John Butler

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Arlington, VA

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Travels up to 200 miles

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Overview

John is a professional Classical and Jazz guitarist who has been performing for over 25 years. He specializes in performing music for recitals, corporate functions, weddings, and special occasions. The range of John’s repertoire is very diverse, encompassing many styles such as Classical, Jazz, Spanish, Bossa Nova, Flamenco and Popular guitar music. He has performed at many venues over the years including performances at the Kennedy Center, Austrian Embassy, and Wolf Trap. In addition to John’s extensive performing career, John has taught at many institutions including, the Washington Conservatory of Music, College of Southern Maryland, and Mary Washington University.


Reviews

4 reviews

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Kunal S.

April 9, 2025
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Great Gutarist!

Played for my cocktail hour and all the guests enjoyed!

Hired as: Classical Guitarist, Guitarist


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Kristine O.

February 4, 2025
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Great Entertainer/Musician

It was a pleasure working with John. He was very pleasant and professional. His music really elevated our event. We will call on him again.

Hired as: Guitarist


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Blanca O.

May 25, 2023
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Excellent Guitarrist

John played during the cocktail hour in my event. He plays so beautifully and with precision a variety of tones. Everyone was very pleased. We’ll definitely hire him again.

Hired as: Guitarist


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Cindy T.

July 16, 2020

Awesome job!

John performed for us at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. John was Awesome! I could not have asked for a better choice. John was very professional, polite, on time, and played beautifully for our event. Many of the guests came up to me during and afterwards and expressed how they enjoyed John’s playing and how it added so much to the evening. I would highly recommend John for any occasion.

Hired as: Classical Guitarist

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes

Past booked events

May 2026

14

Thursday

Cocktail Party

6:00pm - 8:30pm

Washington, DC

April 2025

05

Saturday

Cocktail Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Washington, DC

January 2025

30

Thursday

Cocktail Party

4:30pm - 7:00pm

Washington, DC

June 2024

08

Saturday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

12:00pm - 4:00pm

Alexandria, VA

May 2023

20

Saturday

Dinner Party

7:30pm - 9:00pm

Vienna, VA

December 2022

06

Tuesday

Corporate Event

8:30am - 10:30am

Washington, DC

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