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Words: Loren • November 19, 2013

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Brian Lake (Buildings)

SPB: What is the furthest you’ve ever driven to play one show?

Lake: Well, we sweated in 130 degree heat in Houston then drove 9 and a half hours to Birmingham. Needless to say it was a boring weed induced drive.

Loren • November 19, 2013

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