John Butler has kicked out the other two that make up his trio for no reason other than he’s a bit sick of them.
Butler, being the boss, has decided to get himself a new band in his ever evolving line-up for “artistic reasons”, which is good news for him, but terrible news for Drummer Michael Barker and bass player Shannon Birchall.Barker and Birchall have been with Butler for six years.
As of yet there is no word of their replacements, but Butler, being the gracious old hippy that he is said ““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 a whole lot more I am truly thankful.”
Fans of this current line-up have four chances left to see them in action. Check ‘em out at:
APRIL
9 - Fire and Floor Benefit Gig, The Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide, SA (Sold Out)
10 - Chill City, Melbourne, VIC
12 - East Coast Blues and Roots Festival, Byron Bay, NSW
18 - West Coast Blues and Roots Festival, Fremantle, WA
Butler is planning on starting work on his fifth studio album "soon".
