Birdie Nichols and The Butler Band

Phoenix, AZ

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Travels up to 200 miles

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No Cattle Kind of Cowboy

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Surrounded By Love

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Tamworth Express

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Peg Gilchrist

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Shaza Leigh

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Blake Butler

Overview

Birdie Nichols & The Butler Band deliver a gritty, soulful blend of outlaw country and Americana, driven by storytelling, powerhouse vocals, and road-tested musicianship. Backed by a dynamic live band, Birdie brings a modern edge to classic country traditions - captivating audiences from intimate listening rooms to festival stages across the U.S. and abroad.

Alongside Birdie is the current Global Songwriter of the Year, Shaza Leigh, whose award-winning career spans international charts and major stages, plus legendary pianist Peggy Gilchrist, Australia’s Queen of The Country Piano, anchored by powerhouse drummer Lach Butler and guitarist Blake Butler.


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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

Gig length: 30 - 240 minutes

What to expect

The audience can expect: a high-energy, modern country show rooted in classic Western storytelling—tight musicianship, strong female-led vocals, and a band that knows how to work a room, not just play songs.
Audiences get a mix of:
-recognizable country hits + tasteful originals
-real crowd interaction (not scripted, not stiff)
-danceable sets that keep people engaged from first song to last encore
It feels like a cross between a honky-tonk party and a polished touring act—approachable, but undeniably professional.
A client gets: a reliable, on-time, fully self-contained band (pro gear, clean stage footprint)
-flexible set lengths (60 / 90 / 120 min) tailored to the room
-strong audience engagement that keeps people in seats and at the bar
-active promotion support (socials, email, local draw)
-easy communication + zero drama on show day
Bottom line:
You’re not just hiring a band—you’re booking a night that feels full, runs smooth, and makes people stay longer.

About

Birdie Nichols & The Butler Band deliver a gritty, soulful blend of outlaw country and Americana, driven by storytelling, powerhouse vocals, and road-tested musicianship. Backed by a dynamic live band, Birdie brings a modern edge to classic country traditions - captivating audiences from intimate listening rooms to festival stages across the U.S. and abroad.

Alongside Birdie is the current Global Songwriter of the Year, Shaza Leigh, whose award-winning career spans international charts and major stages, plus legendary pianist Peggy Gilchrist, Australia’s Queen of The Country Piano, anchored by powerhouse drummer Lach Butler and guitarist Blake Butler.

Additional booking notes

Input List:
o Channels 1-16 (minimum)
o 4 x quality vocal mics + stands
o 4 x DIs - acc guitars (2), piano, violin
o 1 x Guitar Amp + mic
o 1 x Bass Amp + lineout/DI
o 5 x Drums + mics + stands - snare, kic, hi-hat, toms, OH cymbols
o 5 x Monitors - balanced band mix, vocals high in mix

Tech Rider:
o Full Production provided by venue or event production team
o Stage set as spacious as possible
o Circular stage setup - front line, mid line, back line
o Production by artist - prior agreement with management

Stage Plot:
o Diagram provided (5 piece band)

Set list

Big Iron
All My Lovin'
Jolene
Dreams
Brown-Eyed Girl
Rhiannon
Ballad of Boothill
House of the Rising Soon
We'll Meet Again
Zombie
Momma's Broken Heart
When You Say Nothing at All
Neon Church
Travelin' Soldier
No Cattle Kind of Cowboy
Cowboy Code
Refuge at Rattlesnake Ranch
Burning Daylight
Last Ranger
Into the West
The Dutchmans Mine
Tough as Diamonds
Cowgirl On
Tales and Tragedies of Boot Hill
Tropical Daydream
Where Our Heart Lives
The Rose
Danny Boy
Cowgirl Heart
Surrounded by Love
Tamworth Express
Born to be Free
Midnight Riders
Blue Lightning Ambush
Bang! Bang!
Saddle Up Anyway!
Gunslinger
Hell's Canyon
Deadman's Hand
Golden Fields of the Sun
To Live in Love and Light
Let Him Down Easy
Dawning of the New Age
The Old Homes Gone
Cross Roads
Peg's Polka
Blown Away
Hotel California
Bus Stop

Influences and inspiration

Influences include: Marty Robbins, Alan Jackson, Dolly Parton, Jimmy Little, Lindsay Butler, The Chicks, Johnny Cash, The Beatles

Setup requirements

Input List: o Channels 1-16 (minimum) o 4 x quality vocal mics stands o 4 x DIs - acc guitars (2), piano, violin o 1 x Guitar Amp mic o 1 x Bass Amp lineout/DI o 5 x Drums mics stands - snare, kic, hi-hat, toms, OH cymbol

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