tag:paintbranchcreek.com,2005:/blogs/news-from-the-creekNews from the Creek2024-02-02T10:30:54-05:00Paint Branch Creekfalsetag:paintbranchcreek.com,2005:Post/73446512024-02-02T10:30:54-05:002024-02-02T10:30:55-05:00Irish celebrations in March!<p>PBC is dusting off the Irish music for our march shows! Hope you can join us!<br><br><strong>Starlight First Fridays</strong><br>Friday, March 1st, 7-10pm <br>Maryland Meadworks<br>Hyattsville, MD<br> </p><p><strong>St Patrick's Day Celebration </strong><br>at the Old Parish House<br>Saturday, March 16th, 7:30pm<br>College Park, MD<br> </p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/292657/6d0e168d66956d36839924a58d528848a471b8b0/original/st-patricks-day-celebration-3-16-24.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_inline border_" /></p>Paint Branch Creektag:paintbranchcreek.com,2005:Post/72837992023-10-06T10:48:10-04:002023-10-16T10:52:23-04:00PBC's Very Busy Weekend<p>We are excited to do a few back-to-back shows on the first weekend of November! </p><p><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.marylandmeadworks.com/" data-link-type="url"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/292657/e9a19092681e90f735d98a91a68d2e62be0c17c4/original/meadworks-logo-color.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><strong><u>Friday 11/3 from 7-10 - Maryland Meadworks </u></strong></a></p><p>Join us for a relaxed evening of music at the intimate and friendly Maryland Meadworks. We love this community space. We have the whole evening to play our favorites and some new tunes, too!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://montgomeryparks.org/events/maydale-nature-classroom-annual-community-celebration/" data-link-type="url"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/292657/91df62dc8b5e624ea55d98f4133bdd1b35b787ca/original/screenshot-2023-10-02-at-10-19-11-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><strong><u>Saturday 11/4 from 1-4 - Maydale Nature Center Comminuty Day!</u></strong></a></p><p>PBC is part of the fun at Community Day at the Maydale Nature Classroom! Music, crafts, s'mores, cider, and an appearance by Smokey the Bear! </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.uulmmd.org/" data-link-type="url"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/292657/e96efdb41790bc515cefba44a318dcd69c11bb0a/original/unnamed.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_inline border_" /></a></p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.uulmmd.org/" data-link-type="url"><strong><u>Saturday 11/4 7pm - Songs to Inspire: A benefit concert for the Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministry</u></strong></a></p><p>Our weekend culminates with what<span style="color:#000000;"><span> promises to be a fun and inspiring evening of music and activism. We are sharing the stage with Joshua Long and his band to benefit the Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministry of Maryland.</span></span><br><br><span style="color:#000000;"><span>Learn more about the good work that UULMMD is doing, as well as info about ticketing options, VIP packages and more visit </span></span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.uulmmd.org/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://facebook.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3D6bdc1044f129324ae783f4338%26id%3Dd3aa166d53%26e%3D43b48be033&source=gmail&ust=1696689400308000&usg=AOvVaw27Q2Uh-rB9ZxdGeruZCGR7"><span style="color:#000000;"><span><u>the UULM website:</u></span></span></a><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://facebook.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3D6bdc1044f129324ae783f4338%26id%3Dd3aa166d53%26e%3D43b48be033&source=gmail&ust=1696689400308000&usg=AOvVaw27Q2Uh-rB9ZxdGeruZCGR7"><span style="color:#000000;"><span><u> </u></span></span></a><a class="no-pjax" href="https://facebook.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6bdc1044f129324ae783f4338&id=ab986868e8&e=43b48be033" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://facebook.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3D6bdc1044f129324ae783f4338%26id%3Dab986868e8%26e%3D43b48be033&source=gmail&ust=1696689400308000&usg=AOvVaw3jqnA_BaMf47AM4bV1Iq4A"><span style="color:#000000;"><span><u>https://www.uulmmd.org/</u></span></span></a><br><br><span style="color:#000000;"><span>Saturday, November 4th at 7pm</span></span><br><span style="color:#000000;"><span>Owen Brown Interfaith Center</span></span><br><span style="color:#000000;"><span>7246 Cradlerock Way</span></span><br><span style="color:#000000;"><span>Columbia, MD 21045</span></span></p><p> </p>Paint Branch Creektag:paintbranchcreek.com,2005:Post/72220542023-06-06T13:01:44-04:002023-06-06T13:01:45-04:00PBC at Trolley Trail Day - June 10<p>Trolley Trail Day is back this year and PBC is trilled to take part again! There are lots of fun events taking place all along the Trolley Trail from North College Park to Hyattsville. We are playing at the Porchfest party at 2pm. </p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/292657/42719b6c67dbb1d5c857d53be8f1d1a6b87298e5/original/trolley-trail-day-banner-final.