Beste Markly Morrison Podcasts (2024)

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Olympia Music History Project: John Foster 59:52

10h ago59:52

59:52

It’s been a minute since I’ve put out a new show, and so I thought maybe I’d let you in on what has been keeping me so busy. A couple years ago, I started working on an oral history project funded by the city- appropriately titled The Olympia Music History Project. We (myself, Mariella Luz and Kelsey Smith) have since broken off from the city into …

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Margo Guryan (Revisited) 57:27

1M ago57:27

57:27

It's an election day bonus episode! Today we’re gonna be digging way back in the archive to episode 4: Focusing on Margo Guryan. This was recorded in early 2019, when I was still figuring out this show’s format. At that time, it consisted of panelists with a shared interest (Andrew Dorsett and Michael Sean Coleman) nerding out about a favorite arti…

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86. April March 56:52

2M ago56:52

56:52

If there was such a thing as the American ambassador to 60s French Pop it would have to be Elinor Blake, better known as April March. Elinor began her professional career in the world of animation back in the early 80s before she took on the April March rock and roll alter-ego. You’ve probably heard her music over the last few decades classic carto…

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85. Chris Schlarb of Psychic Temple 1:00:18

4M ago1:00:18

1:00:18

Psychic Temple is the extended-family project of Chris Schlarb, the proprietor of the retro-chic Big Ego studio in Long Beach, California. Chris is an old friend of mine, going back to the turn of the century when I lived for a brief period time in Long Beach. This episode is being released shortly after the announcement of the dissolution of Psych…

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84. Bob Log III 50:55

5M ago50:55

50:55

Bob Log III is a one man band from Tuscon, Arizona. He tends to tour at least half the days of the year all over the planet, bringing a party, and doing it all by himself, ever since his old band Doo Rag broke up while on tour with Ween back in the 1990s. Nowadays, when Bob's’s not on the road, he lives in Australia. If you catch him on the tour in…

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83. African Head Charge 1:01:53

6M ago1:01:53

1:01:53

Bonjo Iyabinghi Noah is the percussionist and vocalist behind African Head Charge, the experimental dub project he co-founded with legendary studio wizard Adrian Sherwood in the late 1970s. With dozens of albums to his credit, he’s been established as an influential and singular performer with a sound all his own. Today I’m speaking with Bonjo abou…

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82. Danielson 58:16

7M ago58:16

58:16

The band Danielson started when Daniel Smith worked with his siblings to satisfy a requirement for his senior thesis three decades ago. If you’re not familiar with their music, one thing you’ll notice throughout today’s show is that nobody else sounds anything like them. Daniel and I are talking today about the thirty-year evolution of the group, w…

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81. Mayo Thompson 57:20

8M ago57:20

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Mayo Thompson is the founding member of The Red Krayola, an experimental rock group that has existed in various formations since 1966. He’s collaborated with The Raincoats, Pere Ubu, and the Fall as a record producer, is an active visual artist, and has recently published his second novel, “After Math,” a sequel to 2020’s “Art, Mystery” (both avail…

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Questionable Music at KAOS (Patreon snippet) 10:32

9M ago10:32

10:32

Markly brings his weekly pub trivia game "Questionable Music" to the radio in this exciting segment from the new two-hour Patreon release featuring Markly Morrison and Jack Habegger being interviewed by KAOS station manager DJ Jonny H. Full show available at patreon.com/lowprofile Play Questionable Music in-person at Three Magnets Brewing Company i…

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High Llamas 21:10

9M ago21:10

21:10

Friend of the show Sean O’Hagan returns to the Low Profile to discuss “Hey Panda,” the first release from The High Llamas in eight years. When we last spoke in 2021, he had dropped the High Llamas moniker and forged a new path under his given name, embracing more contemporary influences. In the years since, he’s recruited Llamas new and old to rero…

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80. Lora Logic of X-Ray Spex and Essential Logic 59:05

9M ago59:05

59:05

Once upon a time in England, a teenager named Susan Murphy brought her saxophone to audition for a new punk band called X-Ray Spex- a group that was not looking for a sax player. Despite that fact, she made the cut, and like her fellow new band mates, she adopted a stage name: Lora Logic was born. When her tenure with the band was unexpectedly cut …

