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Tribute band set to draw festival crowds

A Halesowen shop owner is preparing to take to the stage at a major music festival. Mark Moran, who runs Specs Maniax on Hagley Road, will play lead guitar for tribute act Crowded Out at the Acoustic Festival of Britain at Derbyshire’s Catton Hall Park on Saturday May 24. The band are the top tribute act to Australian rockers Crowded House, and appear on the bill alongside legendary acts including Jethro Tull, Donovan and Bad Company.More details

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