- Festivals - MI - June - 2015 -

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06/04 to 06/07 2015 - Owosso-Curwood Festival Downtown - Owosso, MI  Entertainment: 2 stages - R,L (music types: TF BC TC CY OT RB RP RK FK Variety )

06/04 to 06/25 2015 - Imlay City Farmers' Market - June Downtown - Imlay City, MI  Entertainment: 0 w/Roving Performers - L  (music types: BC JZ ET RA CZ BL BG CY OT WL RT NA RB RG FK CR GP LN CH CL )

06/05 to 06/06 2015 - Art on the Mall Downtown Mall - Kalamazoo, MI  Entertainment: 1 stage - L (music types: JZ RB )

06/05 to 06/06 2015 - WYCD Detroit Downtown Hoedown West Riverfront Park - Detroit, MI  Entertainment: 3 stages - N,R,L (music types: CY )

06/05 to 06/07 2015 - Festival of the Arts Downtown - Grand Rapids, MI  Entertainment: 6 stages - R,L  (music types: SW AL TF BC JZ TC RA CZ BL BG CY OT WL RT NA RB RG RP RK FK CR GP CL Variety )

06/06 to 06/06 2015 - June Fest Street Fair 9 Mile and Mack - Saint Clair Shores, MI  Entertainment: 2 stages - L (music types: TF TC BL CH Variety )

06/06 to 06/06 2015 - Art in the Park Riverview Park - Flushing, MI  Entertainment: 2 stages - R,L (music types: JZ BL NA )

06/06 to 06/06 2015 - Art, Beer & Wine Festival Ella Sharp Museum - Jackson, MI  Entertainment: 2 stages - R,L (music types: SW JZ BL BG FK )

06/06 to 06/06 2015 - Fishing Derby and Kids' Expo Bishop Park - Wyandotte, MI  Entertainment: 1 stage - L (music types: CH )

06/06 to 06/06 2015 - Pumpstock American Roots Music Festival Bailey Park - East Lansing, MI  Entertainment: 2 stages - I,N,R (music types: CY RT FK )

06/06 to 06/07 2015 - Midland Summer Art Fair Midland Center for the Arts Grounds - Midland, MI  Entertainment: 2 stages - R,L (music types: JZ BG CY RK FK )

06/06 to 06/07 2015 - Mount Clemens Art Fair Downtown - Mount Clemens, MI  Entertainment: 1 stage - L (music types: JZ CH )

06/06 to 06/07 2015 - Spring Festival of Arts & Crafts Westminster Park - Rogers City, MI  Entertainment: 1 stage - L (music types: Variety )

06/06 to 06/07 2015 - Buccaneer Bash The Olde World Village - Augusta, MI  Entertainment: 3 stages - I,N,R,L (music types: Variety )

06/06 to 06/27 2015 - Farmington Farmers & Artisans Market - June Sundquist Pavilion in Riley Park - Farmington, MI  Entertainment: 1 stage - R (music types: RK BL RT CY JZ BG TF RB LN )

06/06 to 06/27 2015 - Holt Farmer's Saturday Market - June Old Firestation building - Holt, MI  Entertainment: 1 stage - L (music types: Variety )

06/07 to 06/28 2015 - Williamston Farmers' Market - June McCormick Park - Williamston, MI  Entertainment: 0 w/Roving Performers - L (music types: Variety )

06/07 to 06/28 2015 - The Sunday Artisan Market - June 315 Detroit Street - Ann Arbor, MI  Entertainment: 1 stage - R,L (music types: BL RG FK CL )

06/07 to 06/28 2015 - Farmers' Market - June Grand Boulevard - Grand Blanc, MI  Entertainment: 1 stage - L (music types: CH Variety )

06/11 to 06/14 2015 - Bridge Fest Near Bridgeport High School - Bridgeport, MI  Entertainment: 1 stage - L (music types: Variety )

06/11 to 08/13 2015 - Lowell Showboat Sizzlin' Summer Concerts Riverwalk - Lowell, MI  Entertainment: 1 stage - R,L  (music types: SW TF JZ CZ BL BG CY OT WL RT FU RB RG RK FK Variety )

06/12 to 06/14 2015 - National Asparagus Festival Multiple Locations - Hart, MI  Entertainment: 2 stages - R,L (music types: CY FU RK CH Variety )

06/12 to 06/14 2015 - Rockford Start of Summer Celebration Craft Show Downtown - Rockford, MI  Entertainment: 1 stage - L (music types: OT RK FK )

