Seattle's Goodtime Hustle is not your typical band—it's a genre-blending phenomenon. Led by the soulful vocals of Bud Weather and Chris Denny's electric guitar, alongside the rhythmic backbone of Michael Gagliardo and Tom Lash, the four-piece creates a musical kaleidoscope fusing alt-country, jam band, psychedelic rock, and folk music.
Following the success of their debut, "Goodtime Hustle," the band ventures into new territories with their sophomore album, "Big In Bangladesh" released on March 1, 2024. Recorded at Seattle's Birdhouse Studios, the album's 12 tracks delve into themes of chaos and self-discovery, showcasing the band's growth.
8 reviews
Kenny C.
March 31, 2024Showed up early, ready to go in time, sounded great.
Hired as: Folk Band
Bud Weather's Goodtime Hustle
Thank you sir. This was a great event. We had a wonderful time performing for you. We appreciate the opportunity!
Mary L.
October 1, 2018Hello! I very much like your music, I am looking for a Christian folk singer to play at an event for my church we are paying $15/hour for five hours but you only need to sing and perform for one hour before and one hour after the service, we would like if you can change some of your lyrics so they are about Jesus and maybe play some original Christian music as well thank you much love xoxo
Hired as: Composer
Michael G.
January 16, 2017Weather took care of everything, the music was perfect.
I recommend him highly
Hired as: Composer, Singing Guitarist
Bud Weather's Goodtime Hustle
Thank you Michael! It was a pleasure to perform. If I can ever be of assistance again please let me know.
Kasey A.
January 16, 2017Having made music with, learned music theory from, and performed alongside Weather, I can say there is not one aspect of him, personally and musically, that will not both entertain you and challenge your preconceptions.
Hired as: Composer, Singing Guitarist
Bud Weather's Goodtime Hustle
The pleasure has been all mine. I look forward to working with you again in the future. Thank you!
Luanne A.
January 16, 2017Weather is an extremely skilled musician consistently adding his own original style of creativity to his already extensive repertoire of guitar.
The songs he not only plays, but also composes, are a danceable delight of dynamic, timeless, musical folk merrymaking & entertainment.
An opportunity to experience a live performance is an absolute honor anyone would certainly enjoy and jubilate in - an experience not to be missed!
Get your dancing shoes on and get ready for fun! Weather will have you on your feet and singing his tunes for many years to come!
Hired as: Composer, Singing Guitarist
Bud Weather's Goodtime Hustle
Thank you for your wonderful review. I hope I get the opportunity to entertain you again soon.
Price range: $375 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 120 minutes
Insurance: $100,000 - Liability insurance available
Weather has a cheeky sarcastic self-deprecating sense of humor. He rambles intermittently between songs and interacts with the audience. Expect a lot of chin wiggling and head bobbing. The band has been described as mid-tempo melodic folk-rock.
The band can come with instruments only or in configurations of any level of complexity. Lighting, sound and video equipment as well as technicians can be provided for events of ANY size. Ask for details.
Goodtime Hustle is a four piece electric band from the Seattle area that plays a mix of original music and uncommon covers. The band is fronted by Bud Weather, and features Chris Denny on lead guitar, Michael Gagliardo on bass and Tom Lash on drums. They count among their many influences: The Grateful Dead, Billy Strings, Meat Puppets and The String Cheese Incident.
Goodtime Hustle appeals to fans of psychedelic rock, alt-country, jam bands, and folk music.
The band can play up to four sets and can provide a PA and stage lighting if necessary.
- In most circumstances we provide our own audio console, monitors and main PA speakers.
- We travel with a Behringer XAir 18 Rack with JBL main speakers.
- The band will generally arrive two hours before showtime for load in and sound check.
- Load out generally takes forty-five minutes.
- Unless otherwise requested the band travels without our lighting package.
- We will provide a 6x6 “pipe and drape” backdrop.
- Generally the band travels without our audio engineer. In most situations the band will be controlling monitors and mixing front of house sound from on stage whilst performing.
- The band tours with all required microphones, stands, snakes, cables (XLR, 1⁄4”), backline, and Edison power cabling.
- The purchaser is to provide at minimum one fifteen amp, 110 volt, dedicated power circuit for audio and stage power.
Saturday
Teen Birthday Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Bonney Lake, WA
Saturday
Goodtime Hustle at Funhouse Seattle
7:30pm - 10:30pm
Goodtime Hustle Primarily Plays Original Music including:
Apocalypse Rag
Back To The One
Be Here Tonight
Calico
Candy
Fences
I Need a New Dream
Locked From Inside
Lost My Mind
Never Go Home
Perfect In Disguise
Queens Garden
Silence In The Woods
Since I Been Gone
Skeleton Key
Squared Up
The Best That’s Possible
The Leaves
Thinkin’ Of You
Those Were the Days
Trampling Daisies
Turkey Shuffle
Wheels
Have requests? We will learn almost any song for $100
Bob Dylan, Turnpike Troubadours, Ween, The Grateful Dead, Old ‘97’s, Robert Earl Keen, Steve Earle, Poor Man’s Poison, Yonder Mountain String Band, Neil Young, Devil Makes Three, and Jason Isbell.
professional PA system with a minimum of 16 XLR inputs
a variety of microphones, cables and stands
onstage monitors
professional audio engineer
safe and legal performance space with all required permits and insurance
minimum performance space 12 feet deep by about 16 feet wide
Folk Band
