Sunday 15th March
THE OCELOTS (IRE) w/ Sian Evans 7pm.
The Ocelots (IRL) are heading back to Australia in early 2020 to play a huge number of shows and festivals all over the country, showcasing a set list of new songs to be released on their album due out March 27th 2020.
Situated in Wexford Ireland, 22 year old twins Brandon and Ashley combine to create The Ocelots.
They have crafted their songwriting and musical experience together to produce a forceful blend of rich harmonies and bare, raw acoustic folk. Their music perfectly embodies the breezy effortlessness of early Bob Dylan, and Simon & Garfunkel.
The Ocelots have performed all across Ireland, UK and mainland Europe and also toured with acts such as Jack Johnson, Glen Hansard, Hudson Taylor and Isaac Gracie.
The Ocelots live set combines all that is great about folk music, so come and be charmed by the charismatic duo.
Links:
Website: http://theocelots.com/
7pm.
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Friday 20th March
SHIFTING SANDS EURO FUNRAISER
Shifting Sands are heading back to France to ride the beaten track and some new uncharted territory. Fresh on the back-up of sophomore release “Crystal Cuts” and the new (4th) pressing of the stellar debut “Beach Coma” return to damage some Ricard et vin rouge like no other. We’re putting together a travel fund to cover the necessities.
Shifting Sands will be playing (a few)new songs from the third release out late 2020.
Let’s get low.
Together.
Bisous.
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Saturday 21st March
EMMA DEAN- matinee 3pm SOLD OUT
Emma Dean is an imperfect, romantic and passionate human-being who loves to write theatrical
pop songs about love and the human spirit. She has performed in North America, Germany,
Costa Rica and all over Australia, and has released over ten independent original albums.
“….It’s just right. Move over Rufus and Tori. You have company.”
– Noel Mengel, Courier Mail
Emma has performed with Kate Miller-Heidke, Katie Noonan, Placebo, Macy Gray, Jinkx
Monsoon, Amanda Palmer and The Dresden Dolls, as well as playing lead roles in theatre shows
such as Cabaret and The Tempest. Her original show ‘Imaginarium’ was performed on OffBroadway and she has been listed as ‘one of ten artists to watch’ by The New York Post after
featuring on the US specialty radio charts alongside PJ Harvey and REM. She is also a recipient of
the prestigious ‘Under Our Wing’ cabaret award alongside musical comedy superstars, Tim
Minchin and Sammy J.
In 2018, Emma was a featured soloist in The Commonwealth Games opening ceremony, singing
John Farnham’s iconic song – You’re The Voice.
When Emma is not on stage, she can be found writing choral arrangements for choirs and
musicians, including John Farnham, Kate Ceberano, Katie Noonan and Glenn Shorrock (Little
River Band). She is a passionate advocate for the magical healing qualities of group singing and
proudly leads a colourful community choir in Brisbane called Cheep Trill who she considers to
be her extended family. This year, Cheep Trill took part in the Cork International Choral Festival
in Ireland. The choir won the hearts of the locals and it soon became apparent that the
adjudicators loved them too! Despite signing up as a non-competitive choir, Cheep Trill ended up
winning the International Choral Competition PEACE Award for the choir that most embodied
the spirit of the festival!
“….Just sample her monster Broadway single “Sincerely Fearful,” which is 50% “Wicked” and
50% Tori Amos and 100% addictive, and you will find an unavoidable sound worthy of the
repeat button.” – The New York Post
Emma’s show, Broken Romantics: A Unicorn’s Quest For Love toured around Australia from
2017 – 2019 and received rave reviews at Edinburgh Fringe in 2018. She is currently writing a
new show called The Intervention, inspired by the current climate crisis, with Katherine LyallWatson.
“A highlight of the fringe”
★★★★★ Ed Fringe Review
“Dean’s unicorn-ego is no wilting cupcake, it’s forged in the fire of heartbreak, and bathed
in the fury of her own awakening.”
