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| Kenny Butterill... An Americana/Folk Songwriter Making Good Impressions
".... 60 minutes of class material ! The title 'Just
A Songwriter' should be understood only as total Understatement
- this is laid back Americana at its very best!! Brilliant."
"Songwriter/Producer Kenny Butterill delivers mesmerizing Alt.Country/Roots
magic on this album. Definitely in my Top 10!"
"Kenny Butterill is a sincere, hard-working songwriter whose work deserves
wider recognition. I especially like his recordings with Ray Bonneville."
"As
I was starting this review, a DJ friend sent me a link (www.hitsongscience.com)
for a company that has purportedly developed technology that can measure
the "hit potential" of a song using "mathematical patterns." Poke around
the site and you'll see claims that attempt to refute my initial thought
that this is just the next step in the strip-malling of U.S. radio.
They don't claim to have all the answers, conceding that promotion and
expert opinion matter too. Missing almost totally is any mention of
lyrics, only discussing them in the context of the "rare" song that
didn't fit their expected patterns, but somehow still became a hit.
I can't refute that the musical melody matters since only about a thousandth
of my music collection is sung a capella, but I remain skeptical that
this new "science" is a good thing. Thinking about this article while
analyzing the lyrics of "Just A Songwriter"
sent my thoughts wandering down a long, tangential path as I considered
the difference between good art and what some would argue is good business.
I'll spare you the full play-by-play. Chances are your thoughts will
go down the same path as you consider Kenny Butterill's story.
"...
A Canadian living in the U.S., Butterill is all the things a songwriter
should be: original, sensitive, perceptive, warm, slyly humorous, and
above all, memorable. He'll have no trouble pitching this group of songs,
either. He's also an outstanding producer, adding enough other musical
touches (besides his own fine acoustic guitar picking), from backing
musicians with solid feel, to sell the song without overdoing it. The
soulful Gotta Find a Woman, with its backing choir, and the bluesy sax
on Making Love In L.A. are classic examples, though the title track
is a winner, too. Anyone looking for some good songs should check out
Kenny Butterill's repertoíre. He's got the stuff". "The coyote
howls lonely and long, sagebrush rolls, dust devils twist, the evening
air is perfumed with white sage and an old Indian on horseback is silhouetted
against a new risen moon. Butterill is a songwriter set for these vistas.
He has a soft Mark Knopfler-esque voice with an evocative and expressive
delivery. The songs of Just A Songwriter
are bluesy, drifting on currents of air like dust motes and throwing
out sparks of inspiration. Softly country with restraint and introspection,
each song is a visuality. Kenny lets us in as he dips "paintbrushes
into my soul, just me and my guitar." Visitations from Norton Buffalo's
high lonesome harmonica and Ken's friends like Joe Weed and Ray Bonneville
fill in smoothness like a satin sheet, rumpled with the night's exertions.
There are loving nights and empty days, road trips and trying to move
on. Visions of being "on the right track, ain't no looking back, partners
in the game, riding destiny's train" smoothly flow from lover's games
and hard stares into a cold mirror. Butterill takes the heart on a journey,
his band is a partner in a Dire Straits kind of way and the world is
just outside. Fine like warm candle light reflected through crystal
and the crimson of Cabernet suffusing excellently moving alt country
folk poetry." "...
Butterill combines the Americana flavors of Texas country, blues, soft
jazz, folk and modern country to serve up a very tasty roots mélange
that is attracting him a larger and larger following of music lovers
who are disenfranchised by the watered down 80s pop rock that Nashville
calls country."
Kenny Butterill's music insinuates itself into your being in such a
warmly pleasant, hypnotic way. His songs evoke the feeling of being
tucked in a lower berth as the Sunset Limited lances through the darkness,
clickety-clacking its way across America. One listen to his Just
A Songwriter CD and you'll fall under his spell."
