Better Than Butters: local “ruck” band
Baltimore | Annapolis | Washington, DC
The only band in the world composed entirely mostly of members of the Severn River Rugby Club.
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What Is Better Than Butters?
Meet the band that's as dynamic on stage as they are on the rugby field: Better Than Butters. Comprising members from the Severn River Rugby Club in Maryland, this all-rugby ensemble has a sound as eclectic as their athletic prowess.
Members (in order of who can eat the most olives in one sitting):
Mark Farmer: Keys, Vocals
Nick Stratchko: Drums
John "Gio" Giovingo: Lead Vocals, Harmonica, Tambourine, Kazoo, Magical Whistle
Jake Davis: Vocals, Guitar
Bobby Bassline: Bass, Axeman
The Sound:
Better Than Butters covers a wide range of artists, from Ray Charles and Jerry Lee Lewis to CCR, The Band, Motley Crue, and Guns N' Roses. Sprinkle a little bit of David Allen Coe and Dolly Parton, and you got yourself some jam, baby! With a growing library of dozens of originals, the band's piano-centric sound defies easy categorization. If you really feel a need to put a label on it, call it "Americana," but really, it's music that just feels good.
The Better Than Butters Experience:
These guys don't just play music; they create an experience. They rock every venue, backed by a thirsty crowd of 30 rugby players from their club.
So, if you're in the mood for a band that's as eclectic as it is electric, Better Than Butters is your go-to. They're not just good; they're really, really, really good.
But don’t take our word for it, here are some quotes from maybe real life people.
“Hey. You guys are really really good.”