Jon Butcher's signature sound features his powerful soul-infused vocals; and his guitar work reflects a skillful mix of Rock and R&B, Funk and Soul, Jazz and Americana, all of it focused through a prism built from the Blues. Jon’s powerhouse live performances with bandmates Chris Martin ( bass), Jeff Keithline (bass), John Anthony (drums), Marty Richards (drums) are electrifying and not surprisingly playing to packed venues everywhere!
The New Album
"The new album is finally done! The first single- also the title track is called SHAKY GROUND. I initially wrote it as a reaction to the JAN 6 Capitol Attack. I realized however that the song resonated on another level, as a result we made a pretty dramatic vid which captures the emotion of that day without the politics. The vid is whack." Jon's 13th Int'l release is as of yet untitled , 10 new tracks-from blistering to boisterous.. and that's just the 'B's!
"I've been recording at my 'home away from home 'Bang-a-Song Studios in Gloucester MA ( thank you Tony Goddess ) for about 8 mos, recorded at least 20 songs until I found the right 10 screaming to get out. We're living in exceptional times though not necessarily good. I call it the great upheaval."
Jon continues; "Women's rights are under assault like never before, gun violence is everywhere and our body politics are incendiary to say the least. All of it in combination creates enough material for anyone to write about." The best thing though is this record I really focused on my guitar playing- electric, acoustic, nylon string, dobro, 12-string, pretty much anything with strings was fair game. "
Watch for the single release and video of SHAKY GROUND July 10!
2023 featured the release of SONGS FOR MARY, the soundtrack album created by Jon and Dawn Carroll about the amazing story and life of Black opera singer Mary Caldwell Dawson. SONGS FOR MARY is one of the most musically ambitious projects Jon has undertaken as a producer and creator of music for film and stage production. " SONGS FOR MARY is a great source of pride. Dawn and I agreed that this was a story which needed to be told. Mary Dawson was a powerhouse in a time where women were suppressed. She is absolutely a part of the great American storybook." The early release of the soundtrack album SONGS FOR MARY will be available here.
2023 also features GYPSY CARAVAN, the new album and debut of Butcher, Baglio & Estes which features the collaborative songwriting of Jon, Sal Baglio ( The Amplifier Heads, Tom Hambridge & The Rattlesnakes, The Stompers) and legendary singer-songwriter Allen Estes. GYPSY CARAVAN is 11 new songs of rock blues, and acoustic blues full of rich harmonies and Jon's acrobatic and soul-infused guitar work- available now!
Says Jon," This is a great record, strong, soulful and above all it has its roots in the Blues. I haven't done a band collaborative thing since Leland Sklar and I were in Barefoot Servants. Making GYPSY was electric and so cool on multiple levels. And an opportunity to finally record with two of my best friends!"
With a discography of 21 LP and CD Int'l releases to his credit, critical acclaim and great reviews of Jon Butcher 360° and 2021's hit album SPECIAL DAY it should come as no surprise that Jon's creative output is- still- on fire.
Watch for the SHAKY GROUND album hard copy this Summer and the first single wherever fine streaming is available on JUL 15. "The album is diverse musicially but focused lyrically. It also has some of my best guitar playing ever. The first single is the title track and it's ferocious. you might be injured if you listen too loud. ”
SHAKY GROUND the album. SHAKY GROUND the first of 10 new singles. Here and Now.
WATERCOLORS MOVIES & VIDEO, a video division of ELECTRIC FACTORY MUSIC in Gloucester MA owned and operated by Jon who produces all of his video along with Vinny Straggas. see Jon's new video, SHAKY GROUND
The New Album
"The new album is finally done! The first single- also the title track is called SHAKY GROUND. I initially wrote it as a reaction to the JAN 6 Capitol Attack. I realized however that the song resonated on another level, as a result we made a pretty dramatic vid which captures the emotion of that day without the politics. The vid is whack." Jon's 13th Int'l release is as of yet untitled , 10 new tracks-from blistering to boisterous.. and that's just the 'B's!
"I've been recording at my 'home away from home Bang-a-Song Studios in Gloucester MA ( thank you Tony Goddess ) for about 8 mos, recorded at least 20 songs until I found the right 10 screaming to get out. We're living in exceptional times though not necessarily good. I call it the great upheaval."
Jon continues; "Women's rights are under assault like never before, gun violence is everywhere and our body politics are incendiary to say the least. All of it in combination creates enough material for anyone to write about." The best thing though is this record I really focused on my guitar playing- electric, acoustic, nylon string, dobro, 12-string, pretty much anything with strings was fair game. "
Watch for the single release and video of SHAKY GROUND July 15!