"Canadian Kenny Butterill's second release Just
A Songwriter is a no-nonsense collection of well-written
and smoothly delivered songs. Kenny has a laid-back voice and a down
home bluesy writing style. The album features some of Canada's best
musicians, including Willie P. Bennett on mandolin, and some spectacular
harmonica playing by Norton Buffalo. Of particular note is the last
cut on the CD, "The Townes You Left Behind," an ode to Townes Van Zandt.
Haunting lyrics and clean guitar playing are reminiscent of Townes'
style and explore the art and impact of songwriting."
"Kenny Butterill is one of those songwriter types who don't seem to
be around much anymore. He writes songs with great stories, and delivers
them with a no-frills attitude and singing voice. It's all laid out
there for you to see and hear and a close listen will have most people
agreeing he's good at what he does. Kenny's songs can be reflective,
like the wonderful "My Austin Angel" and "Is There More?". He can tickle
your funny bone too, with stuff like "Vegetarian Dead Cow Blues" and
the clever title cut. Fans of the late Townes Van Zandt will know immediately
what "The Townes You Left Behind" is about. Kenny's voice has a laid-back
charm that is often overlooked in this day and age of the shouter. The
music matches that mood .... There's also killer lead guitar throughout.
Ray Bonneville shines on the title cut with very percussive work that
supplies the song with its killer feel. The acoustic solo on "My Austin
Angel" (Peter Morrison) is marvelous, almost reminding one of the work
on Marty Robbins "El Paso". There's nice work on guitar on almost every
cut here. And the feel of most is a perfect match for Butterill's songwriting
and singing. This is a fine one if you're one of those who miss good
songwriters just doing their thing. Kenny obviously has been at his
trade for a while and knows what he's doing."
"Kenny Butterill's ( "Just A Songwriter")
title is a bit misleading. Kenny is not just a songwriter, but also
an excellent vocalist. This album has it all, Blues, Country and Roots
Rock. What a gifted performer Kenny Butterill is. Radio has no reason
not to play this record. There is a song on this CD for every genre
and music fan. Plus every cut is in the pocket." "
... Songs are solid in a Townes and Mickey Newbury sort of way and while
Butterill's voice is on the plain side, it brings an everyman quality
to his songs making them much more easy to relate to. There is a lot
of emotional ground covered here and Butterill does a fine job of conveying
deep heart-rending emotions in his songs. An excellent album. Butterill
may feel he's just a songwriter, but in my world, there's no occupation
more deserving of praise."
"Music made while sitting down is best enjoyed similarly. Kenny Butterill's
languorous songs are like that. Sometimes slow and quietly deliberate,
other times breaking into a slow trot. Butterill's "Just
A Songwriter" is alt-country, folk and blues all folded
into each other, anchored by Butterill's intimate soulful vocals. It
also helps that good friends like Willie P. Bennett, Norton Buffalo
and Ray Bonneville all drop by to assist. And while his vocals on his
last disc echoed Mark Knopfler's to an occasionally distracting degree,
"Just A Songwriter" finds
Butterill's honey smooth voice evolving into its own. Like it's predecessor,
"No One You Know",
this is a note-perfect soundtrack for long, warm summer evenings.
"The new CD from Kenny Butterill takes you on a trip though the wonderland
of Americana. It features incredible songwriting with tasty guest appearances
from Norton Buffalo, Willie P. Bennett, Ray Bonneville and old FAT favorites
Joe Weed and Larry Hosford. It's a delightful Canadian take on the Americana
experience. Enjoy!"
"Here's another reason why some of us will remember April 2003 as one
of the sweetest months ever in Texas music: 'Just
A Songwriter' is oh so easy on the ears and has multiple
pleasant associations for me. Overall sweet, straight, .... a bunch
of catchy tunes that keep me reaching for the 'replay' button."
"Butterill crafts interesting songs with lyrics that keep you interested
and melodies that stay with you. There is nothing complex going on here,
just solid songwriting and a well organized production, there is enough
diversity of styles and musicians and wit to keep things fun throughout.
Kenny Butterill has put together a good sophomore album that shows what
he learned from his debut. It deserves a good rating of an "8." Most
listeners will find something here that they like. I suspect that this
guy has a "10" in him somewhere and I plan to keep watching for it."
