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The Golden Butter Band is expanding its stomping grounds and spreading the word. With their sophomore release, Aren’t we all?, gaining momentum and rave reviews, it is clear that The GBB is here to stay. - Relix Magazine
The Golden Butter Band (GBB for short) churn reggea, ska and indie rock into a unique and varied, genre-blending sound that's designed to get you dancing. Their songs jump between melodies with a delightfully abrupt and wild abandon.
GBB have spent the last five years cultivating their fan base by relentlessly playing small shows up and down the Shenandoah Valley. The band was formed in 2005 by a group of childhood friends: Rick Batka (guitar), Willy Matthews (acoustic guitar and lead vocals), Cameron Gorman (bass), and brothers Alex Kerns (electric guitar) and Riley Kerns (drums). They're currently touring in support of their 5-track EP, "Aren't We All?", a solid follow-up to their full-length debut, "Welcome". Every track shows off the GBB's glorious melody shifts and danceable grooves, while repeat listenings uncover new and intricate patterns in each piece. One of the EP's highlights is "Hey, Mr.", a scathing critique of our national drug policy. The stoner-friendly song could be one of the reasons why the Golden Butter Band have been invited to perform at two marijuana marches in Washington, DC, which is currently figuring out how to implement its medical marijuana program. - High Times Magazine
"Their unique upbeat mix of rock, funk, jam, and pop is what sets them apart" - thepiratebay.org, 2008
"Breaking through barriers with their original sound" - L.A. Times Tickets
"This band is awesome" - Lauren McKay TV3 Winchester
"...harmonies which no rock band in the area can match (seriously)." - Shepardstown Chronicle
Discography
"Welcome" 2006
"Aren't We All?" 2010
"In a Minute" - Coming June 2011
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The Golden Butter Band:
The Golden Butter Band was formed in the mid-Atlantic region in 2006 out of a passion for great music. After two years of expanding their catalog and defining their sound, the band recorded their first full-length album, Welcome, to local acclaim. Their style is versatile and yet cohesive, blending edgy and melodic guitar tones, funky bass lines, smooth beats, soaring vocals and impeccable harmonies. The creative and musical chemistry between the members of the band is clear to anyone who hears them.
Now, after establishing a core group of fans in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania West Virginia, Delaware, and Washington D.C., The Golden Butter Band is expanding its stomping grounds and spreading the word. With their sophomore release, Arent we all?, gaining momentum and rave reviews, it is clear that The GBB is here to stay.
With their music available on CD Baby, iTunes, Amazon.com , multiple fan pages, and an ever growing presence on Facebook, and Twitter, The Golden Butter Band is becoming "the band to watch in 2010!"
The Golden Butter Band was featured in the August 2010 issue of "High Times" magazine, and the November 2010 issue of "Reilx" magazine.
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