Boston June 23, 2023 — Today marks the release of the highly anticipated anthem "Two Hearts," an inspiring composition that embraces the power of unity and celebrates the all-inclusiveness of people worldwide.
2023 featured the release of SONGS FOR MARY, the soundtrack album created by Jon and Dawn Carroll about the amazing story and life of Black opera singer Mary Caldwell Dawson. SONGS FOR MARY is one of the most musically ambitious projects Jon has undertaken as a producer and creator of music for film and stage production. " SONGS FOR MARY is a great source of pride. Dawn and I agreed that this was a story which needed to be told. Mary Dawson was a powerhouse in a time where women were suppressed. She is absolutely a part of the great American storybook." The early release of the soundtrack album SONGS FOR MARY will be available here.
Jon joins the Board of Directors at The Cabot theater Beverly MA.
The newest album by Jon Butcher, Sal Baglio & Allen Estes is titled GYPSY CARAVAN. It'll feature big vocals, great songwriting and Jon's acrobatic and intense guitar work. GYPSY CARAVAN is an album you'll want on your turntable and mobile devices. GYPSY CARAVAN, coming soon!
Ten exciting new songs from Boston guitar legend Jon Butcher! This is Jon's best record to date, set for release in Spring of 2021!
The 2 FROM THE ROAD podcast featuring JON BUTCHER and GARY MARINO w/ famous guests from the worlds of music, comedy, sports, acting sharing storiess about life on the road not heard elsewhere, beginning JAN 2019!
Boston-based rock band GLYMPSES releases their first self-titled record in 2019, produced by Jon Butcher
Jon's new album release, 360º is 7 new songs from the mind that brought you LIFE TAKES A LIFE, HOLY WAR, WISHES and 2016's 2 ROADS EAST. Available everywhere NOV 3 !
JON BUTCHER working with the FRACTAL AX8 in the studio and on tour with 2 ROADS EAST and in the studio; "I love the AX8 for how transparent it is in getting work-flow together. And it sounds terrific!"
From Vintage Guitar Magazine, 2017; " I love Jason's pickups, the entire line really as I've used both his PAFs and single coil pickups in virtually all of my touring guitars. They're responsive and sensitive to a light touch as well as ...considerably more!"
JON BUTCHER and mentoring at Rever Youth Center in MA!
JON BUTCHER continues endorsing friend and guitar maker BILL NASH of NASH GUITARS in the studio and for 2ROADS EAST Tour 2017!
The debut album The JON BUTCHER AXIS will be released JAN18 2018 on ESCAPE RECORDS UK! JBA1 has been digitally re-mastered and will be released on Cd for the first time ever.
Two JON BUTCHER AXIS / Capitol Records releases, ALONG THE AXIS and the WISHES albums will be re-released in the US, Europe and Japan during 1ST QTR 2018 by the UK-based record company, ROCK CANDY.
JON BUTCHER Sonhwriters in the Round Concert Series w/ FLY AMERO and ALLEN ESTES @ THE NORTON TREE FARM GLOUCESTER MA
JON BUTCHER w/ FLY AMERO @ THE RHUMBLINE GLOUCESTER MA
JON BUTCHER sits in w/ PARKER WHEEELER @ THE GROG NEWBURYPORT MA
JON BUTCHER featured in the AMY NACHBAR book 617- ROCK N ROLL BOSTON STYLE- Vol #1
The HUGHLEY'S, the hit tv sitcom starring comedian DL Hughley is airing now [ check your local lsitings] featuring theme music written and performed by JON BUTCHER..check it out tonight!
https://youtu.be/jscngQuEbbs
JON BUTCHER joins Los Angeles singer song-writer CHRIS PIERCE for a SOLD OUT acoustic appesrance @ 9 WALLIS ST BEVERLY MA
JON BUTCHER featured in the MAY issue of VINTAGE GUITAR MAGAZINE discussing his newest album 2 ROADS EAST with writer THOMAS GUERRA. See the video, here; https://www.facebook.com/VintageGuitarmagazine/videos/10154230795645924/
The JON BUTCHER AXIS is recording new music for a planned South America tour in Spring 2018. More details to follow..
JON BUTCHER performs THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER for 39,000 BOSTON RED SOX fans FOR THE SECOND TIME!
2ROADS EAST was produced in multiple studios, across multiple time zones over a period of 18mos. 2RE is a technological (though not technical) leap forward for fans of Jon's music, achieving what is arguably his finest sounding recording work yet. Says Jon, “I was aided and abetted during the recording by some of the finest players in the world, from all corners of the globe. They donated their time but most of all their incredible talent to help me create the musical color palette of 2RE. What can I say, I’m humbled and eternally grateful to have such musically gifted friends and classmates!”
