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Words: Loren • August 30, 2015

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Zach (Pears)

SPB: Who is the best band happening in New Orleans right now?

Zach: The best band happening in Nola right now is a country band called Yes Ma'am. They busk on Royal Street and are planning on touring in the fall if they can get enough money together to buy a limousine. Yes, this is real life. They love Forest Gump. They're good friends of ours. They have a new record out which you can buy here: https://yesmaam.bandcamp.com . Great vocal arrangements, great songs, great people. 

Loren • August 30, 2015

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