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Roots of American Music Festival

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Roots of American Music Festival

By Thomas Hauner

With artists ranging from 71 year-old Dr. G.B. Burt (playing only his second professional gig) to Patti Smith, the 25th Annual Roots of American Music Festival traced a line in the musical map from folk to punk. [19 September 2008]

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