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Charm City Junction @ The Soundry

Jan 19, 8:00 PM

The Soundry, 10221 Wincopin Circle, Columbia, MD 21044

Charm City Junction is a new band combining old-time, Irish, and bluegrass music into their own unique mix featuring Brad Kolodner on clawhammer banjo, Patrick McAvinue on fiddle, Sean McComiskey on button accordion, and Alex Lacquement on stand-up bass. About the Members: Rooted in the traditions of Appalachian folk music, Brad Kolodner represents the next generation of old-time musicians pushing the boundaries of the tradition into uncharted territory.

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