Cam Butler

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Cam Butler
Origin Melbourne, Australia
Genres Rock, Post-rock, Neo Classic
Occupation(s)Composer, guitarist, producer
Instruments Electric guitar, Acoustic guitar
Years active2001 present
Labels Pharmacy Records, Kasumuen Records
Website cambutler.com

Cam Butler is an Australian composer, guitarist, and producer. He is known for his genre-blending compositional approach which involves electric guitar and string instruments. [1]

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Butler co-founded the bands Silver Ray, Cam Butler & The Shadows Of Love, and The Coralinas. He co-founded Ron S Peno and the Superstitions with Ron Peno. [2] [3] [4] [5]

Discography

Solo and Cam Butler & The Shadows Of Love

with The Coralinas

with Silver Ray

with Ron S Peno and the Superstitions

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References

  1. "And This One's Introduced By... Cam Butler introduces the songs from his album Solar". 3CR Melbourne . 23 November 2022. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  2. Kendall, Arun (25 August 2023). "Album Review: Cam Butler (Ron S Peno and the Superstitions) collates pieces from previous compositions in shimmering new collection 'Strings Music'". Blacksea Mafia. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  3. "Cam Butler & The Shadows Of Love". All Tomorrow's Parties (festival) . Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  4. "CAM BUTLER". Australian Musician . 10 September 2008. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  5. "Butler Save His DIY Soul". The Music . Retrieved 3 May 2024.