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The Crooked Road’s Major Venues showcase the finest in traditional music and present a unique experience based on their historical and cultural significance. Enjoy live music, museum displays, dancing, historical sites, live radio shows, instrument making, shopping and more at these remarkable places.
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The Friday Night Jamboree at The Floyd Country Store - October 30, 2026

October 30, 2026, 6:30 pm
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9:30 pm
FRIDAY NIGHT JAMBOREE EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT AT 6:30 PM Visit our website for a schedule of weekly bands and to purchase tickets: https://www.floydcountrystore.com/events/category/friday-night-jamboree The Floyd Country Store has become a traditional gathering place on Friday nights for musicians, dancers, and visitors from all over the world. The Friday Night Jamboree is an outstanding and authentic experience shared by old-timers and Read more...
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Old Time Halloween Dance w Whitetop Mountain Band

October 31, 2026, 7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
An Old Time Halloween Dance with WHITETOP MOUNTAIN BAND LIVE AT THE FLOYD COUNTRY STORE OCTOBER 31, 2026 at 7:00 PM TICKETS: $12 (*Friends & Fixtures $8 DO) / Costumes Encouraged! TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE HERE: https://aftontickets.com/event/buyticket/1o91d0z69e The Whitetop Mountain Band is a family-based band from the highest mountains of Virginia. Whitetop, Virginia is an area rich in the old time Read more...
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Sunday Music Jams at The Floyd Country Store - November 1, 2026

November 1, 2026, 1:30 pm
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5:30 pm
Every Sunday afternoon The Floyd Country Store comes alive with community music during our old time and bluegrass music jams. Bring your instrument and join in the music or grab some food and be our audience!  THE MUSIC STARTS AT 1:30pm and it is open to the public and free for everyone!  Sunday Music Jams are a great way to Read more...
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Country Line Dance Classes at the Country Cabin II - November 2, 2026

November 2, 2026, 6:00 pm
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8:30 pm
Perfect your dancing with weekly line dance lessons at The Country Cabin! Beginner Lessons:  6:00 – 7:15 PM Intermediate Lessons:  7:15 – 8:30 PM $5 single session | 6 week session – $30 For more information, please contact 276-393-6449.  Read more...
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Jam at the Blue Ridge Institute & Museum - November 2, 2026

November 2, 2026, 7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Join us for the weekly Monday night jam at the Blue Ridge Institute and Museum in Ferrum, VA. Bring your instrument and friends for a night full of music along The Crooked Road. In the warmer months, folks will gather outside under the pavilion. Once it cools down, the jam is held inside the museum. Read more...
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Chilhowie Bluegrass JAM-Boree - November 3, 2026

November 3, 2026, 6:30 pm
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9:00 pm
The Chilhowie Bluegrass JAM-Boree is an Affiliate Venue of The Crooked Road. This jam is hosted by the Chilhowie Lions Club in Chilhowie, VA of Smyth County. Musicians, dancers, and listeners come each week to enjoy the fellowship and music. For more information about the Chilhowie Bluegrass JAM-Boree, please contact Ron Brickey at eclarkmixon@yahoo.com. Read more...
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The Historic Fries Theatre Jam at the Dam - November 5, 2026

November 5, 2026, 10:00 am
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6:00 pm
Located in the historic mill town of Fries along the New River, The Historic Fries Theatre is a volunteer-run cultural center and music venue dedicated to preserving and promoting the traditional music of the Blue Ridge. The Theatre operates independently as a nonprofit organization focused on the region’s musical heritage. Every Thursday evening, the theatre hosts its signature event: the Read more...
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Fancy Gap Country Store Jam - November 5, 2026

November 5, 2026, 6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
The Fancy Gap Country Store is an Affiliated Venue of The Crooked Road located in Fancy Gap, VA of Carroll County. The Fancy Gap Country Store is a BBQ restaurant, ice cream parlor, and old country store all in one. The Store offers authentic food and family hospitality, all while providing a place for old-time and bluegrass music to live Read more...
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First Thursdays at Heartwood - November 5, 2026

November 5, 2026, 6:30 pm
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8:30 pm
First Thursdays at Heartwood occurs on the first Thursday of each month at Heartwood Artisan Galleries & Visitor Center. Bring your instrument to jam or just come to listen and enjoy. Take home a piece of artwork from ‘Round the Mountain Artisans as they present live demonstrations and storytelling. Grab dinner from a local food truck and head home with Read more...
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Pickin’ in the Pound - November 5, 2026

November 5, 2026, 7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Join us for a weekly jam every Thursday at the Pound Town Hall. Come to play, dance, and enjoy a traditional Appalachian dinner and cake walk. Listen to old-time and traditional bluegrass in person at the jam, or catch it on the air at WMMT. For more information, contact Debbie Large at 276-220-1036 or GodsLife4Me@gmail.com.  Read more...
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Step-A-Tune Dance Weekend

November 6, 2026
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November 8, 2026
The Handmade Music School presents STEP-A-TUNE DANCE WEEKEND 2026 November 6 – 8, 2026 Taking place at The Floyd EcoVillage, Floyd, VA INFO AND REGISTRATION AT: https://handmademusicschool.org/step-a-tune-dance-weekend-2/ Step-a-tune Dance Weekend is a rare opportunity for intermediate to advanced percussive dancers—including cloggers and flatfooters—to dig deeper into their percussive dance practice, connect with fellow dancers, and be inspired to push their Read more...
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Newport Community Center Jam - November 6, 2026

