Bullbuckers

"The Bullbuckers were exactly what people mean when they say that "the cream always rises to the top." — Senseitional, Reviews Editor, I AM ENTERTAINMENT MAGAZINE “Enough Zip to get an entire bar moving” — Fritz Hahn, THE WASHINGTON POST “This is a band NOT TO MISS live. Give it a go, but be sure to catch them on tour, we will.” — THE INDIE PULSE "Those under the assumption that Reggae-inspired music has seen its apex, will find themselves quite wrong after a listen to The Bullbuckers. With a clear understanding of the genres they utilize, tight instrumentation and clever, approachable lyrical matter; they are carrying the torch for upbeat, fun, island-inspired music." — Christopher West, SKOPE MAGAZINE “the band honors the days when Jamaican Ska flowed out of tiny transistor radios from Montego Bay to Kingston. Ska music, with its chopped guitar chords, full organ notes and horn lines that act as harmony ruled Jamaica in the early ‘60’s.” — Jacob Latham, THE ALTERNATE ROOT "Easily, one of the most terrific sounding bands out there in the music scene, Bullbuckers has crafted several popular genres of musical influences into a powerhouse..." — Isaac Davis Junior, BGS, MBA, JUNIORSCAVE “THE BULLBUCKERS got a lot of musical know-how and some get-up-and-go… a new era of raw punch in contrast to the synthesized pop of these times” — ROCKWIRED MAGAZINE "... absolutely blew me away and I heard similar comments from other ska fans at the show. They were tight as hell and had such great energy! I'm now adding them to my "instantly blown away" bands list" -Michelle Ska, NYCSKA.COM “Vocalist Kevin Tarzanin really has an incredible voice... they easily invite the listener to a band that feels like they are the only one listening. That aside, these songs fall into the party, let’s go outside on the deck on a summer night feel.” — Melissa Kucirek, HOT INDIE NEWS "I Think you guys are amazing, and you can quote me on that!" — Tiana Lewis, Tour Coordinator/Assistant Director, JOHN LENNON SONGWRITING CONTEST "This band has been ripping up shows and gaining considerable respect on the east coast." — BANDBLURB.COM “If you have the opportunity to see The Bullbuckers play... definitely do it--you'll have a great time!” — Steve Shafer, THE DUFF GUIDE TO SKA "The Bullbuckers' Ska sound has propelled them to the top of the Delaware music scene." — Matt Amis, OUT & ABOUT MAGAZINE “Top-notch musicianship is the hallmark of the Bullbuckers” — Roger Hillis, MARYLAND BEACH COMBER "A fusion of soul-searing and foot-stomping music - ska like you've never heard it (unless you were living in the Islands in the 60s), soul and a tinge of hip-hop. It's a Wilmington sound that has roots - and fans - round the globe." — Joan Davis, THE EXAMINER "This six-piece group with a horn section is like the ultimate