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Creating a music community on the isthmus with “Evan’s style”
Musician and arts organizer Evan Fernandez discusses the importance of managing the HQ practice space for local bands and his own ensemble, The Porch Flowers.
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Creating a music community on the isthmus with “Evan’s style”
Musician and arts organizer Evan Fernandez discusses the importance of managing the HQ practice space for local bands and his own ensemble, The Porch Flowers.
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