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Vinyls For Sale - Grand National and Zebra

Sat, 18 May 2013 03:19:27 +0000

Hello fellow JBT fans!

I have some JBT vinyl that I reluctantly need to sell.

- Grand National vinyl limited edition 345/1000. Sealed and never opened, mint condition.

- Grand National vinyl limited edition 805/1000. Opened but never played or handled. Signed by drummer Michael Barker on inside cover (hence the reason for buying a second copy and opening it!). EXCELLENT condition.

- Zebra vinyl, never played. Cover and record are in EXCELLENT condition.

All records have been stored upright and away from heat since purchase.

If you are interested, please email me (Caitlin) at mulletqueen_13@hotmail.com (excuse the email address, I thought it was funny back in high school).

I can send you some photos etc. I am in Melbourne, Victoria, but can post Australia wide/International.

Thanks!

MORE TOUR DATES!

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:30:14 +0000

Chicago, IL The Vic Theatre July 18th
Nashville, TN Ryman Auditorium July 20th
Atlanta, GA The Tabernacle July 21st
Charlotte, NC Verizon Wireless Ampitheater July 24th
Hampton Beach, NH Hampton Beach Casino July 30th
Grand Rapids, MI Frederik Meijer Gardens August 2nd
Apple Valley, MN Weesner Family Ampitheater August 4th

ENJOY!!!!

FOR SALE: Grand National, SOS, and Zebra Vinyls

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:57:58 +0000

Greetings! I am looking to sell my JBT vinyls, as I don't have a record player and will probably never have one Vinyls have been stored in an airtight container, indoors since purchasing. See notes below on individual specs.

Sunrise Over Sea: Vinyls have never been played, lyric book is included and in perfect condition. Unfortunately, the jacket has been damaged where the inside flap is glued. The glue has come undone, but the sleeve is still in fine condition. I can email pictures to anyone who is seriously interested. No. 150 of 1000.

SOLD-Zebra: Perfect condition, inside and out. Vinyl has never been played. Corners of jacket are mint. Will throw in Zebra single CD to purchaser.

Grand National: Front of album cover is signed "Respect to you!" by John, Michael, and Shannon. Vinyls have never been played and sleeves are mint. The corners are soft, particularly the upper left. I have the poster that was included, but it's a bit wrinkled. Again, will send detailed pictures to anyone interested. No. 109 of 1000.

Please email me at kelly.mccord559@gmail.com if you are interested. I have no idea what these are worth, so will take offers until next Wednesday, April 3 because I will be out of town and unable to ship until then. I'm not looking to make a bunch of money, just want them to go to someone who will actually use the vinyls.

Grand National Vinyl LP For Sale 282/1000

Sat, 02 Mar 2013 10:11:22 +0000

Hey guys and gals,

I have my copy of Grand National on vinyl for sale on E>>y. Selling as I have a new baby on the way.

Never been opened, my love for JB started back in Byron Bay in 2000 at The Blues & Roots Festival at a 12:30pm performance with 200 people and a plate of cheese and biscuits and it grew from there! Sensibility has won over sentimentality and so it has to go.

Thanks for your time.

Cheers.

http://www.ebay.com....d=221195930719

VINYLS for sale!

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:36:16 +0000

Hey everyone, in case some of you don't know me by now.....I have extra copies of all JBT vinyls. I am now down to my last "extra" copy opf both GN and SOS....

I am selling them and they are on ebay at the moment. The only reason they are listed so high is because me and my wife are trying to get custody of my beautiful 4 year old neice and need some funds for that process. (It is a very long story)

I would want to let them go to someone in the JBT fam if possible. Please let me know by PMing me!

I will come down on the price for anyone on the forum who wants them also. Thanks to everyone!

Concert for the Kimberley. Feb 24, 2013

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 14:02:08 +0000

Excited the show is today! unfortunately, i live the states..

anyone know if they're doing a live stream again?

Concert For The Kimberley - Fremantle announcement

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:10:50 +0000

Across the Universe (Alternative Recording)

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 02:18:24 +0000

Hi all,

Just thought I'd share that I found a different mix/recording of JBT's cover of The Beatles' Across the Universe to the one which is on the What You Want EP. This version has some strong female backing vocals.

Check it out here:
http://www.abc.net.a...es/s1008520.htm

PM me if you'd like a copy of the mp3 I managed to scrounge of it. According to the tags embedded in the mp3 file, the track is performed by "John Butler Trio with Khalil Gudaz and Jade Macrae".

Can anyone help me out with this JBT print?

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 05:15:55 +0000

Hey all,

Long time reader, just joined up..

Can any of you guys she'd a bit of light on this print?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Rare-FRAMED-JOHN-BUTLER-TRIO-PRINT-2003-JBT-/160957126176?pt=AU_MusicMemorabilia&hash=item2579cad620&_uhb=1#ht_500wt_922

Obviously on eBay, it looks legit, but I've never seen it before, anyone know more? It's pretty rad, and i think I want it.

Any help appreciated!

New Album Track List. Possible Siting

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 22:03:34 +0000

for those who follow JBT on instagram, you may have seen this photo that was posted recently.

