Jonathan Butler

I have seen JB several times he is AWESOME....Gifted and Anointed....

I have been a fan of his since Head to Head in 87-88 I still have that CD. I'm on my knees was the only song I was missing, great concert he and his band play well together!

The artists were fantastic! Rachelle Ferrell and Michael Franks were excellent with their individual sets - just magical. Maysa, Jonathan Butler, and Warren Hill had a combined set that was nice. They took turns performing their individual hits, but I was hoping that each one would've had their own individual set. Overall, the weather was nice, the place was packed and relaxed. The only glitch was that it took too long to breakdown and setup between acts. There was a DJ from URBAN SOUL there to keep the crowd dancing during the breaks.

The Jazz Attack Concert was WONDERFUL!!! I enjoyed every minute. Especially being able to see the the artist perform up close. I had the pleasure of holding Jonathan Butlers hand and shaking Rick Braun's hand. Wonderful, Awsome.

I had a great time at the show. The music was on point from all 3 artist. At one point J.B. played No woman No Cry and I noticed people wiping their eye...myself included. Yeah! it was that good!

Jonathan Butler, Richard Elliot and Rick Braun. What more can I say? The show was awesome. They all played together or separate for their sets. The interaction among themselves and with the crowd was great. You can tell there was some real fans at the event.

I feel in love w/JB about 15 years ago and have been an avid fan every since. This was the first time I had seen him with Rick Braun and Richard Elliott. I was rocking, reeling, and squealing in my seat throughout the show. I left the show and immediately tried to find tickets to the Smooth Jazz concert because, now I'm hooked! While the 2010 cruise is already sold out, I planning on making the 2011. In the meantime, I'll be following JB & crew whenever they return to the DC area.

The show was amazing from start to finish. Each artist played some of their best old school music. The place was packed and the crowd was dancing and singing. It was a GREAT experience.

Fabulous performance; jazz at it's best! Nice camaraderie with the three performers. Great to hear a couple of Jonathan Butler's gospel songs. Great blend of music. This is a must see for anyone that truly enjoys jazz .

When one is psyched up to go out and listen to exceptional musicians such as Rick Braun and Jonathan Butler do what they do best, one would like to hear their unique style as individuals and the magic when they play together. Unfortunately, the person in charge of the sound system that night must have a hearing problem - or thought we were at the MCI Center. This set the stage for audio disaster. The percussion and bass were so loud I had to go to the back of the room and ultimately into the rest room to get away from the noise. The walls were actually vibrating. Any time the entire band was on stage and everyone was playing it began to feel more like a contest to see who could drown out the other one best. Unfortunately, Richard Elliot won every time. When was it decided that saxaphone players only need to jump up and down, swing the instrument around and wail the high notes as for endless minutes count as talented enough to groove with the best of the best? In other words, where is Al Williams when you need him? The two finer musicians could make up for the screaming sax but not every time. The sound system maestro at the Birchmere was responsible for most of the problem. The musicians only have their monitors to measure things by. Due only to the brilliance of Braun and Butler, the evening was salvaged as there were just enough moments when we could enjoy their gifts while they played individually or as a duet. Yes, it was an ATTACK for sure with some good JAZZ in isolated moments.

Loved the show. The music was very entertaining and it had the audience on fire all evening. I would do it again and take a boatload of friends.

Great viewing, great sound! I ve been to several events at this venue!

75% capacity was a personal insult to me, but it didn't phase Jonathan in the least. The man and his music is truly inspirational no matter what your musical tastes are. His shows are not to be missed and this was one of his best. His vocals, his artistry on guitar, his arrangements, the professionalism and tight sound of his band plus being able to share all this with my brother all made this one of the most memorable musical experiences of my life - keep doing you boo.

Johnathan Butler was very entertaining. He sang a variety of songs old and new. His band was also great.

Jonathan's performance was amazing! I try not to ever miss his concerts when he is in the DMV area. Birchmere is a great place for concerts as it is very intimate and the acoustics from performances are awesome!

Jonathan is a true artist and his band was great. An excellent show in all aspects.

Excellent show! JB got the audience to sing along and was devoted to giving us a wonderful evening of Love Songs, Candelight and Him! It's extra special when the artist is super nice to his guests <3. Got cee got ceeee bot tee ba daah

Loved the show, Can t wait for him to come back in town!!

