With less than four weeks before Actual Lungbutter's concert appearance, it is unclear to fans whether longtime mascot Chickenface will be attendance.

Apparently, Chickenface, a Canadian citizen/stuffed chicken, was refused entry into the country over the weekend, due to charges of producing and distributing "harmful matter."

In a routine search of all electronic devices, Canada customs agents found several images of young chicks and fresh eggs on Chickenface's laptop. Hybrid / stuffed chicken's rights advocates are in the process of determining if these charges are constitutional, or if they even exist under Canadian law.

Chickenface could not be reached for comment, but his lawyer Lardner The Chimpanzee, said, "if Chickenface were here, I think he would say, "BBAAAWWWKKKKK BAWK BAWK BBAAAWWWKKKKK!" in addition to professing his innocence." He is expected to plead "not guilty."

Well known to Actual Lungbutter fans, Chickenface spent the better part of three years living with the members of Actual Lungbutter in their shared house on Broad Street; first in their safe, then in a shopping cart in their basement.

Actual Lungbutter wants to hear from YOU!
Check it out - the guys in the band want to know HOW ACTUAL LUNGBUTTER HAS ENHANCED YOUR LIFE? Maybe a particular song made you re-think your career, perhaps they inspired you to finally clean out that messy closet, or make more hilarious food choices. Or maybe they've said something to improve your sex life! Whatever it is, shout it out, and you will be entered to win a fabulous CD Mega-Prize pack including:

• "Available Now" (1997)
• "What Have They Done This Time?" (1999)
• "The Most Hated Band In Town" (2002)
  and the extremely-difficult-to-find
• "Have Breakfast" (Live - 1998)
  and
• "I Got It All On Tape" (2005)
  fan club CD's.

After a period of inactivity, Actual Lungbutter is scheduled to make a rare concert appearance in Regina. They will be opening for Shadow In The Mirror at The Exchange (2431 8th Avenue) on December 4th. Both bands have a tendancy of fearless originality and irreverance towards the music industry in general, so the pairing makes some sense.

"I'm really looking forward to the concert," says bassist Gil, adding "as long as not too much food is thrown around. I'd sure like to eat some of it."

In addition to Gil, the lineup will be the same as "The Most Hated Band In Town" album - the Reverend Reed Collins on vocals, Tony A. Ward on guitar, and John Breno on drums. It is unclear to fans whether longtime mascot Chickenface will be present.

Actual Lungbutter's last performance was October 13th 2001.

Fans of the Regina-based band LUNGBUTTER may be noticing something a little different about their logo these days.
The band, on hiatus since 2002, agreed to modify the name and logo slightly by adding the word "Actual" before "Lungbutter". This, according to drummer John Breno, is "to offset some of the confusion of there being more than one band attempting to use the name, and to add credence to the well-known fact that indeed, we are the one and only Actual Lungbutter."
Breno, and the other members of Actual Lungbutter came to the agreement this summer, and feel that the change will add the kind of distinction that their music already represents.
Despite their lengthy hiatus, Lungbutter (without the "Actual") placed second on an Artist Of The Year poll forthe last.fm group "Pixies Palace"in 2007.

Lungbutter's 2002 album, "The Most Hated Band in Town", is finally available here at the GCP site. See the details in theLungbutterarea of the site.

Yes, that’s right. Those “poster children for free thought” are back in the Garbage City Studios once again with new songs and a new approach. As you may know, John Breno has assumed the role of drummer, both onstage and in the studio, a position held until last year by Don McGuiness-Ford. But that’s not all. Other guests such as Ryan “Zubazz” Read and Michelle Boudreau are expected to appear on the as-of-yet-untitled album.

Technical Note: GCP has recently upgraded to Steinberg Cubase VST/32 recording software and a Mark Of The Unicorn 2408 MkII audio interface allowing an unprecedented amount of flexibility in the recording process. This means multiple channels of quality 24-bit audio can be recorded simultaneously – live off the floor. As well, instruments and vocals can be intensely layered to create new sounds as yet unheard by the human ear!

The songs range from quiet and folky to fast and heavy, with extended improv, unusual sound effects, and a plethora of different instruments and textures all throughout.

“We will be paying more attention to arrangement this time around with an emphasis on vocals,” suggests guitarist/songwriter Tony A. Ward. He continues, “the entire process will be fun and educational. I’m really excited about this new material.”

Some of the things Ward is excited about are the new instrumentals like “Match The Stains” and “Napalm Sticks To Kids.” Some new lyrical songs include “Be My Little Garbage Bag”, “Something Green” and the long awaited “The Martians Aren’t Coming.” Newly updated versions of road-tested classics such as “Suffer” and “Free Kill Pass” are being recorded, in addition to a few covers by The Idiots, Dartboard Za, and Angry Petunias. Betcha can’t wait now!

