“BUT” is that great word for the Music Industry... ”I think the track is great, BUT”... ”would have signed the act BUT”...”brilliant BUT need to hear more” etc etc!!!!
2003 saw the launch of The BUT! Group by Music Industry Promotion/PR “guru” Allan James.
BUT! has three divisions BUT! Management, BUT! Records, BUT! Music Publishing. The company was set up upon James’s return from living in the States to promote & develop new emerging UK talent both domestically & Internationally.
The company has national distribution. Licensing partners internationally & a current strong roster of diverse acts.
Click here to see our acts on YouTube
“Steely Dan”, “Joe Walsh”, “Elton John”, “Tourists/Eurythmics”, “Yes”, “Rainbow”, “Whitesnake”, “Kim Wilde”, “Slade”, “Bryan Adams”, “Robert Plant”, “Foriegner”, “Van Halen”, “Chas ‘n Dave”, “Justin Hayward”, “The Cars” , “Toyah”... to name a few!!!
| THE MAN IN BLACK Allan James, Head of the BUT! Music Group  |
Having enjoyed such great success in the music industry, "Jamesie" has brought established artists such as Kenney Jones and Justin Hayward and Partners such as Bob Harris and David Courtney into current BUT! Group projects. |
"Sticksy" is the younger partner in The BUT! Group and primarily tasked with identifying the best in new musical talent.
Nick Robinson, Director of A&R/Promotion |
Sticksy is also a partner in BUT!- associated media company 'Planet TV' which provides branding, photography and video for developing acts. He is also a feature writer for Sony media projects and specialises in new artist promotion and media representation. |
BUT! have partnered with legendry US manager Gary Byrd (Byrdman Management) to represent BUT! artists within the USA. Gary Byrd - "Byrd" has been active in the music business for over 30 years. Byrd is the consummate entertainment business entrepreneur. A "manager's manager", he will do anything to promote, sell and protect his artists. After years in the recording & artists development business, Byrd Formed Byrd Management Ltd. in the early 80s and served as independent A&R for most major labels including MCA, CBS (Sony), Polygram, Capitol and WEA discovering and developing new talent.
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Byrd has served as Chairman for various media companies such as Digital Media Partners, Glober Media Services and Broadcast Entertainment Network. Byrd is well situated in the USA (LA, NYC, Chicago, Miami) and over the last 20 years has expanded his music business to include operations in Moscow, St. Petersburg Russia and the Former Soviet Union. Always seeking new sources of opportunity for his artists!
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Email Us:- jamesie@butgroup.com sticks@butgroup.com |
BUT! has a policy of listening to all products which we receive and providing feedback. Please send any product to: BUT! Music Group Walsingham Cottage 7 Sussex Square Brighton BN2 1FJ |
| These three musicians have performed on some of the most popular and critically acclaimed rock recordings of all time - including "Stay With Me," "It's Only Rock and Roll," and "Juke Box Hero," and have sold a combined 50 million records throughout their careers. |
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Now with the help of some of their prestigious mates, including Ronnie Wood, Gary Grainger, Ian McLagan and Dave Cowell this trio of well respected British rockers - Kenny Jones (Small Faces, The Faces, The Who), Rick Willis (Foreigner) and Robert Hart (Bad Company) - have formed The Jones Gang and released their stunning 11-Track debut album 'Any Day Now' through BUT! Recordsin November 2006. US Billboard Radio #1 'Angel' also set for single release on BUT! Records. |
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Bob Harris is described by 'Radio Times' as "One of the greats of British contemporary music broadcasting...still an independant champion of the great music". Bob Harris first established his enduring reputation during his seven years as presenter of 'Old Grey Whistle Test' on BBC 2. Bob was founding co-editor of the listening magazine 'Time Out' and compiler of rock reference books British radio that Bob is best known beginning in 1970 on Radio 1 with 'sounds of the 70's'. |
In Recent years Bob Harris has been the recipient of three Sony Bronze Awards and in 2003 he received the Radio Academy/PRS award for 'Outstanding Contribution to Music Radio'. His 'Bob Harris Country' show on Radio 2 has developed a huge, cult following and led to a CD compilation series entitled 'Bob Harris Presents' championing the music from these shows . 'Bob harris presents Americana' was released on BUT! Records in January 2007 with more series compilation releases planned through the year. Click here to visit the Bob Harris Presents website |
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Nottingham based band , Patchwork Grace are the latest new addition to the BUT! Group roster. Quirky band members Tori Trash, Joey Strange, Crip and Danny Gunn are some of the youngest punk rockers on the circuit. Not letting their tender years hold them back, they have toured all over the UK and have been likened to genre leaders The Yeah Yeah Yeah's and Nirvana. Take elements of trash, glam, punk and sleaze - find four mates with plenty of glitter and attitude, chuck it all together and there you have Patchwork Grace. Debut album release expected for June 2007 through BUT! Click here to visit The Patchwork Grace Website |
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We are SPiT LiKE THiS. And don't you forget it. Chromium-plated cosmic supertripping shock 'n' roll neon sex fun all wrapped up in a deliciously devilish exterior. We are your new fucking heroez. Simple. No-one does it like this anymore. I mean, NO-ONE. Click here to visit the Spit Like This Website |
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This is a bullshit-free zone. We put our money where our mouth is and, at the same time, offer YOU - the people that matter - the best that we can do, with everything that we do, 100% of the time |
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The White Room is a new multifaceted music media company dedicated to the development and marketing of new recording artists. The company was established in 2004 and operated under the guidance of internationally renowned record producer and composer David Courtney.
