Remembering Joe Butler

Joe Butler, a founding member of Liverpool’s iconic country band the Hillsiders and country music radio broadcaster, passed away on May 3, 2007. Joe Butler was vocalist and bass player with the Hillsiders and remained with the group for almost 30 years. The Hillsiders Blog

In tribute to Joe Butler, who died of pancreatic cancer in May 2007, the Americana organisers have made Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund their official charity for the 2008 event.

Donations to the charity can be made during the festival to PCRF representatives, who will also be pleased to give further information about the charity and its work.

If you would like to make a donation in memory of Joe Butler but won't be attending the festival, you can do so easily and securely online on our donation page (please mention Joe Butler in the message section).

Alternatively phone Maggie on 020 8360 1119 with your credit/debit card details or send a cheque (payable to Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund) to:
Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund
PO Box 47432
LONDON
N21 1XP