Opening its doors will be The Rare and Reclusive, oft Neglected Spotted Mallard, or Spotted Mallard for short (or SM for shorter, or just S for even shorter). The stage is gargantuan and the gigs are slowly stacking up, the menu is nearing perfection and they are ready to throw open their doors and welcome in music lovers across Melbourne.
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