The 60th Annual Good ol' Days Parade & Celebration
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Pine Street Pine Street, Pacific Grove, California 93955
The 60th Annual Good Old Days Celebration will be held on Saturday & Sunday, April 8 & 9, 2017. The largest arts and craft show in the county, the Good Old Days boasts over 225 art and food vendors in downtown Pacific Grove, a parade down Pine Avenue, live entertainment on five stages, old-fashioned games and contests, and lots of family fun.Vendors, please click on the applicable link below in order to print an application.
Saturday, April 8
Moonalice Stage
13th Street and Lighthouse Avenue, 481 Lighthouse Avenue
Moonalice | Saturday, April 8th | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Moonalice is San Francisco’s renowned Psychedelic Rock and Blues Jam band who opened for U2 in 2011! These seasoned musicians feel that live music should be a communal experience where the listener and musicians feed and derive inspiration from each other. Their songs try to speak to everyone, mixing a variety of genres with extended musical improvisations that evoke a sense of adventure and exploration.
Bank of America Stage
16th Street and Lighthouse Avenue, 601 Lighthouse Avenue
The Cypressaires | Saturday April 8th | 10:00a.m. – 11:00a.m.
The Monterey Peninsula Cypressaires, Directed by Kristen Thompson, are one of over 800 Chapters in the United States and Canada comprising the Barbershop Harmony Society. They specialize in the unaccompanied, four-part, close-harmony style of singing known as “Barbershop”, and have delivered hundreds of critically acclaimed performances all over the Monterey Peninsula since they formed in 1956. The Cypressaires are a mainstay in the local choral scene, and their many appearances at PG Good Old Days have become a tradition.
Wildcard | Saturday, April 8th | 11:30a.m. – 12:30p.m.
WildCard is a high-energy Northern California band comprised of members of the Monterey Bay-area’s most popular groups: lead singer and multi-talented keyboard/guitarist/vocalist from Red Beans & Rice (Jon Gorman and John Tindel); the hard grooving, one-two punch of The Money Band’s rhythm section (Michael Kobrinsky [drums and vocals] and Michael Chatfield (bass); and the fiery guitar and vocals of Sons of Twang guitarist Scott Dickson. Together they put on an exciting, entertaining and energetic show topped off with shimmering four-part harmonies that gets people of all ages off their chairs and onto the dance floor.
Dead Ducks Band | Saturday, April 8th | 1:00p.m. – 2:00p.m.
The Dead Ducks Band are bringing back the power rock trio. The band plays material ranging from Roots Americana to Jam Band to Blues Driven Hard Rock by bands such as Neil Young and Crazy Horse, The Allman Brothers, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, The Clash, The Band, The Grateful Dead, Traffic, Thin Lizzy, Cheap Trick and more. Of course they also play songs from the great three piece bands such as Jimi Hendrix, Cream, ZZ Top, The Who, Grand Funk, Robin Trower, The James Gang, ZZ Top, Govt Mule, Van Halen, Led Zeppelin, Montrose etc.
The Snarky Cats | Saturday, April 8th | 2:30p.m. – 3:30p.m.
The Lightfighters | Saturday, April 8th | 4:00p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Jon Griffin and The LightFighters are a independent rock and blues band based out of Monterey County. With B3 hammond organs coupled with smooth guitar licks and deep rooted back beats, the group transcends musical genres while incorporating pieces of the blues, rock and roll, and soul into a style all their own. The band has performed at various festivals and venues across the U.S. with artists that include Robbie Krieger of The Doors, Leon Russell, The Guess Who, John Mayall, Charlie Musselwhite, Ratt, Greg Kihn, and The Mother Hips. Members include Chris Castillo (bass guitar and vocals), Robbie Bohn (lead guitar and vocals), Manny Rivas (drums), and Jon Griffin (guitar, keys, vocals, and harmonica). A full-length album is set to be released in summer of 2017.
Stu Heydon Blues Band | Saturday, April 8th | 5:30p.m.-6:30p.m.
17th Street Grille Stage
17th Street and Lighthouse Avenue, 617 Lighthouse Avenue
A Band of Ninjas | Saturday, April 8th | 10:00a.m.-10:45a.m.
