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The John Butler Trio is an eclectic roots/jam band from Australia led by guitarist and vocalist John Butler. They have independently released five studio albums, the last three of which debuted at #1 in Australia, and have had eight Top 40 singles. Having developed a great reputation as a live act, the band have also released three live albums. Apart from their little-known debut album, all of their releases have been on Jarrah Records, co-owned by Butler and The Waifs.
John Butler was born on April 1, 1975 in Torrance, California, to an Australian father and American mother. He moved to the small Western Australian town of Pinjarra in January 1986, when he was eleven. Butler began playing guitar at the age of sixteen, and by 1996 started his career as a busker in Fremantle, Western Australia. The John Butler Trio was formed in 1998 when Butler was joined by Gavin Shoesmith on bass and Jason McGann on drums, and by the end of that year had recorded their debut album John Butler.
They then released Three in 2001, Sunrise Over Sea in 2004 and Grand National in 2007, all of which were certified platinum.
In June 2009, a new line up of the ever evolving John Butler Trio emerged. Prominent Melbourne musician Nicky Bomba of [artist[Bomba fame and principal drummer on Sunrise Over Sea joined the band on drums and percussion, as did bass player Byron Luiters from Sydney outfit Ray Mann Three.
John Butler was born on April 1, 1975 in Torrance, California, to an Australian father and American mother. He moved to the small Western Australian town of Pinjarra in January 1986, when he was eleven. Butler began playing guitar at the age of sixteen, and by 1996 started his career as a busker in Fremantle, Western Australia. The John Butler Trio was formed in 1998 when Butler was joined by Gavin Shoesmith on bass and Jason McGann on drums, and by the end of that year had recorded their debut album John Butler.
They then released Three in 2001, Sunrise Over Sea in 2004 and Grand National in 2007, all of which were certified platinum.
In June 2009, a new line up of the ever evolving John Butler Trio emerged. Prominent Melbourne musician Nicky Bomba of [artist[Bomba fame and principal drummer on Sunrise Over Sea joined the band on drums and percussion, as did bass player Byron Luiters from Sydney outfit Ray Mann Three.
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JayBee19 wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePFPJn4uj-E&feature=g-upl&context=G2690f55AUAAAAAAAAAA
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Amorphis92 wrote:
Why didn't I get introduced to them earlier?! So chill and uplifting :D
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VK1990 wrote:
One Way Road
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Vianouzz wrote:
John, i hope you're planning to release a new album this year, you genius.
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Eluveitie22 wrote:
Listening to this band while watching New Years fireworks is the best shit ever.
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StupidCupcake wrote:
Revolution. ♥
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lucascopin wrote:
Hey guys, if you like JBT, specially the first album, go search for Ben Howard! It's awesome, it's similar to Xavier Rudd too, but so unique at the same time! =D
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blanphiphone wrote:
saying "The John Butler Trio" seems so awkward. calling them john butler trio for life
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pre-s-ton wrote:
@xdreamx19 - no no no, you mean 'is utterly amazing' not 'sucks', silly boy
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azurechild wrote:
xdreamx19 wrote: last month this band SUCKS! I prefer jamming on electric guitar not this acoustic/folk faggotry FUCK YOU, MAN :) THIS BAND IS AMAZING.
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momosaic wrote:
John Butler Trio will be performing at the Mosaic Music Festival 2012 in Singapore! 15 Mar 2012, Thu, 7.30pm Esplanade Concert Hall Tickets on Sale 8 Dec! www.mosaicmusicfestival.com
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noxich wrote:
big thanks for this Vibz... my soul shaks with you :) sunny day -> noxi
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Zach216 wrote:
I can guarantee you JB is a hell of a lot more of a talented/competent guitarist than whatever you can do on your electric... and he does use electric guitars in some songs you judgmental tone-deaf idiot... Zeppelin and Sabbath for Top artists, I respect them but calm down, you're an unoriginal walking cliche.
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xdreamx19 wrote:
this band SUCKS! I prefer jamming on electric guitar not this acoustic/folk faggotry
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jjymy wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VAkOhXIsI0 Best of thebest John Butler !!!
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prscviana wrote:
Sunrise Over Sea will always have my heart. [4]
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starryey3d wrote:
someone last night told me to listen to Daniella and now I can't stop
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luxa336 wrote:
Sunrise Over Sea will always have my heart. [3]
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Deadwing wrote:
Sunrise Over Sea will always have my heart. [2]
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Mar
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Esplanade Presents: John Butler Trio
Esplanade Concert Hall, Singapore, Singapore
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Apr
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Byron Bay Bluesfest 2012
Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm, Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia
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John Butler Trio in Batemans Bay, NSW on Friday, September 30th 2011
30 Sep 2011 | from jbtserver.com/blog/tourdates/
Artist: John Butler Trio
Touring: AUSTRALIA
Date: Friday, September 30th 2011 - Sunday,
October 2nd 2011
City: Batemans Bay, NSW
Venue:
Great Southern Blues
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Mackay Park
Country: Australia
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