06/12 to 06/14 2015 - Nor-East'r Music & Art Festival Oscoda County Fairgrounds - Mio, MI  Entertainment: 3 stages - N,R,L (music types: SW RA CZ BL BG CY OT WL RT RB RG FK LN )

06/12 to 07/05 2015 - Ann Arbor Summer Festival Power Center - Ann Arbor, MI  Entertainment: 2 stages - I,N,R,L  (music types: SW AL TF JZ TC CZ BL BG CY OT WL RT EX FU RB RG RK FK CL Variety )

06/13 to 06/13 2015 - Vicksburg Arts and Crafts Show Clark Park - Vicksburg, MI  Entertainment: 1 stage - R,L (music types: Variety )

06/13 to 06/13 2015 - Berkley Art Bash 12 Mile - Berkley, MI  Entertainment: 1 stage - R,L (music types: SW JZ RG RK FK )

06/13 to 06/13 2015 - Huron Valley Arts Festival Dodge Park #5 State Park - Commerce, MI  Entertainment: 1 stage - L  (music types: SW AM AL TF BC JZ ET RA CZ BL BG CY OT WL RT NA RB RG RK RK FK CR Variety )

06/13 to 06/14 2015 - Hartford Strawberry Festival Ely Park - Hartford, MI  Entertainment: 1 stage - R,L (music types: BL BG CY OT RK FK CR GP Variety )

06/13 to 06/14 2015 - Art on the River West Quay Parking lot, downtown Port Huron - Port Huron, MI  Entertainment: 1 stage - R (music types: AL BL CY RK FK )

06/13 to 06/28 2015 - Mid Michigan Renaissance Festival 7464 Frankenmuth Road - Vassar/frankenmuth, MI  Entertainment: 3 stages - R (music types: FK )

06/17 to 06/20 2015 - Hamburg Fun Fest East Bennett Park - Hamburg, MI  Entertainment: 1 stage - L (music types: Variety )

06/17 to 06/21 2015 - Warren City Fair Halmich Park - Warren, MI  Entertainment: 1 stage - L (music types: CY RB RK Variety )

06/18 to 08/27 2015 - Algonac Clay Music in the Parks Algonac Riverfront Park, Clay Township Park - Algonac, MI  Entertainment: 1 stage - R (music types: TF JZ BL BG CY FU RB RG RK Variety )

06/19 to 06/19 2015 - Festival of the Moon Old Town - Lansing, MI  Entertainment: 1 stage - R,L (music types: AL BL RK )

06/19 to 06/21 2015 - Belleville National Strawberry Festival St. Anthony Church - Belleville, MI  Entertainment: 1 stage - R,L (music types: TF TC ET BL CY RK RK CH Variety )

06/19 to 06/21 2015 - Juneteenth - A Time To Reflect & Rejoice Riverbank Park & Max Brandon Park - Flint, MI  Entertainment: 1 stage - R,L  (music types: AL JZ ET RA BL WL FU RB RG RP RK FK CR GP Variety )

06/19 to 06/21 2015 - Art in the Sun Downtown Northville - Northville, MI  Entertainment: 3 stages - L (music types: Variety )

06/19 to 06/21 2015 - Steam Dream Expo The Olde World Village - Augusta, MI  Entertainment: 4 stages - I,N,R,L (music types: Variety )

06/19 to 06/21 2015 - Western Days Allegan County Fairgrounds - Allegan, MI  Entertainment: 1 stage - R,L (music types: CY CR )

06/20 to 06/20 2015 - Strawberryfest & Craft Show Downtown Coldwater - Coldwater, MI  Entertainment: 2 stages - R,L (music types: Variety )

06/20 to 06/20 2015 - Summer In The Village Lathrup Municipal Building - Lathrup Village, MI  Entertainment: 1 stage - R,L (music types: BG WL )

06/20 to 06/20 2015 - Festival of the Sun Old Town - Lansing, MI  Entertainment: 2 stages - R,L (music types: AL RK FK )

06/20 to 06/20 2015 - Celebrate Charlotte 1885 Courthouse Square - Charlotte, MI  Entertainment: 1 stage - R,L (music types: Variety )

06/20 to 06/20 2015 - Historic Festival Bayfront Park - Petoskey, MI  Entertainment: 1 stage - L (music types: CY Variety )

06/20 to 06/20 2015 - Spirit of the Woods Folk Festival Dickson Township Park - Brethren, MI  Entertainment: 2 stages - I,N,R,L  (music types: ET CZ BG CY OT RT RG FK CH Variety )

06/20 to 06/20 2015 - Alpena Blues Festival Alpena County Fairgrounds - Alpena, MI  Entertainment: 1 stage - I,N,R,L (music types: BL )

