55-626: Southbound was an arts, camping and music festival . A variety of Australian and international artists performed at this event. The festival occurred annually around New Year at the Sir Stewart Bovell Park in Busselton, Western Australia . Southbound began as a single-day music festival in 2005, located at Sir Stewart Bovell Park in Busselton, Western Australia. In 2006, the event expanded, allowing festival-goers to camp on
110-1681: A Weapon Friday 5 January 2007: John Butler Trio , Michael Franti , Matt Costa , The Audreys , Blue King Brown & Dallas Frasca . Saturday 6 January 2007: John Butler Trio , Michael Franti , Matt Costa , The Audreys , The Preytells , Blue King Brown , Dallas Frasca , Wolfmother , Basement Jaxx , Modest Mouse , Eskimo Joe , Hilltop Hoods , The Bees , Scribe, You Am I , Jamie Lidell , Saul Williams , The Sleepy Jackson , Little Birdy , Youth Group , The Presets , The Black Seeds , Josh Pyke , Infusion , The Vasco Era , The Panda Band , The Exploders & The Flairz . Friday 4 January 2008: The Waifs , The Beautiful Girls , Lior , Angus and Julia Stone and Institut Polaire Saturday 5 January 2008: The Words Kings of Leon , Black Rebel Motorcycle Club , Groove Armada , The Waifs , The Go! Team , José González , Built to Spill , Blackalicious , Girl Talk , Gotye , Lior , Midnight Juggernauts , Neville Staple’s Specials , The Mess Hall , Angus and Julia Stone , The Beautiful Girls , Spiderbait , Augie March , Regurgitator , The Pipettes , Bonde Do Role , Operator Please , Institut Polaire , Mattafix , The Herd , The Panics & The Dirty Secrets . First announcement 13 August. Friday 2 January 2009: The Hives , Pete Murray , Architecture In Helsinki , Donavon Frankenreiter , Birds of Tokyo , Bliss n Eso , Bluejuice , End of Fashion , TZU , Wolf & Cub , Grafton Primary , The Drones , Drapht , South Rakkas Crew, C. W. Stoneking , The Autumn Isles and Harlequin League . Liam Finn
165-531: A brief break after five years of solid work since 1997 for the birth of his daughter Banjo. In late 2003, John Butler entered Woodstock Studios in Melbourne owned by Joe Camilleri , the leader of Jo Jo Zep and the Black Sorrows . He had a new band consisting of percussionist Nicky Bomba and upright-bass player Shannon Birchall . After recording the album, Bomba returned to his own reggae band and
220-720: A capacity of about 275,000 spectators, but has " fallow years " roughly every five years, so it is the biggest non-annual greenfield festival in the world. The oldest annual dedicated pop music festival in the world is Pinkpop Festival in the Netherlands , though in other genres, there are much older ones: the Three Choirs Festival in the UK has run annually since 1719. The Queensland Music Festival, established in 1999 and headquartered in Brisbane Australia,
275-451: A manifestation for creating escapism and a seasonal cultural economy to experience ritually and collectively. Another type of music festival is the music education , often organized annually in local communities, regionally, or nationally, for the benefit of amateur musicians of all ages and grades of achievement. Entrants perform prepared pieces or songs in front of an audience which includes competitors, family and friends, and members of
330-548: A member of the John Butler Trio. The new line-up has spent the last few months in a studio in Fremantle, recording the band's fifth studio album, which was released 26 March 2010. The album will be called April Uprising , named after Butler's voyage to find his ancestors on SBS Television 's genealogy series, Who Do You Think You Are? . The recording process for the new album has been shared with fans via
385-463: A music festival can be defined as a community event , with performances of singing and instrument playing, that is often presented with a theme such as a music genre (e.g., blues, folk, jazz, classical music), nationality , locality of musicians, or holiday . Music festivals have developed as an industry which contributes to national economies. For example, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival earned $ 115 million in 2017. Music festivals can be
440-417: A special studio sessions page on the band's website. The first single from the album, "One Way Road", was released on 4 December 2009. Butler described the song as being the combination of pretty much most of my musical influences; dancehall, roots & rock. Some how we found a way to bring all these feels in a way that sounds natural and not too contrived or cerebral. I'm really happy with how we captured
495-468: A way of building a brand for a destination, creating a unique image for it and attracting visitors. For example, Lollapalooza, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, Ultra Music Festival, Electric Forest, and others. While contemporary festivals are often represented as flourishing grounds for extraordinary experiences, they increasingly serve as a way to create cultural identity, lifestyle, community, belonging and self-actualisation. Furthermore, festivals are
