Paul Butterfield Fund and Society (PBFS)

About The Paul Butterfield Fund and Society (PBFS)

"The Paul Butterfield Fund and Society" (PBFS) was recently established by Salli Squitieri & Gabriel Butterfield-son of Paul Butterfield, with the assistance of Dan Aykroyd and his wife Donna Dixon-Aykroyd and the sponsorship of Fractured Atlas (www.fracturedatlas.org) a NYC based non-profit art organization.

https://www.fracturedatlas.org

PBFS is membership supported and dedicated to the preservation and revival of the memory, legacy and many contributions of Paul Butterfield and to the rich traditions of the Blues styles of music through the support of the arts and those involved with the arts. As PBFS grows and secures a sound operational foundation for the long stand we will strive to assist struggling artists with emergency relief, project support and cultural enrichment, particularly those creative endeavors with focus on projects dedicated to underprivileged and at risk children.

http://www.geocities.com/butterfieldsociety/

Additionally, PBFS is working on a series of ongoing integrated projects and on the development of The PBFS Educational Archival Exhibit representing segments of Paul's life and career. Currently, the exhibit includes memorabilia--posters, handbills, tickets, art work etc, photographs, music, videos and personal artifacts of Paul's.

The PBFS educational Archival exhibit was unveiled as part of a three day multi-media extravaganza on Dec 17th, 2004 at the Key West Hard Rock Cafe on Paul's birthday--a day when radio stations nationwide joined in memory of Paul & support of PBFS, by playing Paul's music throughout the day.

We are presently working on our website and newsletter, continued growth of the exhibit, membership growth and general public awareness.

We are also currently obtaining signatures on a petition for recognition for Paul for induction into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

** DIRECT LINK TO OUR ON-LINE PETITION IS:
http://www.PetitionOnline.com/pb17d42/petition.html

PBFS seeks members, volunteers & warriors, sponsors, funding, writers, membership incentive rewards, net-workers and..... We can be contacted at [email protected] or [email protected]

We have just established a brand new intimate and ever growing free butterfieldsociety yahoo group, and it is our hope to create a warm, welcoming, interesting and resourceful site bringing together blues lovers & performers, artists of all walks and art supporters, individuals & professionals in the arts industries, and a forum for everyone to network and promote their creative endeavors as well as meet others doing the same....

http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/butterfieldsociety/

We hope that we have enticed your interest in PBFS and possible interest in involvement with PBFS in any capacity. We would eagerly welcome your involvement.

We look forward to hearing from you.

With warmth,

Salli Squitieri & Gabriel Butterfield

1107 Key Plaza .. 335 Key West, Florida 33040

305-304-2226

[email protected]

http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/butterfieldsociety/

http://www.geocities.com/butterfieldsociety/

http://www.cafepress.com/pbfs

About The Legendary Paul Butterfield

The Legendary Blues Man Paul Butterfield was as unique and diversified as his styles of music. Although influenced by some specific music giants Paul developed his distinctly recognized own unique techniques and styles that still continue influence and impact his fans to present date and continue challenge the musicianship of many performers. Many continue to try and duplicate his techniques and his style continually is attempted to be replicated and yet few come close to manifesting the sounds and passion that passed through him.

Paul Butterfield was far ahead of his time continually producing at times sounds that simply were yet to be a marketable product. Paul was continually evolving and never satisfied with remaining within the confines of one set genre of music definitions, hence evolving from style to style and combining these styles thus altering music as it was once know and music history to be as we know today. Likewise, Paul was never satisfied or content with the same instruments or even musicians hence he brought in horn sections and the influences of continually new musicians. Paul not only created new work opportunities for many musicians but also took young musicians under his wing nurturing and showcasing their talents and manifesting their careers. The Paul Butterfield Blues Band was one of the first integrated bands (comprised of white and black performers) changing the course of history for performers, music venues, and even record companies and was a band that the blew the stage apart, had people screaming and crying and brought the realization about that blues was not defined by color of skin. Hence this predominantly considered black style of music entered into households and regions of the world that would have never listened to this music and opened up doors for others to follow.

