Ok peeps, Cottonmouthgirl is BACK! Back online that is. The web site
is getting a major overhall with everything else. It's gonna take a
little bit of time, but I'm already working on it. The guys are back
in the studio jamming. I'd like to welcome Drummer Paul Lara from
Masochrist to the Cottonmouth Family along with his wife Melena and
son Eddie. Lots of Cottonmouth fans turned out for this years Back
Door Men Social in September. It was a great kick ass show like
always and went over well. It was a little bit nippy (not you Psycho)
out, but there was a great bonfire, so no one froze their balls off.
No rain this year either. Cottonmouth Stash vol.1 CDs are still
available. So be sure to get yours before they run out. So be sure to
keep eye on Cottonmouth.org some major changes are coming! Sign the
damn book too!
Not much has been goin on in here I see. Well, that's all about to
change. Cottonmouth has been jammin, the website is about to get a
serious update and change. More MP3's will be added to the site. We
still have a few t-shirts and cd's. I think bumperstickers too. Check
out the website for ordering instructions.
Wendy
Cottonmouth has only a limited number of cd's!
The new release from Cottonmouth, Stash vol.1 ~ All
tracks include Butch's work. A must have for Cottonmouth
fans! New T-Shirts,bumperstickers,and Screen Saver too!
Just a reminder about the Butch McMaster Family
Benefit scheduled for January 19th at the Wood River
VFW... a new flyer was posted on the website and
everyone is working hard to make the benefit a blast.
Donations are still needed, please call one of the contact
numbers or email Cottonmouth (all info can be found on
the Cottonmouth website.
The world has suffered a great tragic loss
October 23rd, loosing a friend, brother, drummer/producer
of Cottonmouth, Butch McMaster, to a horrific car
accident. Butch will be missed dearly. <br>In Loving Memory
of Butch McMaster <br>January 2, 1971 - October 23,
2001 <br>When Butch walked into a place everyone felt
the whirlwind of energy, he had a dynamic character.
He was a friend to whomever his path crossed. We all
have so many great memories of Butch. Butch was the
life of every gathering, he was always social, and
embracing us with his love. He had a natural talent for
music; his ear was tuned like no other. Butch played his
drums from his soul, letting every listener feel his
intensity, surrounded by his brothers, Bash, Darren, and
Alex. Cottonmouth was Butch's passion. Words could
never be adequate in describing Butch, he was a force,
a spirit so kind, considerate, and true. No one
ever had to wonder what Butch was feeling, he wore his
heart on his sleeve for all of us to know and love.
Butch was Wendy's soulmate, lover, provider, and best
friend. He was a perfect dad to Allen, Zach, and little
Justin Lee. His love for his family was great, his
loyalty to them indescribable. How our hearts break
knowing without Butch nothing will ever be the same, get
comforted in the thought that Butch would want us to
remember him with memories of all the great times, the
music, the parties, gigs, and he would want us to
embrace his memory the way he lived - for the day,
trusting in the future goodness of all who loved him.
<br>~*~Becky Gruen~*~ <br>We're sending out this email to
inform people of an upcoming benefit for the family of
Butch McMaster. We're asking for generous donations and
contributions from friends and the local community to help out
the three children Butch leaves behind.<br>Butch
McMaster Family Benefit<br>Saturday ~ January 19th 3pm
-midnight<br>Wood River VFW<br>$!5 donation at the door (includes
beer)<br>Silent auction, 50/50, raffles<br>Music by: Cottonmouth,
Pantego Bros, Anadize,<br>and other special guests
TBA<br><br>Please contact days Beck Gruen 618-377-9435 <br>eves
Cottonmouth Studio 618-463-1762<br>If no answer Chris
618-530-7624<br>or visit www.cottonmouth.org
You were a dear friend and you will be missed by
many. Butch made his impact on the lives of those who
had the privilege to have known him. He will live on
in our hearts and in our thoughts as we try to
continue on now that he's gone. I've never known a better
friend and I know I never will. You are deeply missed my
friend and all I can think of to say ....is the last
words I heard from you "Love you Bro".
I got my Tattoo! In Loving Memory of Butch!
Thanks to Craig at Dead Serious Designs Tattoo and
Piersings! He's in Godfrey right next to 67 Race Track! He's
good! Check him out! 618-466-DEAD (3323) Psychoboy got
one too his looks good!
When Butch walked into a place everyone felt the
whirlwind of energy, he had a dynamic character. He was a
friend to whomever his path crossed. We all have so many
great memories of Butch. Butch was the life of every
gathering, he was always social, and embracing us with his
love. He had a natural talent for music; his ear was
tuned like no other. Butch played his drums from his
soul, letting every listner feel his intensity,
surrounded by his brothers, Bash, Darren, and Alex.
Cottonmouth was Butch's passion. Words could never be
adequate in describing Butch, he was a force, a spirit oso
kind, considerate, and true. No one ever had to wonder
what Butch was feeling, he wore his heart on his
sleeve for all of us to know and love. Butch was Wendy's
soulmate, lover, provider, and best friend. He was a
perfect dad to Allen, Zach, and little Justin Lee. His
love for his family was great, his loyalty to them
indescribable. How our hearts break knowing without Butch
nothing will ever be the same, get comforted in the
thought that Butch would want us to remeber him with
memories of all the great times, the music, the parties,
gigs, and he would want us to embrace his memory the
way he lived - for the day, trusting in the future
goodness of all who loved him. ~Becky Gruen<br><br>I would
like to thank everyone for all they have done during
this trying time. What Beck wrote was the perfect
description of Butch and I thank her with all my heart for
writing something so beautiful, knowing how hard all of
this is on everyone! I'm still in a state of sho
Butch my brother I can't believe your no longer
here I love you and I miss you you've left us hollow
with so much pain I'll carry you with me til I die and
when I die I hope your waiting on the other side with
a bud light and a little something to get me going
goodbye Bro i'll never forget you and will always love
you.<br>by the way I'm goin to get your fucking tattoo on
the most painful place I can find thanx asshole
<br>Chris Unthank AKA PSYCHO
Check the calendar for upcoming events, concerts,
and Festivals that Cottonmouth will be appearing at!!
Cottonmouth will be appearing at Freedom Fest 2001 (12pm - ?)
Sunday October 14th at Harris Tavern at Piasa Creek and
River Road - IL If it rains we're hoping on a rain date
TBA.
Bring your Harley! Time is running out to get
your tickets for the the 24th Annual BACK DOOR MEN
Motorcycle Club Social. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20
at the gate. Remeber it's at a new location this
year too. This year the BDM Social will be held in
Fosterburg, IL at the corner of Fosterburg Rd. and
Brighton-BumkerHill Rd. For more info visit the website!
www.cottonmouth.org See you there!
After a five day 'Stand off' in southern
Michigan, the owners and operators of the Rainbow Farm were
MURDERED by the FBI. These men had made great strides
toward the legalization of Marijuana in Michigan.
Cottonmouth wishes to express our deepest sympathy to the
friends and families of these great Americans. The
Rainbow Farm and everything it stands for will forever
remain in our hearts.