It’s been almost four years since the John Butler Trio‘s record April Uprising was released. It went on to go platinum in Australia while the band toured the world. Now, it’s finally time for a new JBT record to see the light of day, with the band finishing up Flesh & Blood set to be released on 7th February 2014.
Today the band have teased fans with the first single from that release, the track “Only One” being made available on the band’s official website. The track is a decidedly Summer tune, with acoustic riffs flowing over some steel drums. It’s everything we’ve come to expect from the band, with a taste of something new. In today’s interview with triple j, Butler also hinted at a hip hop influence in some other tracks for the new record.
The new record also marks the debut of the band’s new drummer, percussionist and backing vocalist, Grant Gerathy. Hailing from Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia, Grant has been playing drums since he was ten years old. He previously played with Byron in Ray Mann Three and most recently with Queensland musician Bobby Alu. Grant has recorded with Kelly Slater & Angus Stone to name just a few.
The Trio’s intimate “Only One” tour, taking place this month is already sold out and will show case a wide selection of songs from their new studio album. The extensive ‘Flesh and Blood’ album tour will be announced soon, taking the band to fans throughout Australia in March and April 2014.
JOHN BUTLER TRIO – ‘Only One’ tour
With special guest Dom Miller – ALL SHOWS SOLD OUT
Thursday November 14th Fly By Night Club, Fremantle, WA
Sunday November 17th The Zoo, Brisbane, QLD
Tuesday November 19th The Basement, Sydney, NSW
Sunday November 24th The Corner Hotel, VIC
Monday November 25th Max Sessions, York Theatre, The Seymour Centre, Sydney NSW
The John Butler Trio will also be performing at the following festivals:
Friday November 22nd 2013 Gorgeous Festival, Mc Laren Vale, SA www.gorgeousfestival.com.au Saturday November 23rd 2013 Queenscliff Music Festival, Queenscliff, VIC www.qmf.net.au
Saturday April 19th 2014 Blues Fest, Byron Bay, NSW www.bluesfest.com.au
More details at: http://www.johnbutlertrio.com/