The Following is Taken from: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Butterfield

Paul Butterfield (December 17, 1942 - May 4, 1987) was an American blues harmonica player and singer, and one of the earliest Caucasian exponents of the Chicago-originated electric blues style. Paul Butterfield , a lawyer's son, was born and grew up in Chicago. After studying classical flute as a teen, he developed a love for the blues harmonica.... In 1963, a watershed event in introducing blues to white America occurred when this racially mixed ensemble was made the house band at the Chicago blues club Big John's. The Paul Butterfield Blues Band was signed to Elektra Records....

The following was Written by Salli Squitieri & Steve Arredondo:

Paul Butterfield was a dynamic bridge between races and cultures and his impact on the masses are so vast and so diversified, bringing forth years worth of quotes reflecting on Paul's instrumental role in the blues or Paul's overwhelming influences upon that individual and these dominant documented quote sources include, but are not limited to such prominent characters as B. B. King, Dan Aykroyd, Paul Rothchild, Bill Graham, Dave Sanborn, Eric Clapton, Sam Lay, Mike Bloomfield, and countless others.

There simply is not a record company around that does not recognize the Butterfield name, particularly as Paul helped put numerous companies on the map, nor is there a harp player in the world who does not know who Paul Butterfield is.

The late Paul Rothchild, who brought both The Doors & Paul Butterfield to Elektra Records in the mid 60's called Paul Butterfield-- "A SEMINAL AMERICAN MUSICIAN WHO CHANGED THE COURSE OF MODERN ROCK & ROLL BY FIRMLY BRINGING THE BLUES IDIOM INTO THE WORLD OF WHITE MUSIC". Musicologist Bernie Pearl told us "PAUL BUTTERFIELD TOOK A MUSIC THAT WAS DYING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF CHICAGO & BREATHED NEW LIFE INTO IT".

Renowned publisher Victor Forbes tells us just exactly where Paul took that music by reminding us of "THE NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL, MONTEREY POP FESTIVAL, WOODSTOCK, THE LAST WALTZ, FILMORE EAST, FILMORE WEST, WINTERLAND, & MADISON SQUARE GARDEN".

In Paul's teens he used to go down to the rough neighborhood of the Southside of Chicago and sit in & perform with many great black blues players like Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, and Junior Wells. Muddy Waters and Paul became lifelong friends and it was Paul who was responsible for bringing Muddy to Woodstock for The Muddy Waters Woodstock Album. Muddy and Paul additionally worked together for The Fathers and Sons album...

Paul Butterfield showcased a plethora of talent and he enhanced careers for many, performing within the Folk, Blues, Rock & jazz scenes spanning over two decades of popularity and bringing us to an increased awareness of a Blues Rock musical revolution. And still after 19 years following his passing there still exists a global following of those impacted and influenced by Paul's presence and unique style with fans longing for more.

Although some of the info is not completely accurate material here are some links to explore:

http://www.bluesaccess.com/No_27/butter.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Butterfield

http://www.amazon.com/East-West- Paul-Butterfield-Blues- Band/dp/B000002GZ3

http://www.chromeoxide.com/butter.htm

The following Was Written by: Steve Huey, All Music Guide:

http://www.answers.com/topic/paul-butterfield

Paul Butterfield was the first white harmonica player to develop a style original and powerful enough to place him in the pantheon of true blues greats. It's impossible to overestimate the importance of the doors Butterfield opened: before he came to prominence, white American musicians treated the blues with cautious respect, afraid of coming off as inauthentic. Not only did Butterfield clear the way for white musicians to build upon blues tradition (instead of merely replicating it), but his storming sound was a major catalyst in bringing electric Chicago blues to white audiences who'd previously considered acoustic Delta blues the only really genuine article. His initial recordings from the mid-'60s -- featuring the legendary, racially integrated first edition of The Paul Butterfield Blues Band -- were eclectic, groundbreaking offerings that fused electric blues with rock & roll, psychedelia, jazz, and even (on the classic East-West) Indian classical music. As members of that band -- which included Michael Bloomfield and Elvin Bishop -- drifted away, the overall impact of Butterfield's music lessened, even if his amplified harp playing was still beyond reproach.

