
James Clem – Stuff You Gotta Watch – Dusty Dust Records
Stuff You Gotta Watch
Dusty Dust Records
By Greg Johnson
James Clem has a unique delivery that is always exciting and fun whether fingerpicking or performing on slide guitar or ukulele. On his latest release, Stuff You Gotta Watch, he has…

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Huge thanks to the following 2019 WBF CBA Merchandise Booth volunteers!
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