Music
Press
He is the kind of artist that actually cares about his fans, and that is hard to find in this business” - Montgomery Newspapers
“Tim Butler’s Music is just like him easy going, intriguing and down-to-earth” - The Glenside News
“Tim Butler is one of those lads you would love to have a million seller even if he lost all of his abundant talent. That sort of loss is unlikely to happen as he develops as a soloist capable of writing memorable songs guided by a textural voice and unplugged power pop guitar” - David Wannop / Writer / Promoter
“Butler proves to captivate the audience with his cross-over stylings of pop rock and alt-country” - Origivation Magazine
“Tim Butler’s new release is packed with emotional songwriting with hooky choruses. The title track should be triple AAA radio rotation and it doesn’t stop there. “No Better Place To Be” and “Tryin” deliver a roots and blues feel with great lyrics and hooks. “Special Plan” delivers an alt country offering showing Tim’s and his band’s versatility. Tim writes and composes great songs which you can tell come from his soul. The two acoustic tracks on the CD demonstrate his talents. This one of the best releases I have heard in this acoustic rock genre this year.” - Origivation Magazine
Discography
"A Different Story" -CD- 2004
"That's The Way You Want Me To Be"-CD-2008
"The Story Continues"-EP-2009
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Bio
The cover of Tim Butlers latest album showcases a fun personality with its comic book artwork. One listen to the album and it is evident that this is a serious songwriter growing into his craft.
With this album, Tim wanted to highlight the pop flair in his songs. He found an interesting a partner his longtime friend and pop-songsmith, Cliff Hillis. The result is Tims most mature recording to date, Thats The Way You Want Me to Be.
The album, released this spring, showcases Tims knack for pop songwriting. The highlights are: Thats The Way You Want Me To Be, Tryin, and Christine. The latter two showcase Tims pop prowess and his talent for harmonies. Other highlights on the album include: Will You Be Calling and One More Try, which reflect a little more intensity for Tim.
This album really highlights the pop flavor of my music and Cliff helped bring that out. I am really proud at the variety of music on the album and its potential broad appeal, said Tim. Its a bit more mature than my last record, but it still has the general lightness of my songwriting. This record reflects me a lot more.
That reflection has been shaped by a journey through the Philadelphia music scene that began in 1995. Tim entered the Philadelphia music scene as frontman for the now defunct Hoppers 13. He began his music career in the 5th grade choir and from there he joined his high school music program. By college, Tim wanted to take music more seriously.
"I didn't start writing music or playing guitar until I was in college. It just took off from there and I continued to learn. I tried out for bands and I was told that my voice was too trained, I sounded too nice," he said.
Tim, however, decided to continue on and continued to learn and develop his craft.
What appeals to many of his fans is his easy-going manner. They have enjoyed his energetic performances and the conversational nature of his songs.
"I love to perform and be interactive. Many of my shows have a conversational feel to them, and I love talking and joking with the audience," says Tim of his onstage persona.
In the end, however, Tim is just trying to be himself. "I dont want to be cookie-cutter. I try to be myself. I want to be honest and true to me, and I tried to show that in my music."
Tim currently plays music venues and colleges throughout the tri-state area. He has also appeared as a featured musician at several community events throughout the region. His music has also been played on several stations throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
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