Buttersprites

Buttersprites are the brainchild of guitarist Elizabeth Jameson, who is internationally recognized as a visual artist; vocalist Haruko Nishimura is a Butoh dancer and a longstanding member of Seattle's Degenerate Art Ensemble. Bassist Lunarre Omura is also a member of the nouveau cocktail lounge group Lushy, and Buttersprites are rounded out by keyboard player Julie Grant and drummer Jen Gay. Their sound is bright, uptempo, and quirky and demonstrates affection for the so-called post-punk music of the early '80s. Nishimura, as vocalist, oozes charisma and serves as a focal poi...