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Peebles and Darnell brighten the room with Cut Flowers and prepare new EP

Musicians in NPR Illinois Studios
Randy Eccles
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(L-R) Erin Darnell and Arlin Peebles

Cut Flowers is a Springfield-based acoustic duo featuring Arlin Peebles and Erin Darnell. They are preparing to release their second EP Black Heart, Full Sun and brought their guitars to the NPR Illinois studios to preview new tracks (Emily, Like a Stone) on Community Voices.

As mentioned during the conversation, Erin Darnell can be contacted about massage therapy at esb9879@gmail.com.

Randy Eccles enjoys talking with community members and joining them in becoming informed citizenry. Please reach out at randy.eccles@nprillinois.org.
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