A Band of Ninjas are Orion Williams and Brian Coelho. They are an eclectic,genre defying acoustic cover band, genetically engineered to rock. Their mission to entertain. Their goal to amaze. They are literally the least amount of people you can have in a band and still be considered a band. Be it hair metal, acoustic standards or their own take on what's popular or not, no song or band is safe. A Band of Ninjas is A Band of Ninjas. Enjoy. The end.
Asha-Med | Saturday, April 8th | 11:15p.m. – 12:00p.m.
For the last 9 years straight, eclectic Bay Area alternative-garage band ASha-Med have graced the stage at Pacific Grove’s Good Old Days, offering a decidedly different flavor to the remainder of the entertainment lineup. Taking in as many influences as possible and seeing how they come out, lost in translation. This year, their powers are back up with a new twist on a few things; several covers mixed with many originals. You may have not heard a trio not unlike this before. “Leaving Egypt”
Firefly | Saturday, April 8th | 12:30p.m. to 1:15p.m.
Firefly is a classic rock & soul band based out of Pacific Grove, CA. Formed in 2004, the focal point of the band is the classically trained sultry vocals of Kate Daniel. The band’s dance rock repertoire spans four decades and includes hits from Van Morrison, Journey, Los Lonely Boys, the Doobie Brothers and James Brown. The band also includes Chris Daniel on bass and vocals, Rick Pieper on drums, and Mike Dennis on guitar. The band website is www.fireflybandpg.com
Minarets High School Show Band | Saturday, April 8th | 1:45p.m. – 2:30p.m.
Minarets High School Singer-Songwriter & Chorus Class | 3:00p.m. – 3:45p.m.
Samz School of Rock | Saturday, April 8th | 4:15p.m. – 5:00p.m.
Goodies Stage
Fountain Avenue and Lighthouse Avenue, 518 Lighthouse Avenue
Moonglow | Saturday, April 8th | 10:15-11:00a.m
Moon Glow Jazz Band is a swinging group led by Bari Roberts (Guitar & Vocals) and Michael Gaines (Upright Bass & Vocals). Their music is a style from the swing era dance clubs with some Latin thrown in. They are joined by Ben Herrod on Sax, Clarinet and Flute with Jim Vanderzwaan on drums.
Slingshot | Saturday April 8th | 11:30a.m. – 12:15p.m.
We are four piece band featuring the powerful vocals of Venetia Britton, Venetia has amazing timing and feel for the music, which gives her the ability to make each song her own. Jim Miksche on guitar, Jim graduated from the Berklee College of music and has degrees in studio guitar, song writing and jazz composition. Craig Corfiatis born in St Louis migrated to California in 1975 with the band Antioch. Craig has studio experience and also plays in worship groups in and around the Manteca area. Dennis Gonsalves drums. Dennis grew up in the bay area playing in many bands doing original music. Dennis also worked with the Cal State Drama Team, He likes to practice and learn different styles of music.
Operation Rock | Saturday April 8th | 12:45p.m. – 1:30p.m.
Monterey's very own Operation Rock is a refreshing blend of young talent, playing classic rock songs written far before their time. Frank, Joe, Billy, Chris, and John are no strangers to Rock and Roll. Founded in 2008, the band has played shows all over Monterey County. They also won the 2015 Battle of the Bands in Pacific Grove and played at both the Salinas and Monterey 4th of July Festivals. A mix of 80s-era throwbacks and modern rock hits, Operation Rock is sure to keep you wildly entertained.
Nuclear Fuzz | Saturday, April 8th | 2:00p.m. – 2:45p.m.
NUCLEAR FUZZ is an alternative funk rock outfit from Salinas, CA, blending many genres and influences of music seamlessly, from punk to surf, and from metal to hip hop. The group always takes the stage, armed with the intent to please their audience, and to have a great time while doing so. The band consists of Henry Caskey on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, who's voice is just as endearing as his charming demeanor, he surely will have the ladies swooning at the knees. Evan Eisner, lead guitarist and co-lead vocalist, with fingers built to caress the steel strings of his instrument, fueling the group with his wild, unmatchable energy live. Zach Gattis, bass guitarist, and newest member of the quartet, comes lock and loaded with a thumb for slapping and lighting fast finger work to compliment the groups signature sound. And last but not least, Isaac Mylander, drummer/percussionist, his placid and humble demeanor is in intense juxtaposition from the transformation he undergoes once his stick are in hand, and he is seated in his throne. Guiding the band from the helm of his kit, he provides the group with a solid backbone, all the while brewing a thunderous roar from the skins he was born to play.
