While the shows at Wolf Trap are for the most part tailored for an older, less crazier audience, there will be shows that draw a host of young people to the gates. John Butler Trio was by are most craziest show in terms of audience antics and even though it was a tough show, it was also my favorite of the season so far. John Butler Trio is an Australian band that formed in 1998. They have released six albums so far and have achieved sustained success in Australia. There impact in the US has been more minor but playing at Wolf Trap is no small feat and their sound is certainly unique. Featuring a blend of folk, blues, and straight up rock n' roll, the Trio put on a great show and are incredible instrumentalists and performers. The show was great on all fronts and even the opening act was good. Allen Stone opened the night with his blend of soul and R&B music. Dubbed, a "hippie with soul" Allen Stone and his band had a good sound and their sound was reminiscent of the Swam Romp last weekend. As a musician myself, I'm always on look out for new music and after listening to JBT's album Sunrise Over Sea, I can proudly say I now have some of their music on my phone. Fantastic band and a great show at the Trap.
While the show was not close to being full, the lawn staff definitely had our hands full with the high amount of young people who were there. While there wasn't anyone who was really crazy or rowdy, there were a lot of smokers (of many types) and this presents an obvious fire hazard for the lawn and the wooden theater. Because of this, I was running around the lawn looking for any smoke or cigarettes I could find, which no doubt put a damper on some people's nights. The lawn also took a while to clear since it was a nice night to be out and the show didn't end till around 10:45. But while I was certainly busy throughout the night, I was having a great time and this show was really unlike any I have experienced at the Trap before. As always, looking forward to more shows in the future!
My favorite part of the show was when John Butler performed this solo guitar instrumental that was unbelievable. He's an amazing player and really gets into the music. Such a great group.
DC
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| The look belies his R&B/Soul music |
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| Honestly the best band I've discovered since hearing early Black Keys |
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