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Joe Satriani Announces Release of New Studio Album, The Elephants of Mars

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Marking the legendary guitarist’s 19th studio album in his 35+ year career in music, Joe Satriani is kicking off the new year with a brand-new single and newly announced release; “Sahara” is available now, and lands ahead of The Elephants of Mars — set to land April 8th, 2022.

With “Sahara”s video directed by ZZ Satriani, The Elephants of Mars album release also marks the debut of his new label partnership with earMUSIC — the international rock label of entertainment group Edel. Pre-orders are available now and include a special limited digi-pack cd release featuring seven double sided cards of original artwork by Satriani representing each song from the album. In addition, several colored vinyl options will be available as well to pre-order including an orange, pink (D2C only) and a Guitar Center Exclusive purple version.

When the pandemic forced time away from the road, Joe Satriani had an admirably productive workingman’s holiday that ultimately gave him and his touring band, all recording remotely in separate areas of the world during lockdown, the ability to deliver an album length journey that never dulls. The Elephants of Mars crackles with an exciting new energy, briskly traveling through stylistic roads that feel freshly updated, viewed through new eyes.

The guitarist challenged himself to create a “new standard” for instrumental guitar albums to be measured against — one which would work from “a new platform of his own design,” as he terms it. “I want to show people that an instrumental guitar album can contain far more creative and entertaining elements than I think people are using right now.”

From the gripping, sci-fi madness of “Through A Mother’s Day Darkly,” to the isolation felt in a decaying urban landscape, as depicted in first single “Sahara,” to the general endorphin levels that peak as the elephants finally roar in the title track, The Elephants of Mars will stampede across your mind, leaving a sonic imprint that doesn’t fade.

In 2020 with all time constraints removed, The Elephants of Mars truly represents the album that Satriani himself hoped he could deliver with his band. “We did everything. We tried the craziest ideas. And we entertained every notion we had about turning something backwards, upside down, seeing what could happen.”

With this new album Satriani joins the eclectic and exciting roster of earMUSIC. “Some years ago, we were lucky to be the label chosen by Joe Satriani for the very fortunate Chickenfoot project,” General Manager Max Vaccaro remarks. “It was impossible not to notice and admire the dedication, the work ethic, and the monstrous talent in the recording studio and on stage.

“We knew, though, that he had the same ‘home’ for his solo music for decades and that, for him, being signed to a record company meant loyalty and belonging. It is with great joy and sense of responsibility that now, some years later, we welcome Joe for his first solo work with earMUSIC. We thank him for having written and recorded very special music that will make a lot of fans happy, and we like to think this will be the first of many great albums to come.”

For over three decades, the guitar virtuoso has traveled the world, playing to sold-out crowds as both a headliner and as founder of the all-star “G3” guitar extravaganza. Satriani’s studio and live recordings have sold more than 10 million copies worldwide to date and of his many solo albums, two have gone Platinum and four others went Gold, with 15 GRAMMY Award nominations between them. His side project, Chickenfoot, featuring former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar, former bassist Michael Anthony, and Red Hot Chili Peppers’ drummer Chad Smith saw their debut album certified Gold and their second studio album debuted at #9.

“Sahara” is available now. The Elephants of Mars is available April 8, 2022.

// The Elephants of Mars TRACKLISTING:

1. Sahara
2. The Elephants of Mars
3. Faceless
4. Blue Foot Groovy
5. Tension and Release
6. Sailing the Seas of Ganymede
7. Doors of Perception
8. E 104th St NYC
9. Pumpin’
10. Dance of the Spores
11. Night Scene
12. Through a Mother’s Day Darkly
13. 22 Memory Lane
14. Desolation

Homemade Items Cover of ‘Seven Nation Army’ by The White Stripes

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The Device Orchestra covers Seven Nation Army by The White Stripes played by seven electric devices – two electric toothbrushes, two credit card machines, two typewriters, and one steam iron. There is also one credit card machine that takes care of the dance moves of the solo toothbrush.

Biffy Clyro Set To Release ‘Cultural Sons Of Scotland’ Documentary

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Biffy Clyro are one of Britain’s biggest rock bands, having remained contemporary throughout their 25-year career encompassing nine studio albums, major festival headline performances, sell-out world tours and more. The famously private Scottish band have never allowed anyone unrestricted access to document their creative process, until now.

Today, Amazon Music, Warner Records and Biffy Clyro announce Biffy Clyro: Cultural Sons of Scotland, an intimate documentary film showing the back-to-basics recording process they adopted to create their ninth studio album, The Myth of the Happily Ever After. With unprecedented access to the band, the new feature length film takes viewers on the journey with Simon, Ben and James as they return to their home in Ayrshire to create their latest, critically acclaimed album in the most unusual of studio environments. The film explores how the experience of recording an album in Scotland for the first time prompted the band to reflect on the importance of where they’re from, how this has influenced their career to date and reinforced their lifelong bond as friends and bandmates.

