The HillBenders have been pushing the envelope of bluegrass music since forming in 2008. From Springfield, Missouri, the HillBenders share a wide array of musical interests and influences. One of their shared interests has taken on a life of its own. On this week's No Cover, No Minimum Radio, hear how the HillBenders came to perform Tommy: A Bluegrass Opry, in addition to their performance at the Matthews Opera House in January.
The HillBenders "Tommy: A Bluegrass Opry"
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