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John Butler Trio
Rock band from Fremantle, NY · formed 1998
- acoustic
- aln-sh
- alternative rock
- blues rock
- chill-out
- folk
- folk rock
- pop rock
- Shows on record
- 60+
- Rooms played
- 52
- Cities
- 48
- Releases
- 25
- Last show
- Dec 4, 2025L'Autre Canal
About
John Butler Trio is a band from Fremantle, NY, formed in 1998, tagged acoustic, aln-sh, alternative rock by its sources. Shows on record run from 2010 to 2025, across 52 rooms in 48 cities.
- John Butler Trio formed in 1998 — MusicBrainz
- John Butler Trio is based in Fremantle — MusicBrainz
- John Butler: eponymous, guitar, lead vocals — MusicBrainz
- Gavin Shoesmith: background vocals, double bass, electric bass guitar (former member) — MusicBrainz
- Jason McGann: drums (drum set) (former member) — MusicBrainz
- Rory Quirk: double bass, electric bass guitar (former member) — MusicBrainz
- Andrew Fry: double bass, electric bass guitar (former member) — MusicBrainz
- Michael Barker: drums (drum set), percussion (former member) — MusicBrainz
- Shannon Birchall: background vocals, double bass, electric bass guitar (former member) — MusicBrainz
- Nicky Bomba: background vocals, drums (drum set), percussion (former member) — MusicBrainz
- Byron Luiters: background vocals, double bass, electric bass guitar (former member) — MusicBrainz
- Grant Gerathy: background vocals, drums (drum set), percussion, sampler (former member) — MusicBrainz
- John Butler Trio has 25 release group(s) on MusicBrainz spanning 1998–2018 — MusicBrainz
- John Butler Trio is from Fremantle , Western Australia — Wikipedia
- John Butler Trio has 3 members: John Butler, Ian Peres, Jackie Barnes — Wikipedia
- John Butler Trio plays Alternative rock — Wikipedia
- John Butler Trio plays bluegrass — Wikipedia
- John Butler Trio plays blues rock — Wikipedia
- John Butler Trio plays funk rock — Wikipedia
- John Butler Trio plays reggae — Wikipedia
- John Butler Trio has 314138 listeners on Last.fm — John Butler Trio on Last.fm
- John Butler Trio has 9 followers on Genius — John Butler Trio on Genius
The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.
Shows
60+ on record · Songkick, archive etreeNo upcoming shows on record.Know of one? Tell us
Shows per year
- 20103 shows
- 20116 shows
- 20123 shows
- 201419 shows
- 201511 shows
- 20171 show
- 20197 shows
- 202510 shows
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2025 | L'Autre Canal · NancySupportwith John Butler | Support | John Butler |
| Dec 3, 2025 | La Condition Publique · RoubaixSupportwith John Butler | Support | John Butler |
| Dec 2, 2025 | La Carrière · NantesSupportwith John Butler | Support | John Butler |
| Nov 29, 2025 | Le Tube · SeignosseSupportwith John Butler | Support | John Butler |
| Nov 27, 2025 | TRANSBORDEUR · VilleurbanneSupportwith John Butler | Support | John Butler |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Le Cepac Silo · MarseilleSupportwith John Butler | Support | John Butler |
| Nov 9, 2025 | Den Atelier · LuxembourgSupportwith John Butler | Support | John Butler |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Salle Pleyel · ParisSupportwith John Butler | Support | John Butler |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Royal Cornwall Showground · WadebridgeHeadlinerwith John Butler, Wille and the Bandits, Noah Dillon | Headliner | John Butler, Wille and the Bandits, Noah Dillon |
| Jul 24, 2025 | Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre · San DiegoHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Aug 16, 2019 | Red Rocks Amphitheatre · MorrisonHeadlinerwith Yonder Mountain String Band, KT Tunstall | Headliner | Yonder Mountain String Band, KT Tunstall |
| Jul 8, 2019 | Parc de Valmy · Argelès-sur-MerSupportwith Patrick Bruel, Delgres, Supertramp's Roger Hodgson, +12 | Support | Patrick Bruel, Delgres, Supertramp's Roger Hodgson, +12 |
| Jul 7, 2019 | Parc de Valmy · Argelès-sur-MerSupportwith Patrick Bruel, Delgres, Supertramp's Roger Hodgson, +6 | Support | Patrick Bruel, Delgres, Supertramp's Roger Hodgson, +6 |
