Jamcruise 11

My head is swimming with funk, people. I close my eyes on the plane back to Oakland and the riffs flood in like saltwater through a submarine hatch. Saxophones and Hammond organs hover around my mind’s ear like it’s the pretty girl at the middle-school dance. Backbeats frame every thought. I have no problem with … [Read more…]

2013 and beyond

December 20, 2012 came and went, and we’re still all here despite Mayan prophecies, so let’s make the most of the time extension!  We had a great time in San Francisco with our three sold-out nights at the Brick & Mortar Music Hall with musical friends new and old.  We’ll be sailing the high seas … [Read more…]

New Year’s Run Right Around the Corner

If you’re waiting until the very last minute to do your holiday shopping, here’s a suggestion for the person who has everything.  A ticket to one, two or all three nights of our upcoming New Year’s run at the Brick & Mortar Music Hall, December 29, 30 and 31.  The shows are selling fast, and … [Read more…]

Working Man (official video)

Hello Good People. We are pleased to share the official video of “Working Man,” a pre-release from our forthcoming studio album. The video was shot at our sold-out Sweetwater show in Mill Valley this fall, so many of you may recognize yourselves… See you Dec 29-31 in SF at the Brick & Mortar Music Hall.  … [Read more…]

Wrapping up 2012!

Hello friends! Hope the holidays are treating you well… I’m choosing to ignore the Mayans and am planning for an amazing December! Hot Buttered Rum has been taking a little break to welcome a new baby into the world! Our drummer, Lucas, and his wife Jessie brought us a new bundle of joy and we … [Read more…]