Crystal Deep is an acoustic rock band from Potsdam, NY. The band was started in 2006 by Josh Butler (Lead Vocals/Guitar), and is joined by Patrick Gavin-Brynes (Bass), Paul Byrd (Lead Guitar) and Aaron Downing (Percussion). The bright acoustic resonance, and deep lyrics are accented by a demanding bass foundation and a brilliant lead electric that's as smooth as butter when it needs to be, and heavy when there's a point to be made.Josh ButlerI was born in Pryor, Oklahoma and moved to Watkins Glen, New York at the age of 5. When I was 10 my brother bought a Fender and I started teaching myself how to play. Some good friends of mine loved Metallica, so naturally every song I knew was metal. I loved it, but never took it seriously.
I was always into music. I played snare drum in a marching band when I was 10 and played trumpet from 5th grade until now. The defining moment in my passion for music was when I graduated from high school and my parents bought me my first acoustic guitar for going away to college. I loved that thing. Its sound drove me to a new style and I used it all through college. When I was a senior I went to a local club event on campus (open mic at Club 99). I was there with some friends and remember saying 'I can definitely do that'. It grew on me! I soon upgraded my old guitar and was on my way. It's a disease, the best habit I've ever had.
My first year of grad school I met Jesse Bonanno at an open mic!awesome musician. I asked to play together sometime and it was another milestone. Jesse taught me more than I could ever ask for. Soon after becoming friends with Jesse I started writing my own music. So with the influences of everyone around me, especially my roommate Chris who introduced me to the Goo Goo Dolls, my sound developed into what I have today. As far as parents go, I could not ask for any better support in every decision I've ever made.
Gear:I love Yairi by AlvarezInfluences: Johnny Rzeznik, Rob Thomas, Aaron Lewis, Adam Duritz, Dave Mathews, James Hetfield, Stupid people who make me angryPaul ByrdI was raised in Clifton Park, New York with my brother and sister. I was involved in wrestling and orchestra in high school. In my senior year I picked up a guitar for my first time after hearing Pink Floyd's 'Wish You Were Here' album. Having a background in musical theory and stringed instruments made the transition from violin to guitar much easier. I took formal lessons from Kenny Hohman of Super 400 for several months before going to school at Clarkson University. I am currently a junior going for a B.S. in civil engineering with a concentration in structural engineering.
Aside from playing guitar in several bands, I enjoy the outdoors, relaxing with friends, being a brother of Tau Epsilon Phi fraternity, watching football, and the list goes on!Gear :Ibanez Prestige RG14701996 Fender Standard Stratocaster2005 Fender FS-52 Lap SteelRadial Tonebone Hot British DistortionBoss ...
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