Tag Archives: The Builders and the Butchers

7th Annual Yule Benefit: Interview with The Builders and The Butchers

By Christy Thacker | Published: November 27, 2009

On Saturday, December 12, KEXP presents the 7th annual Yule Benefit with a great lineup including two bands from Seattle and two from Portland: hometown heroes The Cave Singers and Grand Hallway, and representing the Rose City, The Thermals and a band we were blown away by at our broadcast from Musicfest Northwest this pastRead more...

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Get Your Tickets for the 7th Annual Yule Benefit!

By Christy Thacker | Published: November 3, 2009

Candy canes, tinsel, and plastic Santas go up on store shelves earlier and earlier every year. It’s no longer shocking to see twinkling lights and velvet bows nestled next to the Halloween candy and fall decor. Now, if RiteAid or QFC aren’t decorated with faux snow and artificial trees in August, we begin to panic.Read more...

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We Power KEXP!

By KEXP | Published: October 5, 2009

Bands from KEXP’s broadcast at the Doug Fir Lounge during MFNW power KEXP. You can power KEXP too -- just donate online now or call (206) 903-5397 to make a gift of support.

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Live Video: The Builders & the Butchers at MFNW

By Jim Beckmann | Published: September 28, 2009

The Builders & the Butchers were Portland’s sole representation during KEXP’s broadcast from the Doug Fir during Musicfest NW, and there couldn’t have been a better band to carry that weight. Marrying a punk sensibility with American Roots instrumentation, the band of Alaskan transplants can barely contain their sound on their excellent two albums, yetRead more...

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Musicfest NW: The Builders and The Butchers

By Christy Thacker | Published: September 18, 2009

photos by Kyle Johnson intro by Christy Thacker With subzero blood and a southern devil soul, Americana gothic band, The Builders and The Butchers, is bringing musical salvation to the Northwest. Three years after playing on the streets and busking in front of venues the fivesome has refined their sound, picked up several awards andRead more...

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Song of the Day: The Builders and The Butchers - Barcelona

By Leigh Bezezekoff | Published: July 10, 2009

Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part our Song of the Day podcast subscription. This podcast features exclusive KEXP in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent artists that our DJs think you should hear. Each and every Friday we offer songs by local artists. Today’s featured selection, chosen by MiddayRead more...

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Out This Week 6/16

By Jim Beckmann | Published: June 16, 2009

No blockbusters out this week, but there is a little bit of something for everybody to rock out with: there’s Nickodemus and Major Lazer for a bit of groove; for The Builders and the Butchers, Ha Ha Tonka and Rock Plaza Central for some countrified rock; Cassettes Won’t Listen for electro pop; The Legends andRead more...

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