"This is Kenny's follow-up to his knockout debut "No
One You Know." He's got a way with words and his easy going
style practically puts him on your living room sofa. Nothing intricate
or flashy, he doesn't have to be, just no nonsense great songs. He's
from Canada, but his songs are universal. Love, loss, more love, a small
victory, more loss and redemption out of the ashes. A great way for
your CD player to spend an evening.
"Kenny is back! His talent as a songwriter is well known in the industry
and his ability to deliver a strong musical performance has been clearly
established with his past CD, "No
One You Know". His new CD entitled "Just
A Songwriter" is a further progression and highly enjoyable!
Kenny has the charming ability to create songs that are first pure fun
- very easy to listen to - yet some how quite compelling - and then
perform them masterfully. His songs are learning experiences not dissimilar
to enjoying fine wine. Like developing an admiration of fine wine, as
you listen more and more - your appreciation for Kenny's work will grow
and grow. So pop the cork by spinning up his new CD and start enjoying
fine listening today. You will not be disappointed."
"tasty put-the-headphones-on-inside-your-motorcycle-helmet-and-hit-the-sunny-highway
music and good sittin' on the sundeck watchin the sun go down music.
I think anyone who still likes real music without unnecessary bells
and whistles will dig it!"
"Even with musicians like Norton Buffalo and Willie P Bennett behind
his relaxed vocals, this has to have come out better than he dared hope.
Though he takes his craft seriously, Butterill, as the album titled
suggests, doesn't take himself too seriously and his songs, including
tributes to Townes Van Zandt and Felton Pruitt, are finely balanced,
substantial but easy to listen to, in styles ranging from folk to folk-rock
via alt country and acoustic blues ... he blends his laid back delivery
in with the musicians and his only real problem is that the album sounds
so good that his words almost have to sneak across subliminally."
"his best songs are works of conversational poetry, looking back into
the past with inevitable regret. But also, charmingly, a certain defensive
love. Butterill has a young heart, at least lyrically. He lives in the
mellow world of John Prine, Mark Knopfler and the gang of Dead Reckoners,
a party of folks whose job it is to live slightly more interesting lives
in hopes it'll make a good song someday. His songs are wise, but he's
obviously not immune to the character flaws that pull us all down from
single-handedly running the world. Butterill also uses the mundane details
of life without being hokey ... while Butterill strays into the blues
and even the cotton fields a bit this time, his greatest success still
lies in the fact he writes close to his heart"
"I think the title sums up this album, not a showbiz person, just a
songwriter wanting to be heard. Well, I've heard him, and I like what
I hear. This is music on the borderlines of country, with story songs,
very well performed by Kenny Butterill, who has a very nice voice, which
is restful to listen to, and the most beautiful intertwingling of guitars
as well as piano, bass and drums, with saxophone, not on every track,
but drifting lazily through in "Making Love in LA". My favourite track
is "My Austin Angel" with its lovely Tex Mex feel, and beautiful guitar
work. The sleeve contains information and the song words, all written
by Kenny Butterill. I very much enjoyed this album."
"The follow-up to his European hit country record "No
One You Know", "Just A
Songwriter" seems to be on the same path. His blend of alt.-country,
Americana/folk and blues exposes this songwriter's feeling through strong
imagery. Soothing and melodic, his music wears well like a familiar
coat."
"Another great album from one of today's most gifted songwriters. Americana
will go from strength to strength with the likes of Kenny Butterill."
"Kenny Butterill makes you feel like he sat down in your living room
to perform just for you. The same 'living room concert' he began with
'No One You Know'
continues here but without repetition. New songs with a familiar feel
in his own bluesy style. Great stuff!"
"... bluesy feel is ideal for his intelligent story songs and sublime
melodies that are presented with a 'lived-in' integrity that states
'I have been there on the inside now I am looking to tell the clear
story my way'. Kenny is one of those all too rare breeds of believable
storytellers who makes you think, rather than pushing it in your face.
