The Buttshakers

The soul/funk combo from Lyon (FR) is not only one of the best groups able to take up the torch from Sharon Jones and compete with the Daptones; they are also musicians in search of meaning.
LE MONDE.FR
For the past decade, the Lyon formation, led by American singer Ciara Thompson, has been propelling its abrupt and incendiary funk on European stages.
FIP
The formation, endowed with an insane live presence, has been burning up dance floors for more than a decade, unleashing the public and winning over hearts and minds.
PAN AFRICAN MUSIC
The Buttshakers create a universe 100% soul, evident in the single “In the City” with the haunting voice of singer Ciara Thompson. It’s sexy and kinetic.
SOUL ADDICT
Rhythm’n’blues with a touch of garage and a heavy dose of sex-appeal make their songs powerful hits, transforming their shows into fervid dancefloors.
PARIS MOVE
Don’t think that France is behind on the soul scene. The Buttshakers are living proof that soul music is alive and well in the Hexagon.
PUTSCH

Led by the bewitching voice and energy of the seductive and charismatic riot-girl Ciara Thompson, The Buttshakers lay down warm, raw soul music that digs into the furrows of the addictive rhythms and beating blues of the music they love so much. A rhythm’n’blues vibe with a touch of garage rock and a high dosage of sex-appeal make their songs powerful hits, turning their shows into furious dance floors.