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THE QATSI TRILOGY One of the EIF’s most hotly anticipated events; minimalist composer Philip Glass makes his EIF debut playing keyboard with his Ensemble, for a live score of the Godfrey Reggio trilogy of films, over three nights. ■ Koyaanisqatsi, 13 Aug; Powaqqatsi, 14 Aug; Naqoyqatsi (pictured), 15 Aug, Edinburgh Playhouse, 473 2000, 8.30pm, £12–£35, eif.co.uk
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Washed Out Ernest Weatherly Greene brings his dream-wavy synthpop to town. See interview, page 68. Sneaky Pete’s, 0844 847 2487, 14 Aug, 7pm, £8.
Evelyn, Evelyn Before her Arches/ Picture House shows later this month, Amanda Palmer (Dresden Dolls) stars in a creepy, conjoined twin cabaret. Assembly George Square, 623 3030, 17–21 Aug, 9.10pm, £13 (£12). Henry Rollins Aggressive and amusing spoken word, politics and personal anecdotes from the charismatic Black Flag frontman. The Queen’s Hall, 668 2019, 18 &19 Aug, 7pm, £15.
Kristin Hersh The Throwing Muses singer chats to The List about her recent memoirs, see page 67. Cabaret Voltaire (Paradoxical Undressing), 0844 4999 990, 18 &19 Aug, 7pm, £12.50, part of The Edge. 66 THE LIST 11–18 Aug 2011
Orchestre symphonique de Montréal Three concerts from the world-class orchestra. ‘01’, 16 Aug & ‘02’, 17 Aug, Usher Hall, 473 2000, 8pm, £12–£42; 18 Aug, Queen’s Hall, 473 2000, 11am, £8–£29, eif.co.uk
Shonen Knife See our preview of the Japanese pop- punkers, who once opened for Nirvana, on page 123. Nice’n’Sleazy, Glasgow, Tue 16 Aug, with Isosceles; also Sneaky Pete’s, 225 1757, 15 Aug, 7pm, £10, part of The Edge.
Nick Pynn One man and his impressive chamber folk orchestra. Look out for his customised coconut shell. See our review, page 68. Inlingua Edinburgh, 220 5119, until 28 Aug, 9.15pm, £10 (£8.50)
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EAT, SLEEP and BREATHE
BECC SANDERSON This Australian cabaret singer just did a tour of people’s living rooms, performing songs about flowers (eg Radiohead’s ‘Lotus Flower’, Edith Piaf’s ‘La Vie En Rose’). She’s in Edinburgh now, talking to us about jodhpurs
What time is breakfast? Whenever I get up, after a vat of tea.
Tea or coffee? Darjeeling tea. Coffee is one of my life’s greatest disappointments. Why doesn’t it taste like it smells? Why God, why?
Smoking or non-smoking? Non. Very non.
Sweet or savoury snacks? Sweet. Especially at around 11am. And 3pm. And 5pm. And 10pm. And 1am if I’ve had a gig. What food do you miss when you tour? Home-cooked. Mine.
Who’s the best cook you know? My friend Pamela Timms; never known her to fail. She lives in Delhi now and has a wonderful blog called ‘Eat and Dust’ that makes me swoon with longing regularly.
What’s on your rider? Preferably a tight pair of jodhpurs and knee high boots. Slightly muddied. . .
Which country/ city has the best food? Melbourne. Although Perth (Australia, my home town) has the best seafood. Do you eat out a lot? I wish, I wish, I wish . . . That’s a no, sadly.
Do you eat or drink onstage? I’m wearing a corset designed by the fabulous Joyce Paton, I can barely sit down let alone eat, darlings! I can just about manage a few sips of water though. . . ■ PassionFlower, New Town Theatre, 220 0143, until 28 Aug (not 16), 10pm, £10–£12 (£8–£10). See beccsanderson.com for info.