The Builders and the Butchers

The Builders and The Butchers
The Builders and the Butchers playing live 2014 in Munich.
Background information
OriginPortland, Oregon, United States
GenresFolk rock, indie folk, Americana, roots rock
Years active2005–present
LabelsBladen County Records, Gigantic Music, Badman Recording Co., Song, by Toad Records
MembersJustin Baier
Willy Kunkle
Ray Rude
Ryan Sollee
Harvey Tumbleson
Past membersAlexander Ellis
Brandon Hafer
Adrienne Hatkin
Paul Seely
WebsiteTheBuildersAndTheButchers.com

The Builders and The Butchers are a folk rock band based in Portland, Oregon, United States. It is fronted by singer/guitar player Ryan Sollee. The other members of the band are Willy Kunkle (bass guitar, vocals, percussion), Justin Baier (drums, backup vocals, percussion), Ray Rude (drums, piano, clarinet, backup vocals, percussion), and Harvey Tumbleson (mandolin, banjo, guitar, vocals, percussion).

The band's debut self-titled album was released in 2007 by Bladen County Records.

To date, the band has 6 full-length albums, 2 live album and 2 EP splits.