John Butler brings the house down as he performs at Bluesfest Melbourne ahead of embarking on his first solo North American Tour
Beloved Australian/American folk singer John Butler set the stage alight at Bluesfest Melbourne on Saturday.
The crooner, 48, played a solo set without his famous trio at the inaugural music festival, which is an off-shoot of the popular Byron Bay Bluesfest.
Dressed in a striped short-sleeved shirt, pin-stripe tuxedo vest and blue jeans, Butler was the epitome of bohemian style.
He completed his look with unusual earrings, a bracelet, rings and a mop of wavy blond hair.
The ARIA award-winner played a combination of famous songs from his days in trio, as well as some of his newer music.

Beloved Australian/American folk singer John Butler, 48, (pictured) set the stage alight at Bluesfest Melbourne on Saturday
Butler was clearly in his element performing in front of an audience of hundreds at the indoor event.
The Western Australian-based star is now preparing to embark on his first solo North American tour later this month, visiting the US and Canada to play a string of shows.
Other artists who performed at Melbourne Bluesfest on Saturday was Kasey Chambers, Ash Grunwald, Frank Sultana and Rod Paine.

Dressed in a striped short-sleeved shirt, pin-stripe tuxedo vest and blue jeans, Butler was the epitome of bohemian style

He completed his look with unusual earrings, a bracelet, rings and a mop of wavy blond hair

Butler was clearly in his element performing in front of an audience of hundreds at the indoor event
Welcomed to the stage on Sunday will be acts including CW Stoneking, Chain, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, FOOLS and Eric Gales.
John Butler is best known for his work with his successful Blues & Roots band – The John Butler Trio.
Their hits include Zebra, Better Than and Used To Get High For A Living.
The band has created seven studio albums and five live albums, and have won several ARIA, APRA and AIR Awards.

The Western Australian-based star is now preparing to embark on his first solo North American tour later this month, visiting the US and Canada to play a string of shows


John Butler is best known for his work with his successful Blues & Roots band – The John Butler Trio