As a record producer and composer David Courtney has worked with some of the legendary names in music such as: Roger Daltrey, Roger Chapman, Dave Gilmore, Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, Ritchie Blackmore and Steve Cropper to name but a few and was the man behind the success of international recording artist Leo Sayer. It is our aim to build The White Room into a creditable brand and one that will become synonymous with exposing a high standard of new exciting music talent.
Click here to visit the White Room Music Website The BUT!Group in association with “Legendary Artists.. The Agency” presents….
Make YOUR event come alive with the sights and sounds of some of the biggest names in rock music!!
In the highly competitive world of corporate entertainment, there lies the eternal search for something different - that which separates your event from the rest.
The event that lingers long in the memory, and becomes the talk of all within your industry…
SO - after your guests have wined & dined, HOW special are they going to feel when such luminaries as “Whispering” Bob Harris, David (Kid) Jensen, Mike Read, or Noel Edmonds take to the stage & welcome such legends as:-
Justin Hayward/John Lodge (Moody Blues), Rick Wakeman/Jon Anderson (Yes), Jon Lord/Ian Gillan (Deep Purple), or even the evergreen Mick Fleetwood as your post-meal entertainment?
The ANSWER? VERY special indeed!!And ALL very possible – as they are just SOME of our burgeoning client roster.
30-45 minutes of acoustic material is followed by a Q and A session with the stars, then more music, photo’s with key clients, group shots. It’s YOUR call and all part of the package.
We also have our own film company which, if requested, can produce a top-class bespoke DVD of the day for you to mail to your guests as a memento of an unforgettable event!
Basically, this is your call - whatever your needs - we will deliver.
“Legends” has an ever growing A- list of World Stars at your disposal. Our directors - renowned music biz “legends” in their own right - Allan James & Steve Blacknell are here to make this happen for you.
NAME the act of your choice ....from the A-Z Of Rock Music!
WE will make this happen, and if the price is right – YOU can have the star(s) of your choice for your very own very special event!!
The BUT! Men:-
Allan James:
Spanning a 30 year career Allan (“Jamesie”) James,alias “The Man In Black”, has promoted/managed artists as diverse as the England Soccer Squad to Deep Purple. Encompassing such luminaries as Elton John, Eurythmics, Steely Dan, Bryan Adams, Slade, Kim Wilde, Foreigner, Van Halen, The Cars, Chas ‘n Dave, Yes, Rainbow, Whitesnake, Justin Hayward, to name just a few!!!!
Steve Blacknell:
Began his music biz career as PR executive working with the likes of, The Rolling Stones, Jethro Tull,Alice Cooper.
He was the award winning presenter of MTV USA’s “London Calling”.
Famous for the infamous Concorde interview with Phil Collins for “Live Aid”. Also spent ten years in Hollywood as BSKYB’s Entertainment “anchor”. Cites his greatest non rock’n roll experience as travelling with the Duke Of Edinburgh around the UK as his corporate speaking partner
Both are supported by a by a fully-manned office that will provide total support and a highly professional facility to manage your bookings. Naturally we will act as the point of contact between you and the artist at every stage.
So YOU tell US who YOU would like for your special event…..and you never know….you could play host to real-life “Legends Of Rock” and give your clients & associates an experience to be remembered forever.
