Back Porch Sessions

Back Porch Session: Amanda Shires

The Texas-born singer-songwriter plays three songs from her latest album, Take It Like a Man, including the title track, at the G&G offices



For more about Shires, including upcoming tour dates, go to amandashiresmusic.com.


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