Biography

In the short time since Hot Buttered Rum debuted its music, dubbed as a High Altitude Acoustic Experience, the band has been praised by fans, peers and national media alike, recognizing Hot Buttered Rum for their stunning instrumental and vocal virtuosity. Hot Buttered Rum is attracting a truly multi-generational audience with its ability to create an undeniably hip and fresh sound that weaves together the grounded traditions of folk and bluegrass with the modern influences of rock-n-roll, reggae and acoustic singer/songwriters. Hot Buttered Rums musical evolution has not only defined their sound, with their extensive touring schedule,the band has become established as one of the nations hottest young touring acts since setting off as a group of friends on a trail in the high sierras in the early part of the decade to emerge as a band, appropriately named, Hot Buttered Rum.

Relix Magazine praised Hot Buttered Rum's "stunning instrumental and vocal virtuosity."

Few things rejuvenate the soul like a warm fireside drink after an exhausting day in the snow. Hot Buttered Rum has that effect. Their original songs are instantly familiar and inviting, and their easygoing versions of timeless classics (the Beatles, Hank Williams) belie the intricacy of the arrangements. San Francisco Chronicle

The past couple years have been truly incredible for Hot Buttered Rum. They have performed at premier music festivals such as Telluride Bluegrass, Newport Folk and South By Southwest, and received an invitation to perform at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 5. The bands talent has led them to the stage with artists Phil Lesh, Ben Harper, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Chris Thile, Bela Fleck, Peter Rowan, Billy Nershi and Mike Marshall.