Watch Biffy Clyro: Cultural Sons of Scotland exclusively on Amazon Music Unlimited and Prime Video from Friday 25th February.

Recorded over three months in 2021, the band unexpectedly found themselves back where it all began: the west coast of Scotland. Faced with the feeling of uncertainty and despair which swept the globe at the height of the pandemic, Simon, James and Ben were grounded in more ways than one; forced off tour, they headed to their studio on a working Ayrshire farm to process what was happening the only way they knew how. The result was ninth album The Myth of the Happily Ever After, described by DIY as their “… most emotionally powerful record in years.” and Kerrang as “the sound of a world-class band making truly world-class music”.

Biffy Clyro: Cultural Sons of Scotland details the band’s ups and downs and their newfound approach to their creativity, before fittingly documenting their return to the stage for a sold-out outdoor show at Glasgow Green, their first in Scotland in almost two years.

Biffy Clyro’s frontman, Simon Neil said of the film; “In the same part of the world as I wrote my very first song is where we’re making this record, and there’s something really pure about that.”

Drummer, Ben Johnston, commented; “We don’t need all the bells and whistles for us to be fulfilled and happy, we just need the three of us to be making music together and have that vibe in a room – and that’s what keeps our hearts beating.”

Biffy’s bass player, James Johnston added; “Everyone should join a band… if you get a chance to go join a band with your brothers or your sisters, or people you consider to be a brother or a sister, that’s probably the best years you’ll ever have in your life.”

The film will premiere on Amazon Music and Prime Video on Friday 25th February. The film will also be available to watch in cinemas for one night only at four exclusive venues across the UK. The four Doc n’ Roll Films presents… Biffy Clyro: Cultural Sons of Scotland screenings will take place on 24th February at Dalston’s Rio Cinema, Cameo in Edinburgh, DCA in Dundee and Everyman in Glasgow. Tickets are available now here.

Record Store Day 2022: Taylor Swift, Joni Mitchell, Rolling Stones, Prince and More!

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Sonic Reducers. One topic. Two music nerds. Five minutes.

Punch play to watch us run through some of this year’s biggest Record Store Day offerings, pick our favourites and explain why the event still matters.

EarPeace Creates a Custom Hearing Protection Line in Collaboration with NPR

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If you’re like me, you trust NPR for the bringing new talent to our lives, and also never forgetting the classic musicians who made our lives amazing with their music. So when they announced a new partnership with EarPeace to create a line of custom branded earplugs in order to reduce noise-induced hearing loss amongst artists and music fans and for discerning music fans and audiophiles who expect a premium music experience, I was in from the beginning.

For the collaboration, NPR x EarPeace will include the newly patented EarPeace PRO earplugs. EarPeace PRO features a contoured design that conforms to the natural shape of the ear canal. Combined with the finely tuned acoustic mesh filter that precisely replicates the sound signature, PRO delivers a true-to-life audio experience at a safe volume for discerning artists and music fans.

“I am a native Washingtonian and die-hard NPR fan. Chances are 50/50 whether I’m listening to music or the dulcet tones of NPR news keeping me informed. Working with NPR to keep the community’s hearing healthy is a profound honor,” said Jay Clark, Founder and CEO of EarPeace. “When I first launched EarPeace, one of the first people I approached to test drive the plugs was NPR Music’s Bob Boilen. If anyone knows live shows and the subtlety of music, it’s Bob.”

“EarPeace are among the best earplugs out there and have used them literally at over a thousand shows. My ears thank you,” stated Bob Boilen, Creator/Host of All Songs Considered and Tiny Desk Concerts.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in less than five minutes at a rock concert, NIHL has already begun. In the past year, roughly 25 million Americans have experienced tinnitus. As a result, hearing loss remains the third most common chronic physical condition in the United States and is twice as prevalent as diabetes or cancer.*

“Unless I’m mixing and recording at the Tiny Desk, I’m using hearing protection at concerts. EarPeace has been one of my go-to brands for years. Do your future self a favor and protect your ears,” said Josh Rogosin, Tiny Desk Audio Engineer and Technical Director for NPR Music, who, even prior to the collaboration with EarPeace, has been an advocate for safe listening with hearing protection.

