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3 unusual facts about John Butler Trio


Gavin Shoesmith

Gavin Shoesmith is an Australian singer songwriter and virtuoso double bassist who rose to fame as bass guitarist in the John Butler Trio.

Shannon Birchall

Shannon Birchall is an Australian born musician, probably best known as the bassist for jam band the John Butler Trio.

West Tamworth, New South Wales

It is also a popular venue during the Tamworth Country Music Festival in January and artists such as John Butler Trio, The Baileys, John Williamson, Pete Murray, The Waifs, Missy Higgins, Grinspoon, Xavier Rudd and Kasey Chambers have all played at the club.


AIR Charts

Well-known Australian independent artists who have previously won an AIR Award include Gotye (2006), John Butler Trio (2007), Sneaky Sound System (2007) and most recently Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu (2008).

Gone South

Scheduled for the weekend before Christmas, plans were looking great, with popular bands Powderfinger, John Butler Trio, The Living End, 1200 Techniques, and The Butterfly Effect on the line-up, as well as classic Australian band The Church.


see also

Wille And The Bandits

Throughout their career, Wille and The Bandits have toured with major rock acts such as Status Quo, Deep Purple, Joe Bonamassa and The John Butler Trio.