Is that the track list for the new album back there? i recall seeing a photo of a white-board track-list for April Uprising.

i seem to be able to make 2 tracks. "Cold Wind" and "Young and Wild". I think i see "Kimberley" in there but im not 100% sure!

any thoughts?

here's a link to the photo: http://web.stagram.com/p/348926204586665887_248938496

it won't let me embed it here.

Any news on new N. America tour?

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 17:33:35 +0000

I see North Carolina on here already. Any chance of new dates coming soon?

Any UPDATE on the Three vinyl?

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:13:48 +0000

Does anyone have any updates on the three vinyl? Tom? anyone?

John Butler, Caroline & In her Skin

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:57:47 +0000

I just watched a movie called ‘In Her Skin’ and it finally explained to me what the song ‘Caroline’ by John Butler Trio is truly about.
For those who have not yet seen this movie (In Her Skin; 2009) I really recommend you do. It is based on a true story in Australia (1999). It is about the murder/death of Rachel Barber. I have to give away who was to blame for this murder, so sorry for ruining it for you, but it was Rachel’s baby sitter, Caroline.
Caroline is a woman who has problems with both her parents and her own appearance. She just wanted to be loved and be told by her parents that they were proud of her. Rachel, in Caroline’s eyes, is a ‘perfect skinny dancer’ who everyone loves; Caroline being some what ‘jealous’ of the relationship Rachel has with her parents and boy friend; in a result of the reasoning for murdering her.
John Butler’s lyrics, ‘and if life and death were such a game, why did they all make such a fuss?’ in his song ‘Caroline’ mostly explains how Caroline thinks. In a way, to get rid of such a ‘beautiful’ human being like Rachel, maybe that might make her more beautiful.. in a way of less competition.
You really have to watch this movie to understand the full story and how Caroline thinks. Oh and the opening of the movie is ‘What You Want’ and they also play it again at the funeral scene and at credits. Caroline scenes play ‘Caroline’ and you hear ‘Ocean’ playing in some different scenes; so I assure you that this movie plays excellent music!
Oh oh, and John Butler also acts in it!! He is a busker playing ‘Ocean’ in the background in front if Luna Park. It zooms up to him before he gets given a coffee by one of the actresses. Here is a sneak peak

(Sorry if this isn’t written well. I have never wrote something like this before.)

Kimberley

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 22:55:17 +0000

First off, beautiful set the other night at Federation Square. Particularly loved the full trio playing Kimberley.

Was wondering if anyone out there has audio from the concert (specifically for Kimberley).

And with the full trio arrangement of Kimberley in mind, will we see it on the upcoming Album?

British Festivals 2013

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 12:24:23 +0000

JB!

Please come back to glastonbury in 2013 or any other british festival! We need to have a decent head line act on somewhere! I missed you in 2005 when I first cam across your music. Please come back to England!

JB no T?

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 07:44:22 +0000

Hello everyone.
Been a while since I posted but just thought I'd put this out there. Does anybody else get the feeling that JB may be getting ready to go solo? We have had practically zero JBT activity all year. I think there may be one upcoming JBT gig in October?! Other than that we've had Tin Shed Tales solo tour (which has now been extended) and a live release of this. Loads of vids where only JB is present and now this new version of Ocean (which obviously doesn't concern Nicky and Byron).
Just spitballing and wondering if anyone else has had the same thought?
X

John Butler infulences

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 07:05:30 +0000

I have been listening to JB for a very long time now and have sort of stumbled on this idea that John Butlers music is quite similar to Bag Pipe music. The melodies and general sound of the music is quite similar and I think JB may have been influenced by Pipes and Drums. Has anybody else noticed this? Can anybody Confirm this?

[video + mp3] OCEAN (2012) - John Butler

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:08:45 +0000

OCEAN is a very interesting aspect of my life. It is part of my DNA. It conveys all things I can’t put into words.
Life, loss, love, spirit. As I evolve so too does ‘Ocean’. The song was first recorded as part of my first album/cassette,
“Searching For Heritage“, which I sold when I busked, then for my first self-titled studio album 12 years ago – “John Butler (1998)”.
The song has been watched online incredibly over 25 million times in various formats, nearly always live, be it from MusicMax Sessions or from one of the many festivals I have had the pleasure to play. I’d like to thank you for your continued support over all these years; it means so much to me. I would like to thank you by offering this first studio recording of ‘Ocean’ in over a decade as a free download.
I recorded it in my favourite studio, The Compound here in Fremantle Western Australia, a studio you helped me build.
This marks just another fleeting moment in a career that is very much ongoing.
I look forward to bringing you many new songs and albums into the future and continuing this amazing journey with you ALL.
THANK YOU

[video] Message from John!

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 00:03:08 +0000

Instrumental mixes

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 15:11:51 +0000

I recently found an item posted on ebay: 2 CD-Rs, the first containing the standard 15 April Uprising tracks, and the second containing instrumental mixes of those 15 songs.

Here's the link to the item, and a screenshot of the listing:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/John-Butler-Trio-April-Uprising-Instrumentals-U-S-PROMO-2-cdrs-RARE-/180911557730?pt=Music_CDs&hash=item2a1f2b4c62#ht_500wt_1054

$45 is a ridiculous ask for the above, so I was wondering if anyone on her knows of any instrumentals floating around, or if there is any chance of some getting bounced for us forum folk (or for an official release) by JB's crew or whatever.