The performance was incredible. The food was great, and service was good.

Heartfelt, awesome performance. I will see him again and again

I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of this concert!

The show was the best ever. Jonathan was all that and some. Great time.

We felt really good when we left the show ! He played for 2 hours !

Jonathan Butler is an incredible artist. He is truly a gifted and knows how to communicate to his audience. He is an awesome guitarist and he has a fantastic voice. He reaches down and touches your soul.

Jonathan put on a great show. He did not need the opening act. His story is so inspiring and every note you feel like part of his journey. Kudos!!!

Pieces of a dream and Jonathan butler gave a outstanding performance and the dinner was top choice!

Pieces Of A Dream got the show started right! Love their music. Mr. Butler is a true worshipper, so talented; his band was phenomenal!!! The venue could do better w/seating; it s too tight in there and they did not have the jumbo screens available during the show.

I bought Jonathan Butler's first 2-3 albums, wayyyy back when. I think he was 19/20 or so, but he said during the show that he had just turned 57, so WOW! First time ever seeing him LIVE and I was blown away but his artistry, charm, humor - and he's a little cutie-pie too! Sexy man! lol But seriously, awesome show. I love jazz but have never really gone to a jazz show, assuming that it would be incredibly laid back and moody (not that that's a bad thing). But Jonathan weaves stories throughout his songs and keeps us laughing and interested in his next word, his next song. Now he goes on my list of people I will always want to see whenever possible. The venue is beautiful (first time there too) but I had to downvote it because we were packed in like sardines. I understand wanting to get as many in as possible but it was hella uncomfortable and those little slabs of wood that pass as tables aren't fit for anything but drinks, although they offer big plated appetizers. The seats are extremely uncomfortable for sitting that long. I will return anyway because the acoustics and sound in this place are unrivaled to anything I've heard indoors, so I gave it 3 stars for that, and the chicken piccata was really good. But you gotta do something about the seating! Do more shows with less people! I found myself distracted by my discomfort toward the end, wanting the beautiful show to end so I could get out of there. Seriously, you're sitting so close to the person across from you, they could breathe into your food, so here's a tip - if you're in a pair, pick seats directly across from each other so you don't have strangers wheezing across your plate, and pick the chairs on the stage end of the table so you can stretch out your legs. Also, the valet service gets a shoutout - whoever they are, they are EFFICIENT, friendly and on the job like I've never seen! Keep them! 5 stars for cutie Jonathan! 5 stars for top level valet service! 4 stars for the chicken piccata! 3 stars for uncomfortable sardine seating and tiny tables!

Great Show in Las Vegas ....Worth the Money Very uplifting

FAN-TAS-TIC!!!! Jonathan Butler was such an authentic performer; wonderfully talented, energetic, vulnerable, and shared personal stories with audience. His band was made up of truly remarkable musicians. First time for me seeing a concert here @ Aliante and I WILL be back! Great sound, nice seats, good drinks - and friendly, music loving people!

After a wonderful concert he came out to meet his fans, signed autographs & took pictures

He is so very talented and love his Godly soul. Great stage presence!!! Would go again and again. Absolutely adore this man!!

We had a wonderful time. Jonathan Butler is a very talented, Christian man and I that he includes worship in his performances.

I guess we were expecting more contemporary jazz like Butler played at the Dave Koz concert we previously attended. Not the case. This was a mixture of genres and predominantly of South African flare. I understand Mr. Butler is from South Africa, but we were expecting what we hear on the radio. Also, a bit too much "religion" infused in the conversation.

Great show. It was interesting to hear what inspired him to compose different songs.

Class act. Excellent voice. Music was amazing. Will certainly see him again!

It was a Awesome Concert, Jonathan Butler was Terricfic

Once Butler got on, he was great....sounded wonderful! But the pre show was late and distracted from the show

Memorable experience. Could not have asked for anything more. Great show.

My wife and I would go to see JB again and again. He is a natural talent and entertainer that more should see. The message behind the music is the real blessing to his music. May God continue to bless his craft and his ministry. Jonathan & Olivia

Our seats were great, the theatre is beautiful, but I expected more from the performers.

Incredible. He is good. I love the way he jams on the guitar. His voice ever so strong. His faith is strong too. I wish he would have played some of his other songs. Like Lies. Barenese or Sing me a love song.

