
Matt Smith’s Well-Crafted Music Series: Matt’s Birthday Jam
Birthday jam in Highland Brewing Co.'s taproom with rotating local pickers, casual communal vibe, and craft beer conviviality; musicians and listeners welcome for spontaneous covers, originals, and loose collaboration.
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