San Francisco sextet Hot Buttered Rum, true to its namesake beverage, cooks up rich, intoxicating songs that pack a lyrical punch.

Hot Buttered Rum returns with their signature blend of bluegrass, folk, and California grooves, delivering a night packed with rich harmonies, virtuosic picking, and the kind of energy that turns a spring night into a full-on celebration.

Their live shows move from high-octane jams to warm, reflective moments, all anchored by musicianship that has made them a favorite on festival and club stages across the country.
Songwriters Nat Keefe (guitar) and Erik Yates (banjo/dobro) and bassist Bryan Horne keep their kettle cranking with the help of keyboardist Jeff Coleman, drummer Lucas Carlton, and a rotating cast of mandolin and fiddle virtuosos. Together, they’ve carved out a unique space in American roots music, fusing the traditional with the unexpected—Stanley Brothers harmonies with a Wood Brothers groove.

Twenty-five years in, with sugar on its apron and rum on its breath, HBR still knows how to both turn a phrase and pack a dance floor.

It’s something worth seeing, hearing and tasting for yourself.