Jonathan Butler is one of the world's greatest gutarists. He is also one of the world's greatest singers. He is absolutely the most joyful musician I have ever heard in my own 50+ year musical career. If you've never heard him live, you owe it to yourself to try and do so. He is extremely Christian, but don't let that deter you. He's always great.

Wonderful venue with fantastic seating. Just the right size, and the presentation was spot on. Jonathan is a favorite of my wife and I, and he was in top form! As my wife told me the next morning, the performance "just stays on my heart". He has that kind of impact.

JB and Gerald Albright were great. Good Show! Very energetic and entertaining. Great professionalism

This was a partnering of Gerald Albright, who always puts on a great show, and Jonathan Butler. Both great performers and the pairing seems to make them up their respective games. They were kicking off a new tour and having alot of fun, bringing the audience along for the ride. The Berks JazzFest always brings out the best in both the performers and the audience. A good time was had by all.

I have one word to describe Jonathan Butler....PHENOMENAL. He is so talented, fun, entertaining, and captivating. He has gotten better with time. I enjoyed every second, didn't want it to end. Gerald Albright was the cherry on top. I can't wait for these two to tour together. I'll be first in line for tickets.

We had a great time listening to Jonathan Butler. I hadn't heard anything from him in years. He still sounds great.

They both played from the heart as they always do and treated the crown to long time favorites and a few new tunes. Jonathan had the crowd on their feet several times and they both received multiple standing ovations. I would recommend to anyone who is never seen these two performers live to attend one of the concerts\u2026 if you're not already a fan you will be after witnessing their performances.

As all the concerts of these two highly talented performers that we have seen in the past, it was wonderful. Only downside to the concert was that it was held in a ballroom and not a theater so you don't have graduated seating and it's difficult to always see them on the stage. However, there are two huge screens to be able to see them perform. They are just both wonderful entertainers and nice people as well as we have been on several jazz cruises with them too.

Jonathan Butler and Geraldine Albright were excellent. They had a great chemistry.

The show was amazing! We had 3 legends graciously sharing the stage, making music together. How could the show be anything but enjoyable.

Alex Bugnon, and Jonathan Butler were outstanding, but Norman Brown was AMAZING. Much talent and the three of them together made it one of the top 5 performances i've ever witnessed. If you ever get a chance to see them individually or more importantly together . . . take it.

the music was off the chain w/ Norman, Jonathan and Alex B.

Great show! Triple threat with Jonathan Butler, Norman Brown and Alex Bugnon. All three were equally entertaining.

This concert was by far one of the best that I have attended this summer. I love contemporary jazz I was not disappointed, the music was excellent Jonathan Butler was fabulous, Norman Brown was indescribable and Alex Bugnon was absolutely delicious it was by far a memorable evening.

The concert was nice. We sat in the 5th row and had a ball. I loved all 3 acts but Norman Brown was and is my favorite. Alex jammed on the keyboard and Jonathan Butler's voice is impeccable. Having JB and NB's daughters on stage as backup was a nice touch.

I have seen Alex Bugnon, Nornman Brown, and Johnathan Butler separately, but to see them together playing together was for sure a treat. They all came with there A game which I expected. It was a wonderful concert and a beautiful night at Chen Park

Jonathan Butler was fantastic!! The surprise of the night was Alex Bugnan!! He stole the night away!! Having both great men on stage playing together was amazing!!

It was a fantastic performance, we loved it!!!!!!!

It was an okay concert, I've seen better. Myabe it was the venue.

Show was a lot more than expected. Loving jazz, but mostly horns and saxes, was very pleasantly surprised at how enjoyable this concert was.

Great concert and venue!! Pleasantly surprised and would highly recommend

Johnathan Butler and his band are the best. I have become a true fan. Great music, great performance; you leave wanting more! Hope he visits Cleveland more often!

I thoroughly enjoyed my night with Jonathan Butler. He is an extraordinary musician, songwriter and singer. He also has the cutest dance moves ever! Through his music and storytelling he gave us a glimpse into his life. His songs are beautifully romantic and soul stirring. It was a girls' night out and we had fabulous seats and were thoroughly entertained. Thank you Jonathan for sharing your gift with us!

The performers were great. The sound and lighting crews missed the mark though.

