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“There was one tour where I thought, "If I can't get this feeling back of being excited to be on the stage, then I will quit." Because I have friends who have dialed it in and I watch their concerts and shake my head. I'm sure the audience can tell, too.”

Quote by Dar Williams

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Dar Williams is an American singer-songwriter born in April 1967. Her musical style blends folk, pop, and rock elements, and she is known for her distinctive voice and heartfelt lyrics. Williams' music covers a wide range of themes, including love, nature, and life philosophy. more

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