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Saturday, October 1, 2016

Super proud to be on this bill with these fine pickers for this very special cause. Thanks to @theonlymichaelleeyouknow for putting this evening together!
A photo posted by Allen Thompson (@allen_thompson) on Sep 29, 2016 at 8:01pm PDT
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Friday, September 23, 2016

H.C. Speir Records Blues Musician's in 1935

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Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Please Help Us Mark the Grave of Bo Carter

Headstone Roots Benefit Concert Series - Oct 6 - American Legion (Gallatin Pike) Nashville, TN @JTiceYall @JackPearsonGtr pic.twitter.com/GWmnUl0KCO

— DeWayne Moore (@MtZionFund) September 21, 2016
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Saturday, September 17, 2016

Mt. Zion Memorial Fund - Headstone Blues Initiative


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