DVD set also features a gorgeous 24 page hardcover book. The DVD is available now on Star City's website and will also be available on Hart's summer tour. Click the link below for the store...
http://www.starcityrecording.com/store.html

Finally, Mickey Hart will be touring with The Mickey Hart Band this summer around the country hitting major festivals and some great venues as well. The Mickey Hart Band features Steve Kimock on guitar, George Porter Jr on bass, Jen Durkin on vocals, Walfredo Reyes Jr on drums, and talking drum master Sikiru Adepoju. For more information on tickets and VIP access to these shows, please check the Mickey Hart website...
http://www.mickeyhart.net

Here are the Summer Tour Dates..

06.06.08 | Harmony Festival | Santa Rosa, CA
06.08.08 | Wakarusa Festival | Lawrence, KS
07.02.08 | Southgate House | Newport, KY
07.03.08 | Rothbury Festival | Rothbury, MI
07.04.08 | Nelson Ledges Quarry Park | Garrettsville, OH
07.05.08 | Lakeview Music Festival | Chicago, IL
07.06.08 | Summerfest | Milwaukee, WI
07.08.08 | Calvin Theater | Northampton, MA
07.09.08 | Birchmere | Alexandria, VA
07.10.08 | Community Theatre at Mayo Centre | Morristown, NJ
07.11.08 | Penn's Peak | Jim Thorpe, PA
07.12.08 | Great South Bay Music Festival | Patchogue, NY
07.15.08 | The FIllmore NY @ Irving Plaza | New York, NY
07.17.08 | Thursday in the Square | Buffalo, NY
07.18.08 | Magic City Music Hall | Johnson City, NY
07.19.08 | Palace Theatre | Greensburg, PA
07.20.08 | Rams Head Live! | Baltimore, MD
07.22.08 | The Vogue | Indianapolis, IN
07.23.08 | Slowdown | Omaha, NE
07.24.08 | 10,000 Lakes Festival | Detroit Lakes, MN

http://www.mickeyhart.net
http://www.myspace.com/mickeyhartmusic
http://www.youtube.com/mickeyhartmusic
http://www.shoutfactory.com/browse/152/mickey_hart.aspx

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Butter tunes that you would put on a wedding playlist...

2008-05-30T07:58:31Z

Which Butter songs do you think would go well in a wedding playlist? I'm crafting our wedding playlist and I'm trying to pinpoint the perfect 2-3 songs. Recommend other songs that would go well on the I-pod playlists 1st phase chill cocktail/lawn games/dinner music, 2nd phase dance party, 3rd more dance party and then who knows! . We're hoping the I-pod method works out well, we trust it will with so much music at our hands. Can't wait... 10/4/08!!

Thanks Butter family!

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Jawdropper's timing?

2008-05-30T06:38:59Z

Does anyone know what the timing is for Friday's Jawdropper's show? I'd like to run over from NM if possible but probably won't if I don't know the timing...
I bought a ticket just in case so I will be there "in spirit" if not in the flesh too.

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Joshua Tree Music Festival - This Weekend

2008-05-19T23:25:19Z

dance it up. Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, Ghostland Observatory, JJ Grey & Mofro, Zilla, BLVD, Trombone Shorty, Dubconscious and more. howl at the moon. dance under the stars.

tix and info: www.joshuatreemusicfestival.com

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4 Peaks Music Festival Super Early Bird pricing ends May 15th!!

2008-05-14T03:50:08Z

Hey everyone,

Just a heads up that the Super Early Bird tickets prices for 4 Peaks Music Festival are ending on Thursday May 15th. That's just 2 days away.
Prices will jump from $64.50 to $76.50.

The SEB price of $64.50 includes car camping. RV passes are an additional $35.

Prices at the gate will be $98.

HBR is slated for Friday. Others include TLG, Zilla, Everyone Orchestra, Blue Turtle, PMW, Izabella, Flowmotion and many more!

http:www.4peaksmusic.com

Hope to see you there!!

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Happy Birthday Alison!!

2008-05-13T22:16:52Z

Happy birthday to one of the biggest butternuts around!!
Hope that you have a fantabulous day!