party band. Whether they are playing reggae or another style" — Tish Michel, THE COCONUT TIMES “…infectiously happy. Do your soul a favor and try it on for size.” — Matt Brunk, SLUG MAGAZINE The album receiving accolades in four international songwriting contests (John Lennon Songwriting Contest, UK Songwriting Contest, The Great American Song Contest, & The Australian Songwriters Association) along with top honors in their region. JOHN LENNON SONGWRITING CONTEST WINNER 2012: WORLD MUSIC CATEGORY: "Time" * Judged by Sean Paul, Bob Weir, The Bacon Brothers, Jessica Jerrell, Fergie (of Black Eyed Peas), The Veronicas, Natasha Bedingfield, Jesse Harris. UK SONGWRITER FINALIST IN TWO CATEGORIES 2012: BEST LOVE SONG "St. Patty's Day" & OTHER "Remedy" * Judged by producers Kipper Eldridge (Sting), Stuart Epps (Elton John, Oasis), and Richard Niles (Paul McCartney). THE GREAT AMERICAN SONG CONTEST FINALIST 2012: ALTERNATIVE/ROCK CATEGORY "St. Patty's Day" * Judged by Robin Frederick — (Former Director of A&R for Rhino Records), Dennis R. Sinnott (director of EMI Music Publishing) Carla Starrett (Executive Director of SongLyricist.com), Brett Perkins (National Academy of Songwriters/ founder of Listening Room International Songwriter Retreats/ Copenhagen Songwriters Festival), Steve Cahill (Founder of Songwriters Resource Network), Pat & Pete Luboff (songwriters and authors of "88 Song Wrongs and How To Right Them" and "12 Steps To Building Better Songs.") H.R. Cook (director of Weaver Of Words Music (an affiliate of Bug Music Publishing), Rob Wright (Radio host and talent scout Rob (aka Mr. Raw) made his mark at Sony Music's A&R Department, the A&R Power summit and Urban Threshold TV), along with award winning songwriters. BEST BAND, BEST LIVE ACT, BEST HORN SECTION, WSTW 93.7 Delaware Valley Hometown Heroes Awards 2012 WINNER OF THE SPARK MAGAZINE SUMMER SERIES Debut CD "When Push Comes To Shove" Produced by Tim Sonnefeld Feat. Kirk Joseph of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band on two tracks. The Bullbuckers have had the opportunity to play with many of their favorite artists and friends in no particular order: - SKATALITES (Garret Tubman Park, DE, & The Blockley Pourhouse, PA) - JIMMY CLIFF (Mann Music Center, PA) - ENGLISH BEAT (World Cafe, DE & Bottle & Cork, DE) - TOASTER (Mojo 13, DE) - THE SKOFFLAWS (Character's Bar, NY, NY) - KING DJANGO (World Cafe, DE) - SLACKERS (TLA, PA, North Star, PA & Dogfish Head, DE) - PIETASTERS (The Note, PA & Ramshead Live, MD & Dogfish Brewpub, DE) - VOID UNION (Mojo, DE) - WAILERS (Garret Tubman Park, DE) - MAXI PRIEST (Mann Music Center, PA) - MIDNITE (Garret Tubman Park, DE) - SHAGGY (Mann Music Center, PA) - YELLOW MAN (Mann Music Center, PA) - THIRD WORLD (World Cafe, DE) - LUCIANO (Mann Music Center, PA) - BERES HAMMOND (Mann Music