Phil Lynott, Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Guy, Howlin' Wolf,BB King, Sam Cooke, Bob Dylan, John Lennon, James Taylor, Richie Havens, Taj Mahal, Martin Luther King, my Mom, George Harrison, Ry Cooder, Randy Newman, Joni Mitchell, Rod Stewart, Peter Gabriel, Byrds,Sly Stone,Jeff Beck,Willie Nelson, Al Gore, Sandy Denny, Nelson Mandela, Rolling Stones, Ray Charles, Stevie Ray and every person of courage and insight not mentioned here who has left an imprint on my heart and soul.
No matter what type of music you listen to or where in the world you live, you've probably heard or seen one or another of the Barefoot Servants. Individually (and collectively as Barefoot Servants) Jon Butcher, Ben Schultz, Leland Sklar and Neal Wilkinson have provided music and music production for some of the worlds most important and notable artists. In their roles as producers, touring musicians, songwriters, recording artists and composers, Barefoot Servants have been involved with artists and projects such as: Paul McCartney, Ray Charles, Crosby Stills & Nash, Don Henley, Phil Collins, Belinda Carlisle, BB King, James Taylor, Mike + The Mechanics, Cher, Rod Stewart, Tina Turner, Robert Plant, Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, Joe Cocker, Randy Newman, American Idol, Star Wars, Star Trek, The Hughleys, and HBO's Deadwood.
The CD is available from ATOM Records (www.atomrecords.com), on the band’s website (www.barefootservants.net) and on CDBaby.com.
All Music Guide : “Eleven years after the Barefoot Servants' debut on Epic Records in 1994 came the return of this four-piece super-group of session players with a supremely commercial outing that begs for airplay and recognition… it's clear that these journeyman know their trade and it's also very clear that their combined chops and intelligence have created a record which actually sounds as fun as it probably was to make. These days that is truly something special, putting Barefoot Servants 2 in a league all its own.”
West Net.com; “This is a must-get album for anyone, all the raw energy that a rock and blues band can provide without being in a smoke-filled room."
Vintage Guitar Magazine; " Jon Butcher is truly a man for all seasons, with a guitar vocabulary as long as your arm.... and Servants 2 delivers on the promise. "
Guitar Player Magazine; " Jon's credentials as 'guitar hero' are unquestioned and BS2 makes the point - emphatically. "
The Blues Rag; " ... this guy is the real deal, no doubt about it ..."
Guitar For The Practicing Musician; "... the second release from wunderkinds Barefoot Servants give Classic Rock a good name and then some... "
Metronome Magazine; " Jon Butcher.. with a Grammy Nomination tucked into his hat uses success as a stepping stone to guitar excellence ... "
Cream Magazine; "... Jon Butcher in particular is a breath of fresh air and well worthy of all the accolades heaped upon him... "
Guitar People: "... Jon Butcher is indeed living his own words... and exploring the facets of what his guitar playing abilities can offer a working musician."
Wood & Steel Magazine: “It takes a serious (and nervy) group of musicians to stake a claim as a revitalizing force in classic rock. Most bands couldn’t wait a decade to release a sophomore effort and produce something as cohesive and constantly changing as Barefoot Servants 2. And they made a time-tested genre rock anew while doing it.”
MIX Magazine: "... stellar playing and gritty Texas blues/rock ... "
Not Lame.com; "Barefoot Servants 2 is full of inspired playing, accessible songs, honest stories, and street-level portraits by musicians with a great deal of personal experience. "
Log onto the www.jonbutcher.com and the Servants website, www.barefootservants.net, for more information, band blogs, photos from the road, and more!
Grammy nominated Jon Butcher is one of a select handful of influential recording artists comprising the now legendary Boston music scene. MTV videos for hit songs, "Life Takes A Life" ," Wishes", "Holy War" and "Goodbye Saving Grace" comprise the beginnings of a recording/ touring and television career that continues to this day. Jon's love and respect of the traditional American music form- jazz, Dixieland, blues, folk is well documented, and has found its way onto every Jon Butcher release from 1998's "Positively The Blues" to the newly released Barefoot Servants 2 and Chris Pierce, 'Live' Cd's .
With a discography of 18 national and international releases, [5] Five World Tours, international critical acclaim, awards and a plethora of film, television and Producer credits its hard to argue the point. " I've always believed that creative people have to be willing to see themselves in new ways. Challenges are merely chances to become more today than you were the day before, and I still believe the relationship of music and film can change minds. If ever there were a time for hopeful, forward thinking that time is now."
He continues, " The opportunity music provides to influence politics is powerful, though you wouldn't know it by certain reflections of pop culture. These are important times, too important not to take seriously and too dangerous not to take a position on. ". 2,000,000 Cd's sold worldwide, Share the Vision.
www.jonbutcher.com www.barefootservants.net *For a career retrospective of Jon Butcher check out the ATOM Records website, http://www.atomrecords.com/butcher_profile.htm
Jon, you rascal.....Your comin' to my town and I'm going to yours............. I'm playin with The Farmers (Beat Farmers) @ cozy's in Sherman Oaks on the same night your in SD. Bummer for me. Love ya , Robert
Uncle Jon, Mummy remembers ur old "Holy War". It sounds ethnic an' still reflects today's world climate. U were already a'ead of time since ur debut. Lucy
Hey Baaaayyyybee! I am in Europe still, until about Dec 15. Last gig's Dec 12 and then I can head back....what's goin' on? Let's play some!!!! Give my best to the missus and that ol' Ben Schultz character! Love, Kel
__$$_____$$__$$__ __$$_____$$______ __$$$$$$$$$__$$__ __$$_____$$__$$__ __$$_____$$__$$__ great to have you as a friend... keep on rockin and keep in touch! Much love from Switzerland (¯'·._.·Renate·._.·'¯) www.snowywhitefanclub.com
Jon, Thank you for adding me to your list of friends. I really appreciate it. My current project is a novel with CD soundtrack due to be out this fall. Wishing you continued success and a wonderful musical weekend.
Ciao, GRAZIE DI ESSERE DEI NOSTRI!!! Vieni a visitare il nostro nuovo space (da oggi tante nuove foto) e lasciaci un tuo commento sul progetto! ^ ^ Presto ci saranno anche tantissime nuove occasioni per vederci live in tutto il nord Italia!
