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Will Sheff of Okkervil River

Okkervil River’s newest album Away (ATO records) opens with a prescient track: “Okkervil River R.I.P.” A sea change has occurred for singer Will Sheff since the last release three years ago: Band members moved on and he lost his grandfather, his idol. Away, which also features the enchanting vocals of Marissa Nadler, is a deeply personal effort that ripples with both wistfulness and hope.

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Thank You Bonnie Raitt

Belle Al Green

Speak Your Mind Marc Benno

I Don’t Believe in Miracles Colin Blunstone

Miracles Jefferson Starship

Hard to Know oneNess

Someone You Know Hackamore Brick

If You Don’t Want My Love Ronnie Wood

Love to Keep You In My Mind Curtis Mayfield

How Long Ace

Long Long Time Bridget St. John

Lost My Driving Wheel David Wiffen

I Do Love You Barbara Mason

Born to Be With you Dion

Thank You Bobby Womack

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