★★★★ Musical Theatre Review
For more information please visit www.emmadean.com
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Sunday 22nd March
EMMA DEAN- MATINEE 3PM SOLD OUT
Emma Dean is an imperfect, romantic and passionate human-being who loves to write theatrical
pop songs about love and the human spirit. She has performed in North America, Germany,
Costa Rica and all over Australia, and has released over ten independent original albums.
“….It’s just right. Move over Rufus and Tori. You have company.”
– Noel Mengel, Courier Mail
Emma has performed with Kate Miller-Heidke, Katie Noonan, Placebo, Macy Gray, Jinkx
Monsoon, Amanda Palmer and The Dresden Dolls, as well as playing lead roles in theatre shows
such as Cabaret and The Tempest. Her original show ‘Imaginarium’ was performed on OffBroadway and she has been listed as ‘one of ten artists to watch’ by The New York Post after
featuring on the US specialty radio charts alongside PJ Harvey and REM. She is also a recipient of
the prestigious ‘Under Our Wing’ cabaret award alongside musical comedy superstars, Tim
Minchin and Sammy J.
In 2018, Emma was a featured soloist in The Commonwealth Games opening ceremony, singing
John Farnham’s iconic song – You’re The Voice.
When Emma is not on stage, she can be found writing choral arrangements for choirs and
musicians, including John Farnham, Kate Ceberano, Katie Noonan and Glenn Shorrock (Little
River Band). She is a passionate advocate for the magical healing qualities of group singing and
proudly leads a colourful community choir in Brisbane called Cheep Trill who she considers to
be her extended family. This year, Cheep Trill took part in the Cork International Choral Festival
in Ireland. The choir won the hearts of the locals and it soon became apparent that the
adjudicators loved them too! Despite signing up as a non-competitive choir, Cheep Trill ended up
winning the International Choral Competition PEACE Award for the choir that most embodied
the spirit of the festival!
“….Just sample her monster Broadway single “Sincerely Fearful,” which is 50% “Wicked” and
50% Tori Amos and 100% addictive, and you will find an unavoidable sound worthy of the
repeat button.” – The New York Post
Emma’s show, Broken Romantics: A Unicorn’s Quest For Love toured around Australia from
2017 – 2019 and received rave reviews at Edinburgh Fringe in 2018. She is currently writing a
new show called The Intervention, inspired by the current climate crisis, with Katherine LyallWatson.
“A highlight of the fringe”
★★★★★ Ed Fringe Review
“Dean’s unicorn-ego is no wilting cupcake, it’s forged in the fire of heartbreak, and bathed
in the fury of her own awakening.”
★★★★ Musical Theatre Review
For more information please visit www.emmadean.com
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Sunday 22nd March
EMMA DEAN SOLD OUT
6PM SHOW
Emma Dean is an imperfect, romantic and passionate human-being who loves to write theatrical
pop songs about love and the human spirit. She has performed in North America, Germany,
Costa Rica and all over Australia, and has released over ten independent original albums.
“….It’s just right. Move over Rufus and Tori. You have company.”
– Noel Mengel, Courier Mail
Emma has performed with Kate Miller-Heidke, Katie Noonan, Placebo, Macy Gray, Jinkx
Monsoon, Amanda Palmer and The Dresden Dolls, as well as playing lead roles in theatre shows
such as Cabaret and The Tempest. Her original show ‘Imaginarium’ was performed on OffBroadway and she has been listed as ‘one of ten artists to watch’ by The New York Post after
featuring on the US specialty radio charts alongside PJ Harvey and REM. She is also a recipient of
the prestigious ‘Under Our Wing’ cabaret award alongside musical comedy superstars, Tim
Minchin and Sammy J.
In 2018, Emma was a featured soloist in The Commonwealth Games opening ceremony, singing
John Farnham’s iconic song – You’re The Voice.
