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Send us Fan Mail Episode 130 of The Bass Shed Podcast features Northern California-based duo Misner & Smith, diving into their long-anticipated album "All Is Song". Known for their rich harmonies and storytelling that blend folk and roots influences, Sam Misner (guitar, vocals) and Megan Smith (bass, vocals) reflect on six years of development for this project. Conceived in 2017, the album evolved through sporadic writing sessions, with the pandemic slowing progress. In this episode, Mis...
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