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Amanda Riddell
May 5, 2023
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Hey. 👋 I do follow your page, but I only check it occasionally. Re: the Newshub clip -- so, you've emailed the Restore Passenger Rail people, but they haven't replied. That was a new wrinkle to the saga. - I think I saw you're getting your moko done. - As for me: well, book me for a background gig if you're in charge of anything that has room for some music. I've got fresh strings, but I haven't changed them because I want to use those for the Anthony Ritchie piece. Usually, someone has a PA and puts a mic near the guitar (depending on the size of the venue). 👍

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