John Butler hasnât changed his stripes Weâre sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. Dismiss Save Normal text size â â â ½ Thereâs a limit to how much harmonica should be inflicted on even the most willing of victims. So it is to John Butlerâs credit that after a bright burst of the mouth organ towards the crescendo of an intimate solo set, he flung it over his shoulder with insouciance. The music was focused and earnest, the stories told between them rambling, poignant, and lighthearted. Credit:Rick Clifford The moment came during Zebra, the 2003 folk-funk juggernaut that remains the alternative singer-songwriterâs catchiest hit and which was lapped up by an appreciative crowd.