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Friday, February 21, 2025

The Forgotten Beatles - Episode 06: Garry & Gentle

The Forgotten Beatles
Episode 06: Garry & Gentle



Welcome to the sixth episode of Before They Were Beatles presents: The Forgotten Beatles in which we turn the spotlight on Quarrymen’s Len Garry, and singer Johnny Gentle

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Links mentioned in this episode

Books:
Before They Were Beatles
John, Paul & Me: Before The Beatles  - Len Garry - 
Johnny Gentle and The Beatles First Ever Tour - Johnny Gentle (eBook)

Websites:
Alan J. Porter - YouTube Channel - Forgotten Beatles related videos - https://www.youtube.com/@AlanPorterWriter

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Thanks for listening to this episode of Before They Were Beatles Presents: The Forgotten Beatles. If you would like to leave a rating or review on your favorite podcast platform that would be great and don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss out on future episodes. 

If you would like to make a comment or ask a question you can find me on most social media platforms @alanjporter or you can email me at alan@beforetheywerebeatles.com

You can also subscribe to the FREE monthly Before They Were Beatles newsletter at https://beforebeatles.substack.com/.

Don’t forget to join us next time when we turn the spotlight on  drummer Bobby Graham, the Quarrymen’s guitarist Eric Griffiths, and bass player Johhny Gustafson

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Some Other Guy performed by The Savage Young Beatles is used with permission.

The Before They Were Beatles podcast series is a production of  Megrin Entertainment, a division of 4Js Group LLC. 

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Monday, March 18, 2024

The Forgotten Beatles - Episode 02: Ken Brown

The Forgotten Beatles
Episode 02: Ken Brown


This month we turn the spotlight on guitarist Ken Brown of The Quarrymen and The Blackjacks

If you want to know more about Ken Brown’s story I recommend, The Beatles: The True Beginnings, published by Thomas Dunne Books in 2003

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Thanks for listening to this episode of Before They Were Beatles presents: The Forgotten Beatles. If you would like to leave a rating or review on your favorite podcast platform that would be great and don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss out on future episodes. 

If you would like to make a comment or ask a question you can follow the podcast Twitter account at @BeforeBeatles or you can email me at alan@beforetheywerebeatles.com

Don’t forget to join us next month when we turn the spotlight on the stories of honorary Beatle Vince Calandra, vocal group The Chants, and drummer Norman Chapman.

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Monday, February 19, 2024

The Forgotten Beatles - Episode 01: Pete Best

The Forgotten Beatles
Episode 01: Pete Best

Welcome to the first episode of Before They Were Beatles presents: The Forgotten Beatles in which we turn the spotlight on drummer Pete Best

If you want to know more about Pete Best’s story I recommend, 
  • Beatle! The Pete Best Story - Plexus Publishing  - Pete’s autobiography  (although it is going for crazy money these days - if you can find a copy it is well over $200 for the paperback)
  • The Beatles: The True Beginnings is a nice illustrated hardback on the history of the Casbah Club by Roag Best published by Thomas Dunne Books in 2003
  • Finding the Fourth Beatle by David Bedford and Gary Popper, published in 2013 is a great book on the various Beatles drummers (many of whom we will be covering in this podcast series) and includes an in-depth study of Pete’s drumming technique. 
  • And of course, there’s Mark Lewishon’s mammoth volume on The Beatles’ early years, Tune In, which covers Pete’s time with the group in Liverpool and Hamburg in great detail
  • Pete also has his own official website at https://www.petebest.com and on Twitter / X @BeatlesPeteBest

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Thanks for listening to this episode of Before They Were Beatles presents: The Forgotten Beatles. If you would like to leave a rating or review on your favorite podcast platform that would be great and don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss out on future episodes. 

If you would like to make a comment or ask a question you can follow the podcast Twitter account at @BeforeBeatles or you can email me at alan@beforetheywerebeatles.com

Don’t forget to join us next month when we turn the spotlight on the story of The Quarrymen’s Ken Brown

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  • Recommended Reads

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The Before They Were Beatles podcast series is a production of  Megrin Entertainment, a division of 4Js Group LLC. 

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Monday, January 15, 2024

Before They Were Beatles - Episode 26: Red & Blue

Before They Were Beatles
Episode 26: Red & Blue



In this episode, Allen shares some thoughts on the recently released, remixed, and remastered extended Red and Blue albums, and wrap things up with Allen’s reactions to the “last Beatles song” Now & Then

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Thank you for joining us over the last three seasons and listening to the story of John, Paul, George, and Ringo - Before They Were Beatles.. - and I hope you also enjoyed this bonus episode.

