Gabriel Buterfield's Sessions + Band in Sopchoppy, FL

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ABOUT

We are working towards a recording project utilizing both renowned and upcoming performers. Always looking for good musicians.

We have been doing assorted music projects 15 incorporating a vast array of musicians for over 15 years but Gabriel has been involved with music and performing snce his teens.

Gabriel Butterfield grew up surrounded by music, traveling on tour buses, sleeping behind amps, with stints of his life interspersed amidst the likes of many of today’s music giants … and undeniably has music in his blood. Gabriel, son of Paul Butterfield, was born in the South Side of Chicago at home September 9th, 1965.

No stranger to the Blues this East West Coast Chicago born Performer—Gabriel Butterfield (Drums and Vocals), is a second generation blues musician, however Gabriel’s musical achievements have earned him is own due recognition. Gabriel known for his catchy lyrics and song writing has performed at countless well known venues including clubs, festivals and special events. Recent performances with Sonny Rhodes, Sam Lay, Bob Reidy, Bob Coritorre, Joey Gilmore, Johnnie Marshall, Eddie Clearwater and many others..

Gabriel has a sublime style of drumming and a charismatic stage persona. Gabriel has branched onto an endless array of styles—offering the best of Blues, funk, Rock and World Beat.

We have also opened a small shop and music roadhouse and established a small up close and personal music room for music jams, and in the near future bringing in local and national acts.
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Screen name:

Gabebutterfield

Member since:

Nov 28 2008

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years together:

15

Gigs played:

Over 100

Age:

58 years

Influences

Gabriel Butterfield (Creative Rhythmist, Singer, Songwriter)

Gabriel Butterfield grew up surrounded by music, traveling on tour buses, sleeping behind amps, with stints of his life interspersed amidst the likes of many of today’s music giants … and undeniably has music in his blood. Gabriel, son of Paul Butterfield, was born in the South Side of Chicago at home September 9th, 1965.

His musical training began with the teachings and inspirations of his father followed by his self taught goals and Berkeley, California musical endeavors. In his early years he began with 3 years of piano and violin, followed by music theory and guitar in High School. In the early 80’s at the age of 17, Gabriel was invited to be part of a music project and this was his first recording session with a well-known bay area ethereal Jazz group and Gabriel was recorded on Northwind-- “Circles in the Fire” with Garry MacCready on tenor sax, Doro Reeves, acoustic piano, Lrin Noller, 12 string guitar, dumbek drum with Gabriel Butterfield orchestrating his original idea of playing an African slit drum on top of an open ended floor tom with a EV omni directional mic under it. Producing concert hall full sound in a small studio space.

Gabriel's first drum training was with Rick Walker—renowned drummer and founder of the "Tao Chemical" and "Tao Rhythmical" bands, "World Collides" and others. During this time he began working with "Tao Rhythmical" with Rick Walker and Author Hall, and later as a "roady" for Neil Young, Johnny Winters and others. College led to vocal training and the study of electronic systems synthesis.

In the mid-eighties Gabriel was invited to sit in with Flora Purim and Airto Moreira at "Coconut Grove" on the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. During the late 80's he sat in with Charlie Musselwhite at O.T. Price's in Aptos, CA. In 1987 Gabriel performed at "The Last Day Saloon" in San Francisco with members of "The Doobie Brothers" and numerous Santa Cruz icons in Tribute to Gabriel's father—"Paul Butterfield".

