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Last Acre, a Father and Daughter Musical Duo | Community Voices

By Vanessa Ferguson

Published August 13, 2021 at 8:39 AM CDT

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Mark and Molly Mathewson are a father and daughter team making up the band Last Acre. The group has roots in Central Illinois, and they spoke with Community Voices about the self-titled album, as well as plans for the future.

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Vanessa Ferguson

Vanessa was the Community Voices Production Coordinator at NPR Illinois from 2021-2025. She continues her passion for broadcasting as a co-host of the Beyond the Mouse podcast for the Front Row Network.

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