For Bookings/Information:-
“Legends Of Rock”
The BUT! Group
Ph:- 44(0)1273 680799
jamesie@butgroup.com
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"KING LIZARD, BAD ASS" - Nikki Sixx "LONDON'S LEADING SLEAZESTERS...SUPERB!" - DJ Twang, Total Rock "WITH AN AURA OF ROCK LEGEND ABOUT THEM...EVERY GIG IS AN ARENA" - Alternative london Magazine "CAPABLE OF STARTING A RIOT IN A NUNNERY AND PROBABLY GET SOME ACTION ALONG THE WAY" - Bubblegum Slut Magazine |
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Well ... every good label should have an OUTRAGEOUS Rock band ... Please welcome London’s hardest rock band ready to hit your ear drums - KING LIZARD. |
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"Stunning 20yr old singer/songwriter, building strong fanbase both @ media & with audiences:- "With her distinctive soulful edgey voice she undoubtedly has a lot of talent" "....soul influenced sound tinged by the style of Aretha Franklin with funky guitars & bass" ".....cracking voice" |
| ...very distinctive and pretty damn sexy voice..these natural "tools" she uses extremly well to lure the listener in to her musically exotic & moody | |
Click here to visit Laura Warwick on Myspace |
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| Mel Daley (ex singer, ‘Pink Assassin’) and Richard Proctor (singer/guitarist, ‘They Walk Among Us’) set up a collaborative in 2008 ... The result is the quirkiest, left of centre acoustic act to come out of South Wales. |
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Click here to visit the Me Me Mes Website |
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Based in South Yorkshire, England, THE KAMEN are a 4 piece British to the bone rock outfit. Writing their own material they create a unique sound that transcends generations. They are, Paul Jackson – Vocals. Scott Jordan – Bass & Backing Vox. Mark Rendi – Guitar. Chris Lewis – Drums & Backing Vox. Writing comes easy to each of the members as they all have a great deal of experience of reaching inside for their musical ideas and ripping them out for all to be hear and enjoy. |
| The Kamen are powered by Chris’s driving rhythms coupled with Scott’s masterly strokes on the bass. Paul’s exceptional vocal sound is like no other, this man can growl and scream with the best of them. And Mark’s guitar work, from the finest lick to the grungiest riff, is a rival to any. This may sound like lip service but hearing is believing. To say they are rock somewhat limits the idea of what they actually are. Their sound has been called “timeless” and powerful, it’s definitely energetic and awe inspiring. Something that many “new” bands lack. Each song is different and certainly ear pleasure. Echoes of music from all eras can be heard in their songs but twisted and moulded into a new fresh rock sound. Playing live also comes naturally to them, each of the four members has had many experiences on stage and this shows at their gigs. Rock gods in the making, you’ll have to decide for yourself but many think so. They are a new force to be reckoned with. The Kamen are a new breed of rock heroes. Click here to visit The Kamen Website |
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A Unique Classic Rock/Metal blend, some have compared to, Velvet Revolver, Queens of the Stone Age/Iron Maiden/Thin Lizzy/Queen/Metallica/Muse with the dynamics and controversy of a Tarantino movie with inspirations from 60s & 70s classic rock music, movie stories and soundtracks which influenced the dark and epic concept album “BLACK RHAPSODY”, which depicts abuse, revenge, love, lust and addiction summed up in the sad tail of “WILDFLOWER” but unfolds in more detail within the rest of the songs |
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Click here to visit the Kingdom of Deadmen websitee |
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| From the ashes of "Karrier" comes "Kirk"......Dundalk/Dublins very own Indie/Rock anthem giants with just the tiniest, distinctive hint of that good old Irish soft country influence. |  |
| Following sensational public & media acclaim in 2008, founder member/lead singer/songwriter Philip Kirk returns centre stage with a new band that possesses the musical artillery to ultimately pack out stadiums and champion airwaves both day & night on the way | |
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The band lead by former "Argent" frontman John Verity has joined the BUT! stable with a new dramatic studio album.
Soulful vocals and blues guitar with a hard but melodic rock edge is what you get from a band that enjoys a great reputation for blistering live performances throughout the UK & Internationally Click Here to Visit John Verity |
| Supported by longtime band members Bob Henrit (drums), Mark Griffiths (bass) & Ian Gibbons (keyboards), JV has enlisted great studio musicians who gel perfectly into any live situation. "Rise Like The Phoenix" is an album of great originals with a couple of classic's from the bands live set. |
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14 year old Lauren is from Melksham, Wiltshire, UK and has been writing, recording and performing seriously for the last 2 years with local producer Mel Austin. She has released 2 albums of original material, the first 'Memory Lane' in Nov 2008 and the second 'Inbetween' in July 2009, both raising money for SANDS Charity ( her mum lost twin boys at birth over 10 years ago). She has been gigging regularly in local clubs , pubs and festivals, either solo with backing tracks, with a guitarist or with a band. |
| Currently she is working on tracks for her third album, rehearsing with her newly-recruited backing band and has just secured a development deal with The BUT!Music Group, whose MD Allan James was a promoter for the likes of Elton John, Steely Dan, the Eurythmics and Kim Wilde. Click Her to visit Lauren on Myspace |
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