550-541: A whole lot more I am truly thankful. Michael Barker went on to form Swamp Thing with guitarist/singer Grant Haua, based in New Zealand. Their first album Balladeer was released in May 2011. On 30 June 2009 John Butler announced the new bass and drum musicians of the John Butler Trio to be Byron Luiters as the bassist and Nicky Bomba as the drummer and percussionist. Bomba, Butler's brother-in-law, had previously been
605-448: Is often presented with a theme such as musical genre (e.g., rock , blues , folk , jazz , classical music ), nationality , locality of musicians, or holiday . Music festivals are generally organized by individuals or organizations within networks of music production, typically music scenes, the music industries, or institutions of music education. Music festivals are commonly held outdoors, with tents or roofed temporary stages for
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#1732787224724660-572: Is that participants can learn from one another rather than compete. Such festivals aim to provide a friendly and supportive platform for musicians to share in the excitement of making music. For many, they provide a bridge from lessons and examinations to performing confidently in public; for a few of the top performers, they provide a pathway to further professional study of music in a college, university or conservatory. Milwaukee , Wisconsin 's 11-day event, Summerfest , promotes itself as "The World's Largest Music Festival." Operating annually since 1968,
715-579: Is the largest music festival by land mass, as a state-wide music biennial music festival, over a three-week period during July. Lists of music festivals in: John Butler Trio The John Butler Trio were an Australian roots - rock band led by guitarist and vocalist John Butler , an APRA and ARIA -award-winning musician. They formed in Fremantle in 1998 with Jason McGann on drums, Gavin Shoesmith on bass and John Butler on vocals. By 2009,
770-727: The Australian leg of Live Earth in Sydney. On 31 July 2007 the John Butler Trio performed their song, "Better Than" on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno . On 4 August 2007 they performed at Newport Folk Festival playing a set that included " Used to Get High ", " Better Than ", "Ocean", " Funky Tonight ", and " Good Excuse ". In 2007, the John Butler Trio won the Australian Independent Record (AIR) Award for Best Performing Independent Album as well as Best Independent Release and Best Blues and Roots Album at
825-781: The Kimberley concert on 5 October 2012, alongside Clare Bowditch and Missy Higgins . The concert was part of a long-running campaign to protest against a proposal to industrialise the James Price Point area in Broome, Western Australia , and also featured an address from former leader of the Australian Greens , Dr Bob Brown . Final line-up Former members Former touring musicians Timeline Studio albums Live albums The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards )
880-788: The Splendour in the Grass Festival in Australia. Butler, his manager Phil Stevens and fellow Western Australian folk artists, The Waifs , founded Jarrah Records in July 2002. As a result of intensive touring, the band developed a great live reputation in Australia. The band released Living 2001-2002 in February 2003, a double live album which had a top ten debut in the ARIA album charts and went on to achieve platinum sales. Butler took
935-683: The ARIA Awards. On 3 August 2008 they performed at Lollapalooza in Chicago. The John Butler Trio concluded the summer of 2008 touring the U.S. with G. Love and Special Sauce . In July 2009 "Betterman" was voted number 47 by the Australian public in Triple J Hottest 100 of all time . On 26 March 2009 John Butler announced that the current bass and drum musicians of the John Butler Trio, Shannon Birchall and Michael Barker are separating from
990-605: The Australian ARIA albums chart on 5 April and whilst the first two singles from the album, "One Way Road" and "Close to You", charted at No. 15 and No. 36 on the Australian ARIA singles charts they both reached the top five in the Spins radio airplay charts, the former reaching No. 1. On 4 June 2010 John Butler Trio played a show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre , which was streamed live to fans around
1045-561: The Blackhearts , The National , The Living End , Public Enemy , Klaxons , Angus and Julia Stone , Tame Impala , The Rapture , Ladyhawke , Cold War Kids , Sleigh Bells , Peaches , Hot Hot Heat , 6s and 7s , A-Trak , Ash Grunwald , Chris Baio (Vampire Weekend), Beardyman , Big Scary , Birds of Tokyo , Bliss N Eso , Boom! Bap! Pow! , Boy & Bear , Carus Thompson , Casiokids , Charlie Parr , Children Collide , Cloud Control . Daara J , Dan Kelly , Dan Sultan , Edan
