Butterfly Train | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Boise, Idaho, United States |
Genres | post-punk, indie rock |
Years active | 1994–1996 |
Labels | Up Records |
Members | Brett Nelson (vocals, bass, piano) Forrest Orr (bass, vocals) Eric Penney (guitar) Andy Capps (drums) Ambrose Richardson (bass) |
Past members | Tim Harris (drums) John McMahon (album guest, cello) Todd Dunnigan (album guest, piano) |
Website | www |
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