Jon Butcher ~ If Wishes Were Horses

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  • Опубліковано 23 гру 2024
  • Chan's in RI 2/2/13
    Jon's performance gave us a taste of everything through his career! Opening with an acoustic set including guests like Marty Richards on drums... Fly Amero on guitars and amazing vocals... Allen Estes on mandolin, Sandy Macdonald on keyboards, John Ryder on bass and a room full of eager fans for his debut performance in the area as a solo artist I understand there will be much more to come with a new record out in March and a full New England Spring 2013 tour
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    Video taken with Powershot SX 40 HS

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  • @Ouscazz
    @Ouscazz 7 років тому +19

    One of the most underrated artists ever... Love his Strat tune and voice.

    • @HitMeBarry
      @HitMeBarry 3 роки тому

      Perhaps misunderstood also

    • @sh4rkbyt3
      @sh4rkbyt3 2 роки тому +1

      It's what I refer to as the crappy side of the business. Not all talented artists get nearly the recognition they deserve, John is definitely one those artists. The good thing for us is we don't need a music exec telling us what's good or bad ;) !

  • @robertcastagnaro3721
    @robertcastagnaro3721 4 роки тому +2

    A older woman posted on a site I was on if wishes were horses then beggars would ride, I commented there was this song from the mid 80’s if wishes were horses then dreamers would ride by john butcher axis, I can’t believe he didn’t hit it big, he had 3 videos back then on mtv and I thought back then he was going to be the next Jimmie Hendrix, then he seemed to disappear, I I have an old concert poster of his somewhere I got off a telephone pole in Boston back then somewhere I think too,

  • @luvdogs50
    @luvdogs50 10 років тому +8

    glad i got to hear this before i die. my mom used always tell me "if wishes were horses then beggars would ride". this was fabulous,fabulous.

  • @sh4rkbyt3
    @sh4rkbyt3 2 роки тому +2

    I was fortunate that a friend from work turned me on to John Butcher back in the early 80's. His "Wishes" cd was one of the hardest ones to find years later to add to my collection but well worth the effort!

  • @rickryan1762
    @rickryan1762 7 років тому +18

    Back in 88,l was in an original / cover band in Denver and we got to open for him in Boulder,Colo,and meet and hang out with him,super cool dude.

    • @StONed-mb1iv
      @StONed-mb1iv 4 роки тому +1

      That's awesome! For that time he was freash air!

    • @peteguzik1677
      @peteguzik1677 3 роки тому

      I lived in Boulder around that time. What was the name of your band?

  • @fathersgetnobreakscourtsar4345
    @fathersgetnobreakscourtsar4345 10 років тому +33

    Always thought JBA was way underrated. He was ahead of his time in my book.

    • @redhead5150
      @redhead5150 10 років тому +6

      You know it !!! I've seen & met Jon at numerous concerts and this guy can play guitar with the best !!!

  • @brnrik500
    @brnrik500 3 роки тому +3

    Bought a record of this back around 87 or so. i learned my own verson of this. finally checked back in with this cat! not dissapointed! rock on & God bless!!

  • @Jayenh
    @Jayenh 3 роки тому +4

    When I lived in Nashville TN long ago this got a ton of airplay. Heard it so many times on the freeway. 👍

  • @tmlafrance
    @tmlafrance 5 років тому +5

    Beautiful, under appreciated song from a beautiful, under appreciated album

  • @redhead5150
    @redhead5150 11 років тому +7

    Seen Jon so many times and this guy can play a guitar with the best. I can't understand why he isn't huge ? I have just about everything he's done on CD and this stuff is better than the crap they play on the radio.

  • @ScottCharlson
    @ScottCharlson 11 років тому +4

    I too saw Jon back in the 80's in OKC, OK. I wore this album out and so wish it was available on iTunes. Holy War had to have been the most smoking song on the album!! Thanks so much for posting.

    • @scottjohnson3693
      @scottjohnson3693 5 років тому

      Scott Charlson
      Pictures From the Front is also a KICK ASS album!
      What venue did u see him (them) at back then ?
      A club on N. Portland Ave. ?
      Maybe the KATTS Downtown Beach Party??

  • @FlyByNight1975
    @FlyByNight1975 10 років тому +17

    Oh my freakin' goodness!!!! I have been looking for him doing this song for YEARS!! Yes! Fan since he first did this back in the day back in the 80's in Boston!! This is great!! Thank you!!

    • @jerrythomas4457
      @jerrythomas4457 2 роки тому +1

      It’s unbelievable, ain’t it?

    • @dfb1111
      @dfb1111 Рік тому

      WBCN lunch time shows!!!!!!!

  • @keithgordon4153
    @keithgordon4153 11 років тому +4

    I love this song, it used to get regular airplay in the DFW market on a couple of stations in the 80's.

