January 31, 2011 - Since 1992, Big Day Out has compelled Australians to mark their calendars for the pivotal music event of their Southern Hemisphere summer. This year, the touring festival kicked off Jan. 21 in neighboring Auckland, New Zealand.
September 22, 2010 - Australian roots rockers John Butler Trio will take off on a North American run later this fall, headlining club shows in support of the recently released "April Uprising."
June 2, 2010 - Australian outfit The John Butler Trio has mapped a summer excursion throughout the US, Europe and Australia behind the recently released "April Uprising."
February 18, 2010 - Australian outfit The John Butler Trio will spend a few weeks this summer on a US road trip behind the group's forthcoming release, "April Uprising."
May 8, 2007 - Organizers have nailed down the lineup for the Australian version of the 24-hour Live Earth concerts, which will span all seven continents July 7 in an effort to bring attention to the climate crisis.
July 6, 2005 - Australia's John Butler Trio returns to the U.S. later this summer for another round of headlining dates, and will also open several concerts for the Dave Matthews Band.
March 29, 2005 - Australia's John Butler Trio--a chart-topping act in its home country--aims to win over U.S. audiences during a spring trek that includes a stint opening for former Phish frontman Trey Anastasio.
March 22, 2005 - Already a sensation in its native Australia, the John Butler Trio is looking to convert the masses in America ... and its SXSW performance at Stubb's on Saturday night (3/19) was a convincing argument that the group is likely to succeed.
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