
BUTTERMILK FREEMAN
Buttermilk Freeman is an American alternative folk rock artist based in Atlanta, Georgia. As a producer, multi instrumentalist and singer/songwriter, he has been able to use his broad musical influences to hone and create a unique sound. Buttermilk is a gumbo of soulful country, folk, and psychedelic rock.
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Playing in the local rock scene in Atlanta, Washington DC, and New York elevated his stage shows and performance ideas. As a singer and guitarist, he has worked internationally as an artist and producer in Sweden, France, and the UK. Scoring award winning short films (Macarrão) or writing theme songs for shows (Dishing with Patricia), Buttermilk remains actively creating and writing music.
PALS LOUNGE
Now a fourth generation owner of his childhood juke joint, Pals Lounge, he remains firmly rooted to his foundation and is an active community leader in the Historic MLK Jr. & Sweet Auburn District. Buttermilk, whose name is Devon Lee Woodson, is featured in the upcoming 2022 feature film, ‘Rise & Rebuild: Tale of Three Cities’ produced by Tribeca Film Studios and Bank of America.


Devon Woodson FKA Devon Lee, Buttermilk, and Buttermilk Freeman's work includes:
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2022 Devon Woodson ‘Rise and Rebuild: A Tale of Three Cities ( Tribeca Film Studio & Bank of America)
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2022 Buttermilk Freeman ‘Wavy album’ with legendary musicians:
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Little John Roberts - drums Lil John Roberts - DRUMMERWORLD (Janet Jackson, George Duke)
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Marq Jefferson - bass guitar LaMarquis Jefferson | Discography | Discogs (jagged Edge, TLC, Xscape, Eric Benet)
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David Whild - keys Outkast's backing band, Whild Peach, plays Lewiston Saturday | Arts & Entertainment | lmtribune.com (OutKast)
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Kebbi Williams - saxophone Kebbi Williams – Reunion Blues Gig Bags (Derek Trucker Band, Allman Brothers)
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Dashil Smith - trumpet Dashill Smith | Discography | Discogs (Janelle Monáe)
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JOI- background vocals Bio — All Joi Everything (OutKast, D’ Angelo, Run the Jewels)
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2021- Theme song - Dishing with Patricia video podcast (Millennium 3 Management) DWP Podcast | Classie-Essential-Nu
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Film Scoring credits : with iyabo Kwayana on the following projects https://faculty-directory.dartmouth.edu/iyabo-e-kwayana
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2010 El Nazareno (Black Christ of Portobello), documentary, Director, Cinematographer
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2011, Los Gigantes, Co-Cinematographer
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2015 Macarrão, narrative, Writer, Director
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Premiers and Awards:
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Rome International Film Festival(RIFF)
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Pan African Film Festival
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Zanzibar International Film Festival
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BlackStar Film Festival
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Newport Beach Film Festival
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Festival Du Film Salaam Kivo (Goma,Congo)
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Diaspora Festival of Black and Independent Fest
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Palm Beach International Film Festival
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UCSD Women Behind the Lens - Nominations:
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Student Academy Awards
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Awards: BlackStar film Jury Prize Winner, Ousmane Sembene Jury Award (Zanzibar International Film Fest), BAFTA Shortlist, UCLA Spotlight Film Festival Director's Festival
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Producer and Co-Founder of the group W2TL (Welcome to the Limit) with Mikeflo (legendary dj of Dead Prez Dead Prez (1996- )
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Producer of Projects : Royal Remixes & Royal EP - Ropedope Records https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ropeadope_Records
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W2TL singles with Thomas Rusiak https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Rusiak- Sweden, Stockholm
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W2TL Ep produced by UK legend Daddy G of Massive Attackhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massive_Attack (release 2023)
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Producer and co-founded Hot Heavy & Bad with funk icon JOI Joi Is Back To Get Hot Heavy & Bad On The 'One' | SoulBounce
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2006 - Producer of Theme song for comedy skit show and featured artist ‘Macio’s Confessions of an Addicted Mind’ featuring actor Peter Dinklage (game of thrones) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Dinklage
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Work as session musician, Artist and co-producer in Paris, France with Beat Assailanthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beat_Assailant
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Devon Lee wrote and produced songs “Queen” & “Fort Street Blues” where chosen by civil and human rights museum National Center For Civil And Human Rights: Reasons To Visit & Insider Tips as a featured artists to be played on the museum playlist and highlighted as an influential Atlanta based artists.