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
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