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By Richard Gintowt
Published on November 08, 2007
For all the trash talk on Dave Matthews and John Mayer, no one questions their ability to shred. Australia's John Butler is an out-of-his-noggin guitar player, but ultimately his songwriting abilities will dictate whether he takes first-stage Bonnaroo or second-stage Wakarusa. In that regard, Butler is off to a good start, mixing the ragtag Philly soul of Marah with the bouncy funk of G Love & Special Sauce. He also fingerpicks with the nimble digits of Leo Kottke and wah-wahs with the precision of Jeff Beck, kicking out the jammy-jams with funked-up backing from upright bassist Shannon Birchall and drummer Michael Barker. The jam scene has duly appointed Butler a golden god, and Rolling Stone recently did its part with a sexy cover spread. Find out whether Butler and company live up to the hype at 8 tonight at the VooDoo Lounge (1 Riverboat Drive, 816-889-7320). Tickets cost $17 for the 21-and-older show.
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