A fan’s notes on 10 years of Midwest concerts
This story first appeared on the Isthmus website. It is dedicated to the memory of Clark Anderson, slide guitarist, union organizer and friend.
By Marc Eisen
Yeah, I got a music jones. About 500 concerts and shows’ worth over 10 years. Mostly in Madison, where I live. But also in
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