Center, PA) - TROMBONE SHORTY (605, & Bottle & Cork, DE & World Cafe, DE) - ROBERT RANDOLPH (Bottle & Cork, DE) - KIRK JOSEPH'S BACKYARD GROOVE (Garret Tubman Park, DE) - SOUL REBEL (Blockley, PA) - BONERAMA (Bankshots, DE) - BIG SAMS FUNKY NATION (World Cafe, DE, Dogfish Head, DE, & Painsville Party In The Park, OH) - CHERRY POPPIN DADDIES (North Star, PA) - VOODOO GLOW SKULLS (World Cafe, PA) - BIGGER THOMAS (Trocadero Theatre, PA) - PASSAFIRE (Blockley, PA) PAST SCHEDULE: 2009 11.7.09 The Note, West Chester, PA w/ PIETASTERS 11.28.09 Kelly's Logan House, Wilmington, DE 12.5.09 The Khyber Pub, Philadelphia. PA w/ Abstract Roots 12.9.09 Kildares Irish Pub, Newark, DE 12.20.09 Theatre Of Living Arts, Philadelphia. PA w/ SLACKERS 2010 1.2: The Note, West Chester, PA with STEPPIN RAZOR 1.23: Homegrown Cafe, Newark, DE 1.29: Timothy's of Newark, DE SPARK MAGAZINE BDAY PARTY 2.13: Kelly's Logan House, Wilmington, DE 2.26: 605 Market, Wilmington, DE with TROMBONE SHORTY 3.9: 91.7FM WKDU UNIVERSITY GOES SKA 3.13: Trocadero Theatre, Philadelphia, PA w/ BIGGER THOMAS, THE FORTHRIGHTS, RUDER THAN YOU, TIP THE VAN 3.13: Homegrown Cafe, Newark, DE 3.20: Univeristy of Delaware Ska Night at the Perkins Student Center 4.2: The Rusty Rudder, Dewey Beach, DE DMF 4.3: Rusty Rudder, Dewey Beach, DE DMF 4.17 The Sandbar, Middletown DE 5.1 The Party Block, OC MD 5.1 Dogfish Head, Rehoboth Beach, DE 5.2 Joe Squared, Baltimore, MD 5.7 Baltimore Street Beat, Baltimore, MD 5.8 Arena's, Rehoboth, MD 30th Anniversary Party 5.14 The Note, West Chester, PA 5.28 Firestone, Wilmington, DE 6.4 The Sandbar, Midletown, DE 6.10 Firestone, Wilminton, DE 6.19 Homegrown, Newark, DE 6.27 Joe Squared, Baltimore, MD 7.1 The Cove, Dewey Beach, DE 7.1 The Rusty Rudder, Dewey Beach, DE with LOVE SEED 7.4 Chesapeake Inn, Chesapeake City, MD 7.4 Firestone, Wilmington, DE 7.9 Bethany Blues, Lewes, DE 7.10 Deer Park, Newark, DE 7.15 Fagers Island, OC, MD 7.17 O'Reilly's Pub, Philadelphia PA 7.23 Dogfish Head, Rehoboth Beach, DE 7.31 16th Annual People's Festival w/ SKATALITES, MIDNIGHT, KIRK JOSEPHS BACKYARD GROOVE 8.5 Fagers Island, Ocean City, MD 8.7 Homegrown Cafe, Newark, DE 8.12 Rusty Rudder, Rehoboth Beach, DE with LOVE SEED 8.13 Blue Parrot Bar & Grille, Wilmington, DE 8.14 Rehoboth Beach Bandstand 8.15 Bottle & Cork with TROMBONE SHORTY 8.21 Dogfish Head Brewery, Rehoboth Beach, DE 8.26 Kelly's Logan House, Wilmington, DE SPARK BIRTHDAY 8.28 Railroad Street Bar & Grill, Royersford, PA 9.5 WOOKOUT COOKOUT, Wilmington, DE 9.10 Dogfish Head, Rehoboth Beach, DE 9.11 Firestone, Wilmington, DE 9.12 Chesapeake Inn, Chesapeake City, MD 9.17 Joe Squared, Baltimore, MD 9.19 Federal Hill Street Beat Block Party, Baltimore, MD 9.24 ShopRite Roof Roast, Wilmington, DE with TROMBONE SHORTY 9.25 Dogfish Head Brewery, Rehoboth Beach, DE 