When Emma is not on stage, she can be found writing choral arrangements for choirs and
musicians, including John Farnham, Kate Ceberano, Katie Noonan and Glenn Shorrock (Little
River Band). She is a passionate advocate for the magical healing qualities of group singing and
proudly leads a colourful community choir in Brisbane called Cheep Trill who she considers to
be her extended family. This year, Cheep Trill took part in the Cork International Choral Festival
in Ireland. The choir won the hearts of the locals and it soon became apparent that the
adjudicators loved them too! Despite signing up as a non-competitive choir, Cheep Trill ended up
winning the International Choral Competition PEACE Award for the choir that most embodied
the spirit of the festival!
“….Just sample her monster Broadway single “Sincerely Fearful,” which is 50% “Wicked” and
50% Tori Amos and 100% addictive, and you will find an unavoidable sound worthy of the
repeat button.” – The New York Post
Emma’s show, Broken Romantics: A Unicorn’s Quest For Love toured around Australia from
2017 – 2019 and received rave reviews at Edinburgh Fringe in 2018. She is currently writing a
new show called The Intervention, inspired by the current climate crisis, with Katherine LyallWatson.
“A highlight of the fringe”
★★★★★ Ed Fringe Review
“Dean’s unicorn-ego is no wilting cupcake, it’s forged in the fire of heartbreak, and bathed
in the fury of her own awakening.”
★★★★ Musical Theatre Review
For more information please visit www.emmadean.com
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Thursday 26th March
MCDERMOTT & NORTH
Presented by: Jameson Irish Whiskey & Main Street Agency
McDermott & North are travelling cross country this March. See them live at their Brisbane homecoming show at The Junk Bar.
**Limited Capacity**
🎫 THUR, MARCH 26 | $10 pre-sale, $15 Door | 18+ 🎫
🌹 Doors 6pm
Drawn together by a chance meeting at an open mic night, Brisbane’s McDermott & North have graced the stages of Hidden Lanes Festival, Caloundra Music Festival and Bluesfest Byron Bay. Their all original material has captured the hearts of many, with their astonishing dual harmonies and honest songwriting presenting the perfect blend of Dope Lemon Meets the Beatles.
They’re taking to the road this March to tour the east coast in support of their single, ‘Everytime’ (I’m A Little Bit Like You) complete with an appearance at, A Day in the Orchard Festival. The song’s dynamic plays to the up & downs of youthful love, with its soulful vocal harmonies carrying across the weight of feeling in every note.
The single follows up from their debut release, ‘The Lemon Tapes’ which achieved no.14 on the Apple Music Singer-Songwriter chart.
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Friday 27th March
DAVE GRANEY AND CLARE MOORE
Late last year, Dave Graney and Clare Moore from famed acts The Moodists, Coral Snakes and MistLY) released their second album for 2019.
ONE MILLION YEARS DC was recorded and mixed at their studio in the hills of Melbourne, the PONDEROSA. This album follows ZIPPA DEEDOO WHAT IS/WAS THAT/THIS? an album recorded with their band the mistLY which came out in May 2019 and featured the modern classics ULTRAKEEF, SONG OF LIFE and BABY,I WISH I’D BEEN A BETTER POP STAR.
The two are companion pieces, in a way. Many songs recorded over the same period.
They are playing national dates for ONE MILLION YEARS DC. Its an album of songs rather than a representation of a band. Its all to do with their sensibility. They are rock’n’roll people and are steeped in rock’n’roll culture.
They will be playing songs from across their career and also nods to artists who have inspired them.
Whatever they do, it will be straight from the fridge (i.e. cool). As ever they’re on a Birdseye kick, man!
Catch them when you can. It’s always a live show, jumping off the plate, baby.
http://www.davegraney.com
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Saturday 28th March
DAVE GRANEY AND CLARE MOORE
Late last year, Dave Graney and Clare Moore from famed acts The Moodists, Coral Snakes and MistLY) released their second album for 2019.
ONE MILLION YEARS DC was recorded and mixed at their studio in the hills of Melbourne, the PONDEROSA. This album follows ZIPPA DEEDOO WHAT IS/WAS THAT/THIS? an album recorded with their band the mistLY which came out in May 2019 and featured the modern classics ULTRAKEEF, SONG OF LIFE and BABY,I WISH I’D BEEN A BETTER POP STAR.
