The Butler Band is renowned in Australian Country Music as one of the premiere touring and recording bands in the nation, affectionately referred to as "Australian Country Music Royalty". The Showband has a pedigree in touring, having travelled to every state and territory, from the cities to regional centres to the remotest indigenous communities for decades. Now the next generation carry on the tradition instilled by founding members, Shaza Leigh Butler OWB & Lindsay Butler OAM.

The Butler Band are masters at creating an event to remember; fine music delivered with love and laughter; the perfect recipe for a great experience. The Butlers are divinely unique - Feel their energy and Love their music!

The Butler Band is a comprehensive show-band with multi-instrumentalists and vocalists, currently spear-headed by hitmaking singer/songwriter, Shaza Leigh Butler OWB (Bass & Rhythm Guitar) with a selected lineup of Recording Artists and musicians tailored for each individual event.  

Shaza Leigh has released 17 highly successful, solo career albums and as a songwriter, has had over 400 songs released. Shaza has toured with several of Australia’s biggest roadshows, all of her adult life, hitting the road at 20 years of age.  Shaza’s confidence and musical ability makes her one the most powerful and accomplished, multi-talented entertainers in country music. She has been inducted into the Australian Country Music Hands of Fame, Australian Country Music Wall of Honour and The Women’s Wall of Fame. Her impressive career success includes 4 National Female Artist of the Year on Radio awards, 4 National Composer, 6 National Songwriter of the Year Awards plus 2 Female Single of the Year crowns at the Traditional Country Music Awards of Australia. Shaza is also the inaugural winner of 2026 Global Songwriter of the Year Award.

Peggy Gilchrist, Australia’s Queen of the Country Piano is a core member of the group and Shaza's musical director. Peggy is unquestionably one of the most successful recording and touring keyboardists ever in Australia having spent almost 20 years on the road and recording as an integral member of the orginal concert lineup of The Butler Showband. Peg has released 4 instrumental albums including 2 with the "Master Of Country Guitar", Lindsay Butler OAM. Peg has won Australia’s Musician of the Year 3 times at the Gold Medallion Media Awards and several Instrumentalist of the year awards at various ceremonies including The Traditional Country Music Awards of Australia.

The Butler Band are revered for their ability to create high performance package shows featuring a variety of music to cater for any event. Each Show is produced by Shaza Leigh and expertly tailored, from their extensive recording artist and musician base, to present a professional and polished musical experience!

The Butler Band deliver a gritty, soulful blend of Country, Australiana and Americana, driven by storytelling, powerhouse vocals, and road-tested musicianship. This dynamic live band, brings a modern edge to classic country traditions - captivating audiences from intimate listening rooms to festival stages in Australia and abroad.

The Butler Band reside on their family property, just outside the city of Tamworth, Australia's Country Music Capital where they operate recording studios, radio stations and a music distribution company, servicing a massive roster of national and international artists, releasing music to radio.  Shaza Leigh also co-hosts several radio shows weekly shared on partnering stations world wide. Shaz and Peg also produce and record radio quality singles for their own career and other recording artists.

Living in the New England Region allows The Butlers to easily access most towns and cities on Australia's east coast any weekend of the year, hence their longevity as a professional touring ensemble.

Shaza  &  The Family
@ Home on her property - "LBS MusicLand" Butler Estate, Tamworth
(Australia's Country Music Capital)