Other bands like Manu Chao and John Butler

[Benjiman]

Recently got really into Manu Chao and the John Butler Trio, anybody know any other bands that sound like either of these guys which I would like?

Thanks

Ben

[LeeDH]

Hi Ben,

For The John Butler Band try:
Xavier Rudd
The Beautiful Girls (they're men by the way!)
Powder Finger or their excellent singer, who has done some solo stuff, Bernard Fanning.

If you like Manu Chao then see if you find anything from his band Mano Negra (no longer together) or his much earlier band HotPants. It's quite a unique sound so the only other artist I can think of being similar would be Che Sudaka. Although you might like to give Sergent Garcia a try.

Lee