Bay Belles | Saturday, April 8th | 3:15p.m. – 4:00p.m.
The Monterey Bay Belles Women’s Barbershop Chorus is dedicated to the craft of four-part a cappella harmony in the barbershop style. The Belles are committed to the musical art form of barbershop harmony through education and performance. They perform throughout the year at various venues across Monterey County. Singers come from all walks of life and no musical background or training is necessary or required. Visitors are always encouraged and welcome to attend any rehearsal! The Bay Belles are skillfully directed by Kristen Thompson, who co-founded the group in 2002. The Monterey Bay Belles…where harmony loves company!
Lighthouse Fellowship Pie Eating Contest | Saturday, April 8th | 4:30p.m. – 5:15p.m.
Chase Bank Stage
Forest Avenue and Lighthouse Avenue, 569 Lighthouse Avenue
All Day: DJ Wilfredo Prudencio
DJ Willi is a U.S. Navy Veteran, DJ, Dance Instructor, Artist, Event Designer, and Graphic Designer. He has taught dancing for the past 10 years, but has focused on Salsa and Bachata for the past 6 years. DJ Willi has DJ’d since high school and carried it over into the military life, and later made it his own business in the civilian world. He has teamed up with Monterey Zumba Network and others to bring you amazing Zumba Instructors, Live Music, Singers, Dance performers and more!
DJ Willi | Saturday, April 8th | 9:00a.m. – 10:00a.m.
Zumba Kidz | Saturday, April 8th | 11:30a.m. – 12:30p.m.
Kim Fujii and Sharon Jackson (Zumba) | Saturday, April 8th | 12:30pm – 1:30p.m.
Jewel Capili | Saturday, April 8th | 2:00p.m. - 2:30p.m.
Samba Legal | Saturday, April 8th | 3:00p.m. – 3:30p.m.
Latin Jazz Collective with John Nava | Saturday, April 8th | 4:00p.m. – 4:30p.m.
UCSC Sabrosura Dance Troup | Saturday, April 8th | 4:45p.m.
Latin Jazz Collective with John Nava | Saturday, April 8th | 5:00p.m. – 5:30p.m.
BookWorks Dance Stage
Lighthouse Avenue and Park Street, 667 Lighthouse Avenue
PGHS Breaker Girls Dance Team | Saturday, April 8th | 11:00am - 11:45pm
The Breaker Girls Dance Team was created in 2004 to help support the athletics and arts programs at Pacific Grove High School. As well as supporting PGHS, The Breaker Girls work to bring support and awareness to the performing arts community in Pacific Grove. The Breaker Girls are a performance and competitive team coached by Tatum May, and consists of 17 team members who strive to be positive role models for future dancers.
Stevenson School Dance | Saturday, April 8th | 11:45am - 12:30pm
Rockstar Dance Studio | Saturday, April 8th | 1:15p.m. – 2:00p.m.
DiFranco Dance Project | Saturday, April 8th | 2:00p.m. – 2:45p.m.
The DiFranco DanceProject is a local youth dance troupe; comprised of students, 8 through 18 years, who are enrolled in Dianne Lyle's Afro-Latin Jazz Dance classes. This is an after-school program that is based in Chautauqua Hall and sponsored by the City of Pacific Grove Recreation Department. The DiFranco DanceProject will present a unique, colorful, culturally diverse program of dance and song. Their dance influences and inspirations are far-ranging; New Orleans Second-Line, Brazilian Samba, Cuban Salsa, New York Street Funk, Middle Eastern Dance and even Celtic Dance.
Monterey Bay Chinese Lion Dance Team | Saturday, April 8th | 2:45p.m. – 3:30p.m.
In celebration of Good Old Days 2017, the Monterey Bay Lion Dance Team performs Chinese Lion Dance combining martial art postures, and elaborate costumes in synchronized precision dance and percussion rhythms. Through visual metaphor lion dance expresses the nature and character of a lion with a human link that connects people to their deepest feelings and hopes surrounding life.
