Here’s a little holiday music. Sorry, there is banjo content, but I have managed to bookend it with mandolin.
https://youtu.be/K8yaBswmYOk
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Here’s a little holiday music. Sorry, there is banjo content, but I have managed to bookend it with mandolin.
https://youtu.be/K8yaBswmYOk
It would appear I have forgotten how to post a video here. Never fear, here is a link to get you there.
https://vimeo.com/306803042
Who is ready for the holiday music to start, now that Thanksgiving is over?
https://vimeo.com/306803042
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I’m done shopping forever.
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Hinde
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