I am a fan! (Included is) "The Townes You Left Behind", a splendid tribute
to Townes Van Zandt. One of my songwriting heroes. Tell you what! Kenny
Butterill is on my list especially after this." - Click
here for full review
"... well crafted songs, all written by Kenny are one of the main features
of the new CD. The other most distinctive feature is undoubtedly his
voice, quality with a softness and sureness at times it's almost a loud
whisper and with the subtle backing of acoustic instruments his voice
is never overshadowed. Norton Buffalo on harmonica is outstanding on
his tracks, a perfect foil to Kenny's voice. The acoustic guitars, harmonica,
bass, occasional piano, mandolin, and electric guitars all have a laid
back feel giving the overall album a late night, candlelight martini-time
feel, and bound to be another winner for Kenny. The bluesy, folksy,
rootsy sound gives this fine collection of Americana music the right
to stand alongside the Guy Clarks/JJ Cales and Tony Joe Whites and others"
"... a great CD by Kenny Butterill, he is really something special.
His relaxed way of singing puts the listener in the right mood and the
recording quality is just top notch. I like Kenny's "close up" vocals,
he is never strangled by the music or drowned out by the equipment.
I can only say this rhythmical music, whatever style it's in, is just
superb. Such a CD makes it worthwhile to be a DJ, and know each track
is perfect. Now I don't say all the tracks are in a style as I like,
but it's not for me to judge the tracks, but my listeners. My hat is
off for a perfect recording that all can be proud of."
"... and I consider it to be a masterpiece. The variety of music is
great and there is something for each and all on this album. Lots of
improvements over the first album, but the same red "Kenny string" floats
all through the CD. I recon there will be many European DJs who will
give this new CD 5 stars - I sure do."
"... must be on to a winner here. If not, there is no justice. From
start to finish this is an outstanding album, just sit down and listen
to the superb backing, this alone makes the CD worth having ... that
haunting sound of the harmonica played by Norton Buffalo is something
to behold, helped along with some superb guitar picking. Then listen
to the smooth rich vocals from Kenny laying down the lyrics to the music,
you can hear and understand every word, no muffled words here, pure
clear lyrics. This album would have no trouble living on any of the
country, blues or folk scenes, and relished by the fans of any of them,
that's for sure. A must for any fan of good music, and may it not be
too long before we get more of the same".
"Simply put, this album is a tempered and insightful delight. This is
pure Americana with splashes of blues, jazzy riffs, and alt-country
fusions for equal measure. There is no Nashville bravado here. No big
hats and oversized belt buckles, no glamour shots holding the promise
of a CMT special from a cowboy clothes horse. No. What is on offer is
a tuneful palette of blended artistry."
"Kenny Butterill has certainly kicked down a few doors for the Americana
acts. His # 1 hit (in 2002) ensured that acts like Chip Taylor and Billy
Don Burns get exposure at Country Radio. While his new "Just
A Songwriter" CD is not a full-blown country album, the
quality is outstanding - I really loved the whole thing from start to
finish."
" ... the new "Just A Songwriter"
album from Kenny Butterill is a passionate listening album, not heavy
or pushy but one that tells it's own story. I said about his debut CD,
No One You Know,
that it was folky blues music. With his new album I want to add: Americana!
It all just fits on "Just A Songwriter".
Butterill is a master in making laidback music ..."
"60 minutes of Country Music from Kenny Butterill is like attending
a concert by Bach for classical music lovers. You just have to love
his music. The 2003 album is both timeless and incomparable. One can
say this: The CD Offers a Great Bunch of Bluesy, Country Roots Music."
"Just A Songwriter, one
whose songs touch your heart. This CD is difficult to catagorize precisely
- it could be defined as folk music with influences blues and country,
but that would be too restrictive since the music of Kenny Butterill
touches all fields of what is known as Americana. Kenny Butterill is
a poet, who like Guy Clark or Chuck Pyle, is able to effectively communicate
true emotions across the musical spectrum with songs about the small
delights and the large pains of real life that we can all relate to.
