Sons of the Golden West

I offer full music production services, specializing in live instruments. I play guitar, bass, drums and keys, among others. I also offer help with songwriting and lyrics. I make broadcast-quality recordings. My music has appeared in over 300 TV episodes on major broadcast and cable channels, including NBC, CBS, Discovery, A&E, and MTV. I use professional instruments, microphones, outboard gear, and software. Final mixes are mastered (unless you'd rather master elsewhere). My primary instruments are guitar (acoustic and electric) and drums. Other instruments include bass, keyboards, lap steel, ukulele and banjo. I have written and recorded several hundred songs over the years. My most recent album, "Punch Drunk Moon" by Sons of the Golden West, was played on more than 50 radio stations and made the chart at three of them. I also release music under my own name. A recent single as Eric Butterfield, "Boy In A Bubble," placed Runner-Up in the 2020 Song of the Year competition. My first single was a semi-finalist in the 2017 International Songwriting Competition (unsigned category). My sound generally leans toward singer/songwriter, indie rock and Americana. I do mellow ballads, mid-tempo rock, and can get fast and heavy, with a gritty vocal (I can share my vocal audition for Stone Temple Pilots). My basic song production includes five instruments and one vocal. Additional instruments include hand drums and percussion and hundreds of virtual instruments. I am easy to work with and take direction well. I pride myself on delivering the highest quality music I can for my clients. I consider this to be a collaborative process, and want to make your song come to life. I have loads of music samples beyond what is in my online portfolio. Just ask. If what you want is not a good match for my experience and skills, I won't waste your time. I have yet to have a client reject my creation as sub par, and have received nothing but top ratings for my recordings, songwriting, and communication.