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Bonus: James Spooner on Afro Punk, The High Desert, and Black Punk Now! 45:56

10M ago45:56

45:56

James Spooner is a writer, filmmaker and visual artist from Southern California. He grew up as one of two black punk rockers in the small town of Apple Valley, and he wrote a critically acclaimed graphic novel about his experience called “The High Desert,” released in 2022, twenty years after the release of his groundbreaking documentary “Afro Punk…

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79. Death (the band from Detroit) 58:02

10M ago58:02

58:02

About fifty years ago, three brothers started a garage band in Detroit. Their sound was forward-thinking and ferocious, and their band name – Death – played no small part in killing their music career. That didn’t stop them from doing what they loved, in private, where they amassed dozens of songs that have yet to see the light of day. Their debut …

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BONUS: Brooke Wentz on "Transfigured New York: Oral Histories From Experimental Artists and Musicians, 1980-1990" 46:17

11M ago46:17

46:17

Who smoked more: academics like John Cage, La Monte Young and Vladamir Ussachevsky- or the underground scenesters, like Glenn Branca, Arthur Russel and Laurie Anderson? Why is turntablist Christian Marclay on the cover of "Transfigured New York," but not in the book, even though she interviewed him multiple times? Could AI design be to blame? How d…

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78. Vashti Bunyan 1:01:09

11M ago1:01:09

1:01:09

When I started this show five years ago, I made a short list of artists I wanted to feature. Near the top of that list was the British musician Vashti Bunyan. Vashti Bunyan released her beautiful album “Just Another Diamond Day” in 1970, and it was almost immediately buried in time. She’d had her fair share of disappointment in the music business a…

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Scherler Sundays: Gun Outfit, Amps for Christ, Blues Faeries 1:00:01

1y ago1:00:01

1:00:01

On this year's final installment of highlights from the Scherler Sundays live series, headlining act Gun Outfit is a twangy , dreamy rock band that started in Olympia in the mid-aughties, and relocated to Los Angeles several years later. Carrie and Dylan still have family around these parts, so they brought their kid up to visit with the kinfolk, a…

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Scherler Sundays: Morgan & The Organ Donors, XOHNO, Chance of Ghosts 57:35

1y ago57:35

57:35

In this eighth installment of highlights from 2023’s Scherler Sundays live series, we have another all-Olympia showcase. This time, we hear performances and stories from Morgan and the Organ Donors, XOHNO, and Chance of Ghosts. The MODs feature Sara Peté's soft dreamy vocals and rhythmic 60s garage riffs, with "Wildman" James Maeda weaving in subtl…

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Low Profile classic: Cornershop 1:01:18

1y ago1:01:18

1:01:18

Recorded at the beginning of the 2020 lockdown, this remains one of my favorite interviews in the last five years of working on this project. Tjinder Singh’s Cornershop has been a long-standing go-to band in my rotation since I came across them on MTV in the mid nineties, watching back-to-back videos for “Sleep on the Left Side” and their ubiquitou…

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Scherler Sundays: Riley Kendig, UK Gold 58:38

1+ y ago58:38

58:38

In the seventh installment of highlights from this year’s Scherler Sundays concert and interview series, we’re getting another healthy helping of Olympia, WA rock and roll music. First up is Riley Kendig and his newly christened Magenta Sextet in their first public appearance, performing fully-realized arrangements of tunes off his excellent debut …

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Scherler Sundays: Kicking Giant, Anna Oxygen, Guidon Bear 59:15

1+ y ago59:15

59:15

On July 23rd, 2023 a meeting of the minds occurred behind the Carnegie Library in downtown Olympia, WA. Pat Maley and Mary Sharp (formerly of Oly rock duo Little Red Car Wreck) arrived with their new band Guidon Bear to warm up the grassy knoll for Anna Oxygen, who has lived in New York for almost twenty years, and Tae Won Yu + Rachel Carns, better…

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Blind Boys of Alabama singer Ricky McKinnie (Bonus Episode) 15:54

