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Lang time coming but well worth the wait
Bob Oram sees the legendary Mekons — “the most revolutionary group in the history of rock'n'roll” — reunite for a brilliant session in an alehouse

Langfest

Fred's Ale House

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The 95th Anniversary Appeal
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