The songs on this profile are tracks that I have performed on by Dave Gunning and Grand Dérangement. They are used with the artist's permission.
Joe Butcher
As the bass player, back-up singer bandleader and road manager for country star George Canyon, Joe Butcher has earned a reputation as one of the most respected bass players in Canadian country music. A 2006 nominee for Bass Player of the Year at the Canadian Country Music Awards, Butcher has been playing since age 10. He has also performed with Dave Gunning, Lennie Gallant, Aaron Carter, Rex Goudie, Grand Derangement, Terry Kelly, Mary Jane Lamond, J.P. Cormier, Bruce Guthro and Beverley Mahood, among many others.
A mainly self-taught player, he grew up playing blues and soul music before moving onto hard rock and now the country, folk, roots and pop genres where he works most often. Influenced by Mark King, Stanley Clark, Tower of Power and Louis Johnson, Butcher has evolved into a fan of many forms of music, and lately finds inspiration in country, gospel and Christian music.
A sought-after touring musician, Butcher has played all over the world, including shows in France, Germany, Belgium, The Netherlands, Mexico, Romania, Japan and extensively throughout North America. He is also skilled as a session musician, performing on George Canyon’s Somebody Wrote Love (Universal Music Canada) and Dave Gunning's Christmas record.
When he is not on tour, Butcher performs weekly at Halifax’s Pogue Fado as bass player and co-lead vocalist for Soul Kitchen, an R&B and soul cover band.
Gear: Tobias Signature electric bass and an EL Capitan acoustic bass, Eden amplifiers and cabinets. Radial Bassbone. Endorsed by Gibson Guitars, Eden Amplifiers and GHS strings.
Performing for 40,000 fans in Moncton at Country Rocks The Hill - August 2006
Hey Joe, Nice shots on your site. How much are you in town these days? Do you have time to drop by the studio for a tour? Give me a jingle if you're close to Young St and we can hook up.
Thanks for adding me Joe. I saw you guys twice now...last November in Lindsay...where I live and a couple of weeks ago in Peterborough. You are great...I especially love the gentle smile on your face. Tell George to come back to Lindsay when the new CD comes out. We love him here.
What's up Super Bass Man! Like I said last time I saw you, I'm hoping to get you in on a few gigs with the new CD. I'll probably play first for the smaller stuff, and call you in for the heavy lifting!!! I'll holla.
-JS
Joe! you were always one of my most favorite bass players, I'm so glad your doing well, you deserve it! Plus your one of the nicest Mother F*ckers I know!
ha ha ha ha ha!
stey kool Dude!
U'r friend,
Slam!
