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SEATTLE CONCERT - Tom Butler - Live at the Owl N' Thistle 

Hey friends, 

It's been a long time and I've missed you all very much! I hope you are doing well and keeping well :) For those in the U.S., I'll be playing a show on Wednesday November 29, 2023 @ the Owl N' Thistle in Seattle. Here's a link for more information and to RSVP: https://www.bandsintown.com/e/104881511-tom-butler-at-owl-n'-thistle?came_from=210&utm_medium=web&utm_source=artist_page&utm_campaign=event 

Metropolis Studios Showcase on February 2 


METROPOLIS SESSIONS | 2ND FEBRUARY 2016

Metropolis Studios is one of the most famous studios in London and most recently hosted Adele as she recorded her album '25'. I'll be doing an acoustic showcase there on February 2, 2016 and I couldn't be happier. Huge thanks to Metropolis Studios for the invite! Here is the event information: 

http://www.thisismetropolis.com/metropolis-sessions-2nd-february-2016/

Let me know if you'd like to attend and be on the guestlist for it. 

Cheers, 
Tom Butler

RONNIE SCOTT'S 

I'm playing at the famous Ronnie Scott's Bar on Tuesday January 26 at 930PM with the band. I'm excited to see you all there! Can't wait!

https://www.facebook.com/events/216445078697737/

 

TOM BUTLER - GREENBELT / HIATUS OVER / NEW MUSIC SOON 

James, Nico, Paul, Gav and I after our on August 30 at Greenbelt Festival



Tom here. Wow! What a week it's been, but I'm here just to report on the amazing experience the band and I had at the Greenbelt Festival up in Kettering at the Boughton House. I played a solo set on Saturday August 29. I want to express a sincere 'Thank You' to all of you who listened and were in attendance. In a summary, the compere said "Go see Tom Butler tomorrow at the big top if you want to hear great music and average chat"… Read more

TOM BUTLER - WHAT HAPPENED AT GLASTONBURY 

Hey Friends, 


I don't know why it took so long for me to get around to writing about my experience at Glastonbury Festival. It was absolutely amazing and I met some very wonderful people. Overall, my stay was very very simple. I had a few impromptu performances, but performed twice officially on the PRS For Music VIP stage. Unfortunately, because of permissions and rights issues with the BBC, getting the footage to the performances has been difficult, but I'll post what I can when I get my hands on it. This… Read more

TOM BUTLER - TRAFALGAR SQUARE - NATIONAL BUSKING DAY RECAP 

TRAFALGAR SQUARE - NATIONAL BUSKING DAY RECAP

My goodness! This weekend was packed full of fun! I had a great songwriting session with my good friend Keeva followed by an amazing day at Trafalgar Square playing for National Busking Day. Here are a few pictures from the day: 



 

She was singing her heart out to country roads

Jill and Anna Beth traveled up from Brighton! So fun seeing them again!

Great seeing Darryl again!Amigas NuevasFriends I made Busking! We all love NSYNC and James Bay!


 Then The Tailormade…

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TOM BUTLER - HIATUS UPDATE 



Hey Friends, 

Quick Summary: Life is amazing, I'm happy, I'm not quitting music, Glastonbury was PHENOMENAL :)

Epic Table of Contents 
1) General Catch-up
2) Fighting Addiction
3) Music Update


It's been 11 weeks since I first told my friends about my Hiatus from music. Everything has improved dramatically over the past weeks and I'm so thankful for your love and support. I'm working to prioritise my life the best I can- putting God and Family first (...this is starting to sound like a country song #facepalm). But…Read more

Kill The Myths: My Trip To New York 

Tuesday December 16, 2014
Kill The Myths: My Trip to New York
By Tom Butler

Quick Recap: New York City is overall a pretty safe place!

I currently live in London and was pretty nervous about my first trip to the Big Apple. People tols me that the subway was dirty and and smelly (which I'm sure is more of an isssue during the muggy summer months). During this winter Christmas season, however, the subway was just your basic run of the mill dirty-ish subway.