1+ y ago15:54

15:54

It's a bonus episode! Here's a little radio piece I made back in January to promote a Blind Boys of Alabama concert here in Olympia. The gospel singing group has been in existence since 1939 or so, with its members changing over time... you know, like Menudo, The Preservation Hall Jazz Band or the London Philharmonic. I spoke with Ricky McKinnie, w…

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Scherler Sundays: The Gift Machine, Joshua James Amberson, Hot Rush 57:42

1+ y ago57:42

57:42

This is the fifth installment of highlights from this year’s Scherler Sundays concert and interview series. Today’s show was recorded on July 16th behind the Carnegie Library in Olympia, WA and features performances from San Diego band The Gift Machine and Hot Rush, plus Joshua James Amberson reads from his latest book “Staring Contest.” The Gift M…

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Scherler Sundays ft. Karl Blau + Tim McBride & the Divide 57:31

1+ y ago57:31

57:31

Karl Blau makes his fourth appearance on Low Profile- first as featured guest back on episode 29, and then taking over the show producing interviews with Temple of Bon Matin and Hermit Thrushes. Now episode marks his first appearance on the program as a live performer, with a smoking hot quartet behind him. After the performance, we discuss his goi…

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Donnie and Joe Emerson 59:34

1+ y ago59:34

59:34

The movie "Dreamin' Wild," about the unlikely and belated fame of Donnie and Joe Emerson, is released in theaters today. It stars Casey Affleck, Beau Bridges, Walton Gogging and Zooey Deschanel. Today I'm sharing my interview with the real Donnie and Joe, along with their parents Don Sr. and Salina Emerson. They spoke to me from their parents' farm…

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In memory of Alice Stuart 1:01:43

1+ y ago1:01:43

1:01:43

Alice Stuart was a singer-songwriter from Washington Sate. She passed away yesterday. In celebration of her life, here is Rob Smith's interview with Alice from 2021. This episode is a cross-release between Low Profile and Rob's podcast, Welcome to Olympia. Rob also produced this one, be sure and check out his show if you like what you're hearing. L…

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Scherler Sundays: Heatwarmer, The Purple Shadows 54:57

1+ y ago54:57

54:57

Recorded live on 07/02/2023 from this year's Scherler Sundays concert series, prog-pop trio Heatwarmer returns to Low Profile in person performing a handful of songs from their latest album "It's A Nightmare" and catches up on what's been going on since the geographically dispersed group's previous appearance on this show. Olympia honky-tonk mainst…

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Scherler Sundays: Ralph Reign, Doctor Sleep, guest host Jason Traeger 59:12

1+ y ago59:12

59:12

On today’s show, Jason Traeger of the Traegermethod podcast is filling in for me as host, presenting performances and conversations with Olympia synth rock artist Doctor Sleep and Tacoma rapper Ralph Reign. Interestingly enough, both of these guys incorporate a Nintendo Game Boy into their distinctly different sounds. This episode is being cross-re…

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Scherler Sundays: Elf Power, Your Heart Breaks, Kinetic Paranormal Society 56:43

1+ y ago56:43

56:43

This is the season eight premiere of Low Profile! This season is gonna be coming at you every Friday for the next couple of months, and it’s all pretty fresh stuff. Right now we are in the middle of Scherler Sundays, a weekly concert and interview series hosted by 3 Magnets Brewing in downtown Olympia. If you’re in the area, it’d be great to see yo…

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77. Generifus 55:25

1+ y ago55:25

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The band Generifus from Olympia is kind of a big deal- the group’s unassuming founder, Spencer Sult, is gifted with a poignant, understated sense of delivery. Active sincew the mid-aughties, he continues his long-term project writing songs that reflect his personal take on every day Monday in interactions with nature, society, music, and probably b…

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76. Asuna 35:01

1+ y ago35:01

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Asuna is a Japanese sound artist and musician who has been performing and releasing albums since the turn of the century. I first became aware of Asuna’s music when his album “Organ Leaf” was released as part of the Sparkling Composers series in the early aughties via Lucky Kitchen Records, whose founders Alejandra and Aeron featured back on Low Pr…