06/20 to 06/21 2015 - White Lake Area Father's Day Arts and Crafts Festival Goodrich Park Annex - Whitehall, MI  Entertainment: 1 stage - R (music types: BC JZ BG CY FK )

06/20 to 06/21 2015 - Pentwater Spring Fest Village Green - Pentwater, MI  Entertainment: 1 stage - L (music types: JZ CY FK Variety )

06/20 to 06/21 2015 - Longest Market Day Downtown Holly, local parks to North End - Holly, MI  Entertainment: 1 stage - L (music types: RG )

06/23 to 06/28 2015 - East Jordan Freedom Festival Downtown - East Jordan, MI  Entertainment: 1 stage - R,L (music types: TF TC RK Variety )

06/24 to 06/24 2015 - Festival of the Hills Borden Park - Rochester Hills, MI  Entertainment: 1 stage - R,L (music types: Variety )

06/25 to 06/28 2015 - Stars and Stripes Festival Freedom Hill County Park - Sterling Heights, MI  Entertainment: 3 stages - N,R,L (music types: AL CY FU RK CH Variety )

06/26 to 06/26 2015 - Sault Art, Craft, and Family Fun Fair City Hall grounds - Sault Sainte Marie, MI  Entertainment: 0 w/Roving Performers - L (music types: Variety )

06/26 to 06/27 2015 - Capac Days Summer Festival Downtown - Capac, MI  Entertainment: 1 stage - R (music types: Variety )

06/26 to 06/28 2015 - Springport Summer Festival Downtown, & School Campus - Springport, MI  Entertainment: 2 stages - L (music types: Variety )

06/26 to 06/28 2015 - Trenton Summer Festival West Jefferson Avenue - Trenton, MI  Entertainment: 2 stages - R (music types: Variety )

06/26 to 06/28 2015 - Michigan Challenge Balloonfest Arts Festival Howell High School - Howell, MI  Entertainment: 3 stages - R (music types: Variety )

06/26 to 06/28 2015 - Caseville Country Ribstock Caseville County Park - Caseville, MI  Entertainment: 1 stage - N (music types: CY )

06/26 to 06/28 2015 - Wolverine Lumberjack Festival Lumberman's Memorial Park - Wolverine, MI  Entertainment: 1 stage - R,L (music types: OT RK Variety )

06/26 to 06/28 2015 - Body, Mind, and Spirit Expo Birch Run Expo Center - Birch Run, MI  Entertainment: 2 stages - R,L (music types: ET WL NA RB Variety )

06/26 to 06/28 2015 - Sandusky Thumb Festival Craft Show Downtown - Sandusky, MI  Entertainment: 1 stage - L (music types: Variety )

06/27 to 06/27 2015 - Art For All Bay College West - Iron Mountain, MI  Entertainment: 1 stage - N,R,L (music types: SW BL CY OT RK CL Variety )

06/27 to 06/27 2015 - Bizarre Bizaar Wealthy Street - Eastown - Grand Rapids, MI  Entertainment: 1 stage - L (music types: JZ )

06/27 to 06/27 2015 - Art Rapids! Memorial Park - Elk Rapids, MI  Entertainment: 1 stage - R,L (music types: Variety )

06/27 to 06/28 2015 - Saint Clair Art Fair Riverview Plaza & Palmer Park - Saint Clair, MI  Entertainment: 1 stage - R,L (music types: Variety )

06/27 to 06/28 2015 - Waterford Log Cabin Days Hatchery House - Waterford, MI  Entertainment: 1 stage - L (music types: CY OT FK )

06/27 to 06/28 2015 - New Buffalo Artigras! Lions Park - New Buffalo, MI  Entertainment: 1 stage - L (music types: Variety )

06/28 to 06/28 2015 - Art For All Menominee Memorial Park - Menominee, MI  Entertainment: 1 stage - R (music types: CY FK CH )

06/28 to 06/28 2015 - Art on the Green Klinger Lake Country Club - Sturgis, MI  Entertainment: 1 stage - L (music types: TF BL RK Variety )  ================================================ What else is worth mentioning ?

