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J. T. Butler
- Bakersfield, CA
- Oldies Tribute Show
- Travels up to 90 miles
- Contact for rates
Overview
J. T. Butler is a Singer/Songwriter and Guitarist with a quartet who can sing and play Motown/Stax Volt R&B, Blues, Jazz Standards, Ballads, 70s R&B, Funk and Blues/Rock. The mood can go from sultry and romantic, to party central at the drop of a hat.
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Booking Info
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 120 - 240 minutes
Languages: English, Spanish
What to Expect
We play Classic and Old School R&B, Classic Rock, Blues Rock, Pop, Blues and Standards. There are 3-4 sets of danceable and nostalgic music with a few originals included.
About
J. T. Butler is a singer/songwriter, and guitarist who also plays piano and bass. He has been in vocal groups (R&B cover groups, glee, gospel choirs), sung solos at church, in one theater production, and been a guitarist and singer for cover bands, and Blues/Blues-Rock Bands. He can play solo events, duo, and also as a member of a band. He can sing and play Jazz, Soul, Blues, Pop, Rock, Folk and some Country. J. T. Is available for Virtual Events as a Solo performer.
The J. T. Butler Group specializes in Blues, Rhythm & Blues/Soul, Blues/Rock and some Jazz Standards. The band plays both covers and originals. The Group can sound like a 1960s Chicago Blues Band (Junior Wells & Buddy Guy or The Paul Butterfield Blues Band) or do Motown/Stax Volt covers, Jazz Standards and Ballads, Blues/Rock and 70s R&B. The members of the band are Sam Sands (Drums), Gary Wood on Bass, and Richard Gonzalez on Sax. Everyone of us has a lot of experience playing,. We have been together for years and are constantly expanding our range of songs and styles. The mood can go from sultry and romantic to party central/dance heaven at the drop of a hat. Call us for your party or event.
Additional Booking Notes
We require enough space to allow four musicians with their instruments to perform; electrical plugs for our amplification and equipment; an indoor area to perform or a cover if the the performance area is outside. We will provide all sound equipment, amplification and instruments. We perform two 45 minute sets with a break for personal care and the last set is a full hour of music.
Services Offered
Set List
Set 1
1 My Girl C
2 Steal Away G
3 A Change is Gonna Come
4 The Blues is Alright G
5 Blues is My Business Bbm
6 I'm A Blues Man/Understand G
7 Mercy, Mercy, Mercy Bb
8 Corcovado Am
9 When Sunny Gets Blue F
10 Talk To Me E
11 Idle Moments Cm
12 Smoking Gun Em
13 Hard Times D
14 Gee, Baby Ain't I Good To You Eb
Originals
Timbuktu F
JTs Blues G
Set 2
1 How Many More Years G
2 Poke Salad Annie E
3 Moonflower Dm
4 Just The Two of Us A
5 There Will Never Be Another You Eb
6 Blue Bossa Cm
7 Groovin’ Bb
8 Summertime Gym
9 Baby, I Need Your Loving F
10 Stella By Starlight Bb
11 Tryin' To Live My Life w/o You D
Set 3
1 Devil With The Blue Dress G
2 Next Time You See Me Bb
3 Down Home Blues F
4 The Thrill is Gone Am
5 Ooo, Baby, Baby G
6 Route 66 G
7 The Things That I Used To Do
8 Just My Imagination G
9 Black Orpheus Am
10 Unchain My Heart Fm
Set 4
1 Equinox. C#m
2 Killing Floor A
3 Matchbox A
4 Full Moon on Main Street Am
5 Stormy
6 I Need Your Love So Bad A
7 Misty Eb
8 Listen Here Bbm
9 Look to the Sky Eb
10 You Go to My Head Eb
11 The Shadow of Your Smile G
12 All Blues G
13 Take Five Ebm
Team
| J. T. Butler | Singer/Guitarist |
| Sam Sands | Drums/Percussion |
| Gary Wood | Bass/Guitar |
| Richard Gonzalez | Saxophones |
Influences & Inspiration
The Temptations, Smokey & The Miracles, Booker T and The MGs, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, Robert Cray, B.B. King, Howling Wolf, Nat King Cole and Johnny Mathis.
Setup Requirements
We will provide all sound equipment and instruments, but we require electrical service to the performance area, lighting and a cover for the performance area if it is outside.
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