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In Your Ear Episode 17: Wil Maring and Robert Bowlin; BopNation

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Published August 19, 2013 at 4:16 PM EDT

Wil Maring

Wil Maring is a past Chris Austin songwriting winner at MerleFest. She is joined by past Winfield, Kansas-winning guitarist Robert Bowlin on guitar and fiddle for an enchanting evening in Studio A from November of 2009. Then we’ll enjoy meaty jazz fusion from Kip Williams’ Richmond-based super group BopNation.

In Your Ear offers a chance to discover new artists and appreciate the “in the moment” creativity, inspiration and soul of live music. Studio A is a “great room,” a haven for artists with intimate, friendly and informed audiences and peerless audio fidelity. Host Tim Timberlake and In Your Ear studio president Carlos Chafin produce the programs, which feature three acts, reflecting the diversity and range of these special concerts. The eclectic selections cover many genres -- including bluegrass, jazz, blues, old time, Celtic, gospel and singer-songwriters of many styles. Artists range from superior local and regional talents, to premier acts from all over the country.

Production Funding of In Your Ear is made possible, in part, by... Hohner, Inc., TKL/Cedar Creek Custom Case Shop, Digital Video Group and Will & Molly Perkinson. Artist accommodations courtesy of the Hilton Garden Inn and the Hampton Inn West.

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