1100-770: The Dee-Jay , Eskimo Joe , Ghost Hotel , Grace Woodroofe , Jamaica , Jonathan Boulet , Junip , Kitty Daisy and Lewis , Marina and the Diamonds , Muscles , Paul Kelly , Pond , Sally Seltmann , Sampology , Scotch of St James , Split Seconds , The Bamboos , The Beautiful Girls , The Brow Horn Orchestra , The Chemist , The Chevelles , The Cool Kids , The Cuban Brothers , The Growl , The Jezabels , The Middle East , The Morning Benders , The Novocaines , The Silents , The Soft Pack , Tijuana Cartel , Tim and Jean , Washington , World's End Press , Yacht Club DJs , Young Revelry , Kimbra , An Horse , CSS , The Head and
1155-1873: The Heart and John Butler Trio . Saturday 7 January 2012: Aloe Blacc , An Horse , Arctic Monkeys , Arj Barker , Beirut , Crystal Castles , Dr. Don Don, Dub FX , Grouplove , Hook N Sling, Jim Jones Revue , Josh Pyke , Kimbra , Lanie Lane , Miles Kane , Papa vs Pretty , Regurgitator , The Grates , The Head and the Heart , The Naked and Famous , Tijuana Cartel , Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, DJ Yoda , Young MC . Sunday 8 January 2012: Alpine, Bass Kleph, CANT , CSS , Dan Deacon , Drapht , Emma Louise , Fleet Foxes , John Butler Trio , Josh Thomas , Metronomy , Missy Higgins , Nina Las Vegas, PNAU , Q-Bik, Shockone, Split Seconds, The Jezabels , The Kooks , The Vines , Tim Finn , Unknown Mortal Orchestra . The Flaming Lips , The Vaccines , The Hives , Bombay Bicycle Club , First Aid Kit , Hilltop Hoods , Beach House , Best Coast , Millions , Maxïmo Park , Hot Chip , Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, SBTRKT , Boy And Bear , Coolio , Friday 3 January 2014 - Saturday 4 January 2014: !!! (Chk Chk Chk) , Asta , Big Scary , Bombino , Bonobo , Chet Faker , Crystal Fighters , Emma Louise , Flight Facilities , Gossling , Grizzly Bear , Hanni El Khatib , Hermitude , Horrorshow , Hungry Kids Of Hungary , James Vincent McMorrow , Johnny Marr , London Grammar , Mgmt , Neil Finn , Oliver Tank , Pond , RUFUS , Solange , The Cat Empire , The Paper Kites , The Preatures , The Roots , The Rubens , The War On Drugs , The Wombats , Thundamentals , Tom Odell , Vampire Weekend , Violent Femmes , Violent Soho , White Denim . Saturday 3 Jan 2015 - Sunday 4 January 2015 Alison Wonderland, alt-J, Apache (Stagebound Winner), The Black Lips, Bluejuice, Cold War Kids, Crooked Colours, DMA's, Empire of
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#17327872247241210-996: The Pier , Ash Grunwald , Cut Off Your Hands , Dash and Will , Violent Soho , Tame Impala , The John Steel Singers , The Shiny Brights and Will stoker and the embers . Pete Murray was the only artist to perform on both Friday and Saturday. First announcement 6 August. Yeah Yeah Yeahs , Moby , Hilltop Hoods , Grizzly Bear , Xavier Rudd , Rodrigo y Gabriella , Editors , Paul Dempsey , The Temper Trap , Sarah Blasko , Midnight Juggernauts , Little Birdy , Major Lazer (Sound System) , Seasick Steve , Emiliana Torrini , White Rabbits , Chairlift , Art vs. Science , Yves Klein Blue , Urthboy , Liam Finn , Andrew Bird , Lisa Mitchell , Lyrics Born , The View , Future Of The Left , Kaki King , Patrick Watson , King Khan & The Shrines , DJ Yoda , Philadelphia Grand Jury , One Tiger Down plus more to be announced. Interpol , Joan Jett and
1265-495: The Sune, George Ezra, Glass Animals, Jagwar Ma, Jamie XX, Joey Bada$ $ , John Butler Trio, Julian Casablancas & The Voids, Kim Churchill, The Kite String Tangle, KLP (DJ Set), La Roux, Methyl Ethyl, Milky Chance, Movement, The Presets, Remi, Run The Jewels, Safia, Salt N Pepa, SBTRKT, Slumberjack, Spiderbait, Sticky Fingers, The Temper Trap, Tkay Maidza, Todd Terje (live), Tycho, Vance Joy, Wolf Alice The 2016 Southbound Music Festival
1320-643: The Waifs and manager of both acts, Philip Stevens. Their final studio album, Home , was released in 2018. The John Butler Trio is fronted by John Butler on vocals and guitars. He started his career as a busker in Fremantle, Western Australia and released a self-recorded cassette , Searching for Heritage in 1996. Gavin Shoesmith on double bass and bass guitar founded Katamaran in Darwin with Mark Hoffman on didgeridoo and Grant Smith on percussion. With Butler, Shoesmith and Jason McGann on drums, John Butler Trio
1375-459: The album, Home , which was released on 28 September. On March 11, 2019, John Butler Trio announced that Byron Luiters and Grant Gerathy would be leaving the band. In April 2024, with the release of his solo album Running River , Butler confirmed that the John Butler Trio had dissipated following the conclusion of the Home tour in late 2019. The band performed at The Wilderness Society's Save
