We try to be an original punk rock band in a world full of clones.
BUTT TRUMPET was originally founded in 1991 by THOM BONE. Many former members of the project have spawned other great projects because of BT (an example: BETTY BLOWTORCH was 3/4 of a BT lineup that Thom built).
Our ONLY influence is life.
We copy nobody on purpose, ever (unless we're paying tribute via a cover song).
We are considered by many to be "classic punk" but it is there that any similarities end.
We also throughout our history have been the "first" to do many things. Some examples:
The first major label record to have an internet address on the cover.
The least expensive major label record ever made ("Primitive Enema" - $700 including pizza).
The only other punk band ever signed to EMI other than the Sex Pistols.
The first punk band to consistently have two bass players.
BUTT TRUMPET is the personal project of THOM BONE (and now, also KLARK KUNT), and has taken many forms over the years. It is NOT a band so much as it is a VISION.
FROM A REVIEW ON BESTMYSPACEBANDS.COM: "Probably the last TRUE punk rock band on earth, and I do not say that lightly. They dare to be original in a world full of clones. True, classic punk. They are amazing both recorded and live also (I have a bunch of their releases and they are all amazing, especially the new stuff). I've seen them live a few times too and their shows are off the charts! Thom Bone, the founder of the project (from talking to him after a show once I learned that the band is his project, that it's basically him with an added backing band that changes a lot) is a genius songwriter. Seriously, what else can I say but check them out, there is no better (or more original) punk rock band I have found yet. They have two bass players and usually two or three hot chicks in the lineups yet play good, violent yet funny as hell (most of the time, but when Thom gets serious he'll rip your head off as well) punk rock. Also, I remember Thom saying that the only influence this band has is "life" (yes, that's how original they are, takes balls to say that, I think!)" - Gernblan
Want to hear what the new BT recording really sounds like? Turn up your speakers and click the button below to hear "Reason To Drive" !!!
What the hell... have another: Glad I'm Not You!
And Ooooo! It's raining new Butt Trumpet songs! Listen to: Inflatable!
...and then the question becomes: was the next picture taken before or after the first one?
The ultimate goal of this project? Well, in Thom's own words: "Of course, the goal here would be to finally reach the point where we're ubiquitous enough to be finally turned into Muzak. I mean, how cool would it be to hear easy-listening versions of your songs played in an elevator someday?!"
THE NEW T-SHIRTS ARE HERE AND ARE AVAILABLE!
You can now order them right here...
ALSO, you can ORDER THE NEW BUTT TRUMPET RELEASES NOW :)
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The BRAND NEW almost 16 minute long 7-Inch with a "hidden" bonus track (yes, on a 7-Inch!)! 40 gram virgin colored vinyl with glossy sleeve, inner sleeve and well protected in plastic, also! Features the "Butt Trumpettes" who on this recording include: Dinah Cancer and Lisafer (45 Grave), Lynda Mess (Fabulous Disaster), Kirsten Patches (Naked Aggression), Brandon Cruz (Dr. Know) and more!
CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW TO ORDER IT!
Copies of the 10"/CD EP are still available! Just click the shiny, jolly, candy-like button, below and order one! :)
OR, you can take advantage of a Combo Special and get both a shirt and a 10" CD/EP together for a lower combination price!
You can also get all THREE items (10-Inch Vinyl and CD, 7-Inch AND a T-Shirt) together for one SUPER COMBO price!
Once you've decided what you want... just view your shopping cart and go from there! Easy, huh?
And below is the Butt Trumpet recording fund donation button!
(we're not whores, but we are desperately trying to record a new full-length album for you!)
12-28-05 this popped up on nothingnice.com! Wow!
CLICK HERE to go right to the page it's on as well... he also wrote some commentary about Butt Trumpet and we found his insights to be most interesting. One thing though, we weren't one of the bands ripped off by the label, far from it... we had the upper hand for sure (how else could we release Enema on a major in the first place heh--but that's not what he's saying so no big deal. I just wanted to state that for the record. -Thom
1) Eat Shit and Die - Social Spit
2) Kill me I'm Rotten - Luchs Brothers
3) Let's Go Steady - Dow Jones and the Industrials
4) Radioactivit - Satan 81
5) I'm In Love With Your Mom - VOM81
6) Bummer Bitch - Freestone
7) Citizen's Arrest - Negative FX
8) What About Me - Wild Youth
9) New Radio - Bikini Kill
10) Army Life - Exploited
11) I Hope Ya Get Drafted - Dicks
12) Prison Walls - Injectors
13) Sit On My Face Stevie Nicks - The Rotters
14) I've Been So Mad Lately - Butt Trumpet Jr.
Just wanted to check in and say hello. I hope life has been treating you well, or at least as well as you treat others. We've made all kinds of changes to the website (www. sobersocial. com)! Come stop by, say hello and help a newcomer!
My friend's dune buggy was stolen back in 99. It was found weeks later in the Las Vegas desert. They'd taken everything else, all his music ,60 or more cds! But the thieves left one of their's in the player... "Primitive Enema". He joked that it was an even trade. At any rate, our lives have never been the same.
it has come full circle..... i remember buying flannel from Value Village in Seattle during Klarks first visit back when we were mere babies.... and listening to Butt Trumpet in the hippie van with my moms.
Hey there, just dropping by to say hi and to let you know that starting July 3rd I will be at Graven Image Tattoo fulltime Monday – Saturday so if you get a chance drop on by 1398 W El Camino Real, Suite E Mountain View, CA 94040 or call (650) 988-1818 to schedule an appointment Well back to all this art stuff for me, have an awesome day
Much Love Matthew Hamlet p.s. if I haven’t thanked you for adding me well thank you for having me around!!!
good job on the new recording dudes, I can't wait until new music comes out...you guys have been one of my favorite bands since I was a young boy. And I don't mean that in a michael jackson way either. Lemme know in you need a sweet all ages show in san diego, hit me up through the san diego pyrate punx page, we do the real deal in SD!
THANKS .. to the brilliant mind of Thom Bone & Butt Trumpet for always making me laugh & smile.. (just a reminder of how very much i LOVE you !!) mi mi night night, G-L
