Dirty Three

Overview

For 20 years now, the Dirty Three have been ruling Australia's underground scene. Once you see them live, you'll understand why. It's not often that three musicians can achieve such a deep level of sympatico, without becoming boring or entrenched in a particular approach. But Dirty Three is anything but entrenched — every show delivers a new aspect to their enigmatic, theatrical sound, powered by Jim White's deft drumming, Warren Ellis's potent violin and Mick Turner's unconventional guitar playing.

Dirty Three plays the State Theatre on January 15 at 8pm.

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