Lady Moon & The Eclipse, Stomping Grounds & Cleophus James: Sound Check

by Andrew Bonieskie | AMERICANA & BLUES, FUNK & JAZZ, METAL, PUNK, THRASH & HARDCORE, MUSIC, VENUE NEWS

On this week's SOUND CHECK, I've got tons of lovely music for you from across the sonic spectrum. From an incredible visitor from out of town bringing with them on stage a variety of local talent to open the night, to a local music spotlight that has been lighting up...

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