John Butler Trio

One of the great things about Cambridge has been it’s ability to mix the blues of the legends with that of the young guns with something to prove. In the latter category comes The John Butler Trio, who manage to prove that they have not only delivered a number of highly respected albums to date, they have also proved that there is more in Australia that’s blue than just the highly venomous ringed octopus.
Like their eight legged compatriot, The John Butler Trio’s reputation is starting to reach further abroad. Unlike the octopus contact with this aggressive sounding band, doesn’t leave you fighting for life, merely breathless at the depth of sound and intensity they can pack into their numbers.
There’s a fusion of themes that sit around the blues framework. You can pick up hints and sometimes more than hints of reggae, funk, dance, country and even hip-hop, but they are just additional flavours in an already tasty mix. If the sun’s shining as well, add a couple of notches to the enjoyment factor.
A selection of The John Butler Trio’s tunes can be found on http://www.myspace.com/johnbutlertrio

Post Festival Notes
For me The John Butler Trio delivered one of the performances of the festival. Their Stage Two debut on Saturday Night was nothing short of stunning. Word got out very quickly and they pulled in an impressive crowd for the Stage One appearance on the Sunday. It was, from all accounts another scorching performance, but a couple of degrees doen on the more intimate Radio Two Stage. Hopefully they'll be back soon.
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