Recently granted their second patent for the proprietary design of their earplugs following their utility patent, PRO resolves a common problem in traditional earplugs that contain rigid components by eliminating the mismatch between the shape of the ear and plug. The earplugs use less material to optimally expand in the ear canal, minimizing unwanted bunching and slit leaks. In addition to the higher level of comfort, the oval, offset wave shape of their patented design permits the filters to perform at peak capacity.

On a mission to save the world’s hearing and prevent NIHL, EarPeace hasn’t stopped at revolutionizing hearing protection options – they continue to lead the charge in how people value their hearing health as well as efforts to reduce the epidemic of hearing loss and tinnitus. EarPeace is trusted by NPR, Metallica, RedBull, Lollapalooza, and more.

Each package consists of 3 standard and 3 small size earplugs, 20dB protection filters, and an aviation-grade aluminum carrying case featuring the Tiny Desk Concerts and NPR Music logos.

EarPeace revolutionized hearing protection in 2008 with a discreet, comfortable, high-fidelity earplug built not only for musicians, but for all the fans at the event. This same technology was customized for motorsports, travel, anyone that needs a safety product, and for everyone that needs a good night’s sleep. The innovation by EarPeace continues today with new patents, products, technologies, and accessories designed to “enhance your experience.” Festivals, motorcycle rallies, and events all over the world depend on EarPeace to keep their stars and fans safe, comfortable, and ready for the next event. EarPeace’s promise is simple – you will hear and feel better when you wear EarPeace. For more information, visit https://www.earpeace.com.

Robin Williams Gives A Masterclass In Improv On “Whose Line Is It Anyway? In 2000

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Robin Williams made his guest appearance on “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” in 2000 into one of the show’s most memorable episodes, giving a masterclass in the art of improvisation.

Phish Announce Spring And Summer 2022 Tour Dates

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Phish has announced plans for North American spring and summer tour, set to get underway on May 27-29 with a three-night Memorial Day weekend stand at Orange Beach, AL’s The Amphitheater at the Wharf and culminating with the band’s first four-night Labor Day weekend run at Commerce City, CO’s Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on September 1-4. The tour includes multi-night stands in Charleston, SC (May 31-June 1), Noblesville, IN (June 3-5), Mansfield, MA (July 14-15), Philadelphia, PA (July 19-20), Bethel, NY (July 22-23), Wantagh, NY (July 26-27), Columbia, MD (July 30-31), Atlantic City, NJ (August 5-7), and East Troy, WI (August 12-14).

A ticket request period for all newly announced shows is now underway at tickets.phish.com and will continue through Friday, February 25 at 12 noon (ET). All remaining tickets go on sale to the general public beginning Saturday, March 5 at 10 am (ET).

Phish will take to the stage later this month with Phish: Riviera Maya, a sold-out concert vacation in Moon Palace, Cancún, Mexico, set for February 24-27. April will see Phish return to Madison Square Garden in New York City for their rescheduled four-night NYE run now taking place April 20-23, including a three-set show on April 22.

PHISH LIVE 2022

2/24 – Moon Palace, Cancún, MX – Riviera Maya (SOLD OUT)
2/25 – Moon Palace, Cancún, MX – Riviera Maya (SOLD OUT)
2/26 – Moon Palace, Cancún, MX – Riviera Maya (SOLD OUT)
2/27 – Moon Palace, Cancún, MX – Riviera Maya (SOLD OUT)
4/20 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden (Originally December 29, 2021)
4/21 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden (Originally December 30, 2021)
4/22 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden (Originally December 31, 2021)
4/23 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden (Originally January 1, 2022)
5/27 – Orange Beach, AL – The Amphitheater at the Wharf
5/28 – Orange Beach, AL – The Amphitheater at the Wharf
5/29 – Orange Beach, AL – The Amphitheater at the Wharf
5/31 – Charleston, SC – Credit One Stadium
6/01 – Charleston, SC – Credit One Stadium
6/03 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
6/04 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
6/05 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
7/14 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
7/15 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
7/16 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater
7/19 – Philadelphia, PA – TD Pavilion at the Mann
7/20 – Philadelphia, PA – TD Pavilion at the Mann
7/22 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
7/23 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
7/24 – Hartford, CT – Xfinity Theatre
7/26 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
7/27 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
7/29 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
7/30 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion
7/31 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion
8/02 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
8/03 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
8/05 – Atlantic City, NJ – Atlantic City Beach
8/06 – Atlantic City, NJ – Atlantic City Beach
8/07 – Atlantic City, NJ – Atlantic City Beach
8/10 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
8/12 – East Troy, WI – Alpine Valley Music Theatre
8/13 – East Troy, WI – Alpine Valley Music Theatre
8/14 – East Troy, WI – Alpine Valley Music Theatre
9/01 – Commerce City, CO – Dick’s Sporting Goods Park
9/02 – Commerce City, CO – Dick’s Sporting Goods Park
9/03 – Commerce City, CO – Dick’s Sporting Goods Park
9/04 – Commerce City, CO – Dick’s Sporting Goods Park

Video: Billy Preston Blows The Roof Off Rottedam For ‘Get Back’ Cover

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Billy Preston performs a storming cover of The Beatles’ “Get Back” on Saturday, May 23, 1981, during the NCRV Festival ‘81 at Rotterdam Ahoy.

