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Glenn Jones

Presented by Johnny D's Uptown Restaurant & Music Club at Johnny D's Uptown Restaurant & Music Club

May 22, 2013

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Glenn Jones is a remarkable storyteller and his songs reflect that. He plays acoustic guitar like no other, except, perhaps, for the late John Fahey, his friend and peer. Jones is a unique voice working in the decades long tradition of American Primitivism. HIs new record, "My Garden State" will be released on 5/14/13 on the Thrill Jockey label.

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