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Ramona Martinez of Ramona & The Holy Smokes – Local Lounge – 7/28/22

Ramona Martinez of Ramona & The Holy Smokes – Local Lounge – 7/28/22

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Samantha spoke with Ramona Martinez of Ramona & The Holy Smokes on her origin story (spoiler: she didn’t like country music growing up!), playing at Fridays After Five, and music she’s working on – plus an in-studio performance and more on this extended edition of the Local Lounge!

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