Burton has fraternal twin brother named [[Benjamin Bell|Benjamin (Ben) Bell]], who is also a vocalist/musician in a rockabilly/country band. Ben is a librarian in Louisiana. when not performing.
Bell and his wife [[Amy Abattoir]] have a daughter <!---(Violet Morning)---> born February 17, 2006, a son <!---(Atticus Wolf)---> born December 2007, and a daughter <!---(Vivian Honoree Bell)---> born July 6, 2009.
Burton is a photographer and writer when not on tour.