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{if ., . o I AMANDA PALMER”""‘§’)-— She maybe [amiliar tow—as» one half of The Dresden Dolls, the drum’n’piano duo who do for Weimar cabaret what The White Stripes did for Mississippi blues. Palmer strides out on her own for the third year at Fringe with a clutch of new ‘ ’her‘soon to arrive solo album (which she's working on with Ben Folds) as well as some familiar favourites. There has always been a spark of palpable drama to her music. so expect even more when she’s unfettered by the bindings of the traditional rock show format.
I Srnegro/garden, 667 8940, 9—18 Aug; Inn! 13. 74), 8pm. 5312 ($10).
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain‘s George Hinchliffe responds to our probing
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4 items that would be on your dream rider
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2 influences on your music you’d rather not admit to
1 rumour you’d like to start about the orchestra
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For venue addresses see index page 96
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