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Karmen
Acoustic / Indie / Folk

"deeply acoustic"

san francisco, California
United States

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Last Login:  7/6/2008
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   Karmen: General Info
Member Since9/5/2006
Band Websitekarmenmusic.com
Band MembersKarmen Buttler - Guitar, Vocals

Influenceseverything i hear influences the karmenmusic making in some way or another. this box should be called LOVES instead- patty griffen, joni mitchell, tori amos, the beatles, peter gabriel, radiohead, phoebe snow, bob dylan, neil young, jeff buckley, shawn colvin....miles davis, charlie parker, bebo valdez, stevie ray vaghan, suzanne vega, U2, laura nero.

marisa monte, prince, tricky, aretha franklin, my dad, janis joplin, NIN, habib koite... martina topley-bird, tom waits, portishead, jill scott, erykah badu, bebel gilberto, tete alhino, ray charles, sade, the fugees and cesaria evora...

bruce hornsby, bjork, the sundays, massive attack, everything but the girl, john coltrane, muddy waters, sarah mclachlan, sade, sting, soud massi, femi kuti, jane siberry, lyle lovett, edie brickell, nina simone...

crosby stills nash and young, the cure, bono, dave brubeck, death cab for cutie, ella fitzgerald, elliot smith, feist, fernanda porto, fiona apple, fleetwood mac, the grateful dead, imogen heap, rodrigo y gabriella, james taylor, janis joplin, marvin gaye, michael franti, nick drake, october project, ojos de brujo, paul simon, poe, poncho sanchez, tracy chapman, uh huh her, vince guaraldi,

Sounds Like deeply acousic* vocally driven* melodyart*





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**NEW! this new video is from our rehearsal before the vienna teng gig last month. shot by todd howard. live from the kitchen!

**CHECK IT OUT!!!! "still early" is a new tune, previously unreleased until now! this is a live version of the song from the 1/12/08 bazaar cafe gig.

*CHECK IT OUT!!- a glance to your left leads you to the first ever karmenmusic vid...

the last 8 years of song making have provided opportunities that i am speechlessly grateful for. opening shows for songwriters i admire such as patty griffen and dar williams has been amazing and playing with musicians who are brilliantly talented and whom i love dearly, has left me feeling like the luckiest person in the world. the list is long, but i want to especially thank the following for all of the time and talent and unending inspiration they’ve given me over the years. stuart gunter- myspace.com/stuartgunter, lauren hoffman- laurenhoffman.com, mark- myspace.com/majjee, todd howard- myspace.com/toddhowardmusic and toddhoward.com, dan buttler (dad), AKA (brilliant author of "silver kites"), and bekah barnett- myspace.com/urbanminstrel

after writing music, performing music, and recording music for years way over on the east coast, i am pleased to be sharing tunes now direct from hilly san francisco. the city of staircases is dreamy dreamy dreamy.


   Karmen's Friend Space (Top 16)
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Julsy





Jul 4 2008 8:44 AM

hey, you! your music sounds great! hope all is well. p.s. your mom's comment down there is just about the sweetest thing ever.
John Murray





Jun 25 2008 6:43 PM

Thank you very much for playing our
Gala Benefit for the Haight Ashbury Free Clinics !!
You were a SMASH & just plain wonderful Karmen!
Thanks for making us all look good.
I have gotten dozens of comments about your lovely songs & voice!

i remain.....your 3rd biggest fan!!
The gateway!





May 20 2008 2:05 PM

Got the blues missing fun banter with you already. Tx for you. Glad we crashed into each other finally.
Forever crab!!and cabs call cutie!
High Adventure





Apr 28 2008 2:16 PM

Glen & Todd "E-Bones" from Spaghetti Cake are proud to announce the world premiere of their new single "The Ballad Of Indiana", a tribute song to Indiana Jones, under the banner of their old childhood band "High Adventure".
Click the link above to hear the track and download it for free! Also, Todd & Glen were featured on this week's episode of the "Indy-Cast" with Ed Dolista, the official fan podcast of Indiana Jones! Click below to download it or subscribe to it for free on iTunes! "The Indy-Cast: Episode 24" April 28th, 2008 Congrats to you guys, and way to go!
Shane Papatolicas





Mar 20 2008 3:46 PM

Have a great show at the Bazaar, it's a great spot.
christos v.





Mar 9 2008 12:12 AM

OMG! i am melting... your voice is amazing!
mom





Feb 18 2008 6:49 PM

Hey Sweetie!

Your name means "a song". Music is one of the many
gifts that you bring to this world. I have tremendous
love and respect for the person you are and I love you
very much. AND...I am soooooo glad you are home
again.