I have enjoyed both these artists, but came mainly for Jonathan Butler. Maysa disappointed, singing other people's songs, when she has plenty of her own good ones, and she made it known that she was there for the money, with at least 4 comments to that effect peppered throughout her time on stage. Jonathan Butler, on the other hand, quickly built a connection with the audience. He performed well, both vocally & instrumentally, and it was wonderful to watch him interact with his band members! Loved this part of the show, just wished Butler & his crew could have given up a few more songs. Too bad there were rude members of the audience that began to gather their belongings & leave in the middle of the last song; would have loved an ovation, at least.

Great show Maya was over the top.... she was great

As good as Jonathan Butler is, Maysa stole the show. Could have watched another hour of her on stage. She sounds as good if not better, than in the studio.

Maysa and Jonathan Butler put on an awesome show. It was truly a night for couples, girlfriends, and relaxation, a celebration of love and romance.The ambiance in the Music Hall was awesome. Truly enjoyed the show. ~Nachde

The concert was fantastic, Jonathan Butler was really good. Maysa was the highlight for me, she was stunning she was so good. She was worth the price all by herself, I loved it.

Maysa could have gotten up and at least walked the stage!!!!!

Maysa was smooth as always and Johnathan Butler was incomparable!

the venue was nice, every seat in the house is great......He is a must see when in the DMV area

This was and EXCELLENT SHOW!!!! Frederic Yonnet is amazing, just wish he could have played longer..Jonathan Butler feels every note he plays and sings, this was quite an evening with Great Music.

Second time seeing Jonathan Butler. He has definitely upped his performance. Enjoyed the beginning which included songs of South Africa.

This was my first time seeing Jonathan Butler and being in the Fillmore, both were nice, more importantly Jonathan Butler was absolutely amazing! The group that opened for him was really nice too! I'd like to see more jazz/inspirational events here at the Fillmore.

Musician, singer, songwriter Jonathan Butler provides a solid evening of entertainment featuring songs he has written, many made famous by other stars, but superbly covered by this great artist. His musicianship is stellar and his voice always a delight. His only misstep is giving his daughter too many solo parts in his show. She has a thin, untrained voice that sometimes compliments Mr. Butler in harmony, yet is woefully unprofessional on her own. When one pays to be entertained by Jonathan Butler, it is a disappointment to have to sit through his untalented offspring.

If Jonathan Butler ever comes close to your location, you must go. These days his daughter, Jody Butler, is performing with him. She's an unexpected treat. I recommend this show to all who love love, jazz and Jonathan Butler. He's awesome!!!

The opening act was excellent. Loved the entire show.

Young folks wouldn't understand! Let's see how Lil Wayne is hold in the industry after 30 + years! The wife and I enjoyed it emensly.

Found out about tickets at the last minute (email from Blues Alley the day before the event), purchased online as only a few were left. The opening act (Frederick Yonnet) was great. A lot of energy and a different instrument (harmonica) made his performance enjoyable. I have seen Jonathan Butler quite a few times (Cap Jazz Fest, Constitution Hall, etc) and his energy too is always high. Love his spirit and that he's a proud dad (his daughter sings with him)!

Jonathan Butler is a great performer. My wife and I truly enjoyed ourselves from start to finish. Music was great and Jonathan's interaction with the audience was fantastic.

My wife and I had a great time at this event!! Jonathan Butler is amazing and so was all of the other entertainers. I would definitely recommend seeing him again.

The artists, the sound system and the venue was outstanding.

Nice couple thing to since Wolf Creek now is championing "bring your own food and beverage!" Spent the evening talking on the lawn; the sound could have been better. I had a hard time hearing Rochelle Ferrell. Michael Franks was good, still would have loved a louder mic. Show started just after 7 and went on till almost midnight.

The performances and venue were perfect. Parking was horrible.

This was my first time at this venue. There was not a bad seat in the house regardless of table, seat or lawn. The artist were great! Michael Franks was the main attraction for me and he was amazing. The only issue was that he was on for 20 minutes. The time between artist was ridiculous. It was an hour at the least between Rachel Farrell and Michael Franks, then another 45 between the next set. TOOO SLOW!!!!! I didn't pay all that money to listen to a DJ and watch people moving around on stage.

the best concert I have seen in a long time, Venue was great, DJ was really good. Look forward to the next concert

All of the artists were exceptional. I enjoyed Rachelle Ferrell, Michal Franks, Johnathan Butler, Maysa and Warren Hill. The warm-up, Olds was also good. The venue was great, easy access. They do need a better ticket scanning method so people don't have to wait so long in line to get in.

