In November that year Bomba joined John Butler (his brother-in-law), together with Shannon Birchall on upright bass, as part of the John Butler Trio to record that group's third studio album, Sunrise Over Sea. In March 2004, after the release of the album, he resumed his association with Bomba and with Melbourne Ska Orchestra.
In November of that year, Bomba joined John Butler (his brother-in-law) along with Shannon Birchall on upright bass to record the third studio album by the John Butler Trio, Sunrise Over Sea. After the release of the album in March 2004, he rejoined his previous collaborations with Bomba and Melbourne Ska Orchestra.