Frank E. Butler

Resources in the Concertina Library for Frank Butler.

Frank Butler: An Interview
by Richard Carlin: An account of Frank Butler's background and teaching methods, with some opinions on playing the concertina, based on an interview in 1975. As published in PICA No. 1 (2004), pp 24–30.; Posted 15 January 2005; » read full article; » read full article in pdf

The Concertina: A Handbook and Tutor for Beginners on the English Concertina
by Frank E. Butler: The standard tutor for the English concertina during the concertina revival in the 1970s. Based on classes offered at the Battersea Institute under the auspices of the Inner London Education Authority. Introduction to music, exercises, and elementary tunes. Originally published by Neil Wayne at the Free Reed Press, Duffield, Derby, England, in 1974. 64pp plus covers. The scan was made by Wes Williams.; Posted 15 January 2005; » read full document in pdf

Concertinas in the Commercial Road: The Story of George Jones
by Frank E. Butler: Brief life of George Jones, including reproductions of some pictures and advertisements. Originally published in the East London Record,, Number 3, 1980. As reprinted in Concertina & Squeezebox,, Number 20 (Summer 1989), 5–14, with additional notes and commentary by Joel Cowan.; Posted 15 January 2005; » read full document in pdf

The Webb Brothers: A Memorial
by Frank E. Butler: An account of the great two musical clowns who learned to play concertina from George Jones, grandfather of Frank Butler (the author). The elder brother, Joe Webb, was in turn the father of the Fayre Four Sisters, concertinists. As published in Concertina & Squeezebox, No. 18-19 (1989), pp 11-15. Also published in Concertina Magazine (Australia), 24 (1988), 6-8.; Posted 15 January 2005; » read full document in pdf

Unusual Concertinas (made for the Webb Brothers by George Jones)
by Frank Butler: Description of two instruments, a giant and a miniature, made by George Jones for the Webb Brothers. Contains a photo of Arthur Jones, second son of George Jones, with the two instruments. As published in Concertina Magazine (Australia), No. 10, pp 15-17.; Posted 15 January 2005; » read full document in pdf

Richard Carlin Revisited
by Frank E. Butler: Frank Butler recalls his interview with Richard Carlin twelve years before, and also mentions many of the early ICA figures. As published in Concertina & Squeezebox, No. 20 (Summer 1989), p 21.; Posted 15 January 2005; » read full document in pdf

The Frank Butler Story
by Alex Richards: Brief summary of the life of Frank Butler, stressing the many activities and responsibilities of Butler beyond his concertina interests. As published in Concertina Magazine (Australia), No. 9 (Winter 1984), pp 20-22.; Posted 15 January 2005; » read full document in pdf

Review of Tutor: “Concertina Two” by Frank Butler
by Alex Richards: Review of tutor based on twenty-two popular and classical airs, with explanatory comment and counsel. As published in Concertina Magazine (Australia), No. 7 (Summer 1984), pp 18-19.; Posted 15 January 2005; » read full document in pdf

In Memoriam: Frank Butler 1903-1992
by Joel Cowan: Brief memorial of Frank E. Butler, english concertina performer and teacher. As published in Concertina & Squeezebox, No. 27 (Summer 1992), pp 4-5.; Posted 15 January 2005; » read full document in pdf

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Frank Butler in his garden, 1991