Mississippi Blues Project: Terry Harmonica Bean / Jimmy Duck Holmes

22 Oct 2012
19:30:00 - 21:00:00

World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104

Monday, October 22, 2012

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This show is free; RSVP for tickets here. Limited seating available. Doors are at 6:30pm; Show at 7:30pm.

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