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THE FAMOUS SPIEGELTENT MATT WALKER ABBIE CARDWELL & LISA MILLER SONGWRITERSIN-THE-ROUND If you haven’t been to Nashville chances are you haven’t witnessed one of their AMAZING songwriter-in-theround nights! Anyone intrigued by the magical process of song writing will thoroughly enjoy watching this age-old American tradition  This is a very special and intimate chance to hear the stories behind the songs while songwriters of considerable talent and experience sit on stage together taking turns in rounds and answering questions from the audience. wonderful opportunity to learn more about the art of songwriting. From acoustic-pop to blues to soul-folk-roots the genres will be covered well and truly by three indisputable world class songwriters. The Famous Spiegeltent the Arts Centre, Forecourt Thu 23 Oct at 7pm 2hr 30min no interval Full Groups (8+) Conc MF-Y $30 $27 $22.50 $25 Discounts apply. Save up to 20%. See page 2 for details. Ticketmaster 1300 136 166 www.melbournefestival.com.au Join Lisa Miller, Matt Walker and Triple J Unearthed winner Abbie Cardwell for this Lia Gery WORLD Premiere Harry JAMES Angus EVERYTHING THAT I CAN THINK OF The three-way love child of Leonard Cohen, Randy Newman and some wild-eyed Arabian desert preacher Harry James Angus is best known for his work with multi platinum, international touring band The Cat Empire and, most recently, the wild and wonderful Jackson Jackson. The Famous Spiegeltent the Arts Centre, Forecourt Fri 24 & Sat 25 Oct at 7pm 1hr no interval With that voice that swoops and hollers, sometimes sweet, sometimes stark – Harry James Angus debuts a selection of newly composed pieces for voice and guitar. Full Groups (8+) Conc MF-Y For this exceptional Festival show, Angus brings you everything he can think of: Whales, knife fights, pyromaniacs, desert mystics, mysterious diseases of the heart, lions, tigers, wide open spaces, dark cupboards, super intelligent gorillas from the future, sporting legends, war zone soap operas, bible comedy and love – that old chestnut. Discounts apply. Save up to 20%. See page 2 for details. San Lazaro Concienci asi pa! drummers from a variety of South American and Carribbean traditions, San Lazaro celebrates the integration of diverse cultures within Melbourne’s musical community. Dancing is unavoidable! “When I hear San Lazaro I become a dancing fool” Paul Kelly Easily the tightest local Latin outfit, with members from Chilean, Spanish, Indian, Mauritian, Persian, Irish, Greek and Australian backgrounds, San Lazaro bring tough, hip hop, rock and reggae infused edge to the traditional Latin sound. This 10-piece Latin Mestizo band features a horn and percussion heavy salsa funk diaspora that has been blowing audiences away in Melbourne and across Australia concert after concert. From the Uruguayan candombe, to the Chilean cueca and the Cuban rumba, Concienci Asi Pa! is a brand new show, especially made to close Melbourne Festival’s 2008 season in The Famous Spiegletent. Incorporating dancers and $30 $27 $22.50 $25 Ticketmaster 1300 136 166 www.melbournefestival.com.au The Famous Spiegeltent the Arts Centre, Forecourt Fri 24 & Sat 25 Oct at 9.30pm 1hr no interval Full Groups (8+) Conc MF-Y $30 $27 $22.50 $25 Standing room and limited General Admission seating Discounts apply. Save up to 20%. See page 2 for details. Ticketmaster 1300 136 166 www.melbournefestival.com.au 61