Grand Rapids – Trio
Band Members:
Al Swanson (Keyboards, synth, guitar, banjo, ukulele, vocals)
Jay Fortier (Guitar, bass, pedal steel, vocals)
Stacy Noonan (Mandolin, harmonica, percussion, vocals)
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