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"Hi, Chris! No problem. I've been dealing with a couple of serious problems that ha…" Gary F Smith replied Apr 24, 2015 to Nashville Area	23	Nov 14, 2016 Reply by Kentucky Mojo
"I'm in Watertown, off the I-40 Exit 245 (Linwood Rd). Give me a call. 615-604-1106" Gary F Smith replied Apr 23, 2015 to Nashville Area	23	Nov 14, 2016 Reply by Kentucky Mojo
"I'm in Watertown. Getting ready to build a cigar box dulcimer." Gary F Smith replied Oct 5, 2012 to Nashville Area	23	Nov 14, 2016 Reply by Kentucky Mojo
"I'm in Watertown. Not too far from you. :)" Gary F Smith replied Dec 25, 2010 to Nashville Area	23	Nov 14, 2016 Reply by Kentucky Mojo

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Anyone in Knoxville area?

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Nashville Area

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Need musicians for a band!!!

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