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Local Colin Helton Band readies second album and opens Independence Day Levitt AMP

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Randy Eccles
Published July 1, 2024 at 12:00 PM CDT
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Colin Helton Band

Colin Helton of the <b>Colin Helton Band</b> joined Community Voices to preview their July 4, 2024 Levitt AMP opening slot. The band has one album out, This Will Be Our Year, and are preparing to record their second. They also make bootlegs of their shows available under the title <b>ICYMI</b> on bandcamp.

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