I have composed the soundtrack to a BBC documentary on the planet Pluto for the iconic Horizon series. "Pluto: Back From The Dead" first aired this week and you can view again tonight 9/7/20 at 11:30pm on BBC2 or on…

There is now a new Shop feature on www.bernardbutler.com. In the spirit of clearing stuff out I wanted to make available stuff I have had at home for ages which some of you would like, all of course signed…

Hi everyone. Please see the attached info about Earth Day 2020. I will be performing as part of Sam Lee's Nest Collective celebration which will be streamed live on Youtube on 22/4/2020. I will be performing a live improvisation for…

I will be appearing at this weekend's Guitar Show in Birmingham with my live setup and an interview. Come along and say hello.

The Guitar Show

I will be appearing in various different guises at a few events over the summer so head to the LIVE page to see what's happening. The Tipping point Live event in Newcastle should be fun. It is a songwriting session…

In my role as Patron of The Bert Jansch Foundation, I am taking part in the Around The World In 80 Plays venture. Yamaha Guitars are passing one of their wonderful L Series guitars around the world via players nominating…

I will be "In Conversation" with Dave Haslam in Manchester on 16th November at the Central Methodist Hall. This is part of the Off The Record Festival held over 2 days in Manchester, hosting curated conversations by day and shows…

I'm so sad to share the passing of my friend, musical partner and hero Mako Sakamoto. Mako succumbed to illness on Tuesday. I don't know what I'm going to do without him. Please play his spirit loud. He was the…

See the LIVE page for a date in October with Mull Historical Society in London whose new album Bernard has just finished. Bernard has also recently been completing the new album from folk song collector Sam Lee.

I will now be playing Leeds, Nottingham and London with Mark Eitzel next month. Ticket links are available via the LIVE page.

Here's my quick update:
 

Dave Haslam/Music Matters

Thankyou to everyone who came out in manchester last night. We had a great chat, Dave was a brilliant host, and hopefully we can do this again sometime.

Waves

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Boogaloo Radio have asked me to host a show on their new station. Each week, along with my co-host Mark Kingston, we take you on a themed journey through music that we love, and music that we are discovering. With…