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Awfull Dreams A D EKER 2019

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Cover of Bob Dylan's You Ain't Going Nowhere

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Shane and Sammy sing Whiskey and You by Chris Stapleton

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"Rollin' 'n' Tumblin' Blues"

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So sit down by the fire, boys, and tell a tale or two... there's really not much else for an old hobo to do..."

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The "T-Bone" Solid Cow Bone Guitar Slide

If you're looking for a unique option to add to your slide collection, you don't want to miss this one! In the years that we've been doing this, we've seen slides come in many different materials. Ceramic, Stainless, Brass, Glass, Copper..

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The "Reso-Plate" 3-string License Plate Resonator Guitar Kit

Designed with front (or back) porch picking in mind, this kit has an full, rich resonator sound and is great for playing all sorts of music, including Blues, Folk and Country. The "Reso-Plate" kit is easy to as..

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