Dance Center Carmel | Saturday, April 8th | 3:30p.m. – 4:15p.m.
The Dance Center is a state-of-the-art 5,800, sq. foot 5 studio performing arts facility located in the Carmel Rancho Shopping Center- owned by Tia Brown and Laura Jeselnick. Students ages 2 yrs. to adult are warmly welcomed into a creative atmosphere of passionate mentorship. With ongoing registration, there is wide-offering of classes in ballet, pointe, hip-hop, tap, jazz, contemporary, acrobatics, and musical theater. Ten competitive teams in different genres and 2 musical theater performance companies compliment a curriculum that includes both recreational and pre-professional offerings taught by an exceptionally-talented faculty.
Groove Like Bollyworld | Saturday, April 8th | 4:15p.m. – 5:00p.m.
Ash Dance Group are choreographed by Ash. Ash has intermeshed Western popular with the traditional Indian classical music to produce a glamorous and spectacular dance of India’s favorite Bollywood movies. Groove Like BollyWorld dance classes offers light hip-hop, Bhangra, classical Indian, and modern movements. Dance to Bollywood movie music. Bollywood dance is the dance-form used in these Indian films. It has a mixture of many styles, such as belly-dancing, Indian folk, Kathak (which is a classical dance of Northern India), and even western popular and modern jazz. This class will help building self-confidence and improving your dancing skills. All dances are choreographed by me, and all routines are different. This class is for all ages!!! No dancing experience needed.
Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Co.
Between 14th & 15th, 510 Lighthouse Avenue
Joseph Lucido | Saturday, April 8th | 10:00a.m. – 1:00p.m.
Guitarist Joseph Lucido's music is an eclectic blend of familiar Pop/Soul/R&B/Latin/Classic Rock tunes with instrumental guitar renditions. Lucido's playing represents the essence of what is known today as "Smooth Jazz." Combining low volume 'Santana' like guitar tones with BT. His music is soulful, romantic and passionate. Joseph Lucido is recognized as the "Peninsula's Premier Jazz-Pop Guitarist." A local favorite for many years & many years to come.
Pacific Grove Rotary Club Beer & Wine Garden
Corner of Lighthouse & Grand, 561 Lighthouse Avenue
Sunday, April 9
Moonalice Stage
13th Street and Lighthouse Avenue, 481 Lighthouse Avenue
Moonalice | Sunday, April 9th| 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Moonalice
Moonalice is San Francisco’s renowned Psychedelic Rock and Blues Jam band who opened for U2 in 2011! These seasoned musicians feel that live music should be a communal experience where the listener and musicians feed and derive inspiration from each other. Their songs try to speak to everyone, mixing a variety of genres with extended musical improvisations that evoke a sense of adventure and exploration.
Bank of America Stage
16th Street and Lighthouse Avenue, 601 Lighthouse Avenue
Ricky Montijo and the Mojitos | Saturday, April 8th | 10:00a.m. – 11:00a.m.
Soul. Rock. Latin. Funk. Within 4 months of becoming a full-time musician, Ricky Montijo has been selected to play stages in California, Oregon, and Washington including festivals, charity events, car shows, concert in the park series, commercial & private parties, and weddings. It is his versatility--vocally and in his command of the guitar--that fans marvel over. Ricky crosses genres and defies the boundaries of cultural and age demographics.Ricky hails from Frazier Park, a Southern California mountain town where there was "nothing to do but get in trouble and play music." Music proved a better calling. He relocated to San Luis Obispo County's wine country where his solo career and band gained rapid momentum. He is now touring numerous U.S. states. Follow Ricky Montijo at:
www.Instagram.com/RickyMontijo
www.Facebook.com/RickyMontijoAndTheMojitos
Jamaica Belly Dance | Sunday, April 9th | 11:30a.m. – 12:30p.m.
Rollin’ Tumblin’ | Sunday, April 9th | 1:00p.m. – 2:00p.m.
RollinRollin' & Tumblin' is a Rockin' Blues band based in the Monterey Bay Area. They perform with diverse styles that drive the music with up-on-your-feet dance rhythms. Rollin' & Tumblin' band members have performed as individuals or collectively at the “Monterey Bay Blues Festival”, Seaside's “Blues in the Park”, City of Pacific Grove “Good Old Days Celebration”, Festivals, Local Area Clubs, Weddings, Fundraisers and Private Parties.
