No need to travel to Adelaide to SEE great fringe shows its happening right here in OUR valley Intimate Concert format and air conditioned comfort.
Something for everyone including the children at the Hats Fringe Program
Book online at
https://www.adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix#
E bookings@hatsincsa.com
OR Tele Hats office 8849 2420
PERFORMANCES ARE AT HATS COURTHOUSE CULTURAL CENTRE 4 ST VINCENT STREET AUBURN UNLESS INDICATED.

Auburn sings the blues with leading lady from USA Kristina Olsen and support act from SA musican Mike Roberts.
Fri 12 Feb - 8:00 PM All Tix: $31.00, Companion Card
Hats opening night THIS Friday 12th February at 8pm with the amazing Kristina Olsen from USA
If you have never seen Kristina before you are in for a delightful nights entertainment " Auburn sings the blues" check out www.kristinaolsen.net
Born in San Francisco and raised in Haight-Asbury during the 1960's, Kristina's approach to music and life was formed by that environment of vital cultural expression, social activism and diverse musical influences. She now calls Venice Beach, Los Angeles home but rarely sees it from touring ten months a year.
Doors open 7.15 Concert starts 8pm Intimate air conditioned venue plus bar with Clare Valley wine tea/.coffee/ cakes available
All tickets $31.00 Book at Hats 8849 2420 OR bookings@hatsincsa.com OR Fringetix 1300 621 25 OR www.adelaide fringe.com.au/fringetixx#
Tickets also available at the door on the night.
NB THIS IS THE ONLY FRINGE PERFORMANCE

Kristina will be ably supported by local South Australian mid -north singer/songwriter Mike Roberts another great storyteller weaving tales about rural life, love &the environment.http://www.mikerobertsmusic.com.au
So come along and support our local home grown talent.

Lord of the Strings
Sat 13 Feb - 8:00 PM
All Tix: $26.00, Companion Card, Honey Pot, TREv: $20.00
**Come and experience Matthew Fagan’s ultimate multi-instrumental show “LORD OF THE STRINGS”! Featuring the WORLD PREMIER of “TUBULAR BELLS FOR ONE” with synths, loop pedals and guitar magic! From Beethoven, Bach to Beatles, Led Zepplin ,Van Halen to Paco Pena, Segovia to Hawaiian Ukulele and Celtic Harp on guitar, “Lord of the Strings” is the ultimate music journey packed with humour.

Be entertained by Matthew’s hilarious stories of life on the road with the extraordinary array of celebrities including Billy Connolly, Michael Crawford, Shirley Bassey, Natalie Cole and the Original Buena Vista Social Club.
Billy Connolly quoted that “Matthew is the best Guest Artist I have ever had”.

Matthew performs on unique handmade 10 String Spanish Guitar, Celtic Steel String Guitar, Godin Nylon Synth Guitar, Electric Guitars, Maton Tenor Ukulele and the banjo that Billy gifted to Matthew after their 53 night tour of Australia together.

Music highlights from the CD Virtuoso- A Homage to my Ancestors a dedication to Matthew’s ancestor Cecil Parkes, Australia’s child prodigy in the 1920’s who was personally chosen by Dame Nellie Melba as her star attraction on patriotic Australasian tours. You will also to witness the first audio film made in Australia featuring Cecil’s

Gypsy Summer Rhapsody With Melbournes VARDOS
Sat 20 Feb - 8:00 PM
Adult: $31.00, Companion Card, Concession:
$28.00

Driven by Alana's wild violin, chased by accordion and double bass, Vardos play gypsy and traditional music learnt from Roma (Gypsy) musicians during their travels in Eastern Europe. They have been serenading audiences around the world for almost 20years.
Vardos have toured to every state in Australia; festivals include the National, Port Fairy, Illawarra, Cobargo and Fairbridge Folk Festivals, the Queenscliff Music Festival, the Alice Desert Festival, Dark MoFo Festival in Hobart and the Melbourne Festival where they launched the CD 'Entertaining Countess Dracula' to a sell-out crowd at the Famous Spiegeltent. They have also performed at the Falls Festival in Marion Bay, Tasmania and Lorne, Victoria and Harvest Festival, Victoria.
In Melbourne they have supported 'Besh o Drom' and 'Antal Szalai Gypsy Band' (both from Hungary), 'Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club' at Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne and the 'Gipsy Kings' at the Palais, St Kilda.
"Alana Hunt’s soaring violin, Indra Buraczewska’s slapped double bass and Sofia Chapman’s supple accordion combine on a collection of 17 Hungarian and Romanian tunes and songs that show us that their frequent visits to Eastern Europe have made them a truly exciting band." Lucky Oceans, The Planet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ya0-Uyd_ans www.vardos.com.au
NB THIS IS THE ONLY FRINGE PERFORMANCE

Classical Guitar - Jonathan Prag
Fri 4 Mar - 8:00 PM
Adult: $23.00, Companion Card, Concession: $21.00

Jonathan returns to Hats Fringe with more beautiful guitar music. Last here in 2014, Jonathan wowed audiences with his dynamic musicality and vibrant, expressive playing. Jonathan has had a busy year in 2015 touring to venues in the UK and performing at the Edinburgh Fringe, where he appeared on Scottish Television’s daily round-up.
Jonathan will be playing a programme that includes some of the gems of the classical guitar repertoire like the ‘Prelude, Fugue and Allegro’ by Bach, and the stunning ‘Catedral’ by Barrios. He is also playing one of the masterpieces of the contemporary era, Koshkin’s dramatic ‘Usher Waltz’. There will be all the toe-tapping excitement of Latin rhythms from Argentina and also music from Japan, Ireland and Greece - a veritable musical feast ‘…superb classical guitarist’ [Krysztoff RAW], ‘…most impressive’ [The Scotsman]
‘…wonderfully textured and expressive - Prag’s technique is close to flawless.’[Broadway Baby] ‘
An intimate setting and superb classical guitarist, filling the courthouse with music that at times carries you away – a very pleasant way to spend an evening. The whole ‘up close’ thing, a guitar that is alive with warmth and seemingly a part of the musician’s body, and music – what a privilege to be a part of such a simple and yet exquisite experience that’s what to expect at a Jonathan Prag Hats Courthouse concert. www.jonathanprag.com

Hanging By A Thread
Sun 6 Mar - 2:30 PM
Adult: $12.00, Artists Free, BankSA Customer: $10.00, Child: $8.00, Companion Card, Concession: $10.00, Family: $36.00, Fringe Staff Discount: $8.00, Group 6+: $11.00, Honey Pot, Yep!: $6.50

Hello - Ciao! We are Di Filippo Marionette. A small international marionette company, who want to share the world with our marionettes, and share our marionettes with the world. We have performed in professional circuits in 10 different countries, including Italy, Spain, France, Germany, Austria, The Netherlands, Belgium, Peru, Argentina, and the USA (including the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival!).
From Italia to Oz, one show only: our SA Premier at HATS! A show without words, Hanging By A Thread isn't just for children but for the child inside all. Our marionettes are manipulated with min.9 strings (professional traditional marionettes) hand crafted by the actor-puppeteers Remo Di Filippo (Italy) and Rhoda Lopez (Australia). Experience the transformative magic of a character hanging by a thread.
We and our marionettes look forward to meeting you. www.difilippomarionette.com
NB. THIS IS THE ONLY FRINGE PERFORMANCE.