But there are other tales still left to tell. 
Whatever happened to Pete, Ken, Norman, Johnny, Colin, Rod, Stuart, Eric, and more who all played their part?

We will be sharing their stories when we return in the New Year with a new series of shows: The Forgotten Beatles.

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The Before They Were Beatles Podcast is a production of  Megrin Entertainment, a division of 4Js Group LLC. 

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Monday, October 16, 2023

Before They Were Beatles - Episode 25: Beginnings and Endings

Before They Were Beatles
Episode 25: Beginnings and Endings


In this episode, we complete our journey as The Beatles return to the recording studio, make their TV debut, and say goodbye to Hamburg.

The music heard in this episode includes:
  • The Beatles - Money (Intro from Decca auditions)
  • The Beatles - How Do You Do It (Anthology)
  • The Beatles - Love Me Do (Single)
  • The Beatles - PS I Love You (Single)
  • The Beatles - Love Me Do (People and Places - Granada TV)
  • Mike Berry - Loneliness
  • Craig Douglas - Our Favorite Melodies
  • The Beatles - A Taste of Honey (People and Places - Granada TV)
  • Tommy Quickly - Tip of My Tongue
  • Frank Iflield - I Remember You
  • The Beatles - Twist and Shout (Star Club - Hamburg)

You can find full versions of the music heard in this episode in the dedicated Before They Were Beatles Podcast YouTube channel - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP0CDQdLe-G141LlqyBu8rC8ap6voBhZe

If you enjoy the early rock-n-roll years and the music that inspired the Fab Four you can now enjoy a great selection of songs from the period on the new Before They Were Beatles playlist on Spotify  - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0YlCxFBR3EFxuRaT864ft9

If you would like to make a comment or ask a question you can follow the podcast Twitter account at @BeforeBeatles

You can also find copies of the original Before They Were Beatles book on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, and Kindle editions

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To mark both the 20th anniversary of the original BEFORE THEY WERE BEATLES book’s publication and the popularity of the podcast, we have decided to answer many long-standing requests for an updated and expanded version of the book with a new 20th Anniversary edition.

if you’d like to keep up with the progress of the work on the 20th Anniversary edition of the Before They Were Beatles book you can sign up for a subscription to the new dedicated Substack monthly newsletter at https://beforebeatles.substack.com/

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Monday, August 21, 2023

Before They Were Beatles - Episode 23: I'm With The Band

Before They Were Beatles
Episode 23: I'm With The Band



In this special episode we take a look at what it takes to start a new Beatles tribute band with interviews with the folks behind The Savage Young Beatles and the organizers of the Abbey Road on the Road Festival.

The music heard in this episode includes:
  • The Beatles - Money (Intro from Decca auditions)
  • Tom Hamilton - Rock-n-Roll Music
  • Little Triggers - High Time
  • The Savage Young Beatles - Some Other Guy

Links mentioned in this episode.
Tom’s “Mean Mr. Mustard” Beatles’ covers - https://www.youtube.com/@meanmrmustard6184 
Abbey Road on the River - http://arotr.com 

Savage Young Beatles links

You can find full versions of the music heard in this episode in the dedicated Before They Were Beatles Podcast YouTube channel at: 

If you would like to make a comment or ask a question you can follow the podcast Twitter account at @BeforeBeatles, or email me at alan@beforetheywerebeatles.com

You can also find copies of the original Before They Were Beatles book on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, and Kindle editions

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Monday, June 19, 2023

Before They Were Beatles - Episode 21: Suits and Star Club

Before They Were Beatles
Episode 21: Suits and Star Club


The Beatles make their radio debut, change leather for suits, and make a return to Hamburg.

The music heard in this episode includes:
  • The Beatles - Money (Intro from Decca auditions)
  • The Beatles - Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)
  • Royal Waterford Showband - Hucklebuck
  • Emile Ford & The Checkmates - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?
  • Roy Young - Hey Little Girl
  • Gene Vincent - Be Bop Lula ‘62
  • Tony Sheridan  & The Beat Brothers - Sweet Georgia Brown 
  • Tony Sheridan - Swanee River 
  • Tony Sheridan  - Skinnie Minny

You can find full versions of the music heard in this episode in the dedicated Before They Were Beatles Podcast YouTube channel at: 

If you would like to make a comment or ask a question you can follow the podcast Twitter account at @BeforeBeatles, or email me at alan@beforetheywerebeatles.com

You can also find copies of the original Before They Were Beatles book on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, and Kindle editions

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Monday, May 15, 2023

Before They Were Beatles - Episode 20: Decca Demos

Before They Were Beatles
Episode 20: Decca Demos


It’s early 1962 and John, Paul, George, and Pete, are  headed down to London to audition for a major record label. Will they land that much desired recording contract?