The two are companion pieces, in a way. Many songs recorded over the same period.
They are playing national dates for ONE MILLION YEARS DC. Its an album of songs rather than a representation of a band. Its all to do with their sensibility. They are rock’n’roll people and are steeped in rock’n’roll culture.
They will be playing songs from across their career and also nods to artists who have inspired them.
Whatever they do, it will be straight from the fridge (i.e. cool). As ever they’re on a Birdseye kick, man!
Catch them when you can. It’s always a live show, jumping off the plate, baby.
http://www.davegraney.com
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Sunday 29th March
JAZZ ON A SUNDAY VIBE
A monthly series of some of the best established and up and coming artists.
Curated by Zac Hurren and Katie Noonan.
THIS MONTH-
CIGANY WEAVER
ZAC AND THE BRISSIE BOYS.
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Thursday 2nd April
Anousha Victoire & Caroline Hammond
An intimate evening bringing together two respected storytelling songwriters, Anousha Victoire and Caroline Hammond in one special show. Newcastle’s Anousha Victoire is a weaver of everyday dreams, stitching together folk/world influenced melodies with bell-over-water clarity of vocal tone. The introspective singer-songwriter blends delicate ideas with a heart-aching immediacy. Her ABC music award winning songs span a range of sounds including her trademark fingerpicking folk guitar, thought-provoking lyrics and haunting vocal melodies. Glimpses of country and latin influences sparkle in amongst folk storytelling songs that could be timeless classics. 2020 sees her touring to showcase her new single release, ‘Precious Things to Me’, before the full album release ‘Precious Things’ mid-year.
Caroline Hammond is a singer-songwriter of insight, honesty & earthiness. Artful, lyrical and evocative, her music is still essentially about the magic of ordinary things. Caroline draws musical inspiration from a diverse range of musical genres from Blues to Gospel, Reggae, African ‘hi-life’ and coffee house folk. Lyrically her songs are an intimate observation of time, life, relationships & the natural world. Her release “One More Trip Around The Sun”, is an exploration of the songs and the art of songwriting in ‘roots-storytelling’ mode.
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Friday 3rd April
PAT TIERNEY w HELLO JANE
Pat Tierney brings his eclectic folk and slide – guitar sounds to The Junk Bar in Brisbane for a special, intimate, one-off show.
Fresh off a huge national tour in celebration of his second album ‘Red Moon’ in late 2019, Pat will road test an array of new songs and some unique covers.
With special guest Hello Jane
** $1 from every ticket will be donated to WWF Australia in support of the Wildlife Bushfire Relief
“Roots singer-songwriter Pat Tierney launched his debut album Wild World Blues in 2015. It comprised a mix of blues and folk and included a couple of short instrumentals.
That album made Tierney’s mark as a man with a delicate touch in both his rich vocals and fine musicianship. Now he’s back with his sophomore LP Red Moon with more wistful songs expressing a blend of sorrow and happiness.
The record commences with the whispering guitar of The Midnight Bloom. Notes from the Weissenborn lap steel guitar curl away, sparkling and fading as they rise softly into the air. The folk song becomes more determined as it progresses, as Tierney’s mellow, echoed vocals slip in with a fragile beauty and a slight blurry edge to his singing. Atmospheric lyrics express emptiness in this love song of loss and regret at what he has let slip away.
Acoustic strummer Tomorrow is a Long Time is another song of pining for an absent love, followed by the haunting track Angels which contemplates death and what follows after. Bold use of the lap steel produces a tragic aura as Tierney sings, ‘Want to get to heaven but I ain’t got no say, I know that I will die someday.’
The instrumental The Light of Day brings one of the best melodies on the record. The track is underscored by a mysterious, muted roaring, sounding like skateboard wheels on asphalt.
The album closes powerfully with the title track, whose strident percussion and robust guitar strums give it a hypnotic quality.