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Tortugas III Official Announcement

2008-05-12T08:14:28Z

Blue Turtle Seduction and TerraFin Entertainment are honored to present the
3rd Annual "LAS TORTUGAS DANCE of the DEAD". The event is located 100 yards
from the Central Western Gate of the magnificent Yosemite National Park, at
the Evergreen Lodge in Groveland, Ca.

This year's artist lineup features an amazing array of artists with an
emphasis from the exploding Northern California music scene. We are
absolutely tickled to announce the following confirmed acts:
TEA LEAF GREEN, HOT BUTTERED RUM, Host Band BLUE TURTLE SEDUCTION, JGB
Featuring MELVIN SEALS, LEBO FROM ALO (and more surprises), GUITARMAGEDDON,
with more special headliners to be announced. Our Lineup also includes some
incredible "Up & Coming" bands, including POOR MAN'S WHISKEY, BLVD, THE
MONOPHONICS, DELTA NOVE, THE TRESPASSERS, IZABELLA, UNDERGROUND ORCHESTRA,
ON THE ONE, TISTRYA AND FRIENDS, VICTOR BARNES, BIG LIGHT, DAVE STEIN BUBHUB, & WISEBIRD, with more to come.

The festivities begin on Thursday, October 30th and run through Sunday,
November 2nd, 2008.

HOT BUTTERED RUM & BLUE TURTLE SEDUCTION will make the first splash at the
THURSDAY NIGHT KICK-OFF PARTY on October 30th. Tickets and Cabins go On
Sale May 15th at 8:00 a.m. To reserve a Cabin or On Site Camping, please
call the Evergreen Lodge May 15th, again at 8:00 a.m. #209-379-2606
The Cabins are sure to sell out rapidly, so please call on May 15th. 4 Day
Early Bird Tickets will be available for $100. The ticket price will go to
$125 as of July 1st, 2008. Tickets for TORTUGAS III will be made available
via www.evergreenhalloween.inticketing.com.

Building upon the Magic of the past 2 years, LAS TORTUGAS III will feature 3
Stages, TERRAPIN BIG TOP, TUOLUMNE HALL and the TAVERN. There will be
nightly themes, including the Annual Halloween Costume Contest, the Cabin
Decoration Contest, the Evergreen Fire Pit Parade, Dusk Performances at the
Sunset Vista and plenty of fantastic activities for Young and All throughout
the weekend. Once again Evergreen will be providing high quality festival
food in the food court as well as tasty buffets run through their great
restaurant.

1) Food: food court with various options, breakfast/lunch buffet and dinner
buffet, general store with grab and go food options, beer/wine, snacks, ice
cream fountain, and more!

2) General store: food, beer, ice cream, snacks, gifts, sundries, outdoor
related items, etc.

3) 90 year old Tavern with full bar, ten beers on tap, excellent wine list,
big screen for world series, killer music

4) Rec. Center with free internet and long distance service, cozy fireplace
and couches, games, guide service office, bike rentals

5) Bath House: For on-site campers only

In addition to reserved on-site camping available by calling the front desk
of Evergreen Lodge, there are several excellent lodging options throughout
the Yosemite and Groveland areas, from hotels, bed/breakfasts, and camping.
Please call the Evergreen Lodge at 209/379-2606 for any questions you might
have. Also, there are additional lodging options listed below, including
off-site camping information:

Riverside Inn - 209/962-7408, yosemiteriversideinn.com/

Yosemite Westgate - 800/253-YOSE, www.tales.com/ca/yosemitewestgatemotel/

Groveland Hotel- 209/962-4000, www.groveland.com/main.htm

Hotel Charlotte- 209/962-6455, www.hotelcharlotte.com/

Yosemite Rose- 866/962-6548, www.yosemiterose.com/

Camping Info- www.forestcamping.com/dow/pac...info.htm

Please visit our sites: www.evergreenhalloween.inticketing.com ,
www.myspace.com/lastortugasdanceofthedead3 &
www.tribes.tribe.net/lastortugas for any & all information surrounding this
intimate mind boggling Musical Event.

