John Butler Trio Wrap Up/Breakthrough Winner Announced

John Butler Trio Wrap Up/Breakthrough Winner Announced - 30.03.2009

JOHN BUTLER ENDS TRIO AT BLUES 'N' ROOTS

We are honoured to announce John Butler with his current trio for the very last time at the West Coast Blues 'n' Roots Festival on Saturday, April 18.

It’s fitting that Fremantle will host John Butler, drummer Michael Barker and bassist Shannon Birchall together for what will be an historic performance, since Fremantle is where the JBT juggernaut began.

Of the changes Butler 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.”

We at Sunset Events wish Michael and Shannon all the best, and look forward to sharing this very special show with the band and the fans at West Coast Blues 'n' Roots.

BREAKTHROUGH WINNER UNVEILED

For the last few weeks Fremantle has been alive to the sounds of bands vying for their possie on the West Coast Blues ’n’ Roots bill.

The Breakthrough Final at Mojo’s Bar on Wednesday was a scorcher. Battling it out for their spot on the stage as well as a $5000 music equipment prize from Jim Beam and Jands were local blues rock wunderkinds Black Board Minds, the dreamy stylings of Tim Nelson And His Infidels and the wild and inspired Mister And Sunbird.

Over 200 packed in to watch the aural battle unfold, and to see Mister And Sunbird emerge victors. Check them out here and catch them at the beautiful Fremantle Esplanade Reserve on Saturday, April 18.

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