  • @guineapigjan1638
    @guineapigjan1638 11 років тому +6

    saw him in the 1980'S IN OKLAHOMA sand on a parking lot he rocked! WE got hit by the tornado he makes me see life in a different way! THANKS JOHN I HAVE YOU'RE
    MUSIC TO TURN TO

    • @scottjohnson3693
      @scottjohnson3693 5 років тому +1

      Guinea Pig Jan I was there
      It was at the KATT Radios Downtown Beach Party
      Phenomenal guitarist!
      Would like to see him currently somewhere. I’m still currently in OKC ........
      He played at the old club Fritzis back in the day.
      Both shows were SPECTACULAR!!!!!!

    • @bajaokie
      @bajaokie 2 роки тому

      @@scottjohnson3693 I bought the album with this song at the southside Sound Warehouse. He was in the store and I didn't recognize him. He had just left when I checked out. The clerk told me it was him.

  • @entoone
    @entoone 11 років тому +2

    I was very fortunate to meet Jon a few months ago in La. And must say it was awesome to speak and listen to him. I love this song and wish him the best in 2014 and beyond.

  • @edithgoss996
    @edithgoss996 9 років тому +2

    I absolutely Love this song! Can't stop playing it. Saw Jon last Sept. for the 1st time. love his music.

  • @Cylon1983
    @Cylon1983 11 років тому +4

    seen him a couple times at the CHANNEL in Boston back in the 80's. Always an awsome show. would really love to see him again. Thanks very much for the upload!

  • @mamat8184
    @mamat8184 5 років тому +2

    Was blessed to see him in Charleston. Beautiful talent, beautiful man.

  • @kevinq9988
    @kevinq9988 3 роки тому +1

    Wow that was great. I saw him at a local club over 30 years ago when we were both kids. Back at the club Bene in the 80s

  • @kevindoherty1887
    @kevindoherty1887 Рік тому

    This entire album changed my life.

  • @marksmith-kb2uj
    @marksmith-kb2uj 10 місяців тому

    Remember having a drink with him when he was young playing a club in bay area ca. Great talent and person

  • @jamesdidile6768
    @jamesdidile6768 3 роки тому

    This guy ROCKS . I remembers an awesome show at Bunratty's in Allston ,MA

  • @kenfusion
    @kenfusion 7 років тому +2

    saw the band open up for someone back in the 80's .
    I was blown away.
    like why is this an opening act ?
    should have been the headliner .

    • @PsiWarrior8
      @PsiWarrior8 6 років тому +2

      he opened for eddie money on one tour

  • @scott193
    @scott193 2 роки тому

    Had the privilege of seeing him open for RUSH blew me away brought the album the next day

  • @jimmyphillips8895
    @jimmyphillips8895 Рік тому

    So
    .there was a time in..my life..that this man Hired me...
    Guitar Tech...
    Stage Manager...
    This Man...
    Is amd Will Always be
    True
    Amen.
    Thank You.
    Mr.B...
    Jimmy....

  • @charleshazard2776
    @charleshazard2776 Рік тому

    What a great show!

  • @marthastephens2179
    @marthastephens2179 3 роки тому +1

    2021 still love this beautiful song!

  • @DonCurrier
    @DonCurrier Рік тому

    Saw John Butcher in 87' with Molly Hatchet and Blackfoot. What a great show!

  • @shazam1969ish
    @shazam1969ish 3 роки тому +1

    A very distinctive voice. Well done

  • @steviesilver4192
    @steviesilver4192 11 років тому +1

    Hey Jon, Great tune...one of my favorites.

  • @abacobeachbum
    @abacobeachbum 6 років тому +3

    West End Marketplace in Dallas used to have free concerts on Monday nights way back when. He played one of them and I thought he was great. Holy War was another good song on that album.

  • @jackjackattack9137
    @jackjackattack9137 10 років тому +1

    Excellent as always, such talent and feeling from within.

  • @Azfun6
    @Azfun6 5 років тому +1

    Love this song...very cool.

  • @susea
    @susea  11 років тому +3

    Been around the Boston area for a very long time! Would love to see him do some shows opening for Warren Haynes. He'd mesh well with Warren and all he is about!

  • @fearofnot
    @fearofnot 9 років тому +1

    Beautiful song and tones! :)

  • @deanmccall9379
    @deanmccall9379 8 місяців тому

    awesome!

  • @hallmark45
    @hallmark45 7 років тому +1

    Saw JBA play at the Frolics in Salisbury beach,MA

  • @MiloDuplex
    @MiloDuplex 8 років тому +1

    Saw Marty play drums a bunch of times with Bobby Keye's and Marty Ballou on Bass... This is some great stuff!

  • @lindamartin587
    @lindamartin587 10 років тому +1

    Love it!!!

  • @jerrythomas4457
    @jerrythomas4457 2 роки тому +1

    Holy shit!!!!! Unbelievable

  • @douglasharrison1360
    @douglasharrison1360 3 роки тому +2

    Cool.

  • @susea
    @susea  11 років тому +5

    He needs some good people backing him to promote him! Push his music, his shows and blast it all over!

  • @shanet9079
    @shanet9079 10 років тому

    I heard this way back when and have been a fan since. Barefoot Servants was a good band too. Love that Strat and Fender amp sound!