9.30 Bottle & Cork, Dewey Beach, DE DBMC 10.1 The Cove, Dewey Beach, DE DBMC 10.15 Homegrown Cafe, Newark, DE 10.16 Dogfish Head Brewery, Rehoboth Beach JAZZ FEST 10.21 Sounds of Norristown, Norristown, PA 10.31 Kildare's, Newark, DE Halloween Party 11.4 Mojo Main with VOID UNION 11.6 Blue Parrot Bar & Grille, Wilmington, DE 11.20 Firestone, Wilmington, DE 11.26 Bethany Blues, Lewes Beach, DE 12.4 Firestone, Wilmington, DE 12.18 Homegrown Cafe, Newark, DE 12.26 Wookout & Wings 12.31 Dogfish Head Brewpub, Rehoboth, DE NEW YEARS! 2011 1.1 Ramshead Live, Baltimore, MD w/ PIETASTERS 1.22 Deer Park, Newark, DE 2.19 Homegrown Cafe, Newark, DE 3.11 Bethany Blues, Lewes Beach, DE 3.16 Pale Horse Bullbuckers Accoustic w/ Kev & Steve 3.17 Mojo with LION PAWS & SCOTCH BONNETS 4.2 Deer Park, Newark, DE 4.9 The Cove, Dewey Beach, DE 4.15 Live Lixx @ Six WOCM-FM 4.16 Rusty Rudder DMF 4.22 Firestone, Wilmington, DE 4.30 RAMJAM MUSIC FESTIVAL, Elkton, MD 5.5 Kelly's Logan House, Wilmington, DE 5.6 Bethany Blues, Lewes Beach, DE 5.7 The Cove, Dewey Beach, DE 5.13 DEL & WINS WEDDING! 5.15 93.7 WSTW Wilmington Radio 5.17 91.7 WKDU UNIVERSITY GOES SKA, Philly 5.19 Live Lixx @ 6 WOCM, Ocean City 5.21 World Cafe the Queen, Wilmington, DE CD RELEASE 5.29 Chesapeake Inn, Chesapeake City, MD 6.4 Car Pool, Herndon, VA 6.11 SHADY GROVE MUSIC FESTIVAL Arden, DE 6.11 Firestone, Wilmington, DE 6.18 Davestock 6.18 Mojo 13 with THE TOASTERS 6.25 Home Grown, Newark, DE 6.30 Rusty Rudder, Dewey Beach, DE with LOVE SEED 7.1 The Cove, Dewey Beach, DE 7.3 Firestone, Wilmington, DE 7.6 Bottle & Cork with ENGLISH BEAT 7.9 Car Pool, Herndon, VA 7.14 Live Lixx @ 6 WOCM, OC, MD 7.14 Fagers Island, Ocean City, MD 7.15 The Cove, Dewey Beach, DE 7.17 TURKS HEAD MUSIC FESTIVAL, West Chester, PA 7.23 Firestone, Wilmington, DE 7.28 Fagers Island, OC, MD 7.29 Dogfish Head Brewpub, Rehoboth Beach, DE 7.31 Chesapeake Inn, Chesapeake City, MD 8.6 BJ's on the Water, Ocean City, MD 8.11 Rusty Rudder, Dewey Beach, DE with LOVE SEED 8.13 Homegrown Cafe, Newark, DE 8.19 Dogfish Head Brewpub, Rehoboth Beach, DE 8.20 The Cove, Dewey Beach, DE 8.24 CD Signing at Barnes & Noble 8.25 Rusty Rudder, Dewey Beach, DE 8.27 World Cafe Live, Philadelphia Beta Hi-Fi 9.3 The Note with NEW SWEEDEN 9.4 Chesapeake Inn Restaurant, Chesapeake City, MD 9.17 Deer Park, Newark, DE with THE PRESSURE 9.18 RESTAURANT FESTIVAL, West Chester, PA 9.22 Rusty Rudder, Dewey Beach, DE DBMC 9.23 Bottle & Cork, Dewey Beach, DE DBMC 9.24 World Cafe The Queen, Wilmington, DE with SPOKEE SPEAKEE 9.28 BJ's On the Water, Ocean City, MD 10.8 Home Grown Cafe, Newark, DE 10.29 Dogfish Head Brewery, Rehoboth Beach, DE 11.11 Wall Street International with DAVE HILLYARD and SNAILS & LION PAWS 11.22 World Cafe Live The Queen with ENGLISH BEAT 11.25 Bethany Blues, Lewes, DE 12.10 Dogfish Head Brewpub, Rehoboth, DE 12.17 Homegrown Cafe, Newark, DE 12.30 GRAND OPENING OF SHOPRITE BEAR 12.30 World Cafe Live at the Queen, Wilmington, DE with LOS HASBENEROS 12.31 Deep Blue, Wilmington, DE, NEW YEARS! 