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Trolley Trail Day Porchfest Party<br>June 10th 2pm</p><p>6705 Rhode Island Ave<br>College Park, MD</p>Paint Branch Creektag:paintbranchcreek.com,2005:Post/71486902023-02-04T11:36:23-05:002023-02-04T11:36:24-05:00St Patrick's Day Celebration! <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/292657/de3e1056cc22e227c9c3d01740bb55c132b64f7b/original/st-patricks-day-celebration.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p>Have a rollicking good time with PBC and friends at our annual Irish Celebration! We will be joined by Ian Rigg on bass and Anissa Sunday on drums, and the College Park Youth Musical Traditions kids! </p>
<p>March 17th at 7:30pm <br>Old Parish House <br>4711 Knox Rd <br>College Park, MD </p>
<p>Free, donations at the door to support College Park Arts Exchange</p>Paint Branch Creektag:paintbranchcreek.com,2005:Post/71486892023-02-04T11:34:02-05:002023-02-04T11:34:02-05:00Maryland Meadworks - Feb 18<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/292657/e9a19092681e90f735d98a91a68d2e62be0c17c4/original/meadworks-logo-color.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.png" class="size_s justify_left border_none" alt="" />Enjoy some music and mead with PBC at Maryland Meadworks!</p>
<p>Saturday, February 18th from 7-10pm <br>Maryland Meadworks <br>4700 Rhode Island Ave. <br>Hyattsville, MD 20781</p>Paint Branch Creektag:paintbranchcreek.com,2005:Post/71135262022-11-30T00:14:19-05:002022-11-30T00:14:33-05:00PBC at My Dead Aunt's Books Dec 3rd!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/292657/6b20b7ddda4bb4bf55617922f3661c1aab22e0e3/original/img-5885.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" />PBC will being playing at My Dead Aunt's Books during Hyattsville's LOVE LOCAL late night shopping under the lights event. Live music! Holiday Shopping! Birthday cake! Don't miss it.</p>
<p>Saturday, Dec 3, 7:30-9:30pm <br>My Dead Aunt's Books <br>5132 Baltimore Ave, Hyattsville, MD</p>Paint Branch Creektag:paintbranchcreek.com,2005:Post/70663972022-09-22T13:49:00-04:002022-10-26T20:51:24-04:00October Shows!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/292657/69b0889ce2ec58e3e6ec9b09e2b2d6b9f7cac986/original/pbc-oph.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p>
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<p><br><strong>10/28&29 - Old Parish House</strong></p>
<p>Paint Branch Creek returns to our home base, College Park's Old Parish House, with two exciting nights of new music, old favorites and special guests! </p>
<p>The intimate venue is the perfect setting for Paint Branch Creek's harmony-rich, original acoustic Americana. We will be joined by special guests Ian Riggs on bass, Anissa Sunday on drums, and Julian Maring on piano. </p>
<p>Join us on October 28 & 29 to mark 5 years since our first OPH concerts - and to celebrate a milestone (50th!) birthday for Eric Maring!<br><br>Friday 10/28 and Saturday 10/29 at 8:00pm<br>4711 Knox Rd<br>College Park, MD</p>
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<p>10/20 - Riverdale Park Farmers Market <br>Thursday, 10/20 from 4:30-7pm <br>6220 Rhode Island Avenue <br>Riverdale Park, MD <br>https://riverdaleparkfarmersmarket.com/</p>Paint Branch Creektag:paintbranchcreek.com,2005:Post/69850132022-06-02T10:26:37-04:002022-09-22T13:13:55-04:00Washington Folk Fest - Saturday 6/2 at 2pm<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/292657/24cd9e12ec13700d0fb646dea09bb7b04d574a6c/original/fsgw-logo-colored-square.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p>
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<p>PBC performed on the Potomac Palisades Stage at the Washington Folk Fest on Saturday, 6/4, at 2pm. This is always a fun day of lots of great music, and the weather was beautiful!!</p>
<p>Saturday, June 4th at 2pm on the Potomac Palisades Stage <br>Washington Folk Festival, Glen Echo Park </p>
<p>See the full schedule <a contents="here " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://fsgw.org/resources/Programs/WFF/schedules/WFF%20Draft%20Schedule%202022.pdf">here </a><br>General festival info at https://fsgw.org/washingtonfolkfestival</p>Paint Branch Creektag:paintbranchcreek.com,2005:Post/69129892022-03-03T17:03:19-05:002022-03-03T17:03:19-05:008th Annual St Partick's Day Celebration!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/292657/65387fbb5100e16e44ca2228992d8a5df43164f7/original/st-patricks-day-celebration-3-18-22.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p>
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<p>Celebrate St Paddy’s Day at the Old Parish House. Music, Singing & Merriment! </p>
