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Love the work you're doing, Steve! Happy holidays and blessed new year! Mike

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Congrats on a great year. I enjoy your work.

Power pop and hook-driven rock is my sweet spot. And along those lines, I'd like to highlight Chicago Insiders, for those people who haven't heard their music. Really catchy stuff and I have referred to them as the Big Star of Chicago Roots Rock, because they are one of those bands which inexplicably didn't become huge.

This is a live version of the closest thing they had to a hit. The YouTube channel also has their unreleased second album Epic album, which is uneven, but has some stellar songs

https://youtu.be/WiyVfeO3aWk?si=fe0DueYDJh_jLnWT

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Well done! Enjoy following you and reading your insights. Happy holidays!

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I'm really happy you landed here. Always happy to talk up/shout out your work! Here's to a killer 2024!

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Loved the two volumes of the journal and am excited to hear another is coming next year. Thanks for a great year of writing and editing, Steve!

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You’ve had a busy year, for sure! It’s impressive how many super talented writers you get to contribute to the volumes. Loved the Uni Boys one and as soon as I get through the Geddy Lee book, I’ll move over to the Whiffs one. Should be ready for part 3 when it’s ready!

You for sure should celebrate all your accomplishments this year!

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