Lungbutter is currently in the recording studio, laying down tracks for at least one new release.   Stand back everybody; after going so long since a new release, Lungbutter is about to get prolific.  New song titles include "The Martians Aren't Coming", "Napalm Sticks to Kids", and "Mattress Tag Bylaw Inspector".  We don't want to tell you everything, so as to ruin all surprise, but we decided to give you something to whet your appetite.  Lungbutter is very excited to be recording with John on drums.  Expect the new material to have a bit more of a "live" sound than previous Lungbutter releases.

Lock up your cheese slices and standard thought processes! Lungbutter is back, and they have a new line-up. With this new focus, Saskatchewan’s “weirdest band” expands to the breaking point with new styles and tons of new material. Frontman Reverend Reed Collins, along with Tony A. Ward and Gil continue in their posts (guitar/vox and bass/vox respectively), but John Breno has moved back to playing the drums, vacating his guitar position.

Unreleased songs from Lungbutter appear on two new compilations this year, namely,Radio 306andStatic Sound, as well as last year’sRadio Active Volume 1, a benefit for community radio in Regina.

An opportunity to see the “new and improved” Lungbutter will come onSaturday, October 13^th, 2001atThe Exchange. A varied menu of sonic delicacies will be served by the band, as well as by two unique Regina transplants,Dave TaylorandMichelle Boudreau. An over-the-top and completely unnecessary light show will be the icing on a green cake. Advance tickets will be available through X-Ray records, B Sharp Music, and members of Lungbutter. The price is $4 in advance, $5 at the door. If you miss this show, you’re crazier than Lungbutter.

Thursday, September 13, 2001 shall be an evening of fun music with Alberta'sCRIPPLE CREEK FAIRIES(find them onlinehere) (adorned in aviator goggles), supported by AGRICULTURE CLUB (the name alone is enough to make one at least curious) andLUNGBUTTER. This extravaganza shall take place atThe Exchange(2431 8th Avenue, Regina). If you like your music to be fun, don't miss this show.

The most EXPLOSIVELungbuttershow yet seen will be held onSaturday, October 13, 2001, atthe Exchange (2431 8th Avenue, Regina). The 'butter boys have got some fun surprises planned for the unsuspecting audience. Supporting Lungbutter for this show will beDave Taylor, one of the best creative forces in the Regina music scene.  Dave's arrival from Vancouver has proven to be a shot in the arm for music in Regina. Dave is a member of Dollar Store Mary.  Also appearing will be Michelle Boudreau, another creative soul recently planted in Regina.  Bring your friends, your enemies, your relatives, the guy who sleeps on your street corner, and your neighbour Joe. Fun shall be had.

Get ready to be rocked! Lungbutterwill be appearing atthe Exchange(2431 8th Ave) in Regina, on Friday June 22nd, 2001, supporting Whyte and headliner Dollar Store Mary.

Dollar Store Mary is a new Saskatchewan based band formed by recent
Vancouver transplant Dave Taylor.  To the uninitiated, the bands music is a
refreshing blend of pop, surf/punk and 50's doowop.  DSM is a 7 piece band with
2 guitars, bass and drums and 3 female backup vocalists.

Stay tuned for ticket prices and availability.  This is the first-ever public appearance of the new, improved Lungbutter!

Yes, that's right, deep within the bowels of GCP headquarters, Lungbutter have been getting set to take to the live stage once again. Since the law finally caught up to drummer Don McGuinness Ford, the ever-versatile John Breno has put aside his guitar to try his hand at the drums.

Come model your weird fall fashions on our runway! Lungbutter and Whyte will be performing at this fall extravaganza. The event takes place atThe Exchange (2431 8th Avenue)in Regina. Tickets are $5 at the door, $3 in advance. Advance tickets are available from B-Sharp Music and X-Ray Records. Bring your wackiest clothes, your wackiest friends, and expect a wild time!

Three members of Lungbutter performed three shows on Tuesday June 20, 2000 in less than 10 minutes. Crowds of a half dozen or so, at 7-11, Just Bean Brewed and Manhattan Studio were treated to the ending of "Evil" by Howlin' Wolf. A great time was had by all (especially at Just Bean Brewed).

Lungbutter's "What Have They Done This Time?" is continuing to enjoy success in the underground regions of the universe.  The disc has been charting on community and college radio stations all over the place, including CKMS (University of Waterloo, ON), CKLN (Toronto, ON), CFRC (Queen's University, Kingston, ON), CAPR (Sydney, NS), CKCU (Carleton University, Ottawa, ON) and many others.  Why not find out what the fuss is all about andorderyourself a copy?

