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A Roots And Rockabilly Holiday Concert With JD McPherson And His Band

Singer-songwriter JD McPherson (second from left) plays with Raynier Jacildo, Jimmy Sutton, Jason Smay and Doug Corcoran on the album <em>Socks</em>.
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Singer-songwriter JD McPherson (second from left) plays with Raynier Jacildo, Jimmy Sutton, Jason Smay and Doug Corcoran on the album Socks.

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