The music heard in this episode includes:
  • The Beatles - Money (Intro from Decca auditions)
  • Beatles - Memphis Tennessee (Decca auditions)
  • Brian Poole & The Tremeloes  - Do You Love Me
  • The Beatles - Like Dreamers Do
  • The Beatles - Hello Little Girl
  • Dick James - The Adventures of Robin Hood
  • Temperance Seven - You’re Driving Me Crazy

You can find full versions of the music heard in this episode in the dedicated Before They Were Beatles Podcast YouTube channel at: 

If you would like to make a comment or ask a question you can follow the podcast Twitter account at @BeforeBeatles, or email me at alan@beforetheywerebeatles.com

You can also find copies of the original Before They Were Beatles book on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, and Kindle editions

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Monday, April 17, 2023

Before They Were Beatles - Episode 19: Mr Epstein

Before They Were Beatles
Episode 19: Mr Epstein


The Beatles' wild ride continues with the formation of a one-off Liverpool ‘supergroup,’ and a momentous lunchtime visit to the Cavern by a local record store owner

The music heard in this episode includes:
  • The Beatles - Cry For A Shadow
  • Johnny Hallyday - Tout Bas-Tout Bas (All Low, All Low)
  • The Beatles - A Taste of Honey
  • The Beatles - Twist & Shout
  • Davy Jones - Amapola
  • Danny Williams - Moon River

You can find full versions of the music heard in this episode in the dedicated Before They Were Beatles Podcast YouTube channel at: 

If you would like to make a comment or ask a question you can follow the podcast Twitter account at @BeforeBeatles, or email me at alan@beforetheywerebeatles.com

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Monday, March 20, 2023

Before They Were Beatles - Episode 18: The Savage Young Beatles

Before They Were Beatles
Episode 18: The Savage Young Beatles


The leather-clad “Savage Young Beatles” continue to take Liverpool by storm.

The music heard in this episode includes:
  • The Beatles - Cry For A Shadow
  • Bobby Day - Rockin’ Robin 
  • Cilla Black - Love of The Loved 
  • Kenny Ball and His Jazz Men - Rampart Street Blues
  • Acker Bilk - Strangers on the Shore
  • Ray Charles - What I’d Say
  • Ken Dodd - We Are The Diddymen

You can find full versions of the music heard in this episode in the dedicated Before They Were Beatles Podcast YouTube channel at: 

If you would like to make a comment or ask a question you can follow the podcast Twitter account at @BeforeBeatles, or email me at alan@beforetheywerebeatles.com

You can also find copies of the original Before They Were Beatles book on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, and Kindle editions

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Monday, February 20, 2023

Before They Were Beatles - Episode 17: Top Ten

Before They Were Beatles
Episode 17: Top Ten



The Beatles return to Hamburg under promises to behave, take up residence at a new venue, make a record, sack their manager, and discover a haircut.

The music heard in this episode includes:
  • The Beatles - Cry For A Shadow
  • Donna Lynn - My Boyfriend Got A Beatle Haircut 
  • Bert Kaempfert - Wonderland By Night
  • Elvis Presley - Wooden Heart
  • Tony Sheridan and The Beat Brothers - My Bonnie 
  • Tony Sheridan and The Beat Brothers  - The Saints
  • The Beatles - Ain’t She Sweet

You can find full versions of the music heard in this episode in the dedicated Before They Were Beatles Podcast YouTube channel at: 

If you would like to make a comment or ask a question you can follow the podcast Twitter account at @BeforeBeatles, or email me at alan@beforetheywerebeatles.com

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Monday, January 16, 2023

Before They Were Beatles - Episode 16: Three Gigs A Day

Before They Were Beatles
Episode 16: Three Gigs A Day


In this episode - The experience of playing extended sets in Hamburg pays off as The Beatles chase every opportunity to play in front of the newly appreciative Liverpool audiences. Soon they are playing as many as three gigs in a single day including kicking off their legendary run at The Cavern.

