Ann Arbor Current
“With all the fun, it would be easy to miss that Boutette’s carefully distilled lyrics sparkle with a subtle, beautiful brilliance.” – Ann Arbor Current
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“With all the fun, it would be easy to miss that Boutette’s carefully distilled lyrics sparkle with a subtle, beautiful brilliance.” – Ann Arbor Current
“He is the real deal” – Michigan Folk Live
“After years of playing with Detroit rock band the Junk Monkeys, Boutette has abandoned his Les Paul and gone acoustic. The results are effective – not affected – particularly in the lyrics. His subject matter ranges from barroom-style celebration to songs of loss – loss of time, even the loss of his band – rendered […]
“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 […]
It’s great to have folks come to the house. Birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, whatever, nothing feels quite like having a houseful of fun people over for a good ol’ time. There was the pirate ball, the ’70’s party, pig roasts, white elephant parties, you’ve done it all. Now maybe you need a new twist. What about […]