Watch The First Time Nirvana Was Interviewed For A TV Show Back In 1990

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The early members of Nirvana – Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic, and Chad Channing – sat down in the Husky Union Building at the University of Washington Seattle with Matt Emery of Air Waves in 1990, and although the interview was filmed for KIRO-7, it never made it to air.

Emery asked each member to define what Nirvana meant to them.

Matt Emery: What and who is Nirvana

Krist Novoselic: Nirvana’s three guys from Puget Sound area Olympia, Bainbridge Island, and Tacoma. Nirvana is a seven letter word and Nirvana is a as a concept.

Kurt Cobain: Nirvana is a three piece underground alternative grunge rock band from Seattle Washington or the outskirts of Seattle Washington and that’s about it.

Chad Channing: Nirvana are three people, Me and my two friends Kurt and Krist. Nirvana, well like, even the meaning, it’s kind of like the freedom from all pain and desire. You know, just a perfect place between peace and your mind I guess.

The Head And The Heart Release New Track “Virginia (Wind In The Night)” Off Forthcoming Album ‘Every Shade Of Blue’

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The Head And The Heart have revealed “Virginia (Wind In The Night)”, the second released track from their forthcoming fifth studio album Every Shade of Blue out April 29th.

Jonathan Russell spoke about the inspiration behind the song, saying ​​”Being from Virginia, for me this song represents a long and winding relationship to place – a place that is grounding. I’m often drawing on my life through symbolism as a way into someone else’s psyche. It’s part of my search for a deeper connection without having to compare our experiences directly. There is a reason this song has two titles. One is literal and one is symbolic. Not everyone is from Virginia, I know that. But I bet you have walked home and heard the wind in the night.”

The band previously released the album’s title track and a music video directed by Jacqueline Justice. Rolling Stone described it saying, “the band swim, dive around and tread water as they ride the lyric’s emotional waves of wanting to know all the facets of a significant other.” Listen to “Every Shade Of Blue” HERE and watch the video HERE. Every Shade of Blue was produced by GRAMMY-award winning songwriter, producer and engineer Jesse Shatkin (Sia, Pink, The Shins, Tegan and Sara) except for album tracks “Shadows”, “Don’t Show Your Weakness” and “Love We Make” which were produced by Andrew Sarlo (Big Thief, Wet), and “Paradigm”, produced by John Hill and Sammy Witte (Florence + The Machine, Portugal The Man, Cage The Elephant), and mastered by Emily Lazar and Chris Allgood at The Lodge, NY.

Last month, The Head And The Heart announced the Every Shade of Blue 2022 North American Tour which kicks off May 20th. Special guests joining the band in select cities include Shakey Graves, Dawes and Jade Bird. Tickets for most shows are on sale now, with the 6/9 Vienna, VA show going on sale on 2/19 and the 8/8 Salt Lake City, UT show going on sale at a later date.

“It’s wild to think that by the time we get back on the road this year, it will have been over 2 and a half years since we last toured,” says the band. “We’re so excited to bring new songs to life on stage every night, traveling alongside artists who inspire us. We can’t wait to get out there, doing what we do with an even greater sense of gratitude.”

Initially self-released in 2011, The Head and The Heart’s self-titled breakout debut produced instant classics including “Rivers and Roads,” “Down In The Valley” and “Lost In My Mind” (#1 at AAA) and is now Certified Gold. 2013’s Let’s Be Still and 2016’s Signs of Light, settled into Billboard’s Top 10 albums chart, with Signs of Light securing the #1 position on Rock Album Charts, securing the band’s first #1 at Alternative position with “All We Ever Knew” and also held the #1 spot at AAA for nine straight weeks. The band’s fourth full-length album, Living Mirage, was released to critical praise in 2019. “Missed Connection” which secured the #1 position on the Alternative Chart and #1 at Mediabase and BDS alternative charts, already having achieved #1 on the AAA chart. The album’s breakout track, “Honeybee”, became a fan favorite with 153M+ total global streams and 1M+ global weekly streams. They have appeared in Cameron Crowe’s Roadies, with music featured in countless other commercials, films and TV, among them Corona, Silver Linings Playbook and more. The band has established their status as a touring powerhouse, having landed prime time mainstage slots at Coachella, Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits. In total, the band has performed 15 times on national television including appearances on Ellen, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Austin City Limits and more. Every Shade of Blue is the band’s fifth studio album.

