Songwriter’s Festival becoming a real hit

The summer long days will soon bring music-filled nights with the Lake Martin Songwriter’s Festival.

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songwriters — Buy Now

The Lake Martin Songwriter's Festival soon returns to the area. For 2023, the dates will be July 26-30 although there is plenty of prep work to be done in the meantime.
Cliff Williams / The Outlook

Buy Now

The Lake Martin Songwriter's Festival soon returns to the area. For 2023, the dates will be July 26-30 although there is plenty of prep work to be done in the meantime.
Cliff Williams / The Outlook

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