This East/West Coast performer has appeared at such well-known locations as: "The Catalist", "Civic Auditorium", "Henflings", and "Coconut Grove" in Santa Cruz, "Key Stone" and "Last Day Saloon" in San Francisco, "The Lonestar", "Downtime", and "Le Bar Bat" in New York City, "The Cabaloosa" and the "Heart and Soul Club" in New Paltz, NY, "Club Euro" in Provincetown, Cape Cod, Mass., "Tinker Street Café" and "The Joyous Lake" in Woodstock NY, "The Westport Blues Festival" and "The Monterrey Blues Festival"; as well as other well-know locations throughout the East and West Coasts that are far too numerous to list.
Gabriel has opened for such artists including but not limited to the Neville Brothers, Bone Daddies, Fish Bone, Johnny Winters, and Spastics. From the early 80's until 1990 Gabriel primarily performed on the West Coast. From 1990 to 1999 Gabriel resided in Woodstock, NY where he performed as a freelance drummer and as a member of his own band named "The Butterfield Band". During 1990 to 1994 the Woodstock music scene was very active. It was a bustling cloister for both upcoming and renowned musicians and Gabriel performed nightly at clubs throughout the vicinity.
During the time period of 1996 to 1997, Gabriel did several small East Coast tours with his own band—"The Butterfield Band", which included members—Ted Ore (of Swollen Monkeys, Children of the Earth), David Castiglione (of The Zen horns, Otis rush, Grace Jones) Harvey Sorgen (of Hot Tuna, Paul Simon, The Memphis Pilgrims) Peter Buetner (of Karl Berger, Abdullah Ibrahim, Gary Windo) and Mike Windfield (who toured with Paul Butterfield, Led Zeppelin, Mothers of Invention, Muddy Waters). While in Woodstock, Gabriel also performed with the renowned "Pee Wee Ellis" at "The Tinker Street Café".
While in Woodstock, Gabriel resided with his fiancé and manager—Salli Squitieri, in a three story house on 18 acres of Wildlife Refuge with an attached Studio meeting their requirements for all their creative endeavors. This enabled Gabriel to explore further
his drumming techniques, perform, rehearse and create new songs and sounds. Gabriel and Salli played a major role in the community producing music benefits and fundraising extravaganzas for Woodstock community members.
Gabriel has performed for, organized and produced countless fundraiser/benefit events both on the East and West coasts.

Started in 1993, The Gabriel Butterfield Sunday Night Woodstock Blues Jam" at "The Joyous Lake" in Woodstock NY became an immediate success and was rapidly known as the one of the largest hot spot events in the area. Woodstock, which was known for its many Recording Studios brought in a vast amount of name performers who sought out Gabriel's Blues Jam, likewise luring the extensive collective talent pool and esteemed local Woodstock musicians.

In 1999 Gabriel Butterfield and Salli Squitieri moved to Key West Florida where they presently reside. Together they continue to organize and participate in assorted benefits and fundraisers. They have been actively involved with community events with both performing and visual arts. Gabriel continues to freelance as a drummer and by popular demand sits in with countless bands. He has been writing song lyrics and where ever Gabriel may be, you can be assured that there is a music project on the horizon.

In 2002 Gabriel performed at "The Blue Poodle Music & Art Festival" (orchestrated by Jamie and Victor Forbes), with Sam Lay, Mark Nataflin and Chris Parker—previous members of (his father's band) "The Paul Butterfield Blues Band", in South Hampton in Long Island NY. Gabriel Butterfield arrived August 17th, 2002 and was taking directly to radio, magazine & video interviews.
This event one of Jamie and Victor’s many events was a Multi-media Tribute Exploration on the Bob Dylan/Paul Butterfield connection and a benefit for "The Waterkeepers Alliance".

Gabriel during his time in Key West has performed at "The Key West Hard Rock Café", "The Green Parrot", "The Bull", "Schooners Wharf Bar", "Virgilios", "Oceanside Resort", "Hurricanes", "The Big Pine House of Music", "Willie T's, "The Café", "The Tropic Cinema", the Bottle Cap, Hurricanes and many others. His time in Key West has been active with performances, free lancing as a drummer and orchestrating and assisting with benefits & fundraisers.

In 2005 "The Blues Hall of Fame" in CA inducted Gabriel and Salli into "The Blues Hall of Fame" as Official Ambassadors representing the Woodstock NY and Key West FL areas.

Gabriel Butterfield and Salli Squitieri have orchestrated many multi-media events including the "Music & Art to Benefit Children" project, which benefited an array of non-profit children's organizations and 14 non-stop days showcasing renowned performers
from around the country as well as upcoming local artists.

Additionally, Gabriel & Salli have orchestrated a series of "The Gabriel Butterfield Blues Sessions" featuring a vast of amount of performers in Blues Jam style performance and generally dedicated a local cause.

In 2004, with the assistance of Dan Aykroyd and his wife Donna Dixon-
Aykroyd and the sponsorship of Fractured Atlas (.fracturedatlas) a NYC based non-profit art organization, Gabriel & Salli established "The Paul Butterfield Fund and Society" (PBFS) dedicated to the preservation & revival of the memory, legacy & many contributions of Paul Butterfield and to carrying on the rich traditions of the Blues through the support of the arts & those involved with the arts; likewise striving to assist struggling artists with emergency relief & project support and as series of integrated PBFS projects.

December 2004, Gabriel and Salli unveiled their PBFS Educational Archival Exhibit representing segments of Paul's life and career as part of a three day Multi-media extravaganza at three separate venues in Key West Florida beginning at "The Key West Hard Rock Café" on December 17th—Paul's birthday-a day when radio stations nationwide joined to honor Paul & PBFS by playing Paul's music throughout the day.

