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Karen Lovely | BackStage Pass | Ep. 905

Karen Lovelly and band on stage
Amanda Pinckney
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WKAR-MSU
Karen Lovely on BackStage Pass

Blues artist Karen Lovely teams up with guitarist Ben Rice at the Michigan BluesFest. WATCH NOW

Winner of the Muddy Award for Performance of the Year, Karen Lovely delivers a strong blues and Americana performance at the outdoor Michigan BluesFest. Ben Rice, winner of the 2015 St. Blues Best Guitar award, completes the sound with his skillful guitar solos. Highlights includes "Hade's Bride" and "Punk Rock Johnny Cash."

Ep. 905 first air 11/17/18.

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