Well-Oiled Machine
Known for their stunning instrumental and vocal virtuosity, Hot Buttered Rum has become one of the hottest touring draws in the country, as well as one of the most innovative roots-based musical acts of the scene today. With one foot in the door of traditional bluegrass and the other, wildly stepping out into a vast musical universe, hot Buttered Rum's sound is as familiar and inviting as it is fresh and original, seemingly weaving elements of folk, rock, reggae, and bluegrass within the fabric of intelligent and inspiring songwriting. 2005 was a breakout year of the band. They performed at premier music festivals such as Telluride Bluegrass, Newport Folk, South by Southwest, and Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 5. The have shared the stage with artist Phil Lesh, Ben Harper, Bela Fleck, Peter Rowan, and Mike Marshall to name a few. Digipak. Harmonized. 2006.