Red Moon impresses with the pulling power of the simple yet entrancing lyrics, and the captivating voice in perfect balance with the superb instrumentation. ”
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Sunday 5th April
NANDUN w AMELA
Nandun proudly presents “Am I Going Home?”, a debut release that has been a long time coming.
A storyteller at heart, Nandun makes each song a little tale that captivates listeners taking them on a journey. The combination of atmospheric live-looping techniques and melodic vocals allows him to create a unique sound, which cross over the boundaries of genre. The essence of his artistry is both intimate and personal, with each performance leaving the audience in a euphoric bliss.
Nandun will be joined by supporting artist Amela to celebrate the launch of “Am going Home?” in a magical night of music at the Junk Bar.
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Friday 17th April
FRANK SULTANA w KARL S WILLIAMS
Frank Sultana returns to the Junk Bar for his one and only Brisbane show for 2020.
He has a new single, the soulful gem ‘Dont Sugarcoat It’, and hes celebrating with an east coast tour. His very special guest will be none other than the fabulous Karl S Williams.
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Saturday 18th April
MASAMI KAWAGUCHI (JAPAN) + SPECIAL GUEST
Japanese underground legend, Kawaguchi Masami returns to Australia this April. Masami performs his only solo Australian show on this trip in Brisbane at The Junk Bar.
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Saturday 2nd May
M.E BAIRD TIME TOUR
M.E. Baird will be returning to his most favourite Brisbane venue for an intimate matinee show. M.E. Baird released his critically acclaimed album entitled ‘TIME’ in June 2019. The album was produced and recorded by Jamie Trevaskis who happens to be the co-owner of the Junk Bar. M.E. Baird with special guests will playing tracks from ‘TIME’ as well as selected tracks from his extensive back catalogue. Tickets will be limited and will sell fast so don’t miss out on the opportunity to see and hear one of Australia’s most enigmatic songwriters, musician and performers.
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Thursday 7th May
FLOODLAND // REWORKED & REIMAGINED THURSDAY
Electric Moon [Miniatures] presents The Sisters Of Mercy 1987 masterpiece drastically reworked and reimagined as a dark cabaret, acoustic/electric chamber performance. Presented in the intimate Skukum Lounge at The Junk Bar, the show brings together the dual lead vocals of Lucinda Shaw and Sandro Colarelli with a 5-piece band to to perform the album in its entirety, along with a trio of extra songs from the 1984-87 era.
Reinterpreted for piano, cello, bass, percussion and guitar, this rework of FLOODLAND takes the grandiose production and epic arrangements of the original and turns them into a much more intimate experience, revealing the beautiful songwriting of Andrew Eldritch and focussing in on the music’s simmering tension, sense of authority and dark power.
FLOODLAND // Reworked & Reimagined
Lucinda Shaw & Sandro Colarelli // Vocals
James Lees // Drums/Percussion/Musical Director
Mark Angel // Guitars
Stephanie Ganfield // Piano/Backing Vocals
Wayne Jennings // Cello/Backing Vocals
Karl O’Shea // Bass Guitar
THREE SHOWS ONLY
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Friday 8th May
FLOODLAND // REWORKED & REIMAGINED FRIDAY
Electric Moon [Miniatures] presents The Sisters Of Mercy 1987 masterpiece drastically reworked and reimagined as a dark cabaret, acoustic/electric chamber performance. Presented in the intimate Skukum Lounge at The Junk Bar, the show brings together the dual lead vocals of Lucinda Shaw and Sandro Colarelli with a 5-piece band to to perform the album in its entirety, along with a trio of extra songs from the 1984-87 era.
Reinterpreted for piano, cello, bass, percussion and guitar, this rework of FLOODLAND takes the grandiose production and epic arrangements of the original and turns them into a much more intimate experience, revealing the beautiful songwriting of Andrew Eldritch and focussing in on the music’s simmering tension, sense of authority and dark power.
