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Live at Saint Gallen

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I don't know where to start, I heard one song (Zebra) by John Butler Trio on the radio a few months ago, and have purchased 4 CD's since. Now I'm starting to hear coffee houses play "Betterman".

The "Live at St. Gallen" CD was just released in the U.S. I have never heard anyone play an 11-string acoustic guitar (no G-string) like he does. He also plays the Banjo and Lapsteel on this CD. For those who enjoy instrumental's, Disc One captures "Ocean", an 11+ minute favorite of JBT fans...but a song that must be enjoyed live and in-person to truly appreciate the talent of this band. Hearing this CD is one thing, but getting a chance to see this band perform "Ocean" live is just incredible. The is really no one song that I don't like on this CD. Other fav's: Peaches & Cream, Treat Yo Mama, Somethings Gotta Give, What you Want, Company Sin.
I would highly recommend this CD among the others the band has released, worth every penny!!! The band/artist has received awards for Best Blues & Roots, Best Independent release, and Best Male artist in Australia.

I wasn't familiar with the John Butler Trio but was fortunate enough to catch them open up for Michael Franti and Spearhead at Redrocks last week. Franti and crew were awesome but John Butler stole the show and made quite an impression on a lot of people. When Ocean started up, I figured cool, an interlude, I'll go grab a beer. I actually ended up getting out of line to watch and wasn't the only one. Conversation stopped, people heading to the bathroom turned around, birds stopped flying, crickets stopped chirping, everything just watched. If you've never seen 10,000 people held in total awe of a performer... it's an amazing site. This album is worth checking out just for this song. And see them live first chance you get.

Thanks, usually I'd rather see the group live than listen to the susurrus of a live recording, but this is a pretty amazing collection. I still prefer the studio versions, but the CD makes me want to find out where JB is touring this summer and get tickets.

If there is one JBT record you need to have, it is without a doubt, "Live at St. Gallen"!

In my opinion there is little reason to get the John Butler Trio's album 'Sunrise Over Sea' when you can have them live on 2cds with this collection. Geat recording quality, and the tracks sound much better than the studio counterparts. Plus the collection comes with a dvd live concert which is superb value and captures all you want to capture with this band. Great choice for JB fans both new and old.