John Butler Trio - New Live EP and Tour Update

In April, the John Butler Trio took to the stage at the Apple store Sydney to perform an exclusive up close and personal performance for their fans. At the completion of what was an incredible and intimate set the band were elated to share the news that their ‘April Uprising’ album had entered the ARIA albums chart at number one, the band’s third consecutive album to do so.

It is with great pleasure the John Butler Trio announce that outstanding in-store performance is exclusively available as a download from Apple’s iTunes Australia store from Tuesday July 27th. The John Butler Trio Live From Sydney EP features 3 tracks from the ‘April Uprising’ album including the current emotive single ‘Revolution’, the major hit single ‘One Way Road’ and live favourite ‘Johnny’s Gone’ as well as two classic crowd favourites in ‘Better Than’ taken from the ‘Grand National’ album and ‘Zebra’ from the hugely successful ‘Sunrise Over Sea’ album that broke it all wide open for the band worldwide.

The John Butler Trio has recently completed their most successful North American tour ever. Highlights included a capacity crowd of 8500 people at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado, a sold out Central Park Show in New York City as part of the impressive Summer Stage concert series, as well as sold out headlining shows in Chicago, Minneapolis, Vancouver, Los Angeles, San Diego and Boston.

The band made their first ever trip to Brazil where they played to 4000 eager fans at Festival Alma Surf Expo and 1200 people in Belo Horizonte where the crowd conducted many a sing along and took over singing duties for ‘Better Than’. In Canada, the band played two new markets on the bill for a couple of great festivals; Festival D'Ete in Quebec and the Ottawa Blues Festival, the reaction was amazing and CD’s sold out at signings in both markets.

Back home in Australia the John Butler Trio continue to hold impressive radio stats for ‘April Uprising’ which has two songs in Top 25 Air Stats charts with ‘Revolution’ climbing to No.18 and ‘Close To You’ remaining at No. 21. “April Uprising’ has proven to be the bands biggest radio album to date.  JBT fans need only wait a few more weeks for the band to return to Australian soil and embark on their biggest tour of the nation since their ‘Sunrise Over Sea’ album tour. The April Uprising tour kicks off in Fremantle on August 27th and takes in all capital cities and a host of regionals. Tickets are selling fast and fans are urged to grab their tickets quickly so as to avoid disappointment, the band will continue major international touring after this Australian leg and won’t return to Australia for some time.

JOHN BUTLER TRIO – APRIL UPRISING TOUR
Presented nationally by Channel [V] and MAX and Jarrah Records
With special guests Blue King Brown (all shows except Broome*)
Tickets on sale now. Green Ticket options available for all shows, except Reggaetown

Friday 27th August – Fremantle Arts Centre, WA (under the big top) SOLD OUT
Licensed Event Under 18’s must be accompanied by a legal guardian
Tickets available from www.heatseeker.com.au or the Venue Tel: 08) 9432 9555 and usual outlets

Saturday 29th August – Darwin Festival - The Amphitheatre Darwin, NT
Bookings Tel: 08 8980 3333; www.darwinfestival.org.au

Tuesday 31st August – Adelaide Entertainment Centre Theatre, Adelaide, SA – Licensed / All Ages
Tickets available from www.ticketek.com.au or Tel: 132 849

Thursday 2nd September - WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong, NSW - Licensed / All Ages
Tickets available from www.ticketek.com.au or Tel: 132 849

Friday 3rd September – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, NSW – Licensed / All Ages
Tickets available from www.ticketek.com.au or Tel: 132 849

Sunday 5th September – Derwent Entertainment Centre, Hobart, TAS – Licensed – Over 18’s only
Tickets available from www.ticketmaster.com.au or Tel: 136 100

Tuesday 7th September – Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Newcastle, NSW - Licensed / All Ages
Tickets available from www.ticketek.com.au or Tel: 132 849

Wednesday 8th September – C.ex, Coffs Harbour, NSW – Licensed – Over 18’s only SOLD OUT
Tickets available from venue Tel 02) 6652 3888

Saturday 11th September – Reggaetown Festival – Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, Cairns, QLD *
Ticketing and event info from www.reggaetown.com.au

Sunday 12th of September – Tony Ireland Stadium, Townsville, QLD - Licensed / All Ages
UNION OF SOUL CONCERT – The John Butler Trio with the Cat Empire, Blue King Brown and Mama Kin
Tickets available from Ticketshop, Riverway Arts Centre, Townsville Civic Theatre Tel: 07) 4727 9777 or 1800 644749 or http://
riverway.townsville.qld.gov.au/index

Wednesday 15th September – Royal Theatre, Canberra, ACT – Licensed / All Ages
Tickets available from www.ticketek.com.au or Tel: 132 849

Friday 17th September – Festival Hall, Melbourne, VIC – Licensed / All Ages
Tickets available from www.ticketmaster.com.au or Tel: 136 100

Saturday 18th September – Bendigo Stadium, Bendigo, VIC - Licensed/ All Ages
Tickets from www.bendigostadium.com.au or Tel: 03) 5440 6214

Sunday 19th September – Geelong Performing Arts Centre, VIC – Licensed/All Ages
Tickets from www.gpac.org.au or Tel: 03)5225 1200

Tuesday 21st September – The Mackay Entertainment Convention Centre, Mackay, QLD
Licensed / All Ages
Tickets from www.mackaytix.com.au or Tel: 07) 4961 9777

Wednesday 22nd September – The Great Western, Rockhampton, QLD - Licensed – Over 18’s only
Tickets from www.greatwesternhotel.com.au or Tel: 07) 4922 3888 or www.oztix.com.au

Thursday 23rd September – The Riverstage, Brisbane, QLD - Licensed / All Ages
Tickets available from www.ticketmaster.com.au or Tel: 136 100 and www.oztix.com.au

Friday 24th September – The Empire Theatre, Toowoomba, QLD - Licensed / All Ages
Tickets from www.empiretheatre.com.au or Tel: 1300 655 299

Monday 27th September – The Mangrove Resort Hotel, Broome, WA – Strictly Licensed– Over 18’s only
Tickets from venue Tel: 08) 9192 1303 and www.heatseeker.com.au (*with The Pigram Brothers)