- 2015 Sonic Lunch Artists - A2 MI - Thursdays - Noon - Free - Liberty Plaza -

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June 4^th – Martha Reeves





Kick off the Sonic Lunch series with Motown legend, Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame member and undisputed diva, Martha Reeves!
Martha Reeves and the Vandellas recorded throughout the 60’s for Motown,
charting 24 R&B hits including,
“Nowhere to Run”,
“Jimmy Mack”,
“Heat Wave”,
“Dancing in The Street”.
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June 11^th – Joshua Davis





Finalist on the 2015 series of NBC’s The Voice.
He was raised in the folk tradition: the music, the social movements, the land.
He blends the roots of American music with gritty rock n’ roll and vintage soul.
For over 15 years, Joshua has made a living sharing his songs, stories and knowledge across the US and Canada.
Joshua has also been ;
the front man for roots ensemble Steppin’ In It,
a member of the classic swing band Shout Sister Shout,
in the songwriter showcase band The Starlight Six ...
http://www.joshuadavismusic.com
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June 18^th – Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas





A performance on The Late Show with David Letterman ,
festival appearances at major shows including Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits and Lollapalooza.
Modern, driving sound -
traces of Motown, tough vintage R&B, Latin grooves,
roots rock, cinema jazz, and retro ’60s girl group pop.
http://www.jessicahernandezandthedeltas.com
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6/25 – Michelle Chamuel w/s/g
Absofacto Michelle Chamuel



Made her television debut on season 4 - 2013 - of NBC’s The Voice,
Massachusetts native and University of Michigan Alumni singer
on team Usher and taking home 2nd place.
fronted the seven-piece Michigan rock band, Ella Riot (formerly My Dear Disco).
“Face the Fire” CD - , Chamuel, Tyler Duncan and Theo Katzman –
college pals and My Dear Disco band members –
http://www.michellechamuel.com
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Absofacto





Absofacto = Jonathan Visger,
also the lead vocalist and songwriter for Hollow & Akimbo and Mason Proper,
in addition to being the former bass player of Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.
http://www.absofacto.com
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July 9^th – Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers





Mountains of Motown, fjords of folk, archipelagos of Americana, funky firth, ...
New album, Terra Incognita,
http://www.joehertler.com
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July 23^rd – Laith Al-Saadi





Crowned “King of the Blues” by Guitar Center
one of the top 4 Blues guitarists in the Country. 
Laith has been a staple to the Michigan music scene for most of his adult life. 
He has shared the stage with greats like
Buddy Guy,
BB King,
Taj Mahal,
Kenny Wayne Shepard,
Luther Allison,
Son Seals
Johnny Winter.
Laith is one of the best and most polished guitar-driven acts you are likely to find on earth.
http://www.laithmusic.com
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 July 30^th – Bennett





3-piece folk-rock group from Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Their music is as unique as it is authentic
1st place in regional competitions, and playing alongside acts such as
The Avett Brothers,
OAR,
Easton Corbin
Bela Fleck,
quickly established themselves as a force to be reckoned with on the American music scene.
http://www.bennettband.com
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August 6^th – Luke Winslow-King





Cadillac, Michigan native - made New Orleans his home about a dozen years ago,
Singer, songwriter and guitarist specializes in the classic sounds of
early folk, blues, rock n’ roll and ragtime, played with soulful New Orleans flair.
degree in Jazz guitar from Michigan’s prestigious Interlochen Arts Academy,
shared stages with
Jack White,
Taj Mahal,
Nickel Creek’s Chris Thile
Rebirth Brass Band. 
Deftly mixing original material with songs from a bygone era,
Luke Winslow-King brings his dynamic five-piece band to Liberty Plaza .
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August 13^th – BØRNS
w/s/g Chris Bathgate
   -(BØRNS)-





Michigan native Garrett Borns, Børns,
crafts  electro-pop confections that have been dusted with glam rock and folk.
Raised in Grand Haven, Michigan,
Børns studied music at the Interlochen Center for the Arts and Grand Rapids Community College,  After a brief stint in New York City, Børns - relocated to Los Angeles,
His new single “Electric Love” is on the Billboard Heatseekers chart... https://www.facebook.com/bornsmusic


Chris Bathgate





country-tinged gothic folk
latest album Salt Year.
http://chrisbathgate.org
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August 20^th – Theo Katzman
w/s/g Joey Dosik
  -(Theo Katzman)-



University of Michigan Music School and multi-instrumentalist,
was a member of My Dear Disco
very involved in the Ann Arbor music community.
involved in
Vulfpeck,
Jason French
Michelle Chamuel.
http://theokatzman.com/


Joey Dosik





1 of the great jazz-soul artists to attend University of Michigan Music School.
Multi-instrumentalist currently producing music in Los Angeles.
http://joeydosik.com
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8/27 – Vulfpeck





Out-of-the-box, unorthodox, funk band ...
Formed at the University of Michigan before residing in Los Angeles.
Vulfpeck is essentially a rhythm section; backed numerous singers and soundtrack work.
Other musicians occasionally contribute, the core members are
Jack Stratton,
Theo Katzman,
Woody Goss,
Joe Dart.








