Whether performing driving electric blues or his original acoustic roots songs, Tim Butler channels all his soul into performances that are passionate and inspired.

Tim has performed at numerous venues, festivals and competitions throughout Canada and the United States. In the past, he has represented British Columbia at the Guitar Warz National Finals in Toronto, televised live on MUCH MUSIC. On two separate occasions, Tim also received recognition as a finalist at The Jimi Hendrix Guitar Festival in Seattle, Washington .

Tim has also performed with such internationally known artists such as Joe Walsh, James Cotton, Albert Colins, Valdi, Oscar Lopez and the Rhythm section of The Neville Brothers. While on tour of the southern states with soul singer Lou Pride, Tim fulfilled a life long dream – to stand at Robert Johnson's infamous crossroads in Clarksdale, Mississippi.

More recently Tim toured and travelled through Spain and Ireland for three months learning the guitar styles of Carlos Montoya and Django Reinhardt first hand from Gypsy musicians. It is these musical journeys which provide Tim with the source and inspiration for his diverse song writing abilities.

To date, Tim has released six CDs – two electric and four acoustic with the most recent being Ride That Train (2005), and House Sessions (2002). The New York Open Review writes about his self-titled debut album released in 1999:

"He is good, very good, in total control of his guitar".

Tim's recent recordings also display his command of finger picking styles reminiscent of Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed and Lenny Breau. He also incorporates Celtic, Gypsy Swing and Eastern Influences into his compositions and vocal arrangements that border on the mystical. His lyrics are clearly defined stories of relationships, the environment and social justice. A prolific songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and guitarist, Tim Butler continues to perform, record and teach while planning his next cross-cultural musical sojourn.

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