I personally am particularly interested in the possibility of hearing some of JB's songs without the vocals from an aspiring audio engineer's point of view (for the past couple of months I have been putting together a folio of properly recorded and mixed songs using Pro Tools as a part of my uni application). JB's work has always been a big inspiration for me (in working on my folio and otherwise in playing guitar), and his genius layering of instrumental tracks (for example the banjo backing behind the lead acoustic guitars in Nowhere Man and Seeing Angels; the various mallet instruments layering up chord progressions in songs such as Cmon Now, Better Than and Nowhere Man) has always intrigued me. I am sure that there is more little things to each and every one of John's studio recordings that I have not yet noticed (just a couple of days ago I heard for the first what sounds like vinyl scratching towards the end of What You Want). As I said, it is things like this which keep me hooked on John's music.

My point is, I think that having access to complete instrumental songs would be a great way for me (and the rest of us!) to (re)discover more about JB's work, and for me personally to ultimately improve my audio engineering skills.

So I'm putting the call out here (mostly to Chris and Tom as you guys would be the most likely to know about this in my mind) for information on any instrumental mixes of JBT songs, or the possibility of some mixes being made available in the future. I'm sure I'm not the only person who would be interested in hearing some of these.

Cheers,
pomes27

Spotting Byron Luiters!

Sun, 17 Jun 2012 14:10:59 +0000

Anyone else see Byron Luiters playing bass for tv show 'The Voice' ?

Was the second time I watched it and got all excited when I saw Byron haha

*source from www.thevoice.com.au

Tin Shed Artwork....

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:48:00 +0000

I just got the guitar man, the archer, and the owl. Can anyone confirm if there were more available or was it just those three to start with? If there are others, I want to collect them.......can anyone help me out?

Is JBT ever going to come to Brisbane in 2012?

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 08:40:19 +0000

I haven't seen them live since 2010,
so just wondering if anyone knows any rumors or anything about John Butler or JBT are coming to Brisbane or Gold Coast any time soon?
..or even Melbourne?

much love x

John Butler's Favourite Songs

Thu, 24 May 2012 09:39:39 +0000

I stumbled on these lists a while ago, and thought I'd share them here with the other forum folk. It's nice to see John's comments on the some of the songs he's covered over the years, as also to find out what John is referencing in his own lyrics (see below).

From Triple J's Top Tens (date unknown):
(http://www.abc.net.a...john_butler.htm)

Bob Marley and The Wailers - Get Up, Stand Up
There are so many Marley songs that are worthy but this one just makes me go, "f**k ya! Jah righteousness. Saying it how it is bruthas." When their music hits, you feel no pain. It's part of Marley's genius; hooky as hell, inspiring and making people shake it.
Midnight Oil - Short Memory
I could have picked 'Beds Are Burning' but there's something about the sinister riff in this song and the vocal delivery. One the best aussie bands ever. FULL STOP.
Toots and The Maytals - Funky Kingston
Ever since I heard this song on a cassette with a cover that said "Reggae Hits on '75" I was hooked. It's my fav of favs. Funky, soulful. Toots nailed that shit hard. I've asked countless of DJs to play this song for me.
The Police - Message In A Bottle
The bomb. That's all that needs to be said.
Stevie Wonder - Superstition
Classic to the bone. This is some of the most funkiest music on the planet. And the man played most of the instruments himself. Living legend. Werd to the wonder!
The Beatles - Come Together
This is one of my favourite Beatles albums and it's the opening track. Surreal lyrics, great riff, hell tone. We play a version of this song. I want to play it now.
Simon and Garfunkel - Cecilia
Have you heard the rhythm bed on this track? It is the shit! Love it. So percussive. Awesome songs. Brilliant harmonies. And Garfunkel's fro... Hello!
Jane's Addiction - Jane Says
My older brother first showed me this song when I was like 16 or something. I'd never heard of these guys and they blew me away. I became a massive Janes fan after that and so wanted to be Dave Navarro. Well before he did that bunk MTV, INXS , reality TV, competition, judging, shit in a box program. Did I just say that?
U2 - Sunday Bloody Sunday
A classic U2 song. Great drum intro. Awesome chorus. Anthemic I think is the best description of this song. I had all their albums. They along with Midnight Oil made me realise that music was definitely a tool of the revolution.
Jimi Hendrix & A band of Gypsys - Machine Gun
This is when Jimi started getting funk dawg on the shit and for me it's his best stuff. Hendrix's great songs and sublime guitar over R&B funk beats and bass lines. Listen to the special edition double cd version of A Band of Gypsy's at Filmore East 1969. 'Machine' kicks ass on that and it's not the version that was put on the original release. This was a live record to get Jimi outta his record deal. After that management persuaded Jimi in a different direction . A beautiful yet fleeing moment in time.

Sidenote:
Ever wondered about the following Groovin' Slowly lyrics?

...
Play that Funky Kingston, you know it's our favourite song
...

