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Nov 2021
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S1 Ep5: Laura-Blaise

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Track 5 - Laura-Blaise 

The sound of a tin whistle might remind many of school Christmas concerts or a session in a trad bar but for Laura-Blaise it brings her back to act of childhood rebellion and a fight to bring rock to the world of the tin whistle. 

Written and performed by Laura-Blaise McDowell.
Promenade is curated and produced by Andy Gaffney for The Shift Podcast Network.
Music in this episode: Harpsi-Piano - mathgrant, The Moment Of Truth - Komiku, Sunset On The Beach - Komiku 
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