FLOODLAND // Reworked & Reimagined
Lucinda Shaw & Sandro Colarelli // Vocals
James Lees // Drums/Percussion/Musical Director
Mark Angel // Guitars
Stephanie Ganfield // Piano/Backing Vocals
Wayne Jennings // Cello/Backing Vocals
Karl O’Shea // Bass Guitar
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Saturday 9th May
FLOODLAND // REWORKED & REIMAGINED SATURDAY
Electric Moon [Miniatures] presents The Sisters Of Mercy 1987 masterpiece drastically reworked and reimagined as a dark cabaret, acoustic/electric chamber performance. Presented in the intimate Skukum Lounge at The Junk Bar, the show brings together the dual lead vocals of Lucinda Shaw and Sandro Colarelli with a 5-piece band to to perform the album in its entirety, along with a trio of extra songs from the 1984-87 era.
Reinterpreted for piano, cello, bass, percussion and guitar, this rework of FLOODLAND takes the grandiose production and epic arrangements of the original and turns them into a much more intimate experience, revealing the beautiful songwriting of Andrew Eldritch and focussing in on the music’s simmering tension, sense of authority and dark power.
FLOODLAND // Reworked & Reimagined
Lucinda Shaw & Sandro Colarelli // Vocals
James Lees // Drums/Percussion/Musical Director
Mark Angel // Guitars
Stephanie Ganfield // Piano/Backing Vocals
Wayne Jennings // Cello/Backing Vocals
Karl O’Shea // Bass Guitar
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Sunday 17th May
G. LOVE (SOLO) USA
Love Police are incredibly excited to announce the triumphant return of G. Love to Australian shores in 2020, freshly celebrating the release of his stellar new record, The Juice, with a sweet solo tour.
Tickets ON SALE NOW!!
Working closely with former GRAMMY-winning labelmate Keb’ Mo’, The Juice sees G. Love blooming out of his bluesy, post-grunge, hip-hop tinged work with G. Love & Special Sauce, creating a magnificent jazzy and folky storm to compliment his roots. The result is electrifying in both its musical and lyrical content — “a fun record that’s not overly groovy, and a serious record that isn’t depressing,” writes Glide Magazine, referencing the record’s balance between the personal and the political. G. Love’s extensive three-decade career has been one hallmarked by multiple moments of creativity and vibrancy, “I’m more inspired now I’ve ever been before,” he states; this tour seeks to celebrate and elevate this success to new, unshakeable heights — these shows can not be missed.
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Friday 29th May
REBECCA BARNARD + JODI PHILLIS
Legendary singer songwriters Rebecca Barnard and Jodi Phillis will play together again for a run of shows, to follow up their warmly received mini tour of 2017.
They will play a set of their original tunes, including a few Clouds and Rebecca’s Empire songs, plus some favourites from their solo albums and some brand new, yet to be recorded gems in gorgeous harmony, with ridiculous yet highly informative banter in between!
The women will also preview a few tunes from a show they are writing together, to debut in late 2020. This will resonate with anyone who grew up in front of the TV in the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s.
That’s all we’re saying right now. You’ll have to come along to find out what it’s all about!
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Saturday 13th June
PETER MILTON WALSH (THE APARTMENTS) CANCELLED
Peter Milton Walsh from The Apartments plays one night at The Junk Bar, his first Brisbane show since early 2018. It is a special treat to have him back as part of The Junk Bar’s 10 year anniversary festivities.
The Apartments kick off a European Tour in October, supporting the release of a new album in September, so expect some new material at this intimate solo show.
Before he joins the full band, Peter will bring the new material and songs of The Apartments back to the town where it all began, Brisbane. The Apartments formed in Brisbane in 1978 and have continued since then, attracting a strong European following alongside dedicated Australian followers. With the last album, No Song, No Spell, No Madrigal topping critics and readers polls worldwide at the end of 2016, including song of the year on ABC RN’s Inside Sleeve with “Twenty One”, expectations are high for the new album.
Let him come back, and get set for new and old songs along with some stories along the way.
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