1430-493: The band's YouTube channel later in that year. The 12-minute video clip went viral , and has accumulated over 35 million views online. On 31 August 2013, it was announced by John Butler that Nicky Bomba (drums and percussion) will be leaving the band. Subsequently, on 8 October, Butler announced that Grant Gerathy of Ray Mann Three will be the new drummer for the Trio. Flesh & Blood , produced by Jan Skubiszewski ,
1485-539: The band. For purely artistic reasons, John feels that it is necessary to change the line up in an attempt by John to discover new inspirations with new members. John stated in his announcement; Michael and Shannon have been by far the best line up I have performed with in The John Butler Trio to date. They have been a pleasure to live, love, learn, record and tour with. Their professionalism, musicianship, and commitment have been unwavering and for that and
1540-522: The community, along with one or more adjudicators or judges. These adjudicators, who may be music teachers, professors, or professional performers, provide verbal and written feedback to each performer or group. The adjudicator may be someone whom they might never meet in any other way, as is the case when an adjudicator from another city is brought in to judge. They also usually receive a certificate, classified according to merit or ranking, and some may win trophies or even scholarships. The most important aspect
1595-615: The earliest festivals known. During the Middle Ages , festivals were often held as competitions. The music festival emerged in England in the 18th century, as an extension of urban concert life into a form of seasonal, cultural festivity, structured around a schedule of music performances, or concerts. Music festivals generally feature regular and extensive programming, than more spontaneous or improvised forms of music festivity. In traditional genres such as folk and classical music,
1650-686: The festival attracts between 800,000 and 1,000,000 people each year, and hosts over 800 musical acts. The Woodstock Festival in 1969 drew nearly 500,000 attendees, and the Polish spin-off Przystanek Woodstock in 2014 drew 750,000 thus becoming the largest open air annual festival in Europe and the second largest in the world. In comparison, the Roskilde Festival in Denmark, attracts about 135,000 spectators each year. Glastonbury Festival has
1705-697: The festival grounds. In 2007, campers were allowed to camp the night before the festival, with special acoustic performances that same night. The 2010 event expanded into a 3-day festival for campers (2 days for non-campers). The 2016 event was cancelled the night before the event after bushfires in the Waroona area closed both the South Western Highway and Forrest Highway , causing traffic to detour between Perth and Busselton. Main Roads Western Australia advised organisers that
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1760-595: The four-track extended play, JBT , in April 2000 with songs short enough to win radio play. It was produced by Butler and Shaun O'Callaghan. Radio station Triple J chose the track "Pickapart" to put on high rotation. The band began to develop a wider reputation with a performance at the East Coast Blues & Roots Music Festival in Byron Bay in 2000. Butler recalled that his first gig had about 50 people,
1815-773: The name Mama Kin. Following the Boxing Day Tsunami , the John Butler Trio appeared at the Wave Aid fundraising concert in Sydney, to raise funds for aid organisations working in disaster affected areas. The John Butler Trio played at all venues for the Big Day Out music festival, starting in Auckland, New Zealand on 19 January 2007, and finishing in Perth Western Australia on 4 February. Their fourth studio album, entitled Grand National ,
1870-444: The only viable alternative route may also be restricted. After requests from patrons, event organisers made arrangements to allow ticket refunds to be donated to relief efforts and also donated food intended for catering at Southbound to bushfire relief. The festival was partly revived as a bush-fire benefit concert held at HBF Stadium on Sunday, 10 January. The event was rested in 2017. Some fans hoped it might come back in 2018, but
1925-430: The organisers moved on to other projects. ArtBound started at Southbound 2006, as a showcase of works from the local art community. EcoBound displayed how recyclable materials and alternative energy were implemented to reduce the festival's environmental impact. Solar power and biodiesel were used to meet energy needs. StageBound allowed unsigned artists to perform at Southbound. A requirement of these artists
