Adam Larson Band – ‘Listen With Your Eyes’ (2019)
Adam Larson’s ‘Listen With Your Eyes’ has the feel of a live album, and that’s not in any way a bad thing.

Adam Larson’s ‘Listen With Your Eyes’ has the feel of a live album, and that’s not in any way a bad thing.

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