John Butler Trio will perform an exclusive one-off gig at The Roundhouse on Thursday April 26th, 2007. Showcasing tracks from the much-anticipated forthcoming new album GRAND NATIONAL out April 9th via Atlantic Records/Jarrah, they will appear with a full live band. Thursday April 26th - www.gigsandtours.com Or The Roundhouse Box Office – 0870 389 1846 www.roundhouse.org.uk SOLD OUT! The new album is the first in two years - since the genre-defying Australian combo’s 2005 breakthrough, SUNRISE OVER SEA and is co-produced by Mario Caldato Jr. (Beastie Boys, Beck, Jack Johnson, Super Furry Animals) and John Butler. GRAND NATIONAL sees the John Butler Trio further opening its already wide-ranging sonic playbook, offering surprising new points of entry for newcomers, as well as inviting its legion of established fans deeper into its worldly vision. Centred around Butler’s virtuoso guitar stylings and powerful, progressive lyricism, tracks such as the lead “Funky Tonight” and the laidback, “Better Than,” draw upon a remarkable variety of musical genres, spanning folk, blues, funk, classic rock ‘n’ roll, and beyond. Joining the trio on this extraordinary journey is an array of special guests, including Butler’s partner, Danielle Caruana, Vika and Linda Bull, and on keyboards, the one-and-only Money Mark Nishita.Having already established himself as a major artist in his native Australia, Butler and his band made their initial North American impact with 2002’s independently released “THREE.” The group soon signed with Lava/Atlantic, which released SUNRISE OVER SEA in March 2005. The album drew critical acclaim for its expansive artistic fervor, as did the JBT’s inspired and energetic live shows, including headline dates, tours alongside Dave Matthews Band, festival appearances at Bonnaroo and the celebrated New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, and a landmark television performance on CBS-TV’s Late Show with David Letterman.In the JBT’s home country, SUNRISE OVER SEA proved nothing less than a phenomenon, achieving 5x-platinum certification and earning Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Awards for “Best Independent Release” and “Best Blues & Roots Album,” with Butler named “Best Male Artist.” In addition, the album’s hit single, “Zebra,” was named “Song of the Year” by the Australasian Performing Rights Association (APRA).
John Butler Trio: Guitarist/Vocalist John Butler, Bassist - Shannon Birchall Percussionist - Michael Barker.
Album Tracklisting 1.Better Than /2.Daniella /3.Funky Tonight /4.Caroline /5.Good Excuse /6.Used To Get High /7.Gov’t Did Nothing /8.Groovin’ Slowly /9.Devil Running /10.Losing You /11.Nowhere Man /12.Fire In The Sky /13.Gonna Take It
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