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Curtis Butala

Hailing from the small mountain town of Golden, BC, Curtis Butala is a Calgary-based singer/songwriter. Citing influences as diverse as Dwight Yokam and Johnny Cash, his rock ’n roll/country style is as diverse as
the loyal fans who come to hear him play.

A self-taught musician, Butala has been writing and performing music for over 15 years. From 2009–2015, Butala was the lead vocalist in the high-octane band Kingdom of Few. Their single "Rich Man" was played on
radio stations across Canada. Appearances at Sturgis North, Canadian Music Week, Toronto Indie Week and the Boonstock Music Festival solidified Kingdom of Few as a notable hard rock act.

In 2015, Butala branched out musically with the new band Saints and Sinners, providing a more musically diverse sound with elements of rockabilly, blues, country and R&B, mixed around a pure rock sound. Saints and Sinners has proven popular at local venues.

A proud Albertan, Butala recently co-wrote and produced the single “Alberta Strong,” inspired by the spring 2016 fire that devastated the town of Fort McMurray, Alberta. The release heralded a new beginning for
Calgary’s own country troubadour.

2021 has been a busy year for Curtis, releasing 3 singles - “Looking for Angles”, “This Guitar” and “When I get Drunk” across all major music platforms. Recorded at SQ FT Recordings and produced by Don Wilson, the
singles show Curtis growing as a Country writer and performer.