From Myspace Feature Playlist (08.04.2010):
(http://www.abc.net.a...john_butler.htm)

Missy Elliot - Work It
missy elliot is the mostest bad assness. I love her and every she and timberland have done . Under construction is one of my all time favorite albums ever.
Rage Against The Machine - Mic Check
f--king awesome band . Saw them love a couple of years ago for the first time and man i’ve never been the same .by far one of the best bands ever. Respect RATM!!!!!this song kicks some serious ass.
Damian Marley - Move!
What an artist, lyricist and beat programmer. When this guy gets together with his brother stephen marley ,magic happens.welcome to jam rock is one of the all time best contemporary raggae/ dancehall albums for sure.
Bob Marley and The Wailers - Get Up, Stand Up
do I have to say anything about this song or artist/s. Legandery if you haven't heard this you’ve been living under a boring, culture less rock. Sorry but its true!
Stevie Wonder - Superstition
Booooooom this is one of the best songs ever written by A LIVING LEGEND! He got funk , he got soul ,he got mojo outta control. Werd up to the king of wonder.
Jimi Hendrix - Voodoo Child
a prophet on par with Marley. One of the only guitarist in the world who can make his guitar speak the heavens and scream the hells while actually playing a good song. Jimi was some of a blip on the radar screen. We’ll never be able to work out what quiet happen . But we’ll be always thankful for it.
The Cure - Pictures of You
BEAUTIFUL SONG!!!! Robert smith is an awesome song writer with a great group of band mates. There are volumes of great albums by these love cats .also another great song
Gillian Welch - Caleb Meyer
part if the old time revival I guess you could say. She really brings the old time country folk feel alive in a truly unique , and mordewrn way. She and david rawlings definitely changed my life.
James Brown - Get Up Offa That Thing
Great song. Great artist. Great band. HE CHANGED THE WORLD! PERIOD. FULL STOP. THERE IS NO HIP HOP WITH OUT JAMES MUTHAFUCKING BROWN!! AND YES THIS IS DELIBERATE CAPS.
U2 - Sunday Bloody Sunday
another great song by a great band with their heart in the right place. Good on them . And hey they keep getting bigger. Who’d a thunk !!
Beastie Boys - Root Down
The Beatles - Come Together

Also, here is a list of the songs from above of which I have copies of John playing covers. I'm more than happy to send them to whoever is interested. Note that these are all from various sources and the quality differs greatly.

Get Up, Stand Up (solo ukulele - with Slave Driver segue; solo acoustic guitar, solo acoustic guitar - with Slave Driver segue; solo acoustic guitar with Mama Kin- with Slave Driver segue; acoustic guitar with Chad Stokes of State Radio 2010; with trio circa 2008; with trio and Carus & The True Believers 2005; with trio and State Radio 2010; with trio, State Radio and G. Love 2010)
Message In A Bottle (solo; with trio 2009)
Come Together (with trio cira 2008, solo acoustic guitar with Brett Dennen, with trio and Brett Dennen Band 2007)
Jane Says (jam Nicky Bomba from These Are The Days DVD)
Caleb Meyer (with Mama Kin and Michael Caruana 2009)

Itune version of tin shed tales

Mon, 21 May 2012 18:13:54 +0000

Hi,

I'm experiencing a problem with this album. I bought it in France on itune and it happens that the song are not the one they are supposed to be. For example I don't have danny boy it's "Zebra" , "Joseph and paddy rose" is" treat yo mama", "we drove to kalgoorlie" is "I use to get high" and since I have those twice I think that rather than having 2 CD I got twice the same CD. Have you also experienced that problem with this album and what can I do?
When I read the previews on itune they made the same "mistakes" as my own cds.
Hellllppppp....

John Butler settles with Poptent, creators of Dannon Oikos Yoghurt advert.

Mon, 21 May 2012 04:28:41 +0000

Here's the press release for anyone interested in how "Yoghurtgate" turned out.

Press Statement from John Butler Management: Monday May 21^st 2012

John Butler settles with Poptent, creators of Dannon Oikos Yoghurt advert.

Australian musician John Butler and USA advertising agency, Poptent, the creators of the Dannon Oikos yoghurt advertisement which initially aired during the 2012 Super Bowl, have come to a satisfactory settlement in relation to the use of a song in the advertisement that bore a strong similarity to his composition “Zebra”. The advertisement will no longer contain this particular piece of music and both parties are happy this issue is behind them.
We thank all JBT fans worldwide for their support on this matter. No further comment will be entered into.

Concert Posters

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:44:07 +0000

whatsup all. long time listener, first time poster.

been looking for some concert posters for my favorite bands (state radio, dispatch, jbt, rx bandits, etc), and was wondering if you guys knew of any online stores or specific artists where i could find some good JBT posters. idc what show or year or anything, i just need the seller to be US based, and if not, accept USD.

I found a ton on the gigposter.com database, and managed to find one for sale from the artist: http://www.darrengrealish.net/popup.cfm?page=item_detail&itemoid=64801

thanks all

John to Support Ron Paul?

Thu, 17 May 2012 03:38:46 +0000

I have emailed kea@jarrahrecords.com to get John Butler involved with this Ron Paul scandal that is unfolding before our eyes! Ron Pauls sloga " Revolution" is also Johns slogan. Email her as a Ron Paul fan and ask John to HELP with this battle for Liberty & Justice!!!! Here are Johns lyrics for his song Revolution. We want John to come play for a Ron Paul crowd. Please help John.

