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Verona Patio Session 6/14/20 Seaside Zoo Lite

Last Sunday, I got another private concert with Seaside Zoo Lite (minus Jonas Pritzel) - it was great except for the lawnmowers and chain saws  . . . but even that wasn't so bad.

Verona Patio Sessions 6-6-20 with Sunshine Daydrink and Burbie

I was privileged to spend my Saturday afternoon with a private concert with Sunshine Daydrink and special guest, Joe Burbach on keyboard. https://youtu.be/qjGlXZ0TGqY

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