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WATCH: NPR Illinois' Tiny Desk Hosts Local Musicians

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Carter Staley
Published March 22, 2018 at 12:52 PM CDT
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The 2018 NPR Tiny Desk Contest is underway and NPR Illinois and Bedrock 66 Live! hosted local bands to record their submission for a chance to play behind NPR's tiny desk in Washington D.C.

Watch the performances below. More will be posted soon. 

Ashley Riley feat. Tyler Bundy

Amy Benton - Dream Dreamer

The Deep Hollow - Freedom Street

Matt Mifflin - Sun Crest

Josh Catalano - Where We Bleed
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Carter Staley
Carter was the digital engagement producer at NPR Illinois 2017-2018. He graduated from the Capital Scholars Honors with a bachelors degree in communications from the University of Illinois at Springfield.
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