The music heard in this episode includes:
  • The Beatles - Cry For A Shadow
  • The Olympics - Hully Gully
  • Stuart Sutcliffe? - Love Me Tender 
  • Elvis - Wooden Heart
  • The Beatles - Besame Mucho
  • Swinging Bluejeans - The Hippy Hippy Shake

You can find full versions of the music heard in this episode in the dedicated Before They Were Beatles Podcast YouTube channel at: 

If you would like to make a comment or ask a question you can follow the podcast Twitter account at @BeforeBeatles, or email me at alan@beforetheywerebeatles.com

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Monday, November 21, 2022

Before They Were Beatles - Episode 15: Hamburg Days

Before They Were Beatles
Episode 15: Hamburg Days

Welcome to Season Two of the Before They Were Beatles podcast. This season we take a look at the group's first few trips to Hamburg, Germany, and their rise to the most popular band in Liverpool.

As we start Season Two - John, Paul, George, Pete, and Stuart have arrived in Hamburg, Germany. But what awaits these young men from Liverpool?.

The music heard in this episode includes:
  • The Beatles - Cry For A Shadow
  • Judy Garland - Somewhere Over The Rainbow
  • Duane Eddy - 3:30 Blues
  • Reelin & Rockin’ - Chuck Berry
  • More Than I Can Say - Bobby Vee
  • Jambalaya - Hank Williams
  • The Beatles - Long Tall Sally

You can find full versions of the music heard in this episode in the dedicated Before They Were Beatles Podcast YouTube channel at: 

If you would like to make a comment or ask a question you can follow the podcast Twitter account at @BeforeBeatles, or email me at alan@beforetheywerebeatles.com

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Monday, September 19, 2022

Before They Were Beatles - Episode 13: First Tour

Before They Were Beatles
Episode 13: First Tour


Ringo gives up the day job, while the Silver Beetles find another drummer, fail a major audition, but still end up going on their first tour.

The music heard in this episode includes:
  • The Quarrymen - In Spite of All The Danger 
  • Gene Vincent - Somewhere Over The Rainbow
  • Casey Jones & The Governers - Dizzy Miss Lizzie
  • Kingsize Taylor & The Dominies - Clarabella
  • Sensational Alex Harvey Band - Boston Tea Party
  • Johnny Gentle - Wendy
  • Lindsay Ross & His Dance Band - title unknown  (Scottish traditional)
  • Darren Young (Johhny Gentle) - I’ve Just Fallen For Someone

You can find full versions of the music heard in this episode in the dedicated Before They Were Beatles Podcast YouTube channel at: 

If you would like to make a comment or ask a question you can follow the podcast Twitter account at @BeforeBeatles, or email me at alan@beforetheywerebeatles.com

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Monday, August 15, 2022

Before They Were Beatles - Episode 12: A Man On A Flaming Pie

Before They Were Beatles
Episode 12: A Man On A Flaming Pie


The first half of 1960 turned out to be a significant one for John, Paul, and George as they find a new bandmate, a manager, and even a new name for their band.

The music heard in this episode includes:
  • The Quarrymen - In Spite of All The Danger 
  • Eddie Cochran - Come On Everybody
  • The Crickets - I Fought The Law
  • The Beatles (with Stuart Sutcliffe) - Hallelujah I Love Her So / You’ll Be Mine / Cayenne

You can find full versions of the music heard in this episode in the dedicated Before They Were Beatles Podcast YouTube channel at: 

If you would like to make a comment or ask a question you can follow the podcast Twitter account at @BeforeBeatles, or email me at alan@beforetheywerebeatles.com

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Monday, July 18, 2022

Before They Were Beatles - Episode 11: Rocking The Casbah

Before They Were Beatles
Episode 11: Rocking The Casbah


It’s late 1959 and The QuarryMen have a new gig, but not for long, while Ringo continues to rock the joint with The Hurricanes. The Quarry Men transform into The Moondogs and John gets persuasive with his friend Stuart.

The music heard in this episode includes:
  • The Quarrymen - In Spite of All The Danger 
  • Acker Bilk & The Paramount Jazz Band - Ackers Away
  • Rory Storm & The Hurricanes (feat Ringo Starkey) - Something Else 
  • Buddy Holly - It’s So Easy / Think It Over / Rave On / Words of Love
  • The Hollies - Bus Stop 
  • Billy Fury - Don’t Jump
  • Freddie & The Dreamers - You Were Made For Me

You can find full versions of the music heard in this episode in the dedicated Before They Were Beatles Podcast YouTube channel at: 

If you would like to make a comment or ask a question you can follow the podcast Twitter account at @BeforeBeatles, or email me at alan@beforetheywerebeatles.com

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Monday, June 20, 2022

Before They Were Beatles - Episode 10: Three Cool Cats

Before They Were Beatles
Episode 10: Three Cool Cats


We pick up our journey in early 1959 when we find “Three Cool Cats” anxious to find somewhere to continue playing, while some other guy with a drum set finds himself in high demand.

