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DRINK UP BUTTERCUP
Dub / Grime / Psychedelic



Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
United States

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Member Since6/18/2006
Band Websitedrinkupbuttercup.com
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Band:
Farzad Houshiarnejad; keys, poltergeist , melodica, bass, vox, smashcan
Ben Money; bass, keys, melodica, mannequin head, percussion, vox, smashcan, obsessive gambler
Mike Cammarata; drums with water, lemon, and sugar packets, con artist
James Harvey; vox, sawed-off-seagull, walki, opera sounds, baby head, shaolin monk

Contacts:
Chris Radwanski // Management: bookdrinkup@gmail.com
Simon Henderson // Management: simon@prontomgt.com
Sioux Zimmerman // US Press: siouxz@magnumpr.net
Ross Morrison // Booking (outside of USA): ross@primary.uk.com
Nicky Stein // Legal: nstein@clintons.co.uk
InfluencesArtificial orange flavoring, conical shaped party hats, disguise able sized alcohol containers, the gratuitous use of markers, the sound of something wood hitting something steel, plastic, porcelain, paper based, skin related, and or something else wooden, yard sales + the mere termites of life...
Sounds Like"Campfire metal" - Victor DeLorenzo of Violent Femmes





Record LabelKanine Records (US) / Make Mine (UK)
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 3 2009 8:00P
Mercury Lounge New York, New York
Jul 5 2009 8:00P
Talking Head Club Baltimore, Maryland
Jul 6 2009 8:00P
Camel Richmond, Virginia
Jul 7 2009 8:00P
Local 506 Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Jul 17 2009 8:00P
Danger Danger Philly, Pennsylvania

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PRESS

The Deli Magazine - Winner of the Best of Philly 2008 Poll

Ultragrrrl - "They’re so fucking good!"

Pitchfork - “Lumbering drums, jangling shakers, electronic squiggles, and lots of whimsical, ragged shouts accompany the strutting bass line and stomping guitar. As with, say, Chicago indie-rockers the M’s, it’s all just loose and playful enough to avoid coming across as overly nostalgic.”

fromthecrowd.com - "Reading other reviews of Drink Up Buttercup, a Philly band that’s barely even a year old, one would think that Paul McCartney, Robert Plant, and Jesus H. Christ himself had formed some sort of super group to tour the indie circuit. Well, they’re pretty damn close."

Boston Metro - "As soon as this Philly band started setting up their equipment, it was evident that it was going to be a spectacle. They brought their percussive instruments in a metal garbage can, which they then pummeled with their stomping, flailing psychedelic tunes. They have a great melodic sensibility, but they’re also in love with the glory of cacophony and audience interaction." (CMJ 2008)

New York Times - "Material that doesn’t strive for radio-style catchiness but mesmerizes and clobbers live audiences instead..." (CMJ 2008)

The Tripwire - "Kicking off at Pianos with probably my new favorite band that everyone should check out, Drink Up Buttercup. They were hard to categorize so I decided coin a term called carnival junkyard pop." (CMJ 2008)

Philadelphia Weekly - "Describe a band with the words "Beatles" and "pop" and people think they've got nothing to worry about. A little music hall piano, a clever turn of phrase, a few well-placed power chords, and there you have it: a pleasant but nonthreatening evening. Well, Drink up Buttercup may belong to the Beatles pop family, but it's made of more aggressive stuff. Signature song "Mr. Pie Eyes" rides a primal punk-ish lurch, all four band members slashing away at the same iron-giant-toppling riff. And when "Seasickness Pills" comes up, singer James Harvey works maniacally, guitar rampaging, tambourine banging and mike cowering before him. Visceral, exciting, theatrical, yes-but "Penny Lane" it definitely isn't."

Noize Makes Enemies - "Be prepared for something out of the ordinary and wonderfully peculiar. Most noticeable about this new band is the 60's and punk influences, but Drink Up Buttercup have managed to bring these sounds right up to date."

Brooklyn Vegan - "They've got a herky-jerky, Tin Pan Alley quality to them that I really like -- it's Beatle-esque but in a kitchen sink kind of way."

