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Greg Lytle (R) photo by Mike White

Fans, friends, family, and members of Absolutely Kosher-signed act Bottom of the Hudson are attempting to carry on following a tragic tour van accident Sunday (July 29) which left BOTH bassist Trevor Butler dead and his bandmates injured.

According to Absolutely Kosher, Bottom of the Hudson drummer Greg Lytle-- who fractured his skull and was airlifted to a Chapel Hill hospital-- is now in stable condition.

Absolutely Kosher employees and label owner Cory Brown expressed their sentiments on the imprint's website:

"We didn't have an opportunity to get to know Trevor Butler as well as we would have liked, but he was a great guy and a great musician. He was instrumental in the evolution of the band's sound over the years. In addition to playing in Bottom of the Hudson for the last several years, Trevor also was a founding member in fellow-Philadelphia group Coyote. He was utterly devoted to music and helped many, many bands set-up shows in Philadelphia. We are devastated by his loss and he will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the band and their families. Thanks to everyone who has sent condolences and well-wishes.

"We are currently accepting donations via Paypal (the address is both@absolutelykosher.com) provided on behalf of Trevor's family and for Greg's medical bills resulting from the accident. Your generosity in this difficult time is appreciated."

You may also donate by clicking the button link here.

Furthermore, Bottom of the Hudson's Philadelphia buddies the A-Sides have decided to turn their August 30 record release show into a benefit for Trevor's family and Greg. The show takes place at Johnny Brenda's and also features performances from the Capitol Years and Bitter Bitter Weeks.

Additional benefit shows are reportedly in the works. UPDATE: Coyote, Mtn.High, and Gang will play a benefit show at Tritone in Philadelphia on Friday, August 3.

According to Bottom of the Hudson's publicist, as quoted in a Fayetteville Observer article today, the remaining members of the band are "trying to get stuff sorted out. They've gone off the radar and would like prayers to go out to Greg."