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John Butler

On the heels of the release of "Flesh and Blood," John Butler returns to Musician's Spotlight, updating listeners on the state of his "garden,” John's metaphor for balancing time with family and friends with his responsibilities as a business owner and his passion for music.

(Broadcast: Musician's Spotlight,5/13/14 and 8/19/14)

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