Obsession Collection - "Drink Up Buttercup is a conglomeration of everything that is right with music." (CMJ 2008)

WQHS Blog - "Imagine, if you will, if a Clockwork Orange's Alex DeLarge had been the fifth member of The Beatles. Now think about what that music might have sounded like, if it actually existed. OH WAIT. IT DOES. Bucks County's Drink Up Buttercup is what that band would have been..."

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DRINK UP BUTTERCUP's Friends Comments
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++Shawn++





Jul 5 2009 5:57 AM

Your vocal harmony is pro..just FYI--Your stuff has staying power...much Love :)
Da Comrade!





Jun 30 2009 1:33 PM

EVERYBODY COME EARLY ON WEDNESDAY! DA COMRADE ON FIRST! LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU GUYS!!!
ash!





Jun 23 2009 7:41 PM

I saw you lovely ladies Thursday night with Clues at Santos! There will be a next time. Oh, I guarantee.
++Shawn++





Jun 21 2009 11:34 PM

Im so there :)
++Shawn++





Jun 20 2009 8:29 PM

is the show still on tonight????????????????
Pub Webb





Jun 20 2009 8:29 PM

bob vila bday party...hahah dig it
Josh





Jun 18 2009 3:51 PM

killer set last night
Kate Kell





Jun 17 2009 5:24 PM

I said it several times last night and I will say it once more; incredible incredible set at the Barbary and I can not wait to catch another of your shows!
ashleigh





Jun 17 2009 2:56 PM

Change of plans, so I can come to the Santos show tomorrow. Awesome.
bianka.





Jun 16 2009 6:29 PM

thank you so much.
were suppose to move to Pennsylvania in September, so when you guys have a show in your hometown;
we would love to see you guys play. love the tunes... big fan here.
hope to see you guys soon!!
peace and love.
ashleigh





Jun 16 2009 6:29 PM

We did cross paths at Northside, you guys were great. Bummed that I can't make the next NYC shows you have posted. Hope there's more to come...
C!Vance





Jun 16 2009 4:02 PM

I would love to take pics of you guys whenever you make it this way! Keep in touch! Really diggin your music.
Sitcom Serf





Jun 15 2009 5:53 PM

video of your show last night is up! I can't link to it though, but it's on vimeo anyway.
allison





Jun 8 2009 8:59 PM

yayy
HAIR ROCKET





Jun 8 2009 8:59 PM

hope you guys can make it out to the show
Conversations with Enemies





Jun 8 2009 8:59 PM

We're psyched to play the barbary with you guys and clues! can't wait!
A wonderful caricature of intimacy





Jun 8 2009 8:58 PM

I feel like your new pic has an exciting and possibly tragic story behind it....
Deannie





May 28 2009 3:09 AM

I don't see florida on that list!
Get down here, play a show, drink some beer and hang out!
kristin?





May 27 2009 2:26 AM

geez, everything sounds amazing. miss you boys...
xx
macdonald





May 27 2009 2:26 AM

all these shows in ny and no invite?
Rachel





May 22 2009 8:27 PM

Can't wait to see you play tomorrow...will be there xx
WAY COOLER THAN ANDREA





May 15 2009 3:09 PM

Yes I was at the Mr. Smalls show. You guys blew my mind. I will certainly will see you guys any chance I get.
Lauren & Josh





May 15 2009 1:59 PM

we saw you last night at piano's and were so jazzed that we dipped into our broke-ass pockets and bought your 7 inch. awesome set. hope to see you guys again soon!
Wild Yaks





May 15 2009 1:59 PM

We're coming down to Philly June 24th to play music and accompany silent movies at some kind of film festival thing or something.

That night, let's play a house party in the City of Brotherly Love. We'll open for you in somebody's basement of living room or loft.

The one girl in Philly I know that I know will come dances like a wonderful, beautiful maniac.

Set it up.

- Rob
Ester C Calcium Tablets





May 13 2009 2:04 PM

When will you guys come to OHio?
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