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* 2004 – ''Sunrise Over Sea'' – Best Blues & Roots Album; Best Independent Release | * 2004 – ''Sunrise Over Sea'' – Best Blues & Roots Album; Best Independent Release | ||
* 2006 – ''Grand National'' - Best Blues & Roots Album; Best Independent Release | * 2006 – ''Grand National'' - Best Blues & Roots Album; Best Independent Release | ||
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* [http://johnbutlertrio.com John Butler Official Site]] | |||
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Revision as of 14:46, 21 June 2013
The John Butler Trio is an Australian roots and jam band led by guitarist and vocalist John Butler. They formed in Fremantle Western Australia in 1998 with Jason McGann on drums and Gavin Shoesmith on basses. By 2009, the trio was Butler with Nicky Bomba on drums and percussion, and Byron Luiters on basses.
The band's releases since 2002 have been marketed independently by Jarrah Records, which Butler co-owns with West Australian folk band The Waifs and manager of both acts, Philip Stevens.
Awards and nominations
Australasian Performing Right Association APRA
- 2004 – Zebra – Song of the Year
- 2006 – Somethings Gotta Give – Most Performed Blues & Roots Work
- 2008 – Good Excuse - Blues & Roots Work of the Year
- 2011 - Close to You - Blues & Roots Work of the Year
Australian Recording Industry Association ARIA
- 2001 – Three – Best Independent Release
- 2004 – Sunrise Over Sea – Best Blues & Roots Album; Best Independent Release
- 2006 – Grand National - Best Blues & Roots Album; Best Independent Release
External Links