Article published 3rd Jun 09

WHAT
THE MIDDLE EAST

WHERE
THE FACTORY THEATRE, 105 VICTORIA RD, MARRICKVILLE

WHEN
SAT JUN 6, 8PM

HOW MUCH
$16 HERE OR $20 DOOR

WIN
ONE OF THREE ALBUMS. JUST EMAIL WIN@TWOTHOUSAND WITH THE SUBJECT LINE 'FIDDLE FEAST'

The Middle East create sparse, darkly pretty, and highly memorable folk rock - think Bill Callahan, Bon Iver, or Belle and Sebastian on downers. The charm and grace of their debut EP is awesome, a sure sign of great-things-to-come. And they're from Townsville! - WB

By Wilfred Brandt

Event: Bands

Stimulus: Love

Keywords: The Middle East, Bands, Folk

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