Just a songwriter, but with a capital 'S'."
"... Kenny Butterill is the guy with a low profile, and a warm and relaxed
voice whose music makes the cold winter easier. His "Just
A Songwriter" title track is about how he believes he doesn't
belong in showbiz ... but artists like Butterill are exactly what Nashville
needs as a counterbalance against all the mediocre pop country ..."
"Kenny Butterill is a key part of the new talents of what is called
Americana Music and Alternative Country Music. The world of Kenny, this
Canadian born songwriter now living to the USA, is a quiet, calm world.
A world that blends the blues, deep themes, folk, rock, and also the
Jazz Country. To listen, try flying along in a beautiful car, on a long
straight highway ... "
"... Contrary to all the rules of the music business, a business that
does not consider those nearing the middle years, but well grounded
with common sense, Butterill is not an inexperienced novice. A songwriter/composer
molded in the groove of the country/blues genre, with guitar production
and soft, soulful singing like his eminent predecessors J.J. Cale and
Mark Knopfler (whose influences affect the mood of the album with pleasant
persistence), Butterill is a capable craftsman of songs that succeed
by combining alternative and contemporary country at the same time.
Comprehensive, solid and balanced, "Just
A Songwriter" hides inside no small quality that will please
a large cross section of country fans."
Reviews from Kenny's first CD "No One You Know"
"This is authentic Alt-country Americana Folk music that grows on you
- and keeps getting better the more one listens. Don't be surprised
when you hear Butterill's tunes covered by other artists."
"A roots grounded, blues shaded, country flavored songwriter with emphasis
on solid rhythmic grooves. Kenny's keenly observing words paint gritty
portraits of the dusty side of life. His stories deftly capture the
essence of their subject matter."
From Roots Music Article: "... Kenny Butterill insists on carving out
a niche in country music on his own terms. His first recording, No
One You Know, offers up a dozen songs that meet at the crossroads
of alt country, acoustic blues and folk. The material ranges from no-nonsense
love ballads to topical songs that tackle political issues from an individual
perspective. Enough to say that his laid-back, no-frills approach speaks
of an artist of few words who, as a result, compels us to listen all
the more closely."
Canada has always been a very generous state in giving us important
talent that, in some cases (such as Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Gordon
Lightfoot, Leonard Cohen, Bruce Cockburn, etc.) are at the head of the
class that determines trends for songwriters. Now comes Canadian Kenny
Butterill with his debut No
One You Know CD, a recording of fresh surprising character,
no doubt the best of the products that have been represented by so much
MOORE media (the organization of Martha Moore, former representative
of the Amazing Rhythm Aces).
"How Far Can We Go? (track 1) reminds me of cruising down a tree-lined
prairie road with my helmet visor open, the sun in my face, the bills
paid and a burger & beer waiting around the next corner. The whole CD
just makes me want to hang loose, and these days, we can all use a little
of that."
".... is totally mellow makeout music, man .... this man is all about
love; it's his addiction. But rather than be a big dork about it like
most hot country singers, or all bitter like a lot of folksingers, Butterill
has enough maturity to be matter of fact about the good and the bad
without making it seem like the ramblings of some spazzy drama queen.
Who is Kenny Butterill? Someone in touch. Get mellow and check him out!"
"Butterill is a stealth-mode, spotlight avoiding, hidden gem who knows
how to write very cool, alt-country, easy chair music. I guess as long
as he can deliver comfortable, feel good tunes like these, we can forgive
his desire to avoid the trappings of showbiz ..."
"Canadian Kenny Butterill's major influences include Gordon Lightfoot
and John Prine and these influences have worked extremely well on "No
One You Know", his debut CD. Leaning toward acoustic folk/country,
the twelve original songs are extremely well crafted with Butterill
proving that there is no one better than the composer for extracting
every ounce of emotion from each line."
" ... Butterill's touch of blues and laid back vocal personality that's
so radio friendly impact immediately and his straight forward rootsy
technique teases the ear. His homespun material gives the feeling of
been there before, however, a second listen will stamp his own musical
signature firmly with the listener ..."
