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Valerie June drifts through cypress trees at Horseshoe Lake on a summer day. Her folk music conjures themes of freedom and loss, drawing on June's journey from Jackson, Tenn. to a new life in Memphis.

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Valerie June drifts through cypress trees at Horseshoe Lake on a summer day. Her folk music conjures themes of freedom and loss, drawing on June's journey from Jackson, Tenn. to a new life in Memphis.

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  • Valerie June drifts through cypress trees at Horseshoe Lake on a summer day. Her folk music conjures themes of freedom and loss, drawing on June's journey from Jackson, Tenn. to a new life in Memphis.
  • Jack Yarber is happiest when he allows himself to be a conduit for music. A recent performance at the Hi-Tone Cafe drew a faithful crowd.
  • During a family visit to east Texas, Amy LaVere takes target practice on a remote, tree-laden patch of her father's land.
  • Alicja Trout is a highly innovative garage rock musician, visual artist and new mother. She has ambitions of remaining creative and raising her daughter to be her own person.
  • Muck Sticky enjoys the companionship of his mom and sister as he creates music to inspire individuals to think optimistically and be less judgmental.
  • Kate Crowder enjoys family time on her Midtown lawn. As the mother of two, full time teacher, and rock musician she rarely gets a break.
  • Harlan T. Bobo theorizes that love is a biologial con game.
  • Brad Postlethwaite juggles medical school, marriage and music while on a quest to find balance, stability and significance in life.
  • Rapper Al Kapone is committed to teaching his teenage son A.J.(left) to successfully navigate through life and the music business.
  • Near the charred ruins of Junior Kimbrough's Juke Joint, Cody Dickinson pays homage to the music of his roots.
  • Ben Nichols is a fatalistic, romantically minded songwriter who is drawn to life on the road.

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