Artist description Buttermilk is a five piece band that plays hard-edged alternative, blues-leaning rock. They were founded in Florida by vocalist Maggie Louie and guitarist David Simmons in 1992. Buttermilk cut it's teeth as a hard working road band -- playing nearly 250 dates a year across the Southeast and Midwest. After the release of the groups first disc, Star Spangled Bubblegum in February of 1994, the band landed openning spots with blues guitarist Ian Moore and rockers Little Sister. They have also opened for Colonel Bruce Hampton and the Screaming Cheetah Wheelies. In fact during the H.O.R.D.E. tour of 1997, Maggie Louie sang backup with Colonel Bruce Hampton and the Fiji Mariners.

Music Style Southern Rock & Hippie

Musical Influences Janis, Allman Brothers, The Grateful Dead, Miles Davis, Jimi Hendrix

Similar Artists Blues Traveler, Little Sister, Widespread Panic

Artist History Too many gigs, too many drummers: First came Maggie and Dave, and the rest is history.

Group Members Maggie Louie; David Simmons; Ryan Sauls; Doug Herbert

Instruments Guitar, drums, bass, percussion

Albums "Star Spangled Bubblegum" "On Tap"

Press Reviews ATLANTA - Over the last few years, Atlanta-based band Buttermilk has developed quite a following throughout the South with its brand of blues rock, jams, funk, folk, and H.O.R.D.E.-style groovy jams. The band, which averages 250 dates a year, has just released "On Tap," the sophomore follow-up to it's 1994 debut, "Star Spangled Bubblegum." "On Tap" was recorded at Ardent Studios in Memphis and expertly produced and engineered by Jeffrey Reed, whose credits include work with C.J. Chenier and Alex Chilton. Fans of bands like Blues Traveler, Little Sister, and Widespread Panic will find "On Tap" a very satisfying listen, thanks to lead singer Maggie Louie's fiery emotive delivery and the band's richly dynamic delivery. Lead guitarist David Simmons is a particular standout. Buttermilk is rounded out by the solid foundation of Ryan Sauls (bass, vocals) and Geoff Brannon (drums). "I guess you would say blues-based rock is the base line of our music. There is a little bit of the hippie feel, but we tried to stay away from that. The majority of the songs are between three and four minutes," says Maggie Louie. "On Tap is scheduled for fall release, but the band is currently selling it at gigs. BILLBOARD MAGAZINE (September 9, 1997) Rick Clark

Location Los Angeles, California - USA

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