"Butterill's insightful, sensitive songwriting speaks volumes with words
used sparingly to good effect. His inviting, minimalist style puts you
in a comfortable groove while his mellow, distinctive delivery is as
smooth as fine Scotch. Butterill gives us the kind of Americana music
that connects with listeners. You can't go wrong with this one."
"...we haven't heard much from the brilliant and unique singer JJ Cale
lately, (but) I'm here to tell you that we have the next best thing
in Kenny Butterill. It's impossible for me not to compare him to Cale,
and that's a good thing. You got same deep gruff voice and the much
of the same rootsy, percolating, shuffling songs. Butterill's debut
is a refreshing reminder of Cale's legacy and the probably the beginning
of another's."
"... Butterill's music compares best to an acoustic version of Dire
Straits, and his influences include John Prine, Neil Young and Gordon
Lightfoot. No One You Know
is a passionate record with both personal and political themes, and
Butterill's songs flow effortlessly from one to the next regardless
of style or influence."
"...this steller collection warrants widespread attention for the honesty
and integrity of his artistry, which is a magnet for anyone who enjoys
country rock music that marries style and substance .... the album spotlights
Butterill's gift for insightful words, memorable melodies and ear-grabbing
performances."
"...a little more bluesey than most of the stuff I get, but a very enjoyable
listen with a smooth voice."
"...This CD gets better every time you play it. There is no particular
song that jumps out, but in this case that's a compliment, because all
the songs are of outstanding quality. This is the ideal music you can
enjoy while sitting relaxed in the garden on a summer evening. If there's
any honesty in the music business we'll surely hear more from this man!"
"succeeds as an honest package of easy-rolling tunes that soothe the
soul ... his simple tunes about his love for life have an undeniable
warmth."
"The title's modest ... but appropriate. I'd never heard of Kenny Butterill
either, until I came on this album. Imagine Dire Straits going acoustic
and teaming up with John Prine for an authentic touch of alt-country Americana,
then rounding out the party with Gordon Lightfoot adding sensitive folkie
lyrics. That's just hinting at the sound of Butterill, a singer-songwriter
who lives in Northern California.
The misty
mountains Butterill calls home offer both inspiration for his music
and refuge for an outsider frustrated with years of hustling songs in
Nashville and Los Angeles. Fortunately, those hubs of the music industry
are no longer the sole key to finding an audience. Once Butterill put
his music on the Web, his songs started moving up the college folk and
country charts, eventually prompting him to record this CD.
Listening
to Butterill's lyrics, it's no surprise to discover he's Canadian ...
even before you hit tracks like Back to Canada, a unity hymn, or Balsam
Lake, a tribute to his Kawartha roots. Throughout, the lyrics are politically
astute, honest and insightful, even when dabbling in familiar country
themes of broken hearts and broken promises.
Backed by Daoud Shaw (lightly on percussion) and Peter Morrison (mandolin
and guitars), Butterill keeps the sound sparse. The result? An album
that's bluesy and rhythmic, rootsy and mellow. And that's easy to take."
"OK, Kenny Butterill's first CD "No
One You Know" has been out on the market for over a year,
but for those who have been able to get a hold of it, they will surely
enjoy it for several years to come. This is country music in its simplest
and most beautiful art. No experiments with Techno or Pop, although
if one really listens one can hear some rock and even some soft Spanish
influences. Kenny Butterill is no longer an unknown quantity in Country
Music and he shows us that great country artists come not only from
the USA, but also from Canada. His songs are played from Alaska to Australia
and praised in the highest tones. One cannot write much more about this
CD. One must simply hear it."
"Remember the thrill you got when you first listened to JJ Cale's or
Mark Knopfler's music? You were taken by the songs and transported to
a different place. Stories in their songs were emphasized by their voices
as clear as someone speaking the story yet melodic. Combine the effortless
but engaging instrumentation and you were hooked. Get ready -- from
Kenny Butterill's first track to the last--that feeling is back!"
