- Albuquerque, NM
- Singing Guitarist
- $200 to $500
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Oscar Butler
Overview
Oscar Butler’s performing style is a captivating blend of storytelling and delta blues-style acoustic guitar picking, steeped in the rich traditions of Southern blues and infused with Indie Folk positivity. His shows are an engaging journey of uplifting motifs, emotionally upbeat melodies, and memorable choruses, all delivered with a smooth, authentic charm that resonates with audiences. Known as a consummate lyricist, Oscar’s songs weave vivid stories inspired by his rural New York upbringing and deep family roots in Georgia and Alabama, leaving listeners inspired, entertained, and craving more.
Reviews
40 reviews
Kelle S.
May 8, 2026Oscar knows how to read the room!
Simply put, Oscar's performance elevates our event. He is so flexible in working with our interruptions for announcements, etc. He understands the vibe in the room and enhances it without pulling focus.
This is the 2nd time we've invited him to our charity event, and the 3rd time total I've hired Oscar for a gig. I cannot recommend him enough.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Kelle S.
September 26, 2025Best decision
Oscar was amazing for our event. He absolutely knows how to read the room and provide his beautiful voice and guitar perfectly.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Roxanne R.
December 23, 2024Wonderful!
Oscar played at our private event Holiday Party! He was accommodating, on time, professional and very enjoyable performance. Our entire party loved the music!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Oscar Butler
You were wonderful to play for!!! I had a great time.
Vicky P.
December 7, 2024A musician not to miss
Oscar is a consummate musician. He played at our event to the delight of everyone in attendance.
His beautiful voice and fabulous songs are always something not to be missed.
Always a joy to see, but mostly hear him.
Hired as: Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
Deborah S.
September 9, 2024Oscar's music was so enjoyable
Thank you Oscar for a lovely performance! Great as usual.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Oscar Butler
Thank you for having me at your event
Booking information
Price range: $300 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes
What to expect
For events such as cocktail parties, wedding reception dinners, conference receptions/dinners, restaurants, park picnics, backyard cookouts:
Smooth relaxing upbeat acoustic guitar and vocal background music.
For events such as coffee houses, house concerts, festivals, fundraisers:
Fun upbeat entertainer with wonderfully smooth vocals, guitar, and charming personality
About
Born in New York City then raised from the age of 3 in Orange County, NY. Oscar began playing guitar at the age of 9. He played his first live competition at the age of twelve at a local county fair. The following year he won a talent show at the school he was attending in Goshen, NY.
About eighteen months after his high school graduation he attended the State University of New York college at Cortland, NY, where he studied music theory with a concentration on performance, but became discourage at “true” talent that he felt he lacked. Because of this he dropped music as his major and switched to computer science focusing on programming. He put his guitar and dreams down. But they wouldn’t stay down for very long.
Six years later and married Oscar “the musician” resurfaced in Boston, Massachusetts as a busker. It was on those streets, markets and the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority subway platforms that Oscar began honing and perfecting his musical and performance skills. Surrounded by students of one of the finest schools in contemporary music, Berklee College of Music, Oscar had to believe in himself and in his abilities as a musician.
He overcame his fears and doubts about his talent because of the responses that he received from captivated listeners. Oscar was also sought out by a reporter to be included in an article in the Boston Globe about subway performers. In 1990 Abigail Joy, Oscar’s first of three daughters was born, and not wanting to raise her in the city of Boston, packed the family up and moved to Albuquerque, NM where over the years he has built a large fan base from performing in restaurants, bars, private parties and festivals.
Guitarist, singer, songwriter Oscar Butler is someone you need to see an
Additional booking notes
Equipment is dependent on the type and size of the venue.
The simplest requirements are a vocal mic and a guitar plugin.
Services offered
Set list
One More Time (original)
Fire And Rain (James Taylor cover)
They Say The Blues Can Set You Free (original)
Thinking Out Loud (Ed Sheeran cover)
My Bike (original)
Copperline (James Taylor cover)
Caught Up In The Past (original)
Polaroids (Shawn Colvin cover)
I can also do full shows of original music.
Influences and inspiration
James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, CSN&Y, Shawn Colvin, David Wilcox (American), Kevin Moore (Keb Mo), Livingston Taylor, Colon Hay, Indigo Girls, Jonatha Brooke, Ed Sheeran
Setup requirements
vocal mic & direct box
PA fitting venue
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