SLUG Mag Soundwaves
SLUG Mag Soundwaves
Episode #497: SLUG's 37th Anniversary Party (part 1)
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There was a lot of star power at SLUG‘s 37th anniversary party last weekend. Thirty-seven local artists made an appearance, each blessing the audience with one song. Just like there was so much talent in the Metro Music Hall that night, SLUG Associate Editor Alton Barnhart is a man of many talents. When he wasn’t on stage helping out as a dynamic MC, he was teasing his capacity to be a talk-show host by interviewing as many of the amazing acts as possible. Stream this episode of SLUG Soundwaves to hear some insider interviews with Cathode, David Payne, Eyes of Eva, The Glitter Bombs, IMAG!NARY FRIENDZ and Number One Babe Team!

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