Gabriel & Salli brought in performers from around the country. Sonny Rhodes made a special trip to Key West in honor of Gabriel & Paul, where Sonny & Gabriel performed throughout the weekend. Since that time Gabriel has been honored with several projects with Sonny Rhodes and 2006 brought a series of dates throughout Florida for Sonny Rhodes & Gabriel Butterfield special events, which also included performances in Tallahassee at The Heritage Blues Festival, The Bourbon Street Grill in Springfield and Buddy's Guy's Legends in Chicago...And there is always more in store….

Salli Squitieri has remained a dedicated force in Gabriel's life, is the Co-founder and Executive Director of The Paul Butterfield Fund and Society (PBFS) and continues to manage, promote and book for Gabriel Butterfield.
Gabriel, Salli and PBFS are currently members of The Blues Foundation, The Blues Hall of Fame, The Sun Coast Blues Society and Blues Lovers United of San Diego, Rising Sun Performance Co, a media partner of STLBlues among others…They are working on a series on ongoing and in progress PBFS projects and Salli and Gabriel are working on a new PBFS project and have teamed as executive producers along with Award winning Creative Director of Eyes Open Productions—film producer Thom Pollard-also to be a co-producer in a joint effort of the first time ever done film documentary of Gabriel’s father—Paul Butterfield.
Gabriel and Salli are a strong team with a driving force and there is always a creative and charitable endeavor on their plate with new music projects on the horizon.
Although holding a celebrities last name Gabriel's musical achievements have earned him is own due recognition.

Gabriel has a sublime style of drumming and a charismatic stage persona. Gabriel has branched onto an endless array of styles--offering the best of Blues, Funk, Rock and World Beat. Gabriel Butterfield is no stranger to the Blues

Members Of Band

We pull together seasoned performers for special events and gigs from around the country.

Gabriel has performed with, sat in with and opened for a vast amount performers and done a variety of studio work.

He is also a freelance drummer as well...and versatile in styles.

EQUIPMENT

We are currently bringing a music project to the southeast region of the US, comprised of a collective of stellar musicians including Gabriel Butterfield and Rockin' Jake with Special Guest Legendary Bluesman Sam Lay.

Gabriel Butterfield Drummer, singer and songwriter,
Gabriel Butterfield grew up surrounded by music, traveling on tour buses, sleeping behind amps, with stints of his life interspersed amidst the likes of many of today’s music giants … and undeniably has music in his blood. Gabriel, son of Paul Butterfield, was born in the South Side of Chicago at home
September 9th, 1965.
No stranger to the Blues this East West Coast Chicago born Performer--

Gabriel Butterfield (Drums and Vocals), is a second generation blues musician, however Gabriel's musical achievements have earned him is own due recognition. Gabriel known for his catchy lyrics and song writing
has performed at countless well known venues including clubs, festivals and special events.
Gabriel has a sublime style of drumming and a charismatic stage persona. His voice
is pulled from the inner fibers of his being. Gabriel has branched onto an endless array
of styles--offering the best of Blues, Funk, Rock and World Beat.

Rockin' Jake out of new orleans present a blues harmonica style flavored with a New Orleans spice...
Since it's formation at Mardi Gras 1995, the Rockin' Jake Band has backed up blues and R&B stars like Billy Boy Arnold, Eddie Bo, Guitar Slim Jr.,and Tab Benoit. The band has opened for Dr. John Junior Walker & The All-Stars, Branford Marsallis & Buckshot LeFonque, the Dirty Dozen, the Neville Brothers and B.B. King.

Sam Lay is a walking talking piece of music making history known as the founding drummer for Howlin' Wolf and also for the Paul Butterfield Blues Band as well as Little Walters. Sam Lay has worked with all the great legends of his era and for his own band that shook many clubs-The Sam Lay Band. Most recently he toured with Siegel Schwall and also the Chicago Blues Reunion. Sam is one of the origianl legends.

Combine these three talented performers and this results in a show not to be missed.

August 29 at Bradfordville Blues Club in Tallahasee
August 30 at Paradise Inn in Pensacola
Several dates TBD at Butterfield's Roadhouse
Dec 5 Bradfordville Blues Club in Tallahassee
December 11 & 12 Perry Blues Festival in Perry FL
More dates to be announced

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Gabriel is additionally available as a freelance drummer for studio work, recordings, fill in drummer, pick up drummer and or band, special projects and more.

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