I'm going to have to postpone the recording of this week's song until next week, but I promise next week I'll have it up. So instead of recording a song this week, I'm going to tell you guys about one of my favorite acoustic bands that you should definitely check out.
The John Butler Trio is an acoustic trio from Australia, with an upbeat acoustic-rock feel. As lame as that sounds, trust me it's not. John has to be one of the most impressive acoustic guitarists that I've ever heard or seen, and I have yet to hear anyone with a style similar to his. He uses the guitar in a completely different way than I could ever think to- from his unique plucking styles to using his guitar as a drum.
Yesterday their latest album April Uprising was released, as well as it's first single "One Way Road". It sounds like classic John Butler Trio, and I highly suggest taking a minute to listen to it; if you go to the bands website it's featured on their home page.
Upon first listen this album sounds like it will be just as good if not better than their older albums, which is pretty hard to match. I suggest that everyone listens through the album at least once just to get a feel for this hard-hitting acoustic trio.
Unfortunately there are currently no American tour-dates, so just keep an eye out so you can see 'em when they come around!
P.S. You should also check out their last album, Grand National- it was more or less the soundtrack to my summer and I'd be willing to bet that you'll love it.
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