<p>Hosted by Paint Branch Creek with fabulous community musicians and young talent! </p>
<p>Families welcome! </p>
<p>Donations to College Park Arts Exchange appreciated at the door.</p>Paint Branch Creektag:paintbranchcreek.com,2005:Post/69129872022-03-03T17:01:46-05:002022-03-03T17:01:46-05:00The Beatles<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/292657/9174979219c8cdbfd025d5d7b84b9a80f0a5d084/original/the-white-album-concert.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p>
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<p>Mark your calendars for what promises to be a memorable run of performances of The Beatles epic White Album. </p>
<p>April 7th, 8th or 9th at the Old Parish House in College Park.</p>Paint Branch Creektag:paintbranchcreek.com,2005:Post/67450822021-09-13T20:44:01-04:002021-09-13T23:54:45-04:00NextNow Fest!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/292657/6f9640006f8b846c42d7ff44624b1375729fcd1d/original/nnf-igecc-6742229ead22.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_none" alt="" />Paint Branch Creek will be playing Sunday, September 19 at 2:15 on the outdoor stage at The Hall CP as part of the <a contents="NextNow Fest" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://theclarice.umd.edu/events/2021/paint-branch-creek">NextNow Fest</a>! </p>
<p><a contents="The Hall CP" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://thehallcp.com/" style="">The Hall CP</a> is a great venue - spacious open design, huge outdoor patio, great food - if you haven't had a chance to it check it out this would be a great time! There are music and arts events (and a brunch menu!) at The Hall CP all day Sunday - we are on at 2:15. </p>
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<p>The NextNow Festival runs all week at locations throughout the city - <a contents="check it out" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://theclarice.umd.edu/content/nextnow-fest-2021" style="">check it out</a>.</p>
<p><strong><a contents="NextNow Festival " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://theclarice.umd.edu/events/2021/paint-branch-creek" style="">NextNow Festival </a></strong><br>9/19/21, 2:15pm <br><a contents="The Hall CP" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://thehallcp.com/">The Hall CP</a> <br>4656 Hotel Dr <br>College Park, MD <br>Free</p>Paint Branch Creektag:paintbranchcreek.com,2005:Post/66390822021-05-24T19:21:25-04:002021-05-24T19:23:19-04:00New CD Release! and live outdoor show on June 4th!<p><a contents="" data-link-label="Music Store" data-link-type="page" href="/music-store"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/292657/a797c379ab795a5f31c9376db5679aef9982f814/original/pbc-itb-cd-2.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a>We are pleased to announce the release of our new album, In the Barn! It is a mix of existing demos and live recordings that we believe capture the spirit of Paint Branch Creek. Check it out here: <a contents=" In the Barn" data-link-label="Music Store" data-link-type="page" href="/music-store" style="">In the Barn</a></p>
<p>We are celebrating the new album and the warm weather with an outdoor show on Friday, June 4th at 7pm.</p>
<p>Bring a chair or blanket and find a spot to listen on the grass by trolley trail in front of<br>6705 Rhode Island Ave<br>College Park, MD</p>Paint Branch Creektag:paintbranchcreek.com,2005:Post/64666682020-10-30T12:16:45-04:002020-10-30T12:16:45-04:00Halloween Porch Play - 11/1 at 1:30!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/292657/40c66dbe290da7cd727aa6801af3d06c62c93edf/original/halloweenporchplay1.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></p>
<p>PBC joins in the Porch Play fun this Sunday 1:30pm. <br>Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy some live music. </p>
<p>Sunday, Nov 1, 1:30-2:30pm<br>In front of 6705 Rhode Island Ave, College Park, MD </p>
<p>**Note the time change from the original schedule** <br>Soggy yard and rained out rehearsals... we will all be drier and warmer on Sunday! </p>
<p>There is plenty of space to spread out on the street and path that runs in front of the house. <br>As always these days, masks, social distancing, etc. </p>
<p>View the full Halloween Porch Play schedule on the College Park Arts Exchange <a contents="website. http://cpae.org/arts/2020/10/24/halloween-porch-play/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://cpae.org/arts/2020/10/24/halloween-porch-play/">website. <br>http://cpae.org/arts/2020/10/24/halloween-porch-play/</a></p>Paint Branch Creektag:paintbranchcreek.com,2005:Post/62320462020-03-12T13:50:00-04:002020-03-15T14:49:54-04:00🍀 St Patrick's Day Anti-Viral Concert! 🍀<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/292657/257da3419dd2d029d0d422a8134b3a310972a438/original/img-1678.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_left border_" /></p>
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<p>Due to Corona virus, we moved out annual St Patricks Day Concert online. It was a blast!</p>