| Jul 6, 2019 | Parc de Valmy · Argelès-sur-MerSupportwith Patrick Bruel, Delgres, Supertramp's Roger Hodgson, +6 | Support | Patrick Bruel, Delgres, Supertramp's Roger Hodgson, +6 |
| Jul 5, 2019 | Parc de Valmy · Argelès-sur-MerSupportwith Patrick Bruel, Delgres, Supertramp's Roger Hodgson, +6 | Support | Patrick Bruel, Delgres, Supertramp's Roger Hodgson, +6 |
| Jul 2, 2019 | Grande Salle, Paloma · NîmesSupportwith John Butler | Support | John Butler |
| Jun 25, 2019 | LE ROCHER DE PALMER · CenonSupportwith John Butler | Support | John Butler |
| Nov 4, 2017 | Hanging Rock · WoodendSupportwith Midnight Oil, Something for Kate, Frank Yamma, +1 | Support | Midnight Oil, Something for Kate, Frank Yamma, +1 |
| Aug 9, 2015 | Herrenacker · SchaffhausenSupportwith Manfred Mann's Earth Band, Sunrise Avenue, Die Fantastischen Vier, +8 | Support | Manfred Mann's Earth Band, Sunrise Avenue, Die Fantastischen Vier, +8 |
| Aug 8, 2015 | Herrenacker · SchaffhausenSupportwith Stars in Town, Sunrise Avenue, Passenger, +8 | Support | Stars in Town, Sunrise Avenue, Passenger, +8 |
| Aug 7, 2015 | Herrenacker · SchaffhausenSupportwith Stars in Town, Sunrise Avenue, Passenger, +8 | Support | Stars in Town, Sunrise Avenue, Passenger, +8 |
| Aug 6, 2015 | Herrenacker · SchaffhausenSupportwith Stars in Town, Manfred Mann's Earth Band, Sunrise Avenue, +8 | Support | Stars in Town, Manfred Mann's Earth Band, Sunrise Avenue, +8 |
| Aug 5, 2015 | Herrenacker · SchaffhausenSupportwith Stars in Town, Manfred Mann's Earth Band, Sunrise Avenue, +8 | Support | Stars in Town, Manfred Mann's Earth Band, Sunrise Avenue, +8 |
| Jul 26, 2015 | Oregon Zoo Amphitheatre · PortlandHeadlinerwith Ethan Tucker | Headliner | Ethan Tucker |
| Jul 23, 2015 | Calgary Folk Festival · CalgarySupportwith Shakey Graves, Kid Koala, Patrick Watson, +6 | Support | Shakey Graves, Kid Koala, Patrick Watson, +6 |
| Jul 21, 2015 | Babcock Theatre · BillingsSupportwith Ethan Tucker | Support | Ethan Tucker |
| Jul 18, 2015 | Pabst Theatre · MilwaukeeSupportwith Ethan Tucker | Support | Ethan Tucker |
| Jul 17, 2015 | Royal Oak Music Theatre · Royal OakHeadlinerwith Ethan Tucker | Headliner | Ethan Tucker |
| Jun 30, 2015 | Rialto Theatre · TucsonHeadlinerwith Anderson East, Mellow Bellow | Headliner | Anderson East, Mellow Bellow |
| Nov 6, 2014 | The Plaza Live · OrlandoHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jul 31, 2014 | Iroquois Amphitheater · LouisvilleHeadlinerwith Lazy Sunday | Headliner | Lazy Sunday |
| Jul 11, 2014 | Base de Loisirs de Pratgraussals · AlbiSupportwith The Hives, Detroit, Skip the Use | Support | The Hives, Detroit, Skip the Use |
| Jun 21, 2014 | Blue Hills Bank Pavillion · BostonHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| May 2, 2014 | O2 Academy Bristol · BristolHeadlinerwith John Butler, Brett Dennen | Headliner | John Butler, Brett Dennen |
| Apr 27, 2014 | Manchester Academy · ManchesterHeadlinerwith John Butler | Headliner | John Butler |
| Apr 26, 2014 | O2 Academy Glasgow · GlasgowHeadlinerwith John Butler | Headliner | John Butler |
| Feb 23, 2014 | House of Blues - San Diego · San DiegoHeadlinerwith Little Hurricane | Headliner | Little Hurricane |
| Feb 21, 2014 | Fonda Theatre · Los Angeles (LA)Headlinerwith Little Hurricane | Headliner | Little Hurricane |
| Feb 20, 2014 | The Independent · San FranciscoHeadlinerwith Little Hurricane | Headliner | Little Hurricane |
| Feb 18, 2014 | McMenamins Crystal Ballroom · PortlandHeadlinerwith Little Hurricane | Headliner | Little Hurricane |
| Feb 16, 2014 | Commodore Ballroom · VancouverHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Feb 15, 2014 | Commodore Ballroom · VancouverHeadlinerwith Little Hurricane | Headliner | Little Hurricane |
| Feb 14, 2014 | Moore Theatre · SeattleHeadlinerwith Little Hurricane | Headliner | Little Hurricane |
| Feb 12, 2014 | The Wilma · MissoulaHeadlinerwith Little Hurricane | Headliner | Little Hurricane |