Revolution Lyrics
Performed by John Butler Trio
Review The Song (3)
Send "Revolution" Ringtone to your Cell
So tell me family now what do you thinkÂ ?
Watch it all go down the great big sink.
Watch how the scum it rises to the top.
Don't you wonder when it's all gonna stop?
Sometimes I wonder how we do sleep,
serving the dodgy companies we keep.
All kicking and scrounging for the very first place -
dictionary definition of a rat race.
Pay off those losers we elect to lead,
stealing from the mouths that we're meant to feed.
Enslaving the very clothes upon my back,
I feel the sting but I hear no crack, no crack, I'm saying

Running through the fire, running through the flame,
running through the hatred, pushing through the blame,
running through the hopelessness and shame,
revolution already underway.

Big Heavy Pirates man digging those holes,
messing with something that they can't control.
Tresspassing lands where they don't belong,
all I hear is screaming where there once were songs.
I got my brothers there fighting those wars,
fighting over scraps and scraping their souls.
Under a blanket of a fire and pride
that can't keep us warm for the cold inside,
inside, I'm saying

Running through the fire, running through the flame,
running through the hatred, pushing through the blame,
running through the hopelessness and shame,
revolution already underway.

So tell me when you think we're gonna rise?
Wake from this slumber wipe the tears from our eyes?
Yes from this nightmare yes I must now wake,
open my fist my destiny I takeÂ !
Good people sick and tired of being pushed around,
we call them kings but I see no crown.
Tell me when you think we'll just stand up,
say enough is enough is enough,enough I'm saying

Running through the fire, running through the flame,
running through the hatred, pushing through the blame,
running through the hopelessness and shame,
revolution already underway.

Take back your feet, take back your hands.
Take back your words, take back your lands.
Take back your heart, take back your pride.
Don't got to run, don't got to hide.
Revolution.

Revolution Live Looping version

Wed, 09 May 2012 12:33:11 +0000

Firstly, how AMAZING is Revolution on the Tin Shed Tales album!
secondly, for who ever went to that gig, can anyone tell me why people start laughing at around 0:15seconds ?

it seems like it was after he bumped the mic or something but yeah, just curious
thanks

Looking for a vinyl copy of Sunrise Over Sea

Tue, 08 May 2012 02:49:22 +0000

My name is Matt and I'm looking for a vinyl copy of Sunrise Over Sea. Please email me at f0rtune.faded@hotmail.com. Thanks.

sunrise over sea vinyl

Mon, 07 May 2012 04:18:11 +0000

hey guys ill keep it simple
im chasing a sunrise over sea vinyl,, doesnt matter where or how much

i want one, if anyone has one ill take it straight away just let me know what price

very keen and not mucking around

cheers

iTunes "Album Only" bonus tracks after buying CDs

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 03:59:45 +0000

Do you guys know any way to get iTunes "Album Only" bonus tracks other than buying the whole album on iTunes? I've already bought the CDs, and I don't think it's fair to pay ~$25 for the 5 bonus tracks from AU and GN. I'm willing to pay for them, but that would just be outrageous. If they must do iTunes-only bonus tracks, can't they at least make them available for individual purchase, for those of us who prefer CDs or venues other than iTunes for buying our music?

Signed JBT Poster For Sale

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 13:58:14 +0000

Hey guys,

Firstly, I hope you don't mind me posting this here.

I'm (reluctantly) selling my signed JBT poster (signed by John Butler) to help fund my relocation to Japan. If you're interested, please see the link below.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320888759794#ht_500wt_949

I'm hoping it'll end up framed and adored.

Cheers,

Fraser.

US TOUR?

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 03:18:18 +0000

Is JBT doing a US tour again this summer? I feel as though if they were they would have announced it already. Any rumblings?

Live Pictures From Dunsborough Tin Shed Tales Gig

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:05:40 +0000

Hi

I'm going to the Dunsborough tin Shed Tales show on Thursday and using "SnapReplay" an Android phone ap to live stream pics form the show to the web.

You can follow this live stream by opening the page and it will automatically update as new pics come in from all users contributing:

http://snapreplay.com/event/john-butler-tin-shed-tales-solo-intimate-dunsborough

If you have an android phone, download the SnapReplay ap from the Ap Store and you can also contribute to the same stream by selecting it in the events list and using the ap to take pics and have them automatically uploaded live.

Looking forward to a great show

Random facts about John Butler?

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 07:31:03 +0000

A school assesment is making me write then preform a speech, I have to find a book or a magazine to take some notes from or else i fail my speech is mainly going to be about john butler, and how i find it sad that such a amazing musician who stands up for what he belives in doesnt get anywhere near as much publicity, and love as some of the other artist of the modern music scene, so if anyone can post a link to magazines or books he's been in would be awesome, and even random facts about john butler that a New Zealander would have no idea about would be amazing

Time frame for a new disc?

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:57:08 +0000

I see in Tom's post about the solo tour JB is going to be doing in Oz that 4 new songs are being bounced around for the set list......so I was wondering what the time frame is for a new JBT disc to be recorded? If they will be jamming in the studio in the near future, would that make a release possible as early as beginning of 2013?? Anyone heard any news pertaining to this?