<p><span class="font_large"><a contents="Watch it here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/paintbranchcreek/videos/2545938129022412/" style="" target="_blank">Watch it here</a></span></p>
<p>No Corona, only Guinness!</p>Paint Branch Creektag:paintbranchcreek.com,2005:Post/62467032020-03-12T13:42:06-04:002020-03-12T13:42:06-04:00New Video - Cowboy, Won't You Sing <p>Campfires and cowboy hats! Catch our<a contents=" latest video" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/2pGvWZEVDGM"> latest video</a> - Cowboy, Won't You Sing. <br>Recorded live by the fireside by the amazing Montana Monardes.</p>
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<p>Check out this beautiful video of us at the TPFF!</p>
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<p>Ursa (the dog) has a cameo!</p>
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<p> </p>Paint Branch Creektag:paintbranchcreek.com,2005:Post/57114292019-04-08T10:07:37-04:002019-04-08T10:09:17-04:00In the Home of the Brave now available for streaming!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/292657/d42de22f1abb78ede8513a202299344bc705cc50/original/streaming.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></p>
<p><br><br><br><br>In the Home of the Brave is now available to stream at your music provider of choice! Happy listening! </p>Paint Branch Creektag:paintbranchcreek.com,2005:Post/56423222019-02-13T22:37:37-05:002019-04-05T10:56:27-04:005th annual St Patrick's Day Concert<p>St. Patrick's Day celebration with Paint Branch Creek and friends was a blast! We packed the place with singing and clapping for the 5th year of this family-friendly, community event.</p>
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<p>PBC was joined by:</p>
<p><strong>Matt Jones, </strong>piano<br><strong>Anissa Sunday</strong>, vocals and guitar<br><strong>Rocky Kohr</strong>, banjo<br><strong>Eric Haag</strong>, bass<br><strong>The Next Generation</strong> (<strong>Mia Ivatury, Larissa Olson, Clara Shapiro</strong> and <strong>Leo Maring</strong>)<br>and<br><strong>College Park Youth Music Traditions players</strong></p>
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<p>Joe's in Mt. Rainier, MD is the place to be! We loved playing there in October and working with their amazing production team. </p>
<p>If you haven't checked out a show there, be sure to look at their <a contents="calendar " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.joesmovement.org/programs" target="_blank">calendar </a>- lots of great stuff coming up! </p>
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<p>On September 29th, PBC joined <a contents="Rock Creek Revival" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/RockCreekRevival/" target="_blank">Rock Creek Revival</a> and <a contents="Connor and the Wild Hunt" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.conorbrendan.com/">Connor and the Wild Hunt</a> to celebrate MilkBoy ArtHouse's 1 year anniversary. Here's to many more years for this great venue in College Park, MD! </p>
<p> </p>Paint Branch Creektag:paintbranchcreek.com,2005:Post/53761262018-08-06T09:32:04-04:002019-02-20T20:40:18-05:00PBC wins Hyattsville Wire's Best of Route 1 Reader Poll!<p>PBC won the Hyattsville Wire's <strong>Best of Route 1 Reader Poll 2018</strong> for Best Local Musicians! Thanks to everyone who voted! </p>
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<p> </p>Paint Branch Creektag:paintbranchcreek.com,2005:Post/51404932018-05-10T10:55:00-04:002019-02-20T20:41:37-05:00Album Release Concert on May 4th!<p>We had a blast at the album release show! Here are some pics from the night:</p>
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<p>Check out more pics and video on our <a contents="Facebook page" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/paintbranchcreek/" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>. </p>
<p>Buy the album <a contents="here" data-link-label="Music Store" data-link-type="page" href="/music-store" target="_self">here</a>.</p>Paint Branch Creektag:paintbranchcreek.com,2005:Post/51440182018-04-24T12:47:49-04:002018-05-01T15:08:08-04:00Takoma Radio<p>We had a great time on Danny Griffin's show <em>Walking on the Moon</em> on Takoma Radio April 25. Check him out - Listen in on Wednesdays from 8-10pm on 94.3 FM or at <a contents="TakomaRadio.org" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://TakomaRadio.org" target="_blank">TakomaRadio.org</a></p>
<p>Listen to the interview <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/dannygfromoz/paint-branch-creek-cd-release-on-walking-on-the-moon-april-2018" style="" target="_self">here</a><br><br>and hear our appearance last December <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/dannygfromoz/paint-branch-creek-on-the-moon" target="_blank">here</a><br> </p>
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