  • @digiworxdigitalmediaproduc5034
    @digiworxdigitalmediaproduc5034 8 років тому +3

    I wish I could have been there with my audio and video gear.

  • @davidd.6448
    @davidd.6448 8 років тому +2

    That's a really nice strat

  • @karloz112964
    @karloz112964 10 років тому

    Very NICE!

  • @TomGuerra1
    @TomGuerra1 7 років тому

    Awesome track! Rock it Jon!

  • @bajaokie
    @bajaokie Рік тому

    Reminds of me of Hendrix and Trower. What a player!

  • @dawnfortoni5725
    @dawnfortoni5725 10 років тому +1

    Sweet!

  • @LodoGrdzak
    @LodoGrdzak 11 років тому +2

    Nice!

  • @paulieshouse
    @paulieshouse 4 роки тому

    I love you John 😍

  • @illuminatedrose
    @illuminatedrose 12 років тому

    Good one. Thanks.

  • @bajaokie
    @bajaokie 2 роки тому

    WOW!

  • @paulieshouse
    @paulieshouse 4 роки тому

    How about you and John Cafferty meet up in Dallas? I'm payin and I'm all in 😍

  • @daverenick4782
    @daverenick4782 5 років тому

    Just discovered him tonight...He's really good...sure took some lessons from Hendrix...when was he popular?...he must of been underrated for me to not have been aware of this much talent....... Who/where is this guy?

    • @susea
      @susea  5 років тому +1

      Jon Butcher is from Massachusetts. jonbutcher.com

  • @gerryjdvideo
    @gerryjdvideo 12 років тому

    Nice; Thanks for posting

    • @johnramonas816
      @johnramonas816 7 років тому

      God do I miss you this is music what ever happened

    • @johnramonas816
      @johnramonas816 7 років тому

      God do I miss you this is music what ever happened

  • @redhead5150
    @redhead5150 11 років тому +1

    I'd like to see Jeff Beck & Jon Butcher together. Two of the best guitarists around.

  • @revivalworship
    @revivalworship 7 років тому +3

    Beautiful! Bass player nailing it. Who is that guy?

    • @susea
      @susea  7 років тому +4

      John Ryder on Bass.

  • @TheSummerall
    @TheSummerall 10 років тому +1

    if these folks knew what they were listening to they would not be talking jb axis is an all time great one..

  • @Danny-fs1hk
    @Danny-fs1hk 5 років тому +2

    JBA!!! 🤘🏾

  • @elsamariasorforger5788
    @elsamariasorforger5788 9 років тому +5

    positvely the blues,

  • @loveistruth5713
    @loveistruth5713 6 років тому

    Shades of Hendrix and Stevie Ray. Hold on to Jesus brother but never let go of your Liberty Keep the lovelight burning. And always do right when nobody's looking Peace😎

  • @alainmetalbible5150
    @alainmetalbible5150 6 років тому +1

    OH YEAH

  • @mattleemattlee123
    @mattleemattlee123 11 років тому +1

    Someone tell me why this guy isn't huge. He's been around forever, has good songs, sings with a totally soulful voice and plays with serious authority. I mean, no disrespect, but why is a dull cat like Robert Cray at Crossroads every year and not Butcher?

    • @sh4rkbyt3
      @sh4rkbyt3 2 роки тому

      I've met Robert Cray, truly great and humble artist. We stood outside the Queen Theater in Delaware for about 45 mins talking in sub zero weather lol. I would actually like to see JB and RC collaborate on some work together.

  • @frankcrabbe6464
    @frankcrabbe6464 7 місяців тому

    Axis whas not that much my thing, but man, Barefoot servants, and electric factory and positivly the blues, years ago, kicked me in the 🌰🌰 I learned to play thnx to jeff healey, gary moore, srv, Chris duarte, and than I learned about jon, thnx to blues bureau by mike varney, leslie west, pat travers, Tony spinner, and off-course joe bonamassa, lance lopez, walter trout.... etc etc.... I can go on until next week hahaha 😊😊😊

  • @dbreed9079
    @dbreed9079 3 роки тому

    Nah one of the best

  • @shawnc318
    @shawnc318 10 років тому +5

    the obvious next part of the hendrix....trower....blackmore.....SRV....puzzle...

  • @AngelMartinez-qs3cf
    @AngelMartinez-qs3cf 5 років тому

    Anybody know what kind of Stratocaster he is playing? It looks like a road worn Stratocaster!

  • @stephanodsilva
    @stephanodsilva 3 роки тому +2

    Yes, shamefully overlooked.

  • @henrythompson5149
    @henrythompson5149 6 років тому

    JB play's a seat axe

  • @garykcarpenter
    @garykcarpenter 8 років тому +1

    a w e s o m e n e s s

  • @johnjordan39
    @johnjordan39 12 років тому +1

    can't believe there is empty chairs......wish my ass was in one of them

  • @rixanneh18
    @rixanneh18 3 роки тому

    Please crosspost this on facebook