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05.16.08

We always like to give a big shout out about this in the height of spring. Festival Season is a few short weeks away, and
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05.14.08

Blast from the past, barely old enough to shave, a vintage photo of Paul Glasse and bandmates from his teenage years (2nd from right), including
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05.12.08

From the terrific online resources at MandolinCafe.com, This Day in History an important May 12th Birthday. Tiny Moore, (1920-1987) was a renowned fiddler and swing
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