Guy Buttery has propelled his career far beyond the borders of his beloved South Africa. As an internationally recognized musician, this multi-instrumentalist enjoys invitations to play sell-out performances all over the globe. The USA, UK, Australia, France, Brazil, and Italy have all welcomed him back year after year. His international role has surpassed merely playing shows to foreign audiences. It has evolved into one as an ambassador of South African music, inspiring people across the world with our homegrown style at the very heart of his talent and tenacity. Buttery is a musical advocate for everything positive and beautiful about the place called South Africa.
It’s no wonder he becomes so excited when asked about his tours throughout South Africa. He loves the unique experiences on his musical journey through the land. And 2015 is no different. The year has begun with the recent completion of the ‘Gathering Fiction Tour’, which included stops in every major city in South Africa with almost 20 concerts. Directly from this nationwide tour, Buttery now brings his award winning show to Pietermaritzburg.
Guy Buttery’s debut album in 2002, When I Grow Up... was nominated for Best Instrumental and Best Newcomer at the South African Music Awards (SAMA) making him the youngest nominee in the history of the event. He then went on to win a SAMA in 2010, for his album Fox Hill Lane and again in 2014, for his first live concert recording, Live in KwaZulu. He has also received other major National accolades including the Standard Bank Ovation Award in 2010, 2012 and 2014 for his performances at the National Arts Festival. Buttery was then invited to perform with the 52-piece KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra, dubbed “Africa’s greatest ensemble” and was also voted Top Live Show by The Cape Times.
The virtuoso's worldwide scope and recognition rose exponentially with a full international calendar after the release of his award winning album Fox Hill Lane. Buttery was also invited to perform at the South African Music Awards where he was broadcast to an audience of over four million people in one of the country's most viewed television events. Buttery then joined world-renowned guitar legends Preston Reed and Jon Gomm for a series of concerts with the touring event, ‘International Guitar Night’.
Expect high dynamics, deep grooves, delicate African inflections and mind-bending guitar playing of an entirely new order from Buttery.
Event: Wednesday, 11 March
Venue: Olivier Cultural Centre, Maritzburg College (College Road, Pietermaritzburg)
Time: 19:00
Cost: R80/R40 (students)
For more information, phone +27 31 342-9376 or 074 199 9104 or email [email protected].
For more information on Guy Buttery, visit www.guybuttery.co.za. Alternatively, visit and like his Facebook page.
*Image courtesy of Eric Kruse Photography.