2012 1.14 Dogfish Head Brewpub, Rehoboth, DE 1.27 REHOBOTH BEACH CONVENTION CENTER, Rehoboth, DE with FUNSTERS 2.3 Dogfish Head Brewpub, Rehoboth, DE 2.10 World Cafe Live, Philadelphia, with VODOO GLOWSKULLS 2.23 World Cafe the Queen, Wilmington, DE with BIG SAMS FUNKY NATION 3.9 Homegrown Cafe, Newark, DE 3.24 World Cafe the Queen, Wilmington, DE with KING DJANGO & THE SNAILS 4.7 Rusty Rudder, Dewey Beach, DE DMF 4.13 World Cafe Live, Philadelphia 4.14 KALMAR NYCKLE Steerage Party, Wilmington, DE 4.28 Firestone, Wilmington, DE 5.4 Dan's Party, PA 5.5 RAMJAM MUSIC FESTIVAL, Elkton, MD 5.10 Logan House, Wilmington, DE 5.12 Wilmington Flower Market, Wilmington 5.18 The Social Lounge, West Chester, PA 5.26 The Blockley, Philadelphia, PA with SPLINTERED SUNLIGHT 5.27 Chesapeake Inn, Chesapeake City, MD 6.1 World Cafe Live at the Queen, Wilmington with THIRD WORLD & BRIXTON SAINT 6.7 SANSOM STREET SOIREE, Philadelphia, PA 6.9 SHADY GROVE MUSIC FESTIVAL, Arden, PA 6.10 THE MANN MUSIC CENTER, Philadelphia, PA with JIMMY CLIFF, LUCIANO, BERES HAMMON, etc. 6.15 The social Lounge, West Chester, PA 6.16 Sunset Grille, Ocean City, MD 6.23 Deer Park, Newark, DE 6.28 Bottle & Cork with TROMBONE SHORTY 6.30 Dogfish Head Brewpub, Rehoboth Beach, DE 7.1 Chesapeake Inn, Chesapeake City, MD 7.1 PEX SUMMER FESTIVAL, Darlington, MD 7.3 Sunset Grill, Ocean City, MD 7.7 Old Fashioned Ice Cream Festival, Wilmington, DE 7.13 Homegrown Cafe, Newark, DE 7.14 Young Friends Brandywine Party, Chadds Ford, PA 7.19 Bottle & Cork, Dewey Beach, DE with ENGLISH BEAT 7.20 The Blockley, Philadelphia, PA with PASSAFIRE 7.27 Sunset Grill, Ocean City, MD 8.3 World Cafe at the Queen, Wilmington, DE with UFO & BLACKGOLD PANTHERS 8.4 Sunset Grille, Ocean City, MD 8.5 Sunset Grille, Ocean City, MD 8.10 Dogfish Head, Rehoboth Beach, DE 8.11 Dogfish Head, Rehoboth Beach, DE with THE PIETASTERS 8.12 Lewes Beach Marina 8.16 ING COMPANY PARTY 8.18 Chesapeake Inn, Chesapeake City, MD 8.24 The Social Lounge, West Chester, PA 8.25 Deer Park, Newark, DE 9.1 Homegrown, Newark, DE 9.3 The Nauti Goose, Northeast, MD 9.9 Chesapeake Inn, Chesapeake City, MD 9.15 JAM ON THE BRANDYWINE, West Chester, PA with many great bands 9.16 the Nauti Goose, Northeast, MD 9.21 Bottle & Cork, Dewey Beach, DE DBMC 9.22 Bottle & Cork, Dewey Beach, DE DBMC Downhome BBQ 9.28 World Cafe at The Queen, Wilmington, DE SPARK WINNER SERIES 9.29 ShopRite Pollywog Party, Wilmington, DE with NEW SWEEDEN 9.30 The Nauti Goose, Northeast, MD 10.6 The Nauti Goose, Northeast, MD Delaware Ska, Reggae, & Soul. Yeah- it's that kind of party. ~~~ www.bullbuckers.com ~~~