Quick question for those in New York: is the water…

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The Bedford Gigs 2014 Reunion Show 

I've been buzzing all day from playing the #gigs2014 GIGS: Big Busk reunion show last night at The Bedford The Bedford Live!! Such an AMAZING night! Most importantly I would like to thank each and every single one of you that came to the show and shared your time with each of us last night. Gavin, Paul, James, Stu, and I had a ton of fun playing music for you! We are supremely blessed to play music. It is a gift we enjoy sharing with you, especially during this Christmas season. 

Natalie Shay Harry Houseago …Read more

Tom Butler at the Drury Club 

Last night was an amazing show and the band and I would like to thank everyone that came out to the show. Here are some fun photos that friends on Twitter posted from the show: 


We played: 
On The Line
Highway
Alone
Dad's Song
Should've Been (featuring Ria and Erik Sjoholm)
Boats
Overboard
Malea
Heart


Hope you have a wonderful day!

Cheers,
Tom

Week Full of Music - Sep 15, 16, 17, 18, 20 



Last week was an amazing week for Stu, James, Paul, Gav and I as we played 5 days of music (well at least some combination of us were involved in TB music over the week). Here's a fun little recap for you!

Monday September 15  - Played a Country Roads, On The Line, and Malea during a solo set in Reading @ The Jolly Anglers
Tuesday September 16 - Played Malea and Heart (coming on the next EP) in London @ the Tooting Tram & Social
Wednesday September 17 - Played a full band set in London @ the Betsey Trotwood

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​What was it like to win the PRS Songwriting Prize? 

What was it like to win the PRS Songwriting Prize for the Gigs 2014 Busking Competition?

It was like being underwater. I was standing on stage with all of the judges and the 5 other contestants for the songwriting prize (who are excellent songwriters). When Guy Fletcher said, "Tom Butler", I had no idea what to do or say. Here are some photos and videos from the experience:
 

Before

During

After: Me giving a mumbled and terrible acceptance speech. I think I said 'Thank you...' When I went on stage to play…

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Gigs Big Busk 2014 Announces Top 6  

Hey Friends,

London Mayor's Office announced Gigs Big Busk 2014 Songwriting Finalists: 



"Gigs HQ is pleased to announce the six winning songs in the Gigs Songwriting Prize, sponsored by PRS for Music. The prize was open to all Gigs acts who write their own music and the winners chosen by a panel of judges. The six winning songs are now being listened to by Guy Fletcher, Chairman of PRS for Music, who will choose the overall winner.

All six songwriting prize winners will be invited to attend a day of…

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Aloft and Priory 

Also read and follow the Tom Butler Blog at http://tombutlersings.wordpress.com/2014/08/18/aloft-priory/

Hey Friends!

This last week was absolutely amazing. It started out with an excellent date night (no, I'm not going to expound), but then Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday saw the best band practices yet. Playing music with James, Stu, Gav, and Paul really takes it all to the next level. We enjoyed practicing Thursday night at The Breakfast Studios which we found out is where Chesney Hawkes also rehearses on…Read more

MARYLEBONE FAYRE RECAP 



Thanks to everyone that came to the Fayre. Thanks to the artists that played. Thanks to everyone that made it possible. Have a wonderful week. Oh, and watch the video!

The London Folkfest - Interviews with the bands on the Vin's Night In Stage 

Tom Butler Interviews Stephanie Fraser, Evanjack, and Mixed Doubles. 

As a band we've planned and carried out our first set of interviews with the bands we play alongside at our shows and gigs. Tonight at the London Folkfest at the Bedford in Balham we were fortunate to play with Steph Fraser, Evanjack (Scott Cousins), and Mixed Doubles (comedy group). 
Stephanie Fraser



Where are you from? 
Blackpool

Is this your first time playing at the London Folkfest?
No, I came to listen last year and they brought me on…Read more