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Sholund, who played the violin, led the ballroom's house band, which included his own sons: trumpeter Irving
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26:. Referred to as "The 'Green" by locals, it was a popular dancehall for nearly 70 years. In its heyday, famous musical acts of all genres performed at the Evergreen. The venue served as a central community gathering place until it was destroyed by a fire in 2000.
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