1980-571: The performers. Often music festivals host other attractions such as food and merchandise vending, dance, crafts, performance art , and social or cultural activities. Many festivals are annual, or repeat at some other interval, while some are held only once. Some festivals are organized as for-profit concerts and others are benefits for a specific charitable cause . At music festivals associated with charitable causes, there may be information about social or political issues . The Pythian Games at Delphi included musical performances, and may be one of
2035-606: The release of the new album. Singles from Flesh & Blood were performed by the Trio on the American late-night talk show Conan on 24 February 2014 , and for Triple J 's Like a Version on 11 April 2014. Their roots rock cover of Pharrell Williams ' " Happy " features on the CD and DVD releases of Like a Version' s Volume Ten. John Butler Trio released the first single and title track " Home " in August 2018 ahead of
2090-452: The same players for five, six or 10 years, it's having the right chemistry for these songs at this time. Some of my favourite Jimi Hendrix music is off-the-cuff stuff with Band of Gypsies ." The title Sunrise Over Sea is taken from the lyrics to the second track, Peaches and Cream. The album debuted at number one in the national album charts on 15 March 2004 and achieved gold record status in its first week of release. The Zebra EP
2145-423: The second gig started the same way when "it absolutely pissed with rain and 3000 people ran into our tent. And the show just went berserk. It was like a suffocated fire – you lift the lid and it explodes". The John Butler Trio has become a regular artist at the annual event. In April 2001, John Butler Trio released Three and relocated to Melbourne to promote the record on the east coast. The track, "Betterman",
2200-676: The top 30 in the Australian album charts and achieved platinum sales. The band's subsequent studio albums: Sunrise Over Sea (2004); Grand National (2007); and April Uprising (2010) all debuted at the number one position on the Australian album charts, with all three albums reaching platinum sales status. Living 2001–2002 (2003), the band's first live album, reached the top ten and also achieved platinum status in Australia. The band's second live album, Live at St. Gallen (2005), also achieved gold record status. The band's releases since 2002 have been marketed independently by Jarrah Records , which Butler co-owns with West Australian folk band
2255-519: The track also appeared as the opening music for the episode 'Traffic' (Season 3, Episode 5) of the popular US Crime drama Numb3rs . In 2005 John Butler and co-founder Danielle Caruana (his wife) inaugurated the JB Seed grant program. "The Seed aims to help Australian artists from any background, creating art and music across any genre, to establish themselves as self-sustained, professional artists." Caruana also plays independent music, she plays under
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2310-454: The trio consisted of Butler with Byron Luiters on bass and Nicky Bomba on drums and percussion, the latter being replaced by Grant Gerathy in 2013. After both Luiters and Gerathy exited the trio in early 2019, bassist OJ Newcomb and drummer Terepai Richmond (also of The Whitlams ) joined the band, accompanied by touring musician Elana Stone on keyboards, percussion and backing vocals. The band's second studio album, Three (2001) reached
2365-500: The vibe of this song. The band, according to billboard.com , recorded twenty two songs at Butler's home based studio in Fremantle, this was eventually cut down to the fifteen that appear on the album. The album was released in Australia, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland and The Netherlands on 26 March 2010, in New Zealand and France on 29 March, in the UK on 5 April, and in the USA / Canada on 6 April. April Uprising debuted at No. 1 on
2420-510: The world at Livestream . In 2010, the John Butler Trio received the award for Most Popular Independent Artist at the Australian Independent Record (AIR) Awards while April Uprising was nominated at the ARIA Awards for 'Best Blues and Roots Album' and 'Best Independent Release'. In February 2012, John Butler recorded a studio version of the Trio's instrumental single " Ocean ", at The Compound in Fremantle , and uploaded it to
2475-534: Was a late withdrawal from the lineup. Saturday 3 January 2009: Franz Ferdinand , The Kooks , The Cat Empire , Pete Murray , Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, Santogold , Gomez , Tegan And Sara , Faker , The Grates , Blue King Brown , Karnivool , Atmosphere featuring Brother Ali , A-Trak , Eli 'Paperboy' Reed and the True Loves, Jamie Lidell , Mystery Jets , Lykke Li , Murs , SoKo , Late of