Miscellaneous:

Butterfield's distinctive sound was a result of his flute playing and circular breathing and although Butterfield was a harmonica virtuoso he was equally passionate on the flute and piano. Record companies and management often steered him from his longing to branch away from the stereotyping, slotting and packaging of him as a Blues musician and solely a harp player. He was equally discouraged from producing albums featuring him on piano, as he was now marketed and recognized for his harp playing. Paul Butterfield's music has withstood time and crossed the borders of generations, as his goal was not merely aimed for being at the top of the pop charts, but rather intended to create long standing music inspired by the heart, from his love for music and from the influences and authenticities of his friends and associates such as Muddy Waters.

The Paul Butterfield Blues Band was the first electric band signed to folk-oriented Elektra Records. When the Elektra label started to record electric rock music in the mid-1960s, it did so with some baby steps. Richie Unterberger writes, "Really, it wasn't until the first Paul Butterfield Blues Band album (in 1965) that they did a full-length rockin' electric platter, and even that LP was at least as rooted in blues as rock'n'roll." Elektra had always been producers of Acoustic and Folk Records until Paul Butterfield. As a result of The Paul Butterfield Blues Band an historical evolution took place within the walls of Elektra Records.

Elektra now was in a position requiring a whole new technique of recording essential for capturing the live electric sound of The Paul Butterfield d Blues Band and this technical learning experience was based solely around Paul's group requiring a process of trail and error until they could complete a commercially satisfactory record album. And hence Electra went electric.

In Summary:

Although Paul Butterfield and his bands were involved with folk, Blues, Rock, Blues Rock, Jazz and more this US '60's band that broke new ground was most associated and known for their inventive rock/psychedelic blues style. The Paul Butterfield Blues Band out of Chicago laid the groundwork and was pinnacle in the Sixties Blues Revival.

Out of Paul Butterfield's Bands emerged many of the famed names that we recognize today and although some may have been performing prior to joining a band with Paul Butterfield they are most associated with the Butterfield name and their careers took up off the ground as a result of Paul Butterfield .

Paul Butterfield's music decades later continues to impact people on a global basis and his legacy and contributions continue. It is our hope that through the establishment of The Paul Butterfield Fund and Society (PBFS) that we can honor and continue to bring forth the much deserved recognition of Paul Butterfield's memory, legacy & many contributions through the support of the arts and our many ongoing charitable Paul Butterfield Fund and Society (PBFS) endeavors and projects...

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We are in the process of developing, adding new materials and improving all sites. Hang in there with us as we grow and expand....

The Paul Butterfield Fund and Society (PBFS ) is dedicated to the preservation and revival of the memory, legacy and many contributions of Paul Butterfield and to the rich traditions of the Blues styles of music through the support of the arts and those involved with the arts. As PBFS grows and secures a sound operational foundation for the long stand we will strive to assist struggling artists with emergency relief, project support and cultural enrichment, particularly those creative endeavors with focus on projects dedicated to underprivileged and at risk children.

*Butterfieldsociety Yahoo group:
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/butterfieldsociety/

*Geocities:
http://www.geocities.com/butterfieldsociety/

*Fractured Atlas:
https://www.fracturedatlas.org

*PB & PBFS My Space:
http://www.myspace.com/pbfs
http://blog.myspace.com/pbfs

*Café Press:
http://www.cafepress.com/pbfs

*PB On-line Petition
http://www.PetitionOnline.com/pb17d42/petition.html

*Ringo:
http://www.ringo.com/photos/albums.html

*Snapfish:
http://www2.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare

*Our E-mail:
[email protected]

*Blues Hall of Fame:
Artists Exhibit Pages
20th Century Blues Artists

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