The Builders and The Butchers (singer, bass, members, myspace)

DearJenny · 12-03-2008, 04:39 PM

They are from Portland, Oregon. They have a very unique sound and a even more outrageous stage presence. They have two drummers because they do not have a traditional drum-set, they use more individual snare and bass and bongos sort of thing. There is a guitar and a bass player and also a mandolin/banjo player. They also utilize cowbell, washboard and tambourines. They are very folksy.

I saw them live last night and thought they were great, the recordings do not do them justice. But you can still check them out if you want. MySpace.com - The Builders And The Butchers - PORTLAND, Oregon - Powerpop / 2-step / Acoustic - www.myspace.com/thebuildersandthebutchers

My favorites are:
Coal Mine Fall
Spanish Death
Bottom of the Lake

Right now they are touring with Amanda Palmer and the Danger Ensemble but they only have a week and a half left of their tour.

jackhammer · 12-05-2008, 02:08 PM

Sorry. Could'nt get into that at all.

DearJenny · 12-05-2008, 02:14 PM

Like I said, and I pointed out to them-the recordings do not do them justice! The singer is far less whiny live and the percussion stands out more, which gives it a very bass-heavy sound.

To each their own though....

jackhammer · 12-05-2008, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by CityLightsLikeRain

Like I said, and I pointed out to them-the recordings do not do them justice! The singer is far less whiny live and the percussion stands out more, which gives it a very bass-heavy sound.

To each their own though....

It was the Folk that I did'nt like too much

If it is a litle more Bass heavy tho... To be fair I rarely like anything off Myspace. The whole concept just does'nt draw me to a band. I would rather hear something better produced or see a band live etc

DearJenny · 12-07-2008, 09:20 AM

Yeah, they really are a tiny local band from Oregon. And the recording quality shows.

However, I like myspace for music simply because local bands can get their music out there, and not have to pay for their own domain or membership somewhere.

12-03-2008, 04:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
DearJenny Raptor Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 1,321	The Builders and The Butchers They are from Portland, Oregon. They have a very unique sound and a even more outrageous stage presence. They have two drummers because they do not have a traditional drum-set, they use more individual snare and bass and bongos sort of thing. There is a guitar and a bass player and also a mandolin/banjo player. They also utilize cowbell, washboard and tambourines. They are very folksy. I saw them live last night and thought they were great, the recordings do not do them justice. But you can still check them out if you want. MySpace.com - The Builders And The Butchers - PORTLAND, Oregon - Powerpop / 2-step / Acoustic - www.myspace.com/thebuildersandthebutchers My favorites are: Coal Mine Fall Spanish Death Bottom of the Lake Right now they are touring with Amanda Palmer and the Danger Ensemble but they only have a week and a half left of their tour. __________________ So here's to living life miserable. And here's to all the lonely stories that I've told. Maybe drinking wine will validate my sorrow. Every man needs a muse and mine could be the bottle.

12-05-2008, 02:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Sorry. Could'nt get into that at all. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

12-05-2008, 02:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
DearJenny Raptor Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 1,321	Like I said, and I pointed out to them-the recordings do not do them justice! The singer is far less whiny live and the percussion stands out more, which gives it a very bass-heavy sound. To each their own though.... __________________ So here's to living life miserable. And here's to all the lonely stories that I've told. Maybe drinking wine will validate my sorrow. Every man needs a muse and mine could be the bottle.

12-07-2008, 09:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
DearJenny Raptor Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 1,321	Yeah, they really are a tiny local band from Oregon. And the recording quality shows. However, I like myspace for music simply because local bands can get their music out there, and not have to pay for their own domain or membership somewhere. __________________ So here's to living life miserable. And here's to all the lonely stories that I've told. Maybe drinking wine will validate my sorrow. Every man needs a muse and mine could be the bottle.