Two and a half days-60 hours! How does one go about writing and recording a composition of this magnitude?

The idea for the song came from an observation that during practices, the band’s improv jam-sessions were getting progressively longer. The band members challenged each other to an endurance contest of sorts. The end result is what Lungbutter believes to be the world’s longest single song.

The band did not sleep during the exclusive recording session. They were kept awake by loud volume and a steady diet of chocolate, cola, water, and encouragement from their engineering team. Food was fed to the band-while still playing-by friends who volunteered their time for the cause. Each band member was only able to use the washroom when they felt the song needed a sparse treatment in certain sections.

Two Tascam DA88 digital multi-track recorders captured all 60 hours of the song by starting one machine as the tape in the other machine was approaching its end. Both machines were fed identical signals, and were supervised by a "round-the-clock" team of engineers, changing tapes and adjusting levels in eight hour shifts. Several spare cables, and backup components were kept on hand in case of failure. Over 100 instruments are used within the context of the song.

All 37 tapes containing nearly 100 minutes on each, were carefully stored until six solid weeks of studio time could be booked to mix and master the recording. The song is set to be released by a major independent record label on a deluxe, limited edition 50 cd box set. 49 of the cd’s will accommodate the song, while the remaining disc will consist of interviews and out-takes.

The public is invited to name the song. To do so,e-mail Lungbutter.

Anchorage, Alaska (AK)
Inuvik, Northwest Territorries (NT)
Cambridge Bay, Nunavut (NU)
Repulse Bay, NU
Kaujuitoq (Resolute), NU
Alert, NU
Qaanaaq (Thule), Greenland
Iqaluit (Frobisher Bay), NU
Nuuk (Godthab), Greenland
Reykjavik, Iceland
Itseqqortoormilt, Greenland
Jan Mayen, Norway
Longyearbyen, Svalbard (territory of Norway)
Murmansk, Russia
Dikson, Russia
Tiksi, Russia
Cherskiy, Russia
Pevek, Russia
Provideniya, Russia
Nome, AK
The North Pole (territory of Canada)

One of the goals of this tour is to give the members of Lungbutter the opportunity to swim in three of the world's four oceans: the Pacific (this will take place near Anchorage, AK), the Arctic (an ice-cutting crew will prepare an area in Alert, NU), and the Atlantic (this will take place near Reykjavik, Iceland).  The band will be using strictly acoustic instruments for the entire tour, in order to avoid having to set up generators in the more remote locations, such as the North Pole, where the tour will be completed.

We warned you!  Lungbutter has confirmed that the first CD release party for "What Have They Done This Time?" will be in Regina at the Exchange (2431 8th Avenue) on Friday, October 22, 1999.  The Red Room will be the special guest opening act.  This is an all-ages show, and alcohol will be sold to those who can prove they're legal.  Doors open at 8PM, entertainment starts at 9PM.   Tickets are $4 in advance, $5 at the door.  Advance tickets are available at X-Ray Records, Infernal Racket, and members of the bands if you can find them.

After a long wait, the entire production and re-production process is finally complete, and "What Have They Done This Time?", Lungbutter's second album is now available on CD. Orderyours now!!!!   Look for CD release parties in Regina and Saskatoon to take place in mid-to-late October.  Be there!  Celebrate the mayhem with us!

Fresh off a successful and fun appearance at the Flatland Festival, Lungbutter will be making their way north to 'Toontown for an appearance at the "Taste of Saskatchewan" festival at 6:00 PM on Saturday, July 22. Catch the mayhem as Lungbutter brings its "gunk rock" to another group of unsuspecting people.

Well, it has finally happened. The head honcho of the "Taste of Saskatchewan Festival" gave Lungbutter the hook because of the lyrical content of the song "Show Me Your Sex Face" (not to mention the band's general inherent outrageousness). The band was three-quarters of the way through their forty-five minute set, playing the song "Show Me Your Sex Face", entertaining and captivating the public as usual, when suddenly The Man became insensed and felt the need to pull the plug. The band received no negative feedback from the crowd over their performance, nor any previous information as to what was and wasn't appropriate behaviour or content at this festival. It was just one man that found the band offensive, and it just so happens that this man had the power to pull the plug. Hear the song The Man doesn't want you to hearat mp3.com.

Lungbutter will be making their second consecutive appearance at the Flatland Music Festival at 1:20PM on Saturday, July 10, 1999.  Be there to witness the mayhem!  Tell all of your friends and maybe even some of your enemies about it!   Available at the merchandise tent will be Lungbutter T-shirts and "Available Now!" CDs.  For more information on the Flatland Music Festival, visit theSaskatchewan Recording Industry Association's website.   Incidentally, SRIA is doing a live webcast of the festival for those of you unable to make it because of such horrible things as work, or not being in Regina.  And guess what?  This year, SRIA has put together a Flatland Music Compilation CD to be sold at the festival, and Lungbutter is on it!  The brand-spanking new track, "I Think His Name Is Something (I Don't Know)", taken from the upcoming Lungbutter release, "What Have They Done This Time?" appears on the compilation along with many other high-quality tracks by all of your favourite Saskatchewan musicians.  Be sure to get a copy and support everybody!