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75. Scientists (originally aired on Jack Habegger's Celebrity Telethon) 1:59:57

1+ y ago1:59:57

1:59:57

This week, Low Profile presents music and conversation with Kim Salmon of the Scientists. This program was originally broadcast on the KAOS program Jack Habegger’s Celebrity Telethon. Jack has co-hosted and guest hosted previous episodes of Low Profile, interviewing Lavender Country, Jeffrey Lewis, Michael Hurley and James Maeda. Here’s what Jack h…

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74. Califone 55:00

1+ y ago55:00

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Today I’m talking with the band Califone’s founding member Tim Rutili. Califone began 25 years ago as a solo project after the dissolution of his previous group Red Red Meat in Chicago. You may have heard his collaboration with Modest Mouse’s Isaac Brock, Ugly Casanova, or his ambient rock group Loftus. Tim has continued to do sporadic collaborativ…

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73. Mike Stax on Craig Smith 52:42

1+ y ago52:42

52:42

Today, my co-host Madison Nadine and I sit down with Mike Stax joining us remotely from his home in San Diego. For kicks, Mike records and tours with his band, the Loons, but he’s better known as a writer, having published the magazine UGLY THINGS for 40 years and running. In 2022, he started an excellent new podcast bearing the same name. Ugly Thi…

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72. Phil Elverum and Matt Fenton (explicit content) 56:43

1+ y ago56:43

56:43

Phil Elverum (The Microphones, Mount Eerie) returns to Low Profile with his audio engineer friend Matt Fenton to discuss the time they gave the Kamloops, British Columbia band Peace a chance. They discuss their behind-the-scenes experience facilitating the 2006 debut by the band Peace, “On Earth.” It was the first project Elverum signed to his own …

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71. Layng Martine, Jr. and Tucker Martine 53:22

2y ago53:22

53:22

Singer, Author and Nashville Songwriter Hall of Famer Layng Martine Jr’s compositions have been performed by the likes of soul legends The Pointer Sisters, Featherbed frontman Barry Mannilow, Bo Diddley, Reba McEntire, Las Vegas regional sensation Elvis Presley, and Philly correspondant Karl Blau. Now an octogenarian- with over six active decades i…

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70. Hermit Thrushes (guest host Karl Blau) 1:01:42

2y ago1:01:42

1:01:42

Karl Blau takes over the show again, this time to speak with members of our mutual friends Hermit Thrushes, recorded at various locations in Philly back in 2021. Band members Yianni Kourmadas, Taryn Jones and Andrew Keller share why they use the cheapest gear possible, their experiences with bars vs D.I.Y. and all ages spaces, musical influences, a…

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69. Austin Leonard Jones 55:16

2y ago55:16

55:16

Austin Leonard Jones is a singing storyteller, spinning narratives based in fact and fiction with a penchant for writing country-flavored tunes that feel familiar from the get-go. Born and raised in Texas, he currently calls Ojai, CA his home. In the past year he’s released four albums on cassette tape: a live record, a collection of new songs call…

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68. Chronophage 38:34

2y ago38:34

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Chronophage is a band that started in Austin, TX and has since scattered into various locations. While on tour in winter 2021, band members Adam, Casey, Sarah and Parker dropped by for an in-studio taping at the Happy Birthday House for Channel 22 on Thurston Community Media. Madison Nadine conducts this interview along with first time co-host Mark…

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67. Ivor Cutler biographer Bruce Lindsay 1:00:06

2y ago1:00:06

1:00:06

Born 100 years ago in Scotland, the late musician/poet/author/humorist Ivor Cutler was a self-described Oblique Music Philospher. He released tons of art by way of radio, television, books and records. His work, no matter the medium, is thoughtful as it is absurd, as irreverent as it is romantic. Author Bruce Lindsay took it upon himself to write t…

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66. Jim O'Rourke 1:00:49

2y ago1:00:49

1:00:49

Jim O’Rourke is a composer and producer living in Japan after spending most of his life in Chicago. His solo and collaborative works range from pop songwriting to electronic and avant-garde, being one of the first musicians to use a computer for live improvisations. His albums have been released on Table of the Elements, Drag City, Mego, and his ow…

