David Lord and Charles Rumback are two musicians who grew up in Kansas. Lord in Wichita, Rumback in Hutchinson. They loved the same music and distinguished themselves in the contemporary music scene but, until just a few years ago, they'd never met or played together. Now they have a new album scheduled for release next year and will make their live debut here in Wichita this weekend. KMUW's Jedd Beaudoin recently spoke with David Lord and Charles Rumback and has more.
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Producers: Fletcher Powell and Beth Golay
Editors: Tom Shine and Beth Golay
Contributors: Megan Bailey, Jedd Beaudoin, Daniel Caudill, Rose Conlon, Celia Hack, Mia Hennen, and Suzanne Perez
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