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- A2 - MI - Water Hill - Sunday - 05/03/2015 - Walk about - listen 2 Music - Dance -

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We will be at the Latin band stop - ? 5 PM ???
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There's many choices of music to get to
in a short set schedule.
If you're coming alone,
you might want to post to the wall to meet others to walk around with.
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If you have not been there -
Water Hill Music Fest is a unique neighborhood experience, -
neighbors sharing homemade music with passersby - You will not find a food court or beer garden,
or many ways at all to spend money. ---
eat a good lunch, ( bring along a snack ? )...
fill a water bottle and set off to explore.                                                                                         ... Some musicians might ... have some chairs on their lawns,
... carrying a lightweight folding chair or camp stool might be a good idea.
Bathrooms will be available throughout in neighbor's homes,
get a map upon arrival!

If possible - don’t drive.
If you must, park as far from the festival as you can walk. Water Hill is just three blocks from Main Street and parking is free all over downtown on Sundays.

Festival yard signs will be planted in front yards all over the hill indicating sites where resident musicians will be performing on their own front porches or yards.
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Water Hill is the Ann Arbor neighborhood bounded by Miller, Brooks, Sunset, and the railroad tracks,
on the northwest fringe of downtown  Ann Arbor, MI  .
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((( Just a Sample - For more info - http://waterhill.org/   )))
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REGAN KNAPP AND THE CARPOOL QUARTET
Classical, pops, fiddle music, tangoes, waltzes and more.                                                             .
Knapp, violin; Anne Ogren, violin; Suky Morita, viola;  Margaret Aleda Weiss, cello.

Performing Sunday, May 3rd, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm in the 900 block of Spring.
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STRINGERS
10-year-old Alex Cantu on violin with Amy Cantu accompanying on guitar.
A little fiddling and a few songs you may recognize from the Great American Songbook.  

Performing Sunday, May 3rd, from 2:30 to 3:00 pm in the 700 block of Spring.

Water Hill Music Fest 2015.

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WALEED HOWRANI
“I consider myself lucky that my instrument is the piano as it allows me to play as if I am conducting a whole orchestra with melody and accompaniment, all within my grasp.
I always participate in the Water Hill Music Fest because, in addition to its originality, it exudes camaraderie while putting smiles on people’s faces.” -W.H.
Performing Sunday, May 3rd, from 2:45 to 3:15 pm in the 700 block of Miner.

Water Hill Music Fest 2015

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SHE-BOP AND THE RIFF RAFF
Drawing inspiration from ‘60s girl groups, She-Bop and the Riff Raff perform a variety of Motown, R&B, and pop rock, bringing harmony and stagecraft to all their music.  Laurie Lounsbury, vocals and accoustic guitar;  Robin Peterson, lead vocalist;  Jennifer Rumberger, flute and vocals;  Cy Klone, bass;  Erik Herzog, rhythm guitar;  Kip Godwin, lead guitar; Keith LaSalle, harmonica; drummer yet to be determined.

Performing Sunday, May 3rd, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm in the 500 block of Miller.

Water Hill Music Fest 2015.

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ABIGAIL STAUFFER
Folk songstress Abigail Stauffer and band weave an irresistible sound from the language of pop and neosoul.
Abbie Stauffer, guitar and vocals; Dave Haughey, cello; Jenna Goesling, vocals and percussion.  
Performing Sunday, May 3rd, from 4:45 to 5:15 pm in the 700 block of Gott.

Water Hill Music Fest 2015

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THE RHYTHM RAPSCALLIONS
Mournful blues, lovely ballads and rompin’ jazz standards. A quirky yet danceable sound with a good sense of playfulness and humor.
Arash Ardehali, guitar; Jessica Feathers, voice; Jens Glaser, piano.  
Performing Sunday, May 3rd, from 4:15 to 5:00 pm in the 400 block of Summit.

Water Hill Music Fest 2015

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DICK SIEGEL
Legendary Michigan singer-songwriter.
Dick Siegel, guitar; David Roof, upright bass.  

Performing Sunday, May 3rd, from 4:00 to 4:45 pm in the 700 block of Gott.

Water Hill Music Fest 2015.

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LOS GATOS
Latin Jazz and Salsa
Cary Kocher, vibes and percussion; Pete Siers, timbales; Owl DiBlassio, congas; Brian DiBlassio, piano; Kurt Krahnke, bass.
Performing Sunday, May 3rd, from 5:00 to 6:00 pm in the 700 block of Miner.

Water Hill Music Fest 2015

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http://waterhill.org/ Enjoy & support local music!

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