Steve Ott -acoustic guitar,
Jim Suhocki -electric guitar,
Max Pyle -bass,
Derek Smith -drums,
Ryan Kirschman -percussion
Influences
Butterjive Merchandise
Butterjive - Mayfair 2008 5.25.08 - "Koi" (excerpt)
Video by Shanal
Butterjive - PhilaFunk Live 1.20.08 - "Chameleon"
Video by Christopher Snyder
cgsnyder1@gmail.com
Butterjive - The Sweet Life 1.5.08 - "Cissy Strut"
Video by Christopher Snyder
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Sounds Like
"Butterjive showing great chops & how to have great sound in the room, so clean & so very tasty" -Ian Bruce - Director - Lehigh Valley Music Awards
"No matter what you hear in a Butterjive show, you can move to the steady groove. There's a lot of rhythm with two percussionists, a ''chunky'' sound from the chording of one or sometimes two guitars, and driving electric bass."
-Dave Howell - The Morning Call/Go Guide - Sept. 2007
"Butterjive is a pretty amazing experience that you're not going to want to miss... If you're at all into jazz funk, these guys are a must-hear. Unafraid of experimentation, they stick true to their creative voices and come out with music that's easy to move to and easy to love." -Pulse Weekly - Jan. 2008
"...a staple of the Lehigh Valley music scene..."
-Dustin Schoof - The Express Times - June 2008
Formed in March of 2006, Butterjive is an upbeat instrumental quintet that thrives on improvisation and groove in a live atmosphere. Having solidified their line-up with drummer Derek Smith joining the band in the fall of '07, Butterjive is making moves in the studio and on the stage. Expect the unexpected when listening to their music. Full of twists, turns, and genre-bending compositions, Butterjive's catalog contains everything from funk to rock to reggae to latin and beyond. Think Medeski, Martin, and Wood jamming with the Wailers and Santana, sans vocals, and you're in Butterjive's ballpark.
Butterjive has made appearances at Musikfest, which is among the largest music and arts festivals in the country, High Tide Jamfest, Mayfair, SolFest, Halloluna, and Boogie in the Bungalow as well as many intimate venues such as North Star Bar, The Pillar Lounge, The Funhouse, and Grape Street Pub, to name only a few. The band has been broadcast and interviewed on local radio stations in addition to making a television appearance on "Arts in the Valley" - a local arts-focused television show broadcast on PBS. The band recently won a people's choice award at the 10th annual Lehigh Valley Music Awards in December 2008. Based in the Lehigh Valley and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the band plays regularly in the state's Southeast Region and is looking to branch out into the east coast jam band scene in the near future.
Top-notch musicianship, articulate and diverse originals, energetic live shows, and true dedication to their craft make Butterjive a musical experience you won't want to miss night after night.
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Hi! were playing at the World Cafe Live in Philly , on Saturday October 24. Local Music needs support and we need yours :) come on out and jam with us !!!!!!! Its a free show and a great place to have dinner and drinks and dance ! Save the date Much love , BOSU
Thanks for the add!! We appreciate any open ears we can get. When you get a chance, stop by our site. Give us a listen and leave a comment! Let us know what you think!!
hey, thanks for the add! how did you first come to hear our music? have you seen us live?
if you want more of our music, we have podcasts, videos, and 5 live soundboard recordings available for free download on the music page of our website.
in addition, we have posted an ecard with music and video from our new CD & DVD.
if you want updates on what we are up to, make sure you sign up for our e-mail newsletter on either our homepage or our myspace profile so we can stay in touch with you.
also, remember to check our calendar early and often for upcoming dates.
Hey guys! Wanted to pass on the word. There is a really amazing film festival coming up- It's called the Banff Mountain Film Festival. Ever hear of it? I know you would all LOVE IT (except possibly Derek?) anyway tickets are on sale at Nestors, $15.00 each. The festival is Sunday March 8th, at good ol' Parkland High School. check out Banff and the films at
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