See you in Yosemite for Halloween!!!

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Interview with Erik Yates

2008-05-09T18:19:49Z

Hi everyone! just wanted to share my Interview with Erik Yates:

http://www.cincygroove.com/?q=node/278

Scott

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Mayflowers III ...2 nights of music with members of ALO, Hot Buttered Rum and more!!!

2008-05-09T16:06:56Z

It is with great pride that I am able to announce another night of great music being added to the Mayflowers legacy!!! The two nights of music will now feature members of Hot Buttered Rum and ALO, as well as featured sets from Forrest Sun, JP Cutler Band and special guest, Heather McCormick.

Mayflowers III night #1

Bryan Horne and The Jawdroppers featuring Erik Yates, Nat Keefe & Aaron Redner (Hot Buttered Rum)
Baby's Mama feat. Heather McCormick, Erin Cassidy & Jordan Feinstein of the Ritual
Dave Brogan solo (ALO)

Fri. May 30th, 2008

$14 adv. $16 at the door. 21+ 9PM

Cafe Du Nord in San Francisco
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Mayflowers III night #2

Lebo (of ALO)
Forest Sun
JP Cutler Band
w/ special guest Steve Adams (ALO) performing with all three acts!!!
plus special guest Dave Brogan (ALO)

Sat. May 31st, 2008

$14 adv. $16 at the door

Cafe Du Nord in San Francisco

Tix are on sale now at www.falcorandfriends.com and are going fast!

It just keeps getting better and better!!!

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Photos - Hot Buttered Rum, 5.8.08, 20th Century Theater

2008-05-09T12:58:00Z

Photos from last night:

Hot Buttered Rum, 5.8.08, 20th Century Theater, Cincinnati, OH
http://www.cincygroove.com/?q=node/289

Scott

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Want to be HBR's new tour manager??

2008-05-04T00:25:22Z

From Craiglist:

Date: 2008-04-27, 9:18AM PDT

Hot Buttered Rum, the San Francisco-based progressive Americana group, is seeking a new tour manager. Flexible start date — the current HBR tour manager will be available for on-the-job training. Please send a resume to band@HotButteredRum.net

Job Responsibilities

1. Organize the complicated logistics of a large group. Book hotels, flights and rental cars. Coordinate details in advance with venues. Determine travel time and when to leave, etc.
2. Stage manage throughout the gig. Get the band on stage on time. Coordinate sit-ins with guest musicians.
3. Sell and manage merchandise. Set up and break down merch. Order new merch and keep inventory.
4. Coordinate with publicist and band for radio plays, phone interviews and other press appearances.
5. Coordinate guest lists and make sure VIP’s are taken care of. Manage the backstage area.
6. Write reports on each gig for management.
7. Keep track of money overall. Settle with the venue at the end of the night. Collect receipts and enter both income and expenditures into QuickBooks program. Make deposits at the bank when necessary.
8. Many more sundry details!

Desired Qualifications

1. Organized and detail-oriented
2. Capable of leading, and working well in, a group
3. Good communication skills
4. Desire to travel
5. Appreciation for music
6. Not emotionally-needy
7. Consistent
8. Good at improvising
9. Experience in the music business
10. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area

Compensation

1. All meals, accommodations, and travel expenses covered
2. Weekly rate commensurate with experience

* Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
* Please, no phone calls about this job!
* Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

PostingID: 658162155

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Butter and PMW 4/19/08 now up on LMA

2008-04-28T19:44:15Z

Huge thanks to both Bob Cogswell for taping and Lobster for uploading these fine shows!!

From Lobster:

I just put up Bob Cogswell's masters from the Fillmore.
These sets sound amazing.
They were recorded from stage mics mixed with PA feeds and not from
the taper section in the back.

Poor Man's Whiskey
http://www.archive.org/details/pmw2008-04-19.flac16

Hot Buttered Rum
http://www.archive.org/details/hbr2008-04-19.flac16

Drink it up!!!
Lobster

(From Taperachi)
YEAH BOY
Bob's got the PA/STAGE mic mix down !
Good pull from the Fillmore - one of the worst taping sections normally.
The finger picks and lack of drunks talking make it fun to listen to this
recording.
You hear enough of the room too - it doesn't scream "BOARD" at all...