Pacific Grove Pops Orchestra | Sunday, April 9th | 2:30p.m. – 3:30p.m.
Zoe Alexander Cali Country Band | Sunday April 9th | 3:45p.m. – 5:15p.m.
Zoe was raised by two legendary blues musician parents, Rod and Honey Piazza of The Mighty Flyers, where he grew up singing at late night campfires. In his twenties, Zoe traveled to Nashville where he developed his writing skills, recording with Garth Brooks’ production team and soon relocated to Memphis, where he worked in the Elvis Presley Family house-band. He’s been blessed to perform with the likes of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Kenny Chesney, The Dixie Chicks, Steve Winwood, Justin Moore, Pam Tillis, The Stray Cats, The Byrds, Dave Mason and many more. Zoe’s first solo EP release, Cali Country, is a powerful collection of stirring, soulful country cuts. He wrote or co-wrote the majority of the record, bringing in some special friends along the way. “It’s Killing Me” and “The Way We Used to Be” were both collaborations with longtime Barry Manilow guitarist Michael Lent. “Here We Are” was written with Steve Moseley, his longtime friend and bandmate in Monterey County’s most popular band, The Money Band. The feel good vibe of “Another Night Like This” came courtesy of famed Nashville songwriter, Richard Fagan, along with Dave Tough and Jeff Dane.
17th Street Grille Stage
17th Street and Lighthouse Avenue, 617 Lighthouse Avenue
10:00 am – 10:45 am: The Shigs
The Shigs came together in the streets of Pacific Grove, making music in a dirty garage. The surf garage rock band includes members Lacey Prescott, Rachel Spung, Emily Mullet-Foster, and Kim Sollecito. They will be performing at the Good Old Days festival and hopes to rock your socks off.
11:15 am – 12:00 pm: Hypocenter
Hypocenter is a teenage band from Santa Cruz consisting of Lucas Brown (Vocals, keys), Andrew Muldawer (guitar), Dylan Odom (bass), and Ian Cox. They play original and alternative rock and roll.
12:30 pm – 1:15 pm: Short Band
A local band (everyone resides in PG) formed five years ago by composer/arranger/keyboardist Gene Short. His two sons, Gene III (drums) & Nate (sax) are joined by PG bass legend Randy Uchida to comprise a fun, energetic set of hard driving jazz-funk-fusion music. They are often joined by very talented friends such as Paul Contos (sax), Gary Meek (sax), vocalists Katherine Short, Janice Perl and Richard Bryant.
Your Good Old Days experience will not be the same without catching the SHORT BAND!
1:45 pm – 2:30 pm: Jagged Relics
The brainchild of the magnanimous band Jagged Relics is Vinny Ray. His project has been in the works since 2009. Only when the new stars was aligned properly he was able to find the combination of talent with Singers, Guitarists, Drummer and his ground pounding Bass Riffs that Vinny Ray plays, along with his talent for writing all the songs within the band. The combination of personalities that makes up this hard-charging band reflects the sounds of such a diverse music culture with, Country Rock, Classic Rock, Love Ballads, Pop Rock and even Hard Rock Metal Songs.
Pop Rocks | Sunday, April 9th | 3:00pm-3:45pm
Long ago, in a garage far far away, Pop Rocks was formed by three dads, their first victory against the drudgery of work and diapers. During rehearsals, they managed to concoct secret plans to turn preschool singalongs into metal anthems and old covers into catharsis with enough power to destroy their parental malaise. Pursued by life's sinister monotony, Pop Rocks prepare a new set of songs to entertain kids and their parents...and restore freedom to their galaxy...
4:15 pm – 5:00 pm: Del Monte Brass Band
The Del Monte Brass is an all volunteer brass and percussion ensemble at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS). Its membership is comprised entirely of volunteers representing the NPS staff, faculty, students, spouses, military members and retirees from the local area.
Goodies Stage
Fountain Avenue and Lighthouse Avenue, 518 Lighthouse Avenue
Dave Muldawer | Sunday, April 9th | 10:15a.m. – 11:00a.m.
