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Lyra King Psarandonis’ Australian Tour

PsarandonisAntonis Xilouris, also known as Psarandonis, comes from a renowned Cretan musical family and is known as the most idiosyncratic lyra player on the island and who has earned renown. An exponent of tripped-out Cretan music, Psarandonis’s unique three-stringed lyra playing style, his distinctive voice and his inimitable rendition of traditional folk songs has made him a cult legend in Greece and beyond, particularly with a younger generation of Cretan music lovers.

Seeing Psarandonis live is considered to be a unique lifetime experience. In January 2009, Psarandonis gave memorable performances at the All Tomorrow’s Parties Festival curated by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and hosted on Cockatoo Island, Sydney and Mt. Buller in Victoria.

A review from ATP Mt. Buller gushed: “The input of Cave’s current artistic muse and Bad Seed protagonist Ellis was no more evident than in the choice of Greek lyre player Psarandonis who, despite limited prior exposure, whipped the crowd into a dancing frenzy to conclude Saturday night’s proceedings on the small stage.”

ATP Sydney wrote: “Psarandonis is a Greek musical legend and master of the lyra, a traditional Cretan folk instrument. Accompanied by his son George Xylouris (Xylouris Ensemble) also on lyra and Jim White (Dirty Three) on drums they were a breath of fresh air from the electricity filling the island air. The mood was different and the crowd gave a standing ovation for his instrumental and singing mastery. It was a musical education for many of the audience who got to hear him.”

George Xlyouris and Jim White will again join the master lyra player at shows in Sydney, Melbourne and Castlemaine in addition to the already announced performances at Womadelaide and at Meredith’s Golden Plains Festival. Tickets for all headline shows are on-sale on Jan. 23. The March 9 shows at Meredith, Golden Plains Festival are sold out.

For March 10th and 11th: Adelaide, Womadelaide. You can find and buy your tickets for both shows at: www.womadelaide.com.au

For March 15th: Marrickville (Sydney), The Factory. You can buy your tickets at the price of $56.70 + bf, at: www.thefactorytheatre.com.au

For March 21st: Castlemaine, Theatre Royal, tickets are available for $40.00 + bf, from www.theatreroyal.info

Finally for March 22nd: Melbourne, The Forum (reserved seating only). You can buy your tickets at the price of $62.70 (includes inside charge and booking fee, some transaction fees may apply) at  www.ticketmaster.com.au or phone: 1300 11 10 11. Media inquires should be addressed to: natalie@feelpresents.com

 

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