
Country star and Nashville recording artist Duke Michaels entertains the crowd at Jo’An’s Friday night. Michaels also will perform Saturday, Oct. 19 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. on the outside stage.
Photo by Jay Pentrack
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Country star and Nashville recording artist Duke Michaels entertains the crowd at Jo’An’s Friday night. Michaels also will perform Saturday, Oct. 19 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. on the outside stage.
Photo by Jay Pentrack
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