| Feb 9, 2014 | First Avenue · MinneapolisHeadlinerwith The Flesh, John Butler | Headliner | The Flesh, John Butler |
| Feb 6, 2014 | Danforth Music Hall · TorontoHeadlinerwith Little Hurricane | Headliner | Little Hurricane |
| Feb 4, 2014 | Music Hall of Williamsburg · BrooklynHeadlinerwith Little Hurricane | Headliner | Little Hurricane |
| Feb 3, 2014 | Bowery Ballroom · New York (NYC)Headlinerwith Little Hurricane | Headliner | Little Hurricane |
| Oct 3, 2012 | Moncrieff Entertainment Center · BundabergHeadlinerwith John Butler, Mia Dyson | Headliner | John Butler, Mia Dyson |
| Oct 1, 2012 | Civic Theatre · TownsvilleHeadlinerwith John Butler, Mia Dyson | Headliner | John Butler, Mia Dyson |
| Sep 30, 2012 | Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre (MECC) · MackayHeadlinerwith John Butler, Mia Dyson | Headliner | John Butler, Mia Dyson |
| Sep 3, 2011 | Wilma Theatre · MissoulaHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Sep 2, 2011 | The Gorge, George WA (Dave Matthews Band Caravan) · George WAHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Sep 2, 2011 | The Gorge Amphitheatre · GeorgeHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Aug 21, 2011 | Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival · Salmon ArmHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jul 27, 2011 | Terminal 5 · ManhattanHeadlinerwith Brave, Bird | Headliner | Brave, Bird |
| Jul 16, 2011 | Sound Academy · Toronto, ON, CANHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 20, 2010 | Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater (Outdoors) · AustinSupportwith John Butler | Support | John Butler |
| Nov 20, 2010 | Stubb's BBQ · AustinHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 19, 2010 | House of Blues · DallasHeadliner | Headliner | — |
Showing the latest 60 shows; the record holds more.
Where they play
52 rooms in 48 citiesRooms played most
- Herrenacker · Schaffhausen5 shows
- Parc de Valmy · Argelès-sur-Mer4 shows
- Commodore Ballroom · Vancouver2 shows
- Babcock Theatre · Billings1 show
- Base de Loisirs de Pratgraussals · Albi1 show
Cities played
- Schaffhausen5 shows
- Argelès-sur-Mer4 shows
- Austin2 shows
- Missoula2 shows
- Portland2 shows
and 43 other cities
Releases
25 releases, 1998–2018HOME
2018 · Album
Flesh & Blood
2014 · Album
Live at Red Rocks
2011 · Album
April Uprising
2010 · Album
Close to You
2010 · Single
iTunes Live from Sydney
2010 · Ep
Live at Lollapalooza
2009 · Album
One Way Road
2009 · Single
Live At Jazzfest 2008!
2008 · Album
Better Than
2007 · Single
Good Excuse
2007 · Single
Grand National
2007 · Album
Groovin’ Slowly
2007 · Single
Live at Federation Square
2007 · Album
Funky Tonight
2006 · Single
Live at St. Gallen
2005 · Album
Somethings Gotta Give
2004 · Single
Sunrise Over Sea
2004 · Album
What You Want
2004 · Ep
Living 2001-2002
2003 · Album
Zebra
2003 · Single
Betterman
2001 · Single
Three
2001 · Album
JBT
2000 · Ep
John Butler
1998 · Album
Lineup
- John Butler · eponymous, guitar, lead vocals
Former
- Gavin Shoesmith · background vocals, double bass, electric bass guitar
- Jason McGann · drums (drum set)
- Rory Quirk · double bass, electric bass guitar
- Andrew Fry · double bass, electric bass guitar
- Michael Barker · drums (drum set), percussion
- Shannon Birchall · background vocals, double bass, electric bass guitar
- Nicky Bomba · background vocals, drums (drum set), percussion
- Byron Luiters · background vocals, double bass, electric bass guitar
- Grant Gerathy · background vocals, drums (drum set), percussion, sampler
Airplay
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts |
| Wikipedia | Artist facts |
| John Butler Trio on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| John Butler Trio on Genius | Artist facts |
| KEXP | Airplay |
| Songkick | Show history, Show posters |
| archive etree | Show history |
| Genius | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Last.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Wikidata | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.