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Recorded live for the DVD filmed on one 'unforgettable night' in February at Lizottes, Kincumber in 2009.

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Sideshow Alley
(Cardier)

Strike up the band -
Bang on the drum, join in the dance -
Come see the sideshow once again -
You'll ride on horses made of wood. Your money's good.
Just step inside -
Though you may not believe your eyes -
You'll laugh so hard that you could cry -
The seven wonders of this earth.
Your money's worth.

Sideshow alley, doncha love the noise, the ballyhoo?
Yes, you do.
You'll take home a miracle or two.

You'll see it all -
You'll see the weird and wonderful
Where painted pictures are the walls. -
Don't be afraid you will be fine,
Just wait in line.

Sideshow alley, round and round the rows of coloured lights.
The strangest sights.
You will see them all here tonight.

Where the absurd and the bizarre enchant you underneath the stars -
Where the disfigured and grotesque will pas de deux and arabesque.

It's got to be the grandest place you've ever seen -
It's made from half-forgotten dreams and pages torn from storybooks,
Come take a look.

Sideshow alley, doncha love the noise, the ballyhoo?
Yes, you do.
You'll take home a miracle or two.

Sideshow alley, round and round the rows of coloured lights.
The strangest sights.
You will see them all here tonight.

credits

from Live At Lizottes (2009), released April 1, 2009
Filmed, directed and audio produced by Tristan Baker

The Sideshow -

Stuie French - lead guitar
Pete Clark - Bass
Phil Grove - Keyboards
Dave Fester - Drums

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Glenn Cardier Sydney, Australia

Post 2000, Glenn Cardier’s re-emergence as a songwriter/performer of real distinction has been nothing short of extraordinary. In typical single-minded fashion, he writes, performs and produces his music. Onstage, there are the trademark flashes of dark humour and thumping rockabilly/blues. But underlying it all are the songs. Happy/sad songs. Sweet/crazy songs. Cardier songs. CDs on the website. ... more

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