The John Butler Trio is an Australian roots and jam band, led by guitarist and vocalist John Butler. The band was formed in Fremantle, Western Australia in 1998 and has released several albums, including "Three" (2001), "Sunrise Over Sea" (2004), "Grand National" (2007), "April Uprising" (2010), and "Flesh & Blood" (2014). John Butler, the founder of the band, was born in California and moved to Australia as a child. He began playing guitar at a young age and was influenced by a variety of musical styles, including folk, blues, and rock. The John Butler Trio's music is characterized by Butler's intricate guitar work and socially conscious lyrics, and incorporates elements of folk, blues, reggae, and rock. The band has achieved commercial success in Australia and internationally, with several of their albums reaching the top of the charts in Australia and receiving critical acclaim. They have also won several ARIA Awards (the Australian equivalent of the Grammy Awards) and have been nominated for multiple APRA Awards (the Australian equivalent of the ASCAP Awards). The John Butler Trio is known for their dynamic live performances and has toured extensively in Australia and internationally.