That was my 1st time going to the Wolf Creek Amphitheater.It was a really impressive venue.Very clean and well organized!! After going to Chastain for so many years,It was refreshing to go to the southside and experience such a nice event.Traffic flow was o.k,parking was o.k,drink prices were o.k also.I'm looking forward to going to the next event there!!!

Summer Nights Jazz Festival was "on point!" Rachelle Ferrell and Michael Franks did their "thang" and the MC and DJ keep the night alive in between acts with the "ole school music!" This was my first time at Wolf Creek and I must say I was very impressed...I will come back!! Thanks for an awesome night!!!

As much as I enjoyed the show and we loved hearing the old school music in between,it was too much wasted time after the muscians were already set up. Was this suppose to stretch the concert? Lets cut the wait time down, there's life after concerts .

I took my father there for his 60th birthday because he loves jazz music. Boy did we have a time. From the 1st act to the main event, it was spectacular. The concert goers were ready to dance and sing along at a drop of a dime. It was absolutley wonderful!

This was my first time visiting the venue, Wolf Creek Amphitheater, and I was superbly pleased. The seating is spacious, and the lawn area is massive -much moreso than Chastain Park. I had second row seating and was able to sit next to the person next to me without bumping elbows (and you know outside seating in Atlanta can make one sticky :). Now on to the concert. Let's face it, while I enjoy live jazz, I was there to see JONATHAN BUTLER. Jonathan was advertised as the Top biller; however, I was a bit disappointed that his set was the shortest of them all. I didn't mind he shared that stage with Maysa (who's awesome); but Maysa and Warren Hill had waaay more performance time. Jonathan only performed 2 songs from his albums, and a duet with Maysa. Sure he played on a song with Warren, but he was not the feature. Rachelle Ferrell was superb and performed a minimum 30 mins. Michael Franks had another :30; but Jonathan sang about :10-:15 mins. The man is amazing, and I've seen him acquire new fans at his live shows; however, I don't think his time on stage allowed him to showcase his music to the fullest.

Rachelle Ferell was more like an opening act!! She did not sing any of my favs from her. Her time on stage was way too short. JOhnathan Butler, Maysa, and Warren Hill were interchanging sets so you did not really get a whole from either act. Johnathan Butler hardly sang anything!! I was very disappointed. Rene Miller was on stage waaayyy too much, we did not pay to see her. Way too much intermission with the DJ playing the samn songs over and over and over again!! The only thing that saved the night was the breeze that God almighty graced upon us and also Wolfcreek Amphitheater wasnt too bad. The lighting was really nice and the grass is soft to the touch :)

Excellent!!! All of the performers was good, The sound & location was the best.

Although the concert offered much music for the ticket price, the flow of the concert was erratic and lengthy. In addition to the artists featured, there were additional 'pre-opening' up and coming acts. By the time that the main artist billed (Jonathan Butler), came on stage, he shared the stage with Maysa and Warren Hill in a 'tag team' format. The 'tag team' performed other artists' songs moreso than their own. Therefore, Jonathan really didn't provide a full set as the previous acts, Rachelle Ferrell and Michael Franks, had provided. In fact, Rachelle Ferrell's set was far too long, in my opinion. So, that's why I gave the concert an average rating overall although there was plenty of music offered for the ticket price.

This was my partner and I first visit to the Wolf Creek Amphitheater. Open-air venue, slight drizzles of rain and summer time heat. As Ms. Rachelle Ferrell stated, "It's was good for us to all be together in this time and space -- in the right place". BTW, what else can I say about her as she was just awesome the crowd more of her! By night fall, Michael Franks chilled us out with his mellow smooth vocals. There was even a cool breeze blowing through the amphitheater. Once Jonathan Butler, Maysa, and Warren Hill arrived, the crowd received them well. There was definitely law enforcement on hand and the entire event was peaceful. Could it be there were many grown and sexy people in the audience? The Mistress of ceremony and DJ were on que, keeping the crowd laughing, dancing and on their feet. Only issue was the poor planning of shuttle vans taking concert attendees to their parked vehicles.We were too tired to make the after party. In any case, we look forward to many more events in the future. It doesn't get any better than this!

Rachelle is AMAZING!!! Venue was great! I'm so glad they allowed food and drinks this time!!