Nicole Pearson A.K.A “BUT-TAH” is a native of Richmond CA. Her style is soulfully nostalgic, rich and purely sweet to the ears. BUT-TAH starting singing at an early age. By the age of nine she began writing poetry and from poems came songs. The voice you hear will have you reminiscing on days of old soulful sanging. BUT-TAH is a former member of the groups “Patton Letha” & “The Nathan Owens Band”, very successful travel bands which has performed in many of America’s largest and highly acclaimed casinos and venues for over 30 years. She’s astounded audiences with her performances on “Showtime at the Apollo” episode 302 with Ciara and Petey Pablo hosted by comedian Mo’Nique and American Idol seasons 3, 5 & 6, she has performed all over the U.S. and abroad, entertaining in many parts of Japan including Tokyo’s renowned, “Cotton Club” as a featured guest of the “Whispers” under the musical direction of the late Grady Wilkins.