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65. Derek Piotr 59:22

2y ago59:22

59:22

On today’s episode, instead of our usual format, I’ve got a folkorist. Derek Piotr lives in Connecticut, and was introduced to me by Dollar Country host Franklin Fantini, who you might remember from a bonus episode from October 2021. Derek’s released several albums of experimental and electronic music this century (see listening links below), but i…

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64. La Luz 55:09

2y ago55:09

55:09

If you don’t know already, La Luz is killing it these days. They got the thick harmonies, they got the deep twang in the guitar department, and everybody in the band brings a hell of a lot to the table. Outside the band, they all have other music projects that are keeping it fresh. The solo projects of guitarist Shana Cleveland and keyboardist Alic…

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63. Jonny Kosmo 58:58

2y ago58:58

58:58

Hey, Markly here, this is the sixty-third episode of Low Profile. A couple years ago, my friend and former bandmate Nehemiah St-Danger told me about this band he started playing bass for, and thought would be a good match for this show. I loved what I heard- in fact, I started listening to it all the time, but I was hesitant because A: there were o…

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62. Stephen Steinbrink 54:53

2y ago54:53

54:53

Oakland-based singer-songwriter Stephen Steinbrink, one of my favorite artists and a friend to boot, is my guest today. Multi-instrumentalist and frequent co-host Andrew Dorsett is also in on the conversation, accompanying Stephen on piano and steel guitar in the Lounge of the ABC House. He has released 14 albums and EPs under his own name and his …

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61. Suzzy Roche and Lucy Wainwright Roche 54:40

2y ago54:40

54:40

Come for a ride down Interstate 5 with Suzzy Roche and Lucy-Wainwright Roche as I talk to them on their way to the next gig on their west coast tour. Suzzy is one-third of The Roches, a group of sisters whose records since the 1970s have been creating fanatic enthusiasts around the world, myself included. Her daughter Lucy has released several kill…

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60. The Mona Reels 54:49

2y ago54:49

54:49

I'm very excited to kick things off today, I’ve been working on this season for a little over a year and as usual, I’ll be presenting a ton of terrific musical guests. Also, my wife Lani Is supplying hand drawn portraits of all the artists for each episode, starting with today’s guest, Peter David Connelly of the Mona Reels, whose latest self-relea…

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Scherler Sundays Highlights 8: Dev Ray, Dylan Shearer, Ali Baker 59:48

2y ago59:48

59:48

Dev Ray, Dylan Shearer and Ali Baker (with Summer Schief) make an appearance at the final Sherler Sundays concert of 2022. Ali and Summer reveal their new band name, discuss singing harmony with the Mona Reels, and share about their recent opportunity to share the stage with hip-hop royalty. Dylan performs in Olympia for the first time in 20 years …

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Scherler Sundays Highlights 7: The Mona Reels, Olivia Rose, Lee Baggett, Austin Leonard Jones 1:00:54

2y ago1:00:54

1:00:54

The penultimate live episode for this series of highlights from the Scherler Sundays concert series features three Olympia acts and one out-of-towner, Austin Leonard Jones. The Mona Reels has been the ongoing project of singer-songwriter Peter David Connelly for over 20 years, today we hear his current and self-proclaimed favorite line-up of the ba…

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Scherler Sundays Highlights 6: Hot Pursuit of Happiness, LAKE, Kelsey Magnuson 58:17

2y ago58:17

58:17

This is the sixth installment of highlights from the Scherler Sunday’s concert series earlier this summer. We’ll be hearing interviews and three songs each from Hot Pursuit of Happiness, my old friends LAKE, and Kelsey Magnuson. The first two sets were recorded on July 24th, and Kelsey’s set is from July 31st of this year, all recorded in front of …

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Scherler Sundays Highlights 5: Lavender Country returns! 58:24

2+ y ago58:24

58:24

Patrick Haggerty brings his six-piece Lavender Country band to the grassy knoll. After a candid interview in front of the Scherler Sundays audience, the band's lively honky-tonk set serves as a framework for Haggerty to tell his life story using his songs as the soundtrack, making for a very special show celebrating almost 50 years since their rele…

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