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Midwest Beat

Tis The Season! Holiday Favorite Classical Blast is Back.

By Tom Lounges

Published November 15, 2023 at 10:56 AM CST

Midwest Beat is BACK just in time for the holiday season. Classical Blast joins us this evening as they talk upcoming performances, the writing process of mashing together songs, and address member changes.

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