# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Jonathan Butler
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Dimitriou's Jazz Alley welcomes South African singer-songwriter and guitarist Jonathan Butler for four nights and six shows. Band members are: Jonathan Butler (guitar and vocals), Arlington Jones (keys), Darryl Williams (bass), Ron Otis (drums), Nadira Scruggs (violin) and Honey LaRochelle (backing vocals). Showtimes Thursday and Sunday at 7:30pm. Showtimes Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Doors open at 6:00pm Thursday and 5:30pm Friday - Sunday.

artist info
Jonathan Butler is a singer-songwriter and guitarist who leads a life few can imagine. Born in South Africa under the shadow of apartheid and raised in poverty, Butler was the first non-white artist to be played on South African radio and appear on national television. Though his musical abilities would take him away from the world he grew up in, Jonathan would neither forget the plight of his fellow South Africans, nor the man that led them to freedom. It is for this reason Nelson Mandela credits Butler’s music as having inspired him during his imprisonment. In more ways than one, Jonathan Butler is representative of South Africa.

Jonathan’s story begins at a very young age when his father presented him with a homemade one-string guitar. Little did his father realize that he was giving way to a musical phenomenon. From then on, Jonathan’s musical gifts grew by leaps and bounds. In his early teens Butler won a local talent contest, affording him the opportunity to perform with a touring musical company throughout South Africa. On occasion he would perform at lavish concert halls for whites only, where he would not be allowed to use the bathroom, and the very next night he would perform in a dilapidated local township. Ultimately, his ticket to a new life was music.

At thirteen, Jonathan’s talents caught the eyes and ears of the British record producer Clive Caulder. He was signed to Caulder’s Jive Records and the rest is history. Jonathan’s first single broke down racial barriers becoming the first song by a black artist played by white radio stations in South Africa and won the South African equivalent to a Grammy.

His commitment to his craft came to fruition with his self-titled debut album, which received a Grammy nomination for the pop hit “Lies.” An instrumental “Going Home” earned him another Grammy nomination and the mid-tempo ballad “Sarah, Sarah” confirmed Butler’s place in popular music. In 2025, Butler received an Honorary Doctorate in Philosophy from the prestigious Stellenbosch University in South Africa.

A religious and spiritual man, Butler dedicates his life to being a devoted father and grandfather, and a caring citizen to his homeland, South Africa. And in spite of all the hardships, Jonathan Butler has an air of playfulness and quiet resilience that is easily visible in his passionate performances.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/seattle/jonathan-butler/200029977597443
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, art, concerts, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 30

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Seattle
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2033 6th Ave, Seattle, WA, United States, Washington 98121
- **lat**: 47.61481
- **long**: -122.33969
- **full address**: 2033 6th Ave, Seattle, WA, United States, Washington 98121

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Jonathan Butler being held?
  - **A:** Jonathan Butler takes place on Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm at 2033 6th Ave, Seattle, WA, United States, Washington 98121.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Jonathan Butler?
  - **A:** Jonathan Butler is organized by Dimitriou's Jazz Alley.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley's events?
  - **A:** Dimitriou's Jazz Alley has 148+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Dimitriou's Jazz Alley has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Jonathan Butler is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Seattle, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Jonathan Butler sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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