The music heard in this episode includes:
  • The Quarrymen - In Spite of All The Danger
  • Anthony Newley - Personality
  • Gene Vincent - Wedding Bells
  • Paul McCartney - I’ll Follow The Sun
  • The Clash - Rock The Casbah
  • The Beatles - Three Cool Cats (from Anthology Vol. 1)

You can find full versions of the music heard in this episode in the dedicated Before They Were Beatles Podcast YouTube channel at: 

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Monday, May 16, 2022

Before They Were Beatles - Episode 09: A “Get Back” Special

Before They Were Beatles
Episode 09: A “Get Back” Special



In this episode, we take a break on our journey through the Beatles’ past and jump ahead to 1969 and the tail end of the group’s creative output as we will discuss the “Get Back” project.
We’ll be dividing the discussion into three parts:
  1. The TV documentary series
  2. The “Let It Be / Get Back” vinyl box set
  3. The “Get Back” book

The music heard in this episode includes:
  • The Quarrymen - In Spite of All The Danger 
  • Paul McCartney - Get Back (initial creation)
  • George Harrison - I Me Mine (first demo)
  • The Beatles - Come Together (intro)
  • Yoko Ono (with John Lennon and Paul McCartney) - Freak Out Jam
  • The Beatles with Billy Preston - Don’t Let Me Down - (rehersal)
  • Streetband - Toast
  • The Beatles - Let It Be (2021 Mix)
  • The Beatles - One After 909 (1969 Get Back mix)
  • George Harrison with Paul McCartney, John Lennon & Ringo Starr - All Things Must Pass (intro and first rehersal)
  • The Beatles - Across the Universe (1970 Get Back mix)

You can find full versions of the music heard in this episode in the dedicated Before They Were Beatles Podcast YouTube channel at: 

If you would like to make a comment or ask a question you can follow the podcast Twitter account at @BeforeBeatles, or email me at alan@beforetheywerebeatles.com

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Monday, April 18, 2022

Before They Were Beatles - Episode 08: Tragedy & First Recording

Before They Were Beatles
Episode 08: Tragedy & First Recording



In this episode, we enter 1958, a year of personal tragedy and the first few steps towards recording for The Quarrymen.

The music heard in this episode includes:
  • The Quarrymen - In Spite of All The Danger 
  • Quarrymen ‘58 - Raunchy
  • Buddy Holly & The Crickets - Live - Peggy Sue
  • Paul McCartney - Cats Walk
  • John Lennon - Julia 
  • Quarrymen - First recording - That’ll Be The Day
  • Quarrymen - First recording - In Spite Of All The Danger
  • Trinidad Steel Band: - "Steel Meringue" (1957)
  • Paul McCartney (on piano at his childhood home) - When I’m 64

You can find full versions of the music heard in this episode in the dedicated Before They Were Beatles Podcast YouTube channel at: 

If you would like to make a comment or ask a question you can follow the podcast Twitter account at @BeforeBeatles, or email me at alan@beforetheywerebeatles.com

You can also find copies of the original Before They Were Beatles book on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, and Kindle editions

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Monday, March 21, 2022

Before They Were Beatles - Episode 07: Changes

Before They Were Beatles
Episode 07: Changes



In this episode, we look at a vital three months in our story as the boys face changes in their lives, and John and Paul start their songwriting partnership.

The music heard in this episode includes:
  • The Quarrymen - In Spite of All The Danger
  • John Lennon - Hound Dog
  • The Beatles - Bye Bye Love
  • The Beatles - Long Tall Sally
  • Les Paul - Guitar Boogie
  • The Goons - Eh! Ah! Oh! Ooh!

You can find full versions of the music heard in this episode in the dedicated Before They Were Beatles Podcast YouTube channel at: 

If you would like to make a comment or ask a question you can follow the podcast Twitter account at @BeforeBeatles, or email me at alan@beforetheywerebeatles.com

You can also find copies of the original Before They Were Beatles book on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, and Kindle editions

#BeforeTheyWereBeatles

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Email the show at contact@longboxcrusade.com

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