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Happy birthday Dr. Suz!

2008-04-27T06:47:20Z

I know this was already said on the Yahoogroup, but just in case you are not there, today is Susi's birthday! Susi is one of the biggest fans and one of the biggest stokers in our scene. Managing two dogs, two kids, a job, the household, sewing capes for a weekend of Butter a 1000 miles from home, I don't know how she does it. But she does and we are thankful for it. I am happy to call her a friend.

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Fllimore Review (for tree)

2008-04-26T02:32:09Z

Sitting around the table at Pizza Inferno several people, including me, were expressing worry about the impending show at The Fillmore that night. Were the boys going to be too tired after flying in from NYC? "No, I've been told they play best when exhausted" someone said. How were ticket sales? "Around 600 tickets had been sold. There was no real no improvement over last year's sales but that's not surprising because no one wants to pay the Ticket Bastard service fees" someone else said. Finally someone said, "I just feel so sorry that the guys have to walk into The Fillmore with no decorations. No one had stepped up this year."

There was a certain doom in the air. The night before was one hell of a night for music in the area. Yonder, Five Eyed Hand, Magic Gravy, and Blue Turtle Seduction had played. Large numbers of folks were going to Lotus or Yonder in Santa Cruz. Promotion in the Bay Area for the Butter show had been pretty slim. I joked it didn't matter and that the 15 people going to the show would have fun anyway.

After Pizza Inferno we popped over to Arizona Steve's stylish pad for a few drinks and some pre-show merriment. I got to meet Scramble who would be on stage later that night. Cool!

Soon enough we found ourselves within the front 3 rows of The Fillmore with tons of friends and family around. People were all decked out with disco ball necklaces, capes and glitter. Looking behind me The Fillmore was pleasantly full and the fears of the band playing to 15 people were subsided.

Poor Man's Whiskey opening the show was a huge improvement over last year's "That One Guy".

They played with incredible energy and really got the crowd going. They have a really interesting sound and can go from Bluegrass to Metal to Electronica at whiplash speeds. A definite highlight from their set was Terrapin Station with the crowd pumping fists "Terrapin"da de da de da. They also did this electronica song with a Theremin that was amazing, funny, and had me dancing my ass off. At one point the dude playing the Theremin, dressed in Brady Bunch Striped pants, loud polyester shirt, jean jacket and Uncle Rodney Glasses was basically dry humping the Theremin to get it to play and it sounded great! To close the set they brought a bunch of the Butter Boys on stage and did a thrash metal version of Butter's 3.2. Believe it our not it worked pretty well. I thought to myself I'd see these guys anytime.

During the break between the bands I wandered around a bit. I wondered who all these people were. Lots of faces in the crowd I had never seen before. The place was nicely filled and even though it wasn't close to a sell out there were without a doubt more people then the year before. The fanbase was growing for sure. Looking up at the theatrical red curtains and purple chandeliers that hung from the rafters of The Fillmore ceiling I didn't mind no decorations adorning the stage. It didn't need it and all of a sudden I got a feeling that this was going to be one serious show.

The boys took the stage and the crowd erupted joyfully singing Swing and Sway. It was a perfect song to start off the night and I for one was throwin' up my hands and cryn' out for more....oooooo whoooo.

I was stoked to finally hear a new song, "Day Trader", outta the band mid way through the first set. It has a lot of lyrical qualities encouraging the listener to take advantage of life, but I kinda felt like I've been knocked over with the sentiment a few times before. I think my personal jury is out on whether or not I like it. Sometimes these things grow on me, and I was kinda hoping for the song I know Aaron has in his back pocket. I guess it will come when ready.

