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Wisconsin bassist Mark Hembree reflects on career with bluegrass legend
The Mark Hembree Band is well-known in Wisconsin’s bluegrass music scene. Its upright bass playing leader, Mark Hembree of Oconomowoc, has been playing music professionally for decades. He reflects on his early days with another bluegrass legend, Bill Monroe.
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