Photo by: Greg Raspet

Sounds

...from the Stage and Studio

Where do I even start? I got my first instrument, a Univox Mosrite bass, at 13. Never figured out how to tune it until 15 and could barely play by 18. I'm a slow learner apparently.

At 21, I signed my life away to a label that allowed me to make my 1st proper recordings in a real studio and earned the bragging rights of having Isaac Hayes on a track to boot! Holy shit did I learn a lot then.. Ended up joining and touring with all my friends and their bands around that time and felt the pull from inside to express more than I knew how through just bass.

I was fortunate to be surrounded by helpful (although maybe reluctantly) friends and fellow musicians that fostered and encouraged my 'hunt and peck' approach to learning new instruments, recording techniques, gear, and ways to express what was calling from inside me. I'm eternally grateful. All of those adventures have led me on a crazy journey that 12-year-old-me would be high fiving current-me over. I've played and recorded with friends, heroes, and found a voice I'm comfortable with.

Photo by: Andrea Wittgens

In no particular order, here's short list of somewhat recognizable musical allies I've found myself shoulder to shoulder with, from the stage and studio, over the years:

James Hall
The Afghan Whigs
Larkin Poe
Marilyn Manson
Skid Row
Mastodon
Ours

For the curious, check out https://www.discogs.com/artist/3474742-Bruce-Butkovich for a more extensive list of shit I've done.

Below are my bands and projects I'm actively involved in (at least the ones I can link on Bandcamp!).. Enjoy!

::Isolation Sessions:: Volume I

James Hall & The Steady WIcked

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During the world-wide pause caused by the outbreak of Covid-19, we found a way to stay connected and creative:

Recording and filming live performances from our own homes, between April 19th - September 20th 2020, a song a week, for 23 straight weeks.
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    All We Got Is Each Other (Isolation Sessions) 2:56
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    No Answer (Isolation Sessions) 4:00
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    I Don't Scare Easy (Isolation Sessions) 3:58
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    She's So Nautical (Isolation Sessions) 2:21
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    It's The Prettiest Things (That Hurt You) (Isolation Sessions) 3:24
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  6. 6
    Step Into The Light (Isolation Sessions) 3:41
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    Bomb The Bridge (Isolation Sessions) 3:17
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    Love Come Rescue Me (Isolation Sessions) 4:13
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    Where I Am (Isolation Sessions) 3:55
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    Love's On Trial (Isolation Sessions) 3:05
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    Borrowed Soul (Isolation Sessions) 3:39
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  12. 12
    Steady Wicked (Isolation Sessions) 3:01
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  13. 13
    Talk About The Good Things (Isolation Sessions) 3:30
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  14. 14
    Candy From A Cash Machine (Isolation Sessions) 3:24
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    The Jesus Gonna See You Naked (Isolation Sessions) 5:06
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    Darlene (Isolation Sessions) 3:36
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    Roustabout (Isolation Sessions) 2:45
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    I'm Not Singing (Isolation Sessions) 4:49
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    Throwing Shadow (Isolation Sessions) 2:58
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    Shooting Star (Isolation Sessions) 4:03
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    Scary Music (Isolation Sessions) 4:02
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    Bad Choices (Isolation Sessions) 2:50
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    Silver Tongues (Isolation Sessions) 3:21
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All Horns and Halos!

James Hall & The Steady Wicked

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    Where I Am 3:51
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    Purrr... 3:05
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    Bomb The Bridge 3:12
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    The Jesus Gonna See You Naked 5:08
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    Talk About The Good Things 3:31
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    Love's On Trial 3:07
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    No Answer 3:59
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    She's So Nautical 2:17
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    The Devil Beats His Wife 3:01
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    Darlene 3:32
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    Throwing Shadow 2:58
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    Love Reigns Supreme 3:28
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    I Wish I Thought Of That First 3:10
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    All We Got Is Each Other 2:56
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Tether

James Hall & The Steady Wicked

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Tether: A 7 song companion album recorded during the same sessions that conjured Electric Hex.

The darkest night of Electric Hex gives way
to the cleansing light of Tether's new day.
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    We Belong Together 3:08
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    Dance With The Dead 3:34
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    Love Come Rescue Me 4:11
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    Roustabout 2:30
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    Bad Choices 2:49
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    Keep On Driving 3:51
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    There Is An Answer 3:29
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the Futura Bold (Deluxe Version)

the Futura Bold

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    Euro Skank 3:28
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    Deadbeat Brother 3:50
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    Shooting Star 4:00
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    Evil Twin 4:18
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    Room To Room 4:20
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    Begin Again 3:55
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    Witchboard Operator 4:37
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    Assassination Row 4:04
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    No Future Kid 4:27
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    For The Riches 6:49
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    2,000 Volts 4:38
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    Consenting Adults 4:39
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    Good Times 3:49
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    Love And Forgiveness 5:32
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