Love,
Your Mom
Tiffany Lora





Feb 18 2008 11:46 AM

hi sweetpea, i was so happy to see you the other day after so many years. you are still absolutely gorgeous!

you know, i've been trying to get in touch with lauren but i don't have her number...do you think you could send it along?

here's hoping to another get together for the both of us!
John Murray





Jan 27 2008 5:58 PM

Your show at the Red Vic was wonderful!
You have a very distinctive style that
warms my heart & gives me hope. :)
Cant wait to hear more lovely music from you Karmen. Hope to see you soon!
Dan





Dec 29 2007 10:44 PM

enjoying the new tune (and vid). will 2008 be the year for a new Karmen CD? hope so!
daniela





Dec 22 2007 4:54 PM

i really love the new video...you're sounding soooo beautiful. **merry christmas** xo, d
David Kerns





Dec 20 2007 10:13 AM

Hey, just wanted to stop by and thank you for the add! Your sound is absolutely beautiful! I'm thinkin I should see a show comin up! Peace and Love!
-david
Julsy





Nov 13 2007 1:17 PM

hey there, karm! just saying hi...you know, "shouting out". i bet that would've gone over better in person what with the "air quotes" and all...aaaanyway, "holla back" if that's how you "roll"
shannon the cannonball





Nov 9 2007 8:45 PM

hi Sis,
My east coast family loves your music!! I miss ya'll and cant wait to go to calistoga all of us together and relax and drink wine and laugh so hard it comes out our noses... love ya
shan
Bekah Barnett





Nov 7 2007 10:04 AM

:so you think you're a big time person?: I've got "low" stuck in my head this morning. I can't wait to get together and play some music... soon? Oh yea and You're Brilliant. =)
Val





Oct 11 2007 9:15 PM

Val





Oct 11 2007 9:41 AM

Me too sweetie! But can you believe I found someone who knows me like you do?? Crazy.
xo
Billy Prime





Sep 22 2007 9:50 PM

We really should catch up sometime. Miss you!
Val





Sep 9 2007 2:43 PM

One of your Best!!! Have a great week!
Todd Howard





Sep 8 2007 6:03 PM

LOVE the new song... AND the new photo! HOT!!! (and a little sad!!!!) makin us weep for the lack of YOU in Williamstown...

:) T&E
▄▀▄▀AIHPOS▄▀▄▀





Sep 1 2007 8:47 AM

hey.U were awesome at the Bazaar cafe yesterday. hope to see more shows.

SOphia
Val





Aug 16 2007 2:17 PM

Hey you! How are things! I LOVE the new songs!
Julsy





Aug 9 2007 2:00 PM

hey karm! i was just trying to remember how to play my all time favorite karmen song, watermalon baby and i think i got it. great song, sista.
Starlight Cafe





Jul 4 2007 6:42 AM

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Julsy





Jun 21 2007 8:54 PM

thank you ever so!
i hope you're well.
Bekah Barnett





Jun 21 2007 9:57 AM

How are you doing my lovely and talented friend? Still moving closer to me? I can't wait to see/hear you in person again. I would love to know when...
Allover Twist





May 29 2007 11:14 AM

I got to hear your CD. Your music is beautiful. Can't wait to see a show.
Julsy





May 15 2007 5:15 PM

Half the fun of myspace is design.
I'm addicted.
Shamelessly, hopelessly, happily addicted.
Julsy





May 14 2007 5:39 AM

Hey Karm! Did you get your move on yet?
Hope you're well.
Lilli





May 9 2007 9:08 AM

I heard a rumor that you're heading back home. Happy travels!
Lilli





Apr 29 2007 9:56 AM

Thanks for the picture comment! Stripes do seem to find their way onto my body. I just read an awesome book called "Nonviolence: 25 Lessons from the History of a Dangerous Idea," by Mark Kurlansky. If you get a chance to read it, let me know what you think. I love good books. Love you!
Karen





Apr 26 2007 5:42 PM

What can I say that has not already been said? Maybe - when I first saw Karmen live, I swore I would never again play the guitar or sing. Now, I am more motivated than ever especially when I hear what she does to my songs......Perhaps some day she will do me the honor of recording another one of mine....I can only hope.

Love Aka
ROCKSTAR*****





Apr 25 2007 4:46 PM

Hey Karmen, I am still on the computer! yikes.....gonna miss you! you suck!!!!!!
Todd Howard





Apr 1 2007 9:24 AM

K - this new track is phenomenal. i love it! Lemme play some cello on it!! ;)

Nice colors too.
Dan





Feb 20 2007 5:55 PM

Hi Karmen - glad to see the myspace page - and especially excited to hear new music.  Your Aunt wrote some great lyrics. Here's a little cover art for those Tokyo Rose shows which seem so long ago.
lauren





Feb 18 2007 7:56 AM

i got off my lazy butt and made a myspace music page. it has a whole 1 song on it (so far). but you have to hear it because i've got to know what you think. x
Julsy





Jan 30 2007 1:11 PM

wow, man, 'the lilli song' ....wow.
adrienne





Jan 25 2007 10:22 PM

I miss you lots.
Bekah Barnett





Jan 24 2007 7:31 AM

I second the below. Supernova all the way. Come play in the East Bay! I'll get lots of good peeps to come and you'll sell a thousand CD's and pay for your plane ticket before it even hits your credit card bill. =)
John Carden and Greenwich Swing Time





Jan 6 2007 11:16 PM

you know I might just be old opera lady but I got a heart of gold and girl Karmen your voice is like an angel gliding on moombeams! When you coming to the ville cause we all miss you and this town is crazy with music and its time for your star to go supernova.
The Love





Dec 26 2006 1:44 PM

hi karmen
thanks for finding us
your sound is sweet and low
x
J and J