Easier Than Reading: Thursday, May 8th

Posted by Mercury at 4:44 PM

Despite being sick as a dog, Andrew R. Tonry delivers a brand new episode of Easier Than Reading, the musical podcast that gives you a sneak peak at the live music happening around town this week. From his death bed, Mr. Tonry spins tracks from the Dirtbombs, White Denim (pictured), Little Ones, the Thermals, and MORE.

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