Saltine City was an alternative rock band from Skaneateles, New York, that formed from a group that started in April 2008. The group's last performance with Tom Droppa and Josh Cook was July 23, 2011, and John's last performance was on July 7, 2012. The band has gone through a number of name and lineup changes. From 2010 to 2012, John Buterbaugh (vox/guitar/keys) and Ryan Sayko (drums/percussion). The band drew influences from British and American artists when writing originals for their two demo albums, Resolution and John Buterbaugh and Friends and for their 2012 album Saltine City.