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The Best Music You've Never Heard

Bedrock 66 Live!

Friday night (9/12) at Donnie's in Springfield will kick off The American Music Show. It's a festival that's making a comeback this year. Bands include regional favorites The Bottle Rockets, and Brooklyn rock/indie duo The Mastersons, who regularly serve as backup band members for Steve Earle. The two-day event highlights roots/Americana music. We spoke with booker Sean Burns about it - he tells us about bringing under-appreciated, talented musicians to town.

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CLICK HERE for more info about The American Music Show. That's Friday and Saturday night.

Rachel Otwell of the Illinois Times is a former NPR Illinois reporter.
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