2530-456: Was cancelled due to bushfires that cut off access to the venue. It was partly revived as a bush-fire benefit concert held at HBF Stadium on 10 January. Bands that appeared included Bloc Party , San Cisco , Koi Child and Birds of Tokyo . Disc jockey sets were played by Disclosure , Django Django and Oh Wonder . Music festival A music festival is a community event with performances of singing and instrument playing that
2585-629: Was formed in Fremantle in 1998 and independently released the John Butler album in December. It was produced by Butler and included re-recorded versions of two tracks from his Searching for Heritage . The trio toured throughout Western Australia in 1999, then The Waifs invited Butler to perform solo on their Australian tour – he also performed his own gigs. The John Butler Trio then launched their own tour where Butler met his future wife Danielle Caruana in Broome . The John Butler Trio released
2640-573: Was on high rotation by Triple J. Three peaked at No. 24 on the ARIA Charts . It also remained on the alternative charts for nine months reaching No. 3. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2001 the album won an award for 'Best Independent Release'. "Betterman" reached No. 5 on the Triple J Hottest 100, 2001 . Shoesmith left the trio to form his own band, The Groovesmiths , Butler replaced him with 19-year-old Rory Quirk, who
2695-743: Was on their first tour of the United States in 2001. Quirk, in turn, left in 2002 to pursue a career with his band, Quirk. Andrew Fry joined as the next bass player. The success of Three led to its release in the US in 2002 and two tours of the US followed. The band supported the Dave Matthews Band and John Mayer as well as playing at the Bonnaroo Music Festival and the South by Southwest Festival . The band also played at
2750-542: Was released in December 2003 and made the ARIA singles charts in early 2004. The song was voted No. 7 in the Triple J Hottest 100, 2004 and also was the first John Butler Trio single to gain significant airplay on commercial FM radio across Australia, although it was still quite popular on Triple J. John Butler would win an Australasian Performing Right Association award for Song of the Year in March 2004. On 20 October 2006,
2805-639: Was released on 24 March 2007 in Australia and New Zealand, and released on 27 March 2007 in the United States and France. The first single off the album, titled " Funky Tonight ", reached a high of No. 15 on the ARIA charts and No. 12 on Triple J Hottest 100 for 2006. A second single, " Better Than ," was also released. In conjunction with the American release, the trio scheduled a small American Tour consisting of five cities starting in Los Angeles and ending in New York. In April 2007 Grand National
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#17327872247242860-490: Was released on 7 February 2014, with the initial single "Only One" released on 15 November 2013. While the single ranked 87th in the Triple J Hottest 100, 2013 , the album itself received the 2014 ARIA Award for Best Blues and Roots Album , debuted at No. 2 on the Australian charts , and reached No. 7 in the Hungarian charts . The trio also undertook a large national tour in February and March 2014 to support
2915-414: Was replaced by drummer/percussionist Michael Barker . John Butler told the Australian edition of Rolling Stone released in April 2004 that he wanted greater freedom to pursue his vision. "Essentially what I learnt out of this process was, more so than ever, I'm the keeper of the music. I have the intuition and the foresight to pick the right players to my music. I've learned it's not always about having
2970-801: Was that they were from the south west regional areas of Western Australia . Sunday 2 January 2005: Pete Murray , Regurgitator , Eskimo Joe , Machine Gun Fellatio , The Thrills , Little Birdy , Wolfmother , Veruca Salt , Koolism , Rhibosome , Bodyjar , James De La Cruz , Sharif Galal , Dakota Star , The Panda Band , Spencer Tracy , The Fuzz , Red Jezebel , Phil’s Finest Hour Monday 2 January 2006: The Dandy Warhols , Ozomatli , Ian Brown , Hoodoo Gurus , Pete Murray , Xavier Rudd , Butterfingers , The Shins , Downsyde , End Of Fashion , The Beautiful Girls , Eric Bibb , Katalyst , Dexter , Dallas Crane , The Grates , True Live , The Panics , TZU , The Vasco Era , Fdel , Sharif Galal , Dan Stinton , Dan The Man , Adima , Em Dee , As
3025-599: Was the initial album nominated for a J Award by national youth broadcaster Triple J . "Better Than" which was released as the first overseas single from Grand National , reached No. 1 on the Triple A format charts in United States in June 2007. It also reached the top ten international songs at Japanese Radio and has been a major radio hit in France where the video made MTV's video of the week. On 7 July 2007 they performed at
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