Dave Muldawer performs 10-12 times per month in the Santa Cruz area, showcasing his talents on vocals and guitar, and using a looper to include Alto Sax. Dave plays classic and alternative rock and roll covers from the 1960's through today's current hits. He is also the leader of the Santa Cruz band The D'oh Bros. www.dohbros.com
Guitars Not Guns | Sunday, April 9th | 11:30a.m. – 12:15p.m.
Guitars Not Guns Monterey County is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing music as an alternative to disruptive behaviors and violence to the youth of Monterey County. The program provides new students with a guitar that they may keep once they pass an initial eight-week course. All of the instructors and staff are volunteers and all money raised goes directly to providing music education. Classes are conducted in Monterey, Seaside, Marina, Castroville, Salinas, Gonzales and King City. Performing at the Good Old Days will be students from the Marina program. The musicians range from beginners to advanced players and will perform a selection of songs that they have been learning in the weekly classes taught at the Marina Teen Center.
Pacific Grove High School Jazz in the Grove Band | 12:45p.m. – 1:30p.m.
Rayburn Brothers | Sunday, April 9th | Goodies Stage | 1:45p.m. – 3:00p.m.
“Singer-songwriters Craig and Keith Rayburn bring a broad range of influences to their music. Hailing from Santa Cruz, they play songs that are a mix of folk, rock and Americana. Their voices harmonize as only brothers can, with graceful melodies, poignant singing and deft instrumentation.”
Ryan Scott Long with Space Hoodie | Sunday, April 9th | 3:15p.m. – 4:00p.m.
Pacific Brass Band | Sunday, April 9th | 4:30p.m. – 5:15p.m.
The Pacific Brass Band, (a California non-profit 501(c)3 corporation) is a "British-Style" Brass Band, was founded in 1990 and gave its first concert in the spring of 1991. The members of the Pacific Brass Band come from Monterey, San Benito, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties in California. Membership varies somewhat, but generally stands at about 30-35 musicians. We enjoy introducing American audiences of all ages to Brass Band music, a genre rarely heard in North America. The band's repertoire consists of traditional Brass Band literature, as well as American folk songs, rags, marches and popular and theater music. Much of our music comes from publishers in Europe. Conductor and Staff Arranger Jim O’Briant arranges several selections for us each year, and we also obtain arrangements through other Brass Bands, often trading our arrangements for theirs. Please visit our web page at www.PacificBrassBand.org.
Chase Bank Stage
Forest Avenue and Lighthouse Avenue, 569 Lighthouse Avenue
All Day: DJ Wilfredo Prudencio
DJ Willi is a U.S. Navy Veteran, DJ, Dance Instructor, Artist, Event Designer, and Graphic Designer. He has taught dancing for the past 10 years, but has focused on Salsa and Bachata for the past 6 years. DJ Willi has DJ’d since high school and carried it over into the military life, and later made it his own business in the civilian world. He has teamed up with Monterey Zumba Network and others to bring you amazing Zumba Instructors, Live Music, Singers, Dance performers and more!
DJ Willi | Sunday, April 9th | 9:00a.m. – 10:00a.m.
Alejandra Arriaran | Sunday, April 9th | 10:00a.m. – 10:30a.m.
Zumba Kidz | Sunday, April 9th | 11:30a.m. – 12:00p.m.
ACAN Latin Jazz Orchestra | Sunday, April 9th | 2:00p.m. – 2:30p.m.
Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Co.
Between 14th & 15th, 510 Lighthouse Avenue
Joseph Lucido | Sunday, April 9th | 10:00a.m. – 1:00p.m.
Guitarist Joseph Lucido's music is an eclectic blend of familiar Pop/Soul/R&B/Latin/Classic Rock tunes with instrumental guitar renditions. Lucido's playing represents the essence of what is known today as "Smooth Jazz." Combining low volume 'Santana' like guitar tones with BT. His music is soulful, romantic and passionate. Joseph Lucido is recognized as the "Peninsula's Premier Jazz-Pop Guitarist." A local favorite for many years & many years to come.
Pacific Grove Rotary Club Beer & Wine Garden
Corner of Lighthouse & Grand, 561 Lighthouse Avenue
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