“A member of the legendary Junk Monkeys, Dave Boutette’s solo material rocks and rolls around in quieter pastures on the alt-country side of the fence. An accessible, folksy style permeates a substantial passel of impressive tunes-some soft and warm as the sun in the Midwestern sky, others bursting through the barn doors as anthemic, bar-slapping […]
“Boutette’s genial temperament and taste make each song durable, and he baits his hooks like a Zen trout fishing master.” – Ann Arbor News
“Dave Boutette is an optimistic songwriter, charming and funny in an easy, casual way. He’s nostalgic, looking at the past and at times of transition with an eye for vivid detail.” – Ann Arbor Observer
“With catchy melodies, an honest voice and carefully chosen lyrics that are as propelling as perfect oar strokes on glass-still water, Boutette’s music is riveting. This album is satisfying on every and any possible level.” – Ann Arbor Current
“Something to be experienced live around a bonfire.” – Sound the Sirens Magazine
What could be more fun than having Dave Boutette come to your house and perform for you and your friends? Hardly nothing. They’re called house concerts and they’ve become an increasingly popular form of home entertainment in the last few years. This is how it works: 1) Pick a date with the performer (Dave, in […]
Recording for 1st Rate Companion took place at Big Sky Recording in Ann Arbor, Michigan. A session with the renown Royal Garden Trio was a great success, yielding two upbeat tracks for the new project. Another studio date featured pianist Neil Donato and bassist John Sperendi. That session got four more tunes checked off the […]
