2019!

Working on new music with Herbie Ray Music, the cowboycoalminer. It’s leaning in a more raw and real direction, reflecting current events and addressing our need to overcome polarization.

My new album “What the Heart Only Knows” is now available worldwide. You can hear it on streaming services if you search for martin john butler, or you can buy individual tracks or the album here: https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/martinjohnbutler12 You’re supporting an independent artist if you do, thanks.

I finished my first solo video, directed by artist James A. Willis in Nashville, which was great fun. Check out the vintage convertible I was driving! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IDyQaV8E8M

Just wrapped up my podcast interview for a James A. Willis Reads Fretboard Journal podcast. Interviews and conversations aways bring surprises, have a listen when you get a little time: https://fireside.fm/s/8BBYWLvf+R5t2US6f

Live performances at The Dustoff benefit for wounded veterans 2019: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IDyQaV8E8M

I posted a short demo of the ToneRight guitar tone enhancement system last week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wt3xLOoxnbg

Mixing some new tracks for Maximum Americana artist Dusty Wright's next album at Two Dog studios. Co-wrote "Life is Hard" with Dusty Wright for is latest release: https://dustywright.bandcamp.com/track/life-is-hard

Completed a new demo of "From the Start", co-written with Jara Milman, release set for next Saturday, 14th. 

Mixing tracks with Hip Hop singer/songwriter Julie Schotz and co-writing "A Better Life" this week.