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GUY BUTTERY & NIBS VAN DER SPUY LAUNCH DEBUT ALBUM

Posted Wed, 2012-01-25 16:09

After over a decade of writing, recording and touring together, Nibs van der Spuy and Guy Buttery finally found time to record their first ever collaborative album. These internationally renowned guitarists will be touring their brand new show across KZN this month accompanied by the release of their debut duo album “In The Shade of the Wild Fig” (http://nibsvanderspuyandguybuttery.bandcamp.com/).

Various Features, Interviews & Reviews for "To Disappear in Place"

Posted Tue, 2012-01-17 12:43

There has been a wealth of media coverage surrounding Guy's latest release "To Disappear in Place". The album was pressed in Holland on 180 gram audiophile vinyl in a limited edition of 300 copies worldwide. Below are a few articles about Guy's latest release which also includes numerous interviews about the value and longevity of vinyl and his deep love for it -

http://www.whatson.co.za/blog_read.php?id=311
http://www.iol.co.za/tonight/music/vinyl-destination-1.1190492
http://www.fanbible.com/blog/Fanstage_featuring_Guy_Buttery/19
http://www.mahala.co.za/music/foxhill-lane-revisited/

Brand New Official Music Video

Posted Mon, 2011-10-03 15:54

Coinciding with the release of Guy Buttery's new album "To Disappear in Place" (available exclusively on vinyl) is Guy's first official music video for the album. Conceptualised, filmed and edited by Greg Lomas (www.greglomasphotography.co.za) who also did the art design for the record, it eloquently captures the powerfully subtle process of “To Disappear in Place” via the title track 7” Postcard. Watch the video here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QWXyHCpw7E

Award Winning Musician Guy Buttery Releases Long Awaited Follow-up Album ,“To Disappear in Place” On Limited Hand-Numbered Vinyl

Posted Mon, 2011-09-26 10:34

Young South African fingerstyle guitarist Guy Buttery will release his newest album, appropriately named “To Disappear in Place”, on vinyl format with a wealth of new, never before released content. Buttery, who won last year’s 'Best Instrumental Album' at the 2010 South African Music Awards for his album “Fox Hill Lane”, will hand-number and personalize each of the 300 available Limited Edition LP copies sold. The album, pressed in Holland on 180 gram virgin vinyl, will appear online today at Bandcamp (http://guybuttery.bandcamp.com/) and includes a coupon insert for an MP3 download.

GUY BUTTERY RECORDS HIS FIRST LIVE ALBUM IN HOME TOWN OF DURBAN

Posted Tue, 2011-09-06 11:44

GUY BUTTERY RECORDS HIS FIRST LIVE ALBUM IN HOME TOWN OF DURBAN

It may be long overdue, nonetheless, we can rejoice in the fact that it's finally happening. Guy Buttery will be capturing his guitar slapping, finger tapping, string smacking live energy on an album that will be the first of it's kind in his 10 year career.

Guy Buttery features on Joanna Newsom Covers Compilation alongside Billy Bragg, M Ward and Others

Posted Thu, 2011-01-13 11:36

A long time fan of singer/songwriter/harpist Joanna Newsom, Guy Buttery has been approached by Joanna Newsom TV and her record label Drag City to use his version of "The Book of Right On" for a covers album entitled "Versions of Joanna". Read an interview about this compilation with Guy here - http://www.mahala.co.za/culture/hot-buttered/#more-13981

Legendary punk/alt/folkie Billy Bragg joins the likes of M. Ward, Owen Pallett, Ben Sollee, Ian Cooke and 16 other artists from six countries contributing their cover versions of Joanna Newsom’s music.

GUY BUTTERY LANDS ENDORSEMENT DEAL WITH LEADING GUITAR MAKER

Posted Mon, 2010-10-04 15:10

During a month long tour of Europe and the UK, Guy managed to squeeze in a quick visit to a small but busy workshop in the picturesque village of Penrith along the Scottish borders of Cumbria. It is of no surprise that the Lakes District happens to produce one of the world’s most beautifully hand crafted acoustic guitars. It is also of no surprise that Guy Buttery would find himself immersed in this world. Cumbria is a place of magic and the Fylde instruments certainly exist in a dimension of their own.

New Interview Online

Posted Thu, 2010-09-09 19:04

For a brand new interview with Guy sharing stories about his youth, his hometown, and his recent guitar endorsement, please visit the link below -

http://theridgeonline.co.za/guy-buttery-guitar-wizard/

Guy wins 2 more National Awards

Posted Thu, 2010-07-08 11:23

Following the success of Guy's South African Music Award earlier this year, this musical whirlwind rushed home from a short tour of France to perform at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, South Africa. His solo show was considered of the top 36 picks at the festival winning him a Standard Bank Ovation Award. After his 12 show run at the festival Guy then won best pick overall in the music category and won the Standard Bank Gold Ovation Award for the Best Music Performance out of 4500 productions at this years festival. This is his third National Award for 2010. Go Guy!

Guitar Player Magazine Features Guy Buttery

Posted Tue, 2010-05-04 13:47

Guitar Player Magazine [USA's biggest guitar related publication] has featured Guy and his latest Awarding Winning Album "Fox Hill Lane" in a three page spread. Here's an excerpt from the article - "Buttery's avant-garde world music is exceptionally beautiful - from composition to technique to atmospherics - and his latest release, "Fox Hill Lane" is one of the most adventurous acoustic recordings in recent memory."