Ep. 87: Hall Watchers "Get Back" To Cleveland

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Ep. 87: Hall Watchers "Get Back" To Cleveland

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Apr 11, 2022

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Join us today for a recap of this week's whirlwind trip to Cleveland! We talk about the newest exhibit "Get Back to Let It Be", our experience at Rock Hall Nights, what it was like meeting Jason Hanley and Greg Harris and what it felt like to "get back" to basics.

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Apr 11, 2022

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A Monday music podcast hosted by Eric and Mary, a music-obsessed husband and wife team. We discuss the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, music honors, history & pop culture.

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