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Since 2003 the band in its various forms has played concerts and festivals in the US, UK, Germany, The
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The outer cover artwork for the band’s 2020 ‘Auto
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on stage at The Garage in London, England, playing on the song
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A Place on the Shelf - a special enthusiast's collection
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