Peace.

Hear Me Cry Lyrics

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:38:27 +0000

The past few days I've had the lyrics "We sure as hell ain't gonna figure it out tonight" stuck in my head, and I could not work out what song it was from. Google was no help either. Then today, I realised it was a line from the trio's short-lived reggae track Hear Me Cry.

So, I decided, rather than let Google deceive me again and try to tell me it was a Jonas Brothers song, I thought I'd post here the song's lyrics, as transcribed by me from the above video, for me and others to find when our memory lets us down.
Of course, there's parts of it I'm not sure about, so just let me know if you hear any parts differently and I'll modify my post. \Cheers

Heaven only knows what’s wrong or right
We sure as hell ain’t gonna figure it out tonight
For all that will come
For all that will pass
Tell me man, what you think will last?

Cuz people wandering by a-doubting what it all just means
They gonna find it from a god, they gonna find it from a machine
For all that we’ve searched
For all that we've sold
Tell me man, what you think we know?

Because I’ve been wandering around for so many years
I know you hear me cry
I'm bogged down by the mud from my own tears
I know you hear me cry
Well just the time I’m in(?) rocks me to my core
I know you hear me cry
Won’t someone please me
Won’t someone please me what’s going on

[Bass break]

Spending all our time protecting what we’ve got
But when we go, you know, all those things do not
For all that we’ve worked
For all that we wear
When did what we possess become our jails?

Cuz it’s all just looking a little hairy from down here
We all be looking for love but we taking it apart with fear
For all that we’ve loved
For all that we’ve lost
Tell me man, what you think’s the cost?

Because I’ve been wandering around for so many years
I know you hear me cry
I'm bogged down by the mud from my own tears
I know you hear me cry
Well just the time I’m in(?) rocks me to my core
I know you hear me cry
Won’t someone please me
Won’t someone please me what’s going on

[Guitar solo]

Heaven only knows what’s wrong or right
We sure as hell ain’t gonna figure it out tonight
For all that we’ve loved
For all that we’ve lost
Tell me man, what you think’s the cost?

Because I’ve been wandering around for so many years
I know you hear me cry
I'm being bogged down by mud from my own tears
I know you hear me cry
Well just the time I’m in(?) rocks me to my core
I know you hear me cry
Won’t someone please me
Won’t someone please me what’s going on

Won’t someone tell me
Won’t someone tell me
Won’t someone tell me
Yeah

"The John Butler Trio" or "John Butler Trio"?

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 09:27:09 +0000

This may sound pretty pointless but is it officially "The John Butler Trio" or "John Butler Trio"? I've seen both.

Tin Shed Tour

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:30:21 +0000

So looking forward to this night

I was wondering whether it may be possible if we could get a fan poll going and the fans could pick a few songs they would love to hear!? I saw the Waifs do this over in freo and its such a great idea!

What do people reckon? More importantly, what does Tom reckon

Guitar signed by JBT

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:39:47 +0000

Hey guys,

A friend of mine won a guitar signed by JBT and Blue King Brown and has entrusted me with the sale of this item.

It's got everything you need, guitar, strings, case, dvds and manuals from Ashton, even a quality control stamp and the pens the guys signed it with.

If anyone is interested send me a message ashtondbrennan@gmail.com. I do have pictures of it but cant see how to upload them on here.

Thanks.

John Butler - "Tin Shed Tales" - Solo & Intimate National Tour

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:56:04 +0000

Share a night of tales and songs with one of Australia’s most iconic singer songwriters

John Butler returns to his roots to perform a series of solo concerts throughout the country in March and April. Aptly titled “Tin Shed Tales”, the tour takes in capital cities and a host of regional areas; these shows will be a rare opportunity to hear the music of this iconic artist in a raw and intimate setting.

John will be bringing his Tin Shed along for the ride, decked out with a collection of personal art pieces, old skool skateboards and vintage guitars, these items are laid out in his shed at home where he draws inspiration for his art and songwriting.

The Tin Shed Tales tour will feature special guests Felicity Groom and Mama Kin, who will open and participate in the shows (see list of shows below).

In December last year John decided to put on a surprise concert for his fans in Perth. The unplugged acoustic show was announced a day before the performance and with only 300 seats available it sold out in under seven minutes. He shared many anecdotes with the audience and performed songs from his vast catalogue spanning across all five albums.
Thus the “Tin Shed Tales” concept came to life.

Check out ‘Revolution’ taken from the “Tin Shed Tales” special Christmas performance at the Subiaco Arts Centre - WA

Regarding the forthcoming tour John Butler said today,

"I'm really excited about this tour. There is something special about stripping all the bells and whistles off and really feeling the power of less is more."

John will unveil some brand new songs alongside tracks from his extensive catalogue on the “Tin Shed Tales” tour. Don’t miss the opportunity to catch the most intimate performance this versatile artist has ever undertaken. It will be a unique experience for any music lover.

Tickets go on sale Monday February 6^th

* Along with their Bluesfest performance, the John Butler Trio will be performing a couple of key shows within John’s solo tour for their fans in Darwin and Cairns – these dates are included below as noted.

