
From These Mountains w/ Donna Ray Norton & Friends
Story-driven Appalachian-tinged Americana with warm acoustic guitar, close harmonies, and subtle backing instrumentation, presented in an intimate Black Mountain listening-room that encourages quiet, attentive audiences and community connection.
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