About

Butte & Friends is a revolving lineup of Mid-Atlantic musicians led by band leader John Butte (Bass, Trumpet, Guitar, Vocals) - best known for his work as Bassist and Vocalist for DelMarva's renowned Grateful Dead Tribute - Better Off Dead.  Also an Elementary School Band and Orchestra Director, "Butte" aka "Mr. Butte" has been teaching and performing music in the region for two decades.  Butte & Friends, equipped to play everything from Chicago to Led Zeppelin and every jammable permutation of jazz and rock and roll you can imagine, has quickly emerged as a powerhouse of musicianship, danceability, and energy.