The first set really took off for me at "Banjo Rock and Roll". Eric was on fire and people in front were getting off dancing in a modified Twist. Total fun. The energy just intensified with a huge Always Be the Moon and then Bam! They floored the hardcore fanbase with Reckless Tex! 100's of phones popped out. People were text messaging like crazy. Taking pictures. High fives everywhere. People singing loudly. It was intense! After 580 shows and 8 really bad years of politics it was without a doubt time to get this cowboy the fuck outta here! I don't care why they did it. Don't wanna analyze why now? I was just thrilled to be singing every word.

Set break was a tad long but it gave everyone a chance to catch their breath. The first set was just flawless. The band looked so happy and comfortable on the stage rather then nervous and unsure as they had the year before. My early fears of doom were put to rest.....buried way more then 6 feet under.

Second set was every bit as good as the first. Maybe better. There were many highlights but it was the "I've Got a Feeling" which really proved how far this Stringless Band has come. This was out and out rock and roll. Aaron nailed the fuck outta the thing. His voice edgy, raspy, strong, hallowed over the audience with fierce intensity. He totally took it to a new level and I wanted to rush him a hot cup mint tea to sooth his vocal cords after. Whoa. And who can't help but crack themselves up over Nat singing "everybody had a wet dream" Just perfect.

Well we danced and had an amazing time through the whole show and I was never ready for it to end. Not for a minute.

After we went to Dave Sheel's house and talked about what a great weekend of music we had in the Bay Area this weekend and how blessed we all were to have each other.

After we went home and put Bundt to bed at 4:20 to get a few minutes of sleep before his flight east while Steve and I giggled and I sent incoherent emails to the list. Sorry folks.....

At 7:00 still up we drove Bundt out to SFO for his B-Day week in NY and then hit Jack in the Box on the way home.

I finally feel asleep at 11am, 26 and a half hours after I had last woke up. Sweet dreams were had for sure.

PRN: HBR I've got a feeling 4-19-08 The Fillmore
Tapers Rock

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Day Trader

2008-04-24T07:04:53Z

Holy wow!!!

My new favorite song :) Just listened to the Fillmore show on LMA. Great message, great energy.

Is anyone else feeling an amazing burst of creative awesome energy coming out of the band right now. Thank you Butter!!! Thanks for being a conduit for this collective energy.

Life is more than just a dream
It's the gift for which we die
Life is flowing like a stream
Just don't let it pass you by
When you wake up you will find
That you've been there all the time
-day trader, zac matthews

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Izabella w/ Tim Carbone @ Dulcinea's on June 13th

2008-04-21T23:18:36Z

I have been waiting patiently to announce this incredible cross-pollination- ROUND 2!! On June 13th Izabella will be playing an after-party to the Railroad Earth CD release at Dulcinea's and we will have Tim Carbone joining us. Railroad Earth is ripping up the scene right now, playing many of the big summer festivals, and they are releasing Amen Corner at The Ogden Theater on June 13th and 14th. The guys in Izabella will be honored to share the stage with the incredible fiddle player from one of the deepest bands around right now.

Time to turn in those frequent flier miles and head out to Colorado for some fun in the sun! See you then

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Themes for Fillmore Butter?

2008-04-21T23:05:05Z

Just over a week until Fillmore Butter. The boys may very well be tired after flying in from New York (I certainly would be!), so it's up to us to ramp up the energy, doncha think? What's the theme? The poster advertises it as a dance party. At the bottom, it says "You make me feel like dancing." On the yahoo group, there's been some discussion about a disco theme. Any input? Let's do something special!

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carpool from the East Bay and roll call for Fillmore?

2008-04-19T15:16:30Z

Just less than a week away and I'm starting to get really psyched for this show...it's been awhile since I've seen HBR and they're one of the few bands that does it for me these days.

Who all is going?

Does anyone want to carpool from the East Bay next weekend?

Have a great week everyone!

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Buttering The PIG, Part Two

2008-04-19T15:06:38Z

Assuming their flight from New York is on time, Hot Buttered Rum will be stopping into the City Sty to play live before their Fillmore show later today (Sat. 4/19/08).

Also appearing on the show is The Waifs.

In the SF Bay Area tune into KPIG-AM, 1510-AM at 1pm for Hot Buttered Rum and The Waifs.

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