"... the power of Waylon with the style of Neil Diamond"
"Kenny Butterill is so unassuming that he called his record No
One You Know. But soon many will know who the (US based)
Canadian songwriter is. From the first track (on) I think about Tony
Joe White but it's more like "Swamp Country" - so let Kenny be the one
who created it. With a touch of folk and blues, a deep pleasant voice,
good lyrics and melody, Butterill catches the listener."
"His Promo compares him to Don Williams. He reminds me more of Greg
Brown in his phrasing. This is an electric album, but it is produced
with the excellent lyrics way out front. Make him someone you know,
this album deserves it."
"Kenny Butterill eases into a shuffle like no one this side of a Southerner
on a steamy night. His 'No
One You Know' CD is the album that Mark Knopfler might have
recorded before Dire Straits' late seventies debut. Understand, this
is not a criticism. Butterill's style borrows liberally yet effortlessly
from country, folk and pop, touched off by his wistful, almost off-hand
vocals. Full of gentle pleasures, this is a surprisingly assured debut."
(B+)
"Butterill is a Canadian who makes his home on a secluded California
mountain top and writes a variety of songs that defy formatting. A quiet
rebel of grace, Butterill is filling a void that has been taken over
by vapid, soft rock mindless drivel. Butterill tells stories, borrows
from his own experience and creates interesting songs that beg the listener
to think for him or herself. Especially good here is "Balsam Lake",
"Breaking The Glass Ceiling", written from the point of view
of a woman, and Butterill's tribute to the late "Princess Diana."
Heartfelt, honest and strong, Butterill is quietly making music in his
own fashion."
"With comparisons to John Prine and Gordon Lightfoot, Kenny Butterill
produces very relaxed folksy country bluesy roots music in the singer-songwriter
mold, reminiscent at times of a very subdued Mark Knopfler. There is
an understated purity to Butterill's music, an eloquent simplicity to
its performance"
"Tell the BBC!: The liner notes on Americana songwriter Kenny Butterill's
new CD, No One You Know,
reveal that Kenny recorded the final track, a five minute-plus tribute
titled "Princess Diana" in 1997, before Diana's untimely death."
"This man's songwriting is absolutely amazing! No
One You Know is a GREAT album!"
"...the sound of good folk music but also bluesy, with a subliminally
driving rhythm and Butterill's warm and smoky voice, this CD you must
listen to."
"Here's a nice laid-back effort from an artist we didn't even know about.
Butterill has plied his trade for a while and has already made a name
for himself in Europe. Now this disc is being released here. He reminds
us of J.J. Cale, with leanings towards the Mavericks. He has some great
tunes and voice that is warm and expressive. You'll like his songs too."
"With some brilliant songwriting and an earthy, inviting voice on his
No One You Know
CD, Kenny Butterill should be someone we all know alot better. This
is the real deal."
"Recalling the Nashville-influenced material laid down by Mark Knopfler
in the early '90s, Kenny Butterill's lazy songs are the ideal accompaniment
to a Saturday afternoon spent in a hammock or driving through the rural
countryside. Leaning slightly more toward Country-Folk than Bluegrass,
Butterill's material manages to toe the line of both genres without
falling into either one's fishing hole."
"As Content Editor of one the internet's most popular music destinations,
I listen to 1000s of CDs and must say that No
One You Know is a great recording that grabs you right away.
Butterill deserves big time air play."
"A terrific new Canadian born alt.country songwriter whose songs are
simple, calming and melodic while conjuring up lots of easily identifiable
imagery and feelings."
"If you like music that has a great beat and earthy lyrics- this is
a great CD. The first six songs are definitely driving music on par
with Townes Van Zandt and J. J. Cale. Butterill has a rich, earthy voice
and the guitar/mandolin playing is awesome."
"The music of Kenny Butterill takes you to peaceful, easy places. Reminiscent
of Don Williams and Tony Joe White, his voice is deep and honest, with
an easy-going style that's as mellow as a front porch swing."
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