Butter

Award-Winning Funk Rock Trio

North Carolina Live Music

The Band Butter brings a unique funk-rock experience

• Brad Newell - Guitar/Gorgan 

• Dylan Scherr - Drums 

• Alan Hardison - Bass

At the heart of Butter's distinctive sound is "The Gorgan" - a specially treated guitar that creates the rich sounds of a Hammond B3 organ. 

This innovative approach earned us

• Relix Magazine's Jam-Off Contest Winner 

• Featured in Relix Magazine (April/May issue) 

• Blurt Magazine's "Best Kept Secret" 

• Airplay on multiple internet radio stations

Musical Repertoire | Two Dynamic Sets Available

• Original Material: Full two sets of eclectic original compositions 

• Cover Sets: Classic Rock, Funk, and Soul favorites 

• Instrumental Selections 

• Adaptable to any venue atmosphere

Musical Influences 

• Lee Micheals • Big Organ Trio • The Black Keys • Classic funk and soul artists

Recent North Carolina Venues 

• Deep South • The Kraken • Cat's Cradle • The Station • 2nd Wind • Southland Ballroom • Champions • The Pinhook • The Blind Tiger • Pour House • Fat Frogg • Carrboro Music Festival

Band members have performed with or shared stages with

• Derek Trucks • Living Color • Organ Freeman • Burning Spear • Adrian Belew (King Crimson) • Cowboy Junkies • Charlie Hunter • Alex Chilton

Upcoming Release 

• Debut CD coming Spring 2025 • Featured on multiple internet radio stations • Original compositions and arrangements

Booking Information Contact

Brad Newell Phone: 919.937-7303 Email: molesworth51@gmail.com

Perfect for: • Music venues • Festivals • Private events • Club scenes • Special events

Dylan Scherr - Drums | Brad Newell - Guitars & Vocals | Alan Hardison - Bass

“...Pretty” is a track that offers heart-pounding minutes, intense and engaging, well enhanced by more marked grafts that give dynamics to the entire route. The general sound is sharp with a redundant amalgam by means of guitars that amplify and enhance the atmosphere. A job well done to leave a good mark with the intention in our opinion  - successful of making the song as a whole dynamic and ringing..."  - SOUNDSGOODWEBZINE July 25 2022

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