JOHN BUTLER – TIN SHED TALES tour dates
With special guests Felicity Groom and Mama Kin
*John Butler Trio shows – No Tin Shed!

Sat 10 March & Sun 11 March - Port Fairy Folk Festival – John Butler solo - (No Tin Shed!) www.portfairyfolkfestival.com

Sat 17 March - Fremantle Arts Centre, Fremantle WA supported by Felicity Groom
Tickets: SOLD OUT

Mon 19 March - Goldfields Arts Centre, Kalgoorlie WA supported by Felicity Groom
Tickets from: venue Box Office Tel: 08 9088 6900, www.goldfieldsartscentre.com.au

Wed 21 March - Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, Mandurah WA supported by Felicity Groom
Tickets from: venue Ormsby Terrace, Mandurah Tel: 08 9550 3900 http://www.manpac.com.au/shows.php

Thurs 22 March - Clancy’s Fish Pub (outdoors), Dunsborough WA supported by Felicity Groom
Tickets from: www.heatseeker.com.au & 78 Records, Mills Records, Planet, Fremantle Arts Centre Reception, Blue 62 Busselton, Prince of Wales Bunbury, Star Surf (Perth, Hillarys and Mandurah).

Fri 23 March - Albany Entertainment Centre, Albany WA supported by Felicity Groom
Tickets from: in person at the AEC Box Office or Tel: 08) 9844 5005 www.albanyentertainment.com.au

Sun 25 March - Queens Park Theatre, Geraldton WA supported by Felicity Groom
Tickets from: Box Office and venue office Tel: 08) 9956 6662 www.queensparktheatre.com.au

Mon 26 March - Carnarvon Civic Centre, Carnarvon WA supported by Felicity Groom
Tickets: SOLD OUT

Thurs 29 March - Astor Theatre, Perth, WA supported by Felicity Groom
NEW Show: Tickets from: bocs www.bocsticketing.com.au - Fully Seated - OVER 18 - Unders must be accompanied by an adult.

Fri 30 March - Sunset Pictures, Broome, WA supported by Mama Kin
Tickets: SOLD OUT

Sat 31 March - Sunset Pictures, Broome, WA supported by Mama Kin
Second & Final Show: Tickets from: venue (8 Carnarvon Street, Broome Tel: 08) 9192 1077 www.heatseeker.com.au 78 Records, Mills Records, Planet, Fremantle Arts Centre Reception, Blue 62 Busselton, Prince of Wales Bunbury, Star Surf (Perth, Hillarys and Mandurah).

Thurs 5 April - Darwin Ski Club, Darwin NT (*JOHN BUTLER TRIO) supported by Mama Kin
Tickets from: venue Tel: 089816630 for enquiries & http://www.oztix.com.au/

Sat 7 April - Kuranda Amphitheatre, Kuranda QLD (*JOHN BUTLER TRIO) supported by In The Wild Wood and TBC
Tickets from: Ticketlink, Cnr Sheridan & Florence Sts, Cairns Qld 4870, Tel: 1300 855 835 email: info@ticketlink.com.au web: www.ticketlink.com.au

Sun 8 April - Bluesfest, Byron Bay NSW (*JOHN BUTLER TRIO) www.bluesfest.com.au

Wed 11 April - Tamworth Town Hall, Tamworth NSW supported by Felicity Groom
Tickets from: Tourism Tamworth on Tel: 02) 6767 5300; Over the counter at Tamworth Visitor Information Centre (corner Peel and Murray Streets) or Online atwww.visittamworth.com

Thurs 12 April - Civic Theatre, Newcastle NSW supported by Mama Kin
Tickets from venue: Civic Theatre, 375 Hunter Street, Newcastle NSW 2300, Tel: 02 49291977 or Ticketek www.ticketek.com.au

Fri 13 April - Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra ACT supported by Mama Kin
Tickets from: venue Box Office, The Canberra Theatre Centre foyer in Civic Square, London Circuit, Tel: 02) 6275 2700 or onlinehttp://www.canberratheatrecentre.com.au

Sun 15 April - Her Majesty’s Theatre, Ballarat VIC supported by Felicity Groom
Tickets from: venue Box Office – MajesTix – Tel: 03 5333 5888, or www.hermaj.com

Tues 17 April - East Bank, Shepparton VIC supported by Felicity Groom
Tickets from: Riverlinks Box Office Tel: 03) 5832 9511 or www.riverlinksvenues.com.au

Wed 18 April - The Capitol Theatre, Bendigo VIC supported by Felicity Groom
Tickets from venue: Tel: 03 5434 6100 or www.thecapital.com.au

Thurs 19 April - Federation Hall, Hobart, TAS supported by Felicity Groom
Tickets from venue and via http://www.tso.com.au/

Fri 20 April - Princess Theatre, Launceston, TAS supported by Felicity Groom
Tickets from: venue box office Tel: 03 6323 3666 or www.theatrenorth.com.au

Sun 22 April - Meeniyan Hall, Meeniyan VIC supported by Felicity Groom
Tickets: SOLD OUT

Tues 24 April - Hifi Bar, Melbourne VIC supported by Felicity Groom
Tickets: SOLD OUT

Wed 25 April - Hifi Bar, Melbourne VIC supported by Felicity Groom
Second & Final Show: Tickets from: www.thehifi.com.au, Tel 1300-THEHIFI (843 443), Polyester Records - CBD & Fitzroy, Sight n Sound - Northcote & Boronia.