Every Shade of Blue Tracklist:
Every Shade of Blue
Tiebreaker
Paradigm
Virginia (Wind In The Night)
Same Hurt
Hurts (But It Goes Away)
Don’t Show Your Weakness
Love We Make
Starstruck
Love Me Still
Shut Up
Family Man
Taking My Time (Wrong Woman)
Enemy Lines
Shadows
GTFU

Every Shade Of Blue Tour 2022
Fri 5/20/2022 St. Petersburg, FL Jannus Live *
Sun 5/22/2022 Gulf Shores, AL Hangout Music Festival
Tue 5/24/2022 Kansas City, MO Uptown Theater *
Wed 5/25/2022 Milwaukee, WI Riverside Theater *
Fri 5/27/2022 Pittsburgh, PA STAGE AE *
Sat 5/28/2022 Lewiston, NY Artpark Amphitheater *
Sun 5/29/2022 Cleveland, OH Agora Theatre *
Tue 5/31/2022 LaFayette, NY Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards *
Wed 6/1/2022 Northampton, MA The Pines Theater at Look Park *
Fri 6/3/2022 Shelburne, VT Ben & Jerry’s Concerts on the Green at Shelburne Museum * – SOLD OUT
Sat 6/4/2022 Portland, ME Thompson’s Point *
Mon 6/6/2022 New York, NY Pier 17 – The Rooftop * – SOLD OUT
Tues 6/7/2022 New York, NY Pier 17 – The Rooftop * – Just added!
Thu 6/9/2022 Vienna, VA Wolf Trap *
Fri 6/10/2022 Boston, MA Leader Bank Pavilion *
Mon 8/1/2022 Austin, TX ACL Live at The Moody Theater ^ – Just added!
Tues 8/2/2022 Austin, TX ACL Live at The Moody Theater ^ – SOLD OUT
Thu 8/4/2022 Houston, TX Lawn at White Oak ^
Fri 8/5/2022 Dallas, TX The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory ^
Sat 8/6/2022 Oklahoma City, OK The Criterion ^
Mon 8/8/2022 Salt Lake City, UT Venue to be announced at a later date ^
Tue 8/9/2022 Boise, ID Outlaw Field at the Idaho Botanical Garden ^
Thu 8/11/2022 Missoula, MT KettleHouse Amphitheater ^
Fri 8/12/2022 Seattle, WA Marymoor Park ^ – SOLD OUT
Fri 8/13/2022 Seattle, WA Marymoor Park ^ – just added!
Tue 8/16/2022 Portland, OR McMenamins Edgefield ^
Thu 8/18/2022 Santa Barbara, CA Santa Barbara Bowl ^
Fri 8/19/2022 Berkeley, CA Greek Theatre ^
Sat 8/20/2022 Los Angeles, CA Greek Theatre ^
Mon 8/22/2022 San Diego, CA Humphreys Concerts By The Bay ^ – SOLD OUT
Tues 8/23/2022 San Diego, CA Humphreys Concerts By The Bay ^ – Just added!
Wed 9/14/2022 Denver, CO Mission Ballroom
Thu 9/15/2022 Morrison, CO Red Rocks Amphitheatre – SOLD OUT
Sat 9/17/2022 Richmond, VA Altria Theater #
Tue 9/20/2022 Charlotte, NC Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre #
Wed 9/21/2022 Wilmington, NC Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park #
Fri 9/23/2022 Columbus, OH KEMBA Live! #
Tue 9/27/2022 Toronto, ON RBC Echo Beach
Thu 9/29/2022 Detroit, MI Oakland University – Meadow Brook Amphitheatre #
Fri 9/30/2022 Indianapolis, IN TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park #
Sat 10/1/2022 Chicago, IL Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island #
Mon 10/3/2022 Madison, WI The Sylvee #
Tue 10/4/2022 Madison, WI The Sylvee #
Fri 10/7/2022 Minneapolis, MN Armory #
Sat 10/8/2022 St. Louis, MO Saint Louis Music Park #
Mon 10/10/2022 Birmingham, AL Avondale Brewing Company #
Thu 10/13/2022 St Augustine, FL The Saint Augustine Amphitheatre #
Fri 10/14/2022 Atlanta, GA Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park #
Sat 10/15/2022 Nashville, TN Ascend Amphitheater #
* Jade Bird
^ Dawes
# Shakey Graves

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