After much blood, sweat, and vomit (some of which we tried desperately to get on tape), the recording process is finally over.  The album, titledWhat Have They Done This Time?, is now in mastering.  Artwork is being done as well, and soon the whole mess will be in duplication, and after that, you, the adoring public, will be able to get your hands on this ground-breaking new album.

Lungbutter came out and shocked and amazed many people as usual, and this time, it was for a good cause.  Regina does not have a community radio station for us to invade.  This benefit was one of many events staged by the group that wants to bring good radio to Regina.
The evening was a whole lot of fun for us, as we got to see several other local acts play.   Support community radio!

While we were in Saskatoon doing mixing and working on artwork for the new album, we found time to make an impromptu appearance at CFCR Community Radio.Basically, we just walked in the door, and ended up on the air.  It was fun, and we got it on tape.   We babbled about the new album and played a couple of tracks fromAvailable Now!  Thanks go out to the DJ, Don (I forget your last name), for being so accommodating.

The special half-hour Lungbutter episode of Cable Regina's (Channel Seven) E-Clips will air Friday, November 6th, Saturday the 7th, and Sunday the 8th. The show includes live clips from Regina and Saskatoon shows and festivals, as well as "behind the scenes" footage of the band in everyday life, acting ridiculous, and documenting the strange goings-on in their neighbourhood.

The new Lungbutter album is still in the works. The recording stage is slowly approaching completion, and after that's done, we have to kick everybody else in the rear and get them to work on artwork, packaging, etc. Expect a release around February of 1999....we promise it'll be worth the wait!

After the success of Lungbutter's short program at the SOMA festival in Saskatoon, SK, the guys are set to provide 'Toontown's Wash-N-Slosh with a full evening of delightful stupidity on August 8, 1998.
Promotion in Saskatoon for this show is being provided by the good people at SOMA, as well as Saskatoon band HUGE.  Thanks a lot guys!

There will be a new Lungbutter album late this year (or early next year) thanks to the Saskatchewan Original Music Association, and its many sponsors, including music manufacturing, studio time at Right Tracks Studios, and art design. Lungbutter has been writing for months in fact, and they will continue to do so until the tracking process begins. New songs include "I Ate That", "Love Nugget", and "Ass Machine Box".

Regina's wackiest band Lungbutter, will be putting their bid in to be SASKATCHEWAN's wackiest band as they assault the people of Saskatoon with their dizzying music & lyrics and awkward delivery at the Saskatchewan Original Music Association's annual showcase. Showtime is at 4:30PM on July 12th (that's Sunday). Come out and wear your best beekeeper's hat.

Lungbutter will be waking up anyone still resting from the previous night's activities, early on at SRIA's Flatlands Festival. They take their nutty antics to the outdoor stage at 12:00PM sharp, on Saturday, July 4th. Don't miss it - it's free, and it will be a compressed, condensed version of non-stop insanity. CD's and T-shirts availble!

Lungbutter, with special guests Red Room, kick everybody's ass June 27 at the Other Side. CDs and T-shirts are available!

Your favourate musical asylum escapees Lungbutter will soon be heard every week! Cable Regina is revamping their intro, and Lungbutter is not only responsible for the new theme music, but you should be able to see them in the video as well. Producer Tina Cournios is responsible for the weirdest & best musical desicion public access has ever made.

The newsgroup "alt.music.weird" officially opened for discussion March 1st, 1998. The primary goal is to discuss "off-the-wall" musical options with others who are also interested in music that is not mainstream. The newsgroup is being moderated by Lungbutter and it is seeing more activity every day. Special thanks go to Rod for setting the wheels in motion, and seeing it to fruition.

Regina Saturday, December 13th, 1997
Half CD Release Party, half Christmas Show, this performance promises to be a blast. There are games to be played, prizes to be won, and a visit from Santa Claus to top it all off! Some might argue that many other Xmas concerts are offering similar ideas, but you KNOW this isn't run of the mill - it's LUNGBUTTER.
If you are in the Regina area December 13th, come on down to The Other Side. $5 at the door gets you in to see Lungbutter with special guests Fezzywhig kicking it off at 9:30 PM. A nice variety of drinks and merchandise will be available.
Don't end the year without seeing one of the nuttiest shows of `97. See you there!