Fri 27April - Metro, Sydney NSW supported by Felicity Groom
Tickets: SOLD OUT

Sat 28April - Metro, Sydney NSW supported by Felicity Groom
Second & Final Show: Tickets from: http://premier.ticke...au/default.aspx or http://www.metrothea...au/events/metro

Sun 29 April - Gov Hindmarsh SA supported by Felicity Groom
Tickets: SOLD OUT

Mon 30 April - Gov Hindmarsh SA supported by Felicity Groom
Second & Final Show: Tickets from: venue www.thegov.com.au Tel: 08) 8340 0744, Moshtix - www.moshtix.com.au
1300 GET TIX (1300 438 849), Venue*Tix - www.venuetix.com.au, Tel: 08) 8225 8888

Dream come true?

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:42:17 +0000

Kia ora fellow forumers

I know many of you have been lucky enough to meet the band after gigs in the past, and I was wondering if there is any chance in the world I might be able to fulfil my long time dream of meeting the band? I will be seeing them for the first time next month when they play Daisy Banks Vineyard in Martinborough. (So excited)

I figure I'd better introduce myself properly in case someone sees this. I busk, playing acoustic rootsy blues guitar (heavily influenced by JB) out on the streets of Palmerston North. I've been busking regularly over the past few years and now am moving into University where Im studying Geography and Maori studies. I hope to make my mark on paptuanuku, mother earth through one day working for an organisation that protects the land and the fragile natural environment with the help of local Iwi and traditional values such as Kaitiakitanga (stewardship and balance between earth and her people), or perhaps as a musician (only pipe-dreaming really).

I would be over the moon If I was able to thank my heroes in person next month.

If anyone in the band or management reads this I would like to thank you all for keeping the good spirit growing around the globe through the music and message. And for coming out to Aotearoa next month. Much, much love respect to you all. Peace

Harry Lilley

Studio Equipment

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:45:21 +0000

Does anyone know what type of studio equipment John uses while recording? Curious to know some of the gear he uses and software to mix everything down. I'd love to know what gear he has. If anyone has any insights then let me know! I'm a tech guru when it comes to audio equipment so I always find it neat to know what different artists use to record with.

JBT Tattoo

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:40:01 +0000

Looking to get a new tattoo, have a few ideas but wondered if peeps would mind sharing their JBT Tattoo ideas too...

Who Do You Think You Are? John Butler

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:10:53 +0000

We got word from SBS (Australian TV Channel) that the Australian series of Who Do You Think You Are? is being re-screened with John Butler's episode being re-broadcast on February 7th.

So if you haven't seen it yet, mark it down. If your of the taping and uploading variety, here's a chance to help overseas fans get a look.

JBT News Thread Background pic?

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:37:41 +0000

Just wondering if anyone knew where to find the pic thats set as the background on the JBT news thread?

Thanks

Martinborough 05-02-2012

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 07:02:43 +0000

Kia ora forum folks,

less than a month now till the John Butler Trio hit Aotearoa again on what I believe is their first tour here. Super excited that I will at least be seeing them perform at last, I missed out on the last few gigs because they were R18 or to far to travel. Anyone else on the forum going to see these shows?

April Uprising Vinyl Review

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:46:00 +0000

Hey Fellas
I've been listening to my April Uprising vinyl on repeat since the day I got it. They seemed to have changed a few things up that I was wondering about. First of all I notice that on the liner notes on Side B that Satisfy Segue is listed on the liner notes but isn't on the vinyl. Must have taken that away due to the length of each side of the vinyl no doubt?

However since this is missing, Side D is getting much more spins because of the 3 bonus songs (the full Satisfy song is included on D if you weren't sure). I wish I'm Ready had have been included on the vinyl though because I love that tune as well... but that's not a big deal since I have my 45" of One Way Road and it's just on the rear end of that!

I have to tell you.... Gone is one of the BEST songs I have ever heard John Butler write. The piano is a nice switch up at the end of the song, and to include riffs of previews JBT songs was brilliant! Kudos and good on ya for throwing that on the vinyl John!

Does anyone else thing the 24 bit remaster gives a bit more depth when listening on a needle? Maybe I'm just crazy and thing I can hear the difference, but I do prefer the sound of vinyl over cd (still have my large collection of classic artists that I play on a daily basis.

Anyway those are my quick thoughts on the vinyl that I wanted to share and wondered if any else had noticed that the Satisfy Segue was missing from the vinyl. Cheers!

Byron Bay Blues Fest 2012

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 02:10:08 +0000

As you all should know, John Butler Trio is playing at the Byron Bay Blues Festival this year..
Anyways, I got accepted in being volunteer which means I will have to camp there.. as a vollie, I get discount on camping areas which is $150pp for the 5 days.
If anyone is going to the blues fest let me know, cus I'm trying to find a camping buddy and I can get it for $150 for you

Thanks x