Trumpet-Playing Legislators

Now, what you should probably appreciate is that bar bands in the suburbs are by and large cover bands. This band doesn't really have a repertoire of their own compositions, but they do classic rock, folk rock and alternative rock. Tom joined them for their version of "Margaritaville." Very good, but I don't think Tom plans to resign from the legislature to head to Hollywood for a record contract.....


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