The 10-new songs of 2ROADS EAST are stylistically diverse by design. Some songs pre-destined for film underscore by their cinematic origins (TRANSCENDENCE, WITHOUT YOU), others (BRONTOSAURUS, DUST) ferocious reminders of the power and majesty that electric guitar can still in the right hands. Much of 2RE will feel familiar (and reassuring) to Butcher’s long-time fans, particularly the opening track TRANSCENDENCE. It has traceable roots to Jon's debut record The JON BUTCHER AXIS and subsequent video, LIFE TAKES A LIFE (the video was one of two to break the color line at MTV).
“With the music business completely transformed it’s no wonder that forward thinkers are expanding how they see/present themselves, and how they bring their art to market. For me, 2ROADS EAST is an almost literal translation of how I see the world, or at the least, how I see my world.”
2ROADS EAST- the new album by JON BUTCHER on EFX www.jonbutcher.com, 2 ROADS EAST available @ iTunes NOW!
Jon sits in w/ Blues Project, SOLD OUT
ROLLING FOR RECOVERY FEST Charity Fundraising Event, NARA PARK AMPITHEATER Acton MA
TOWER HILL THEATER Laconia NH w/ Blues Project
JON BUTCHER AXIS w/ special guest Hirsh Gardner, The Spire Permormance Center Plymouth MA
Special peformance by The JON BUTCHER AXIS @ GLOUCESTER STAGE Gloucester MA w/ special guests GLYMPSES
he JON BUTCHER AXIS Sat 03/28 The Bull Run Shirley, MA 1st AXIS show at Bull Run in 10 years
Opening the show, ALLEN ESTES
The JON BUTCHER AXIS Fri 04/10 at The Rex Theatre Manchester, NH
Opening the show ALLEN ESTES
Sat May 29th 1PM Tupelo Drive-In Derry, NH ON SALE SOON!
Sat May 29th 4PM Tupelo Drive-In Derry NH ON SALE SOON!
The JON BUTCHER AXIS Sat July 24th 8PM TCAN Natick, MA (06/27/20 tickets honored)
See and hear Jon at the TASTY LICKS PODCAST, 8pm
SHE BLURBS podcast w/ Jon, 8pm
The JON BUTCHER AXIS Sat Oct 2nd 8PM Bull Run Shirley, MA (03/28/20 tickets honored)
2022 Guitar Summit featuring Johnny A w/ Special Guests Jon Butcher, Gary Hoey
The Blues Project featuring Jon Butcher @ the world famous Old Saco Inn Fryeburg ME.
Jon Butcher & The Blues Project @ The Inn On Main Street
Jon Butcher with special guest Willie J Laws comes to Kowloon for Home Grown Rock Concert Series to assist Boston homeless Vets.
Tickets are available for either single shows or a discount series ticket is available at:(https://gimmelive.com/ClassicRock.cfm)
The JON BUTCHER AXIS returns to the Narrows Center in Fall River MA
The JON BUTCHER AXIS returns to The Spire in 2022!
The JON BUTCHER AXIS returns to the Bull Run Shirley MA
GYPSY CARAVAN record release event!
The Seaside Yuletide Concert at the Shalin Liu Performance Center Rockport MA featuring Jon, Sal Baglio of The STOMPERS & Allen Eates
ONCE AN OUTLAW w/ Special Guest JON BUTCHER @ The Courthouse PAC, Kingston RI
BonAire! 2023, Music Art Food Festival, Ogunquit Maine w/ Butcher, Baglio & Estes!
BUTCHER, BAGLIO & ESTES @ The Cold River Radio Show at The Majestic Theater, Conway NH
Jon Butcher w/ Once An Outlaws at Jonathan's, Ogunquit ME
Jon Butcher w/ Once An Outlaw at The Barn Inn On Main St, Wolfeboro NH
ONCE AN OUTLAW w/ Special Guest JON BUTCHER @ The Boothbay Opera House, Boothbay ME
Jon Butcher w/ Once An Outlaw at The Old Saco Inn, Fryburg ME
The JON BUTCHER AXIS in their only live appearance for 2023, don't miss it! The Natick Center for Arts ( TCAN), Natick MA JULY 29 @ 7PM
Jon Butcher appears at the Summer Concert Series @ Kowloon Saugus MA. Jon is joined by guest Sal Baglio
BUTCHER, BAGLIO & ESTES at the world famous Barn at The Farm Stand in Chocorua ME
ONCE AN OUTLAW w/ Special Guest JON BUTCHER @ The Range Mason NH