November 6, 2026, 6:00 pm
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9:00 pm
The Newport Community Center is an affiliate venue of The Crooked Road located in Newport, VA of Giles County. The Newport Community Center has a rich history of music within the region. Their auditorium has housed several musicians from country music’s past and present, from Grandpa Jones and Minnie Pearl, to today’s Lonesome River Band. Every 1st and 3rd Friday of Read more...
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The Friday Night Jamboree at The Floyd Country Store - November 6, 2026

November 6, 2026, 6:30 pm
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9:30 pm
FRIDAY NIGHT JAMBOREE EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT AT 6:30 PM Visit our website for a schedule of weekly bands and to purchase tickets: https://www.floydcountrystore.com/events/category/friday-night-jamboree The Floyd Country Store has become a traditional gathering place on Friday nights for musicians, dancers, and visitors from all over the world. The Friday Night Jamboree is an outstanding and authentic experience shared by old-timers and Read more...
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Nic Gareiss & Simon Chrisman at The Floyd Country Store

November 7, 2026, 7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Presented as part of Handmade Music School’s Step-A-Tune Dance Weekend NIC GAREISS & SIMON CHRISMAN LIVE AT THE FLOYD COUNTRY STORE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2026 – 7:00 PM $25 GENERAL ADMISSION | $30 – RESERVED SEATING $12.50 – KIDS 12 & UNDER (10) $15 – STEP-A-TUNE PARTICIPANTS LIVESTREAM: $10 TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE HERE: https://aftontickets.com/event/buyticket/om9o65pk9g/nic-gareiss-simon-chrisman ABOUT Nic Gareiss & Simon Chrisman Read more...
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Rhythm & Repertoire Workshop with Rachel Eddy

November 8, 2026, 12:00 pm
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1:30 pm
Join us at the Floyd Event Center (188 EcoVillage Trail) on Sunday, November 8th, 2026 at 12:00 PM for a Rhythm & Repertoire workshop with Rachel Eddy. Come and learn 2-3 waltzes with Rachell! ALL STRINGED INSTRUMENTS WELCOME!!! TICKETS: $35 ($30 for Step-A-Tune Camp Participants) Workshop is 90 minutes in length, and designed for intermediate and advanced players on any Read more...
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Appalachian Flatfooting Combinations Workshop with Nic Gareiss

November 8, 2026, 12:00 pm
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1:15 pm
A child of the folk revival, Nic Gareiss (he/they) grew up attending folk festivals in the Midwest. At these events Nic learned Appalachian, Irish, English, and Canadian percussive dance surrounded by fiddlers, banjo-players, balladeers, and folksingers. This mix of movement, instrumental melodies, and traditional songs from rural places has become the heart of Nic’s creative work across the disciplines of Read more...
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Sunday Music Jams at The Floyd Country Store - November 8, 2026

November 8, 2026, 1:30 pm
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5:30 pm
Every Sunday afternoon The Floyd Country Store comes alive with community music during our old time and bluegrass music jams. Bring your instrument and join in the music or grab some food and be our audience!  THE MUSIC STARTS AT 1:30pm and it is open to the public and free for everyone!  Sunday Music Jams are a great way to Read more...
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Country Line Dance Classes at the Country Cabin II - November 9, 2026

November 9, 2026, 6:00 pm
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8:30 pm
Perfect your dancing with weekly line dance lessons at The Country Cabin! Beginner Lessons:  6:00 – 7:15 PM Intermediate Lessons:  7:15 – 8:30 PM $5 single session | 6 week session – $30 For more information, please contact 276-393-6449.  Read more...
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Jam at the Blue Ridge Institute & Museum - November 9, 2026

November 9, 2026, 7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Join us for the weekly Monday night jam at the Blue Ridge Institute and Museum in Ferrum, VA. Bring your instrument and friends for a night full of music along The Crooked Road. In the warmer months, folks will gather outside under the pavilion. Once it cools down, the jam is held inside the museum. Read more...
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Tuesday Tunes at The Floyd Country Store with Jesse Smathers & Friends - November 10, 2026

November 10, 2026, 5:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Join us on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:00pm for a great set of music by Jesse Smathers & Friends! Enjoy great music and great company, and if you’re hungry, pick up some food from the Floyd Country Store Cafe. Admission is free with tips appreciated ($10 suggested donation). Jesse Smathers is an accomplished mandolinist, guitarist, and singer from Eden, Read more...
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Chilhowie Bluegrass JAM-Boree - November 10, 2026

November 10, 2026, 6:30 pm
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9:00 pm
The Chilhowie Bluegrass JAM-Boree is an Affiliate Venue of The Crooked Road. This jam is hosted by the Chilhowie Lions Club in Chilhowie, VA of Smyth County. Musicians, dancers, and listeners come each week to enjoy the fellowship and music. For more information about the Chilhowie Bluegrass JAM-Boree, please contact Ron Brickey at eclarkmixon@yahoo.com. Read more...
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Handmade From Scratch: Building a Bluegrass Band - November 11, 2026

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November 11, 2026, 6:30 pm
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7:45 pm
Join us at The Floyd Country Store for a Handmade From Scratch Adult Beginner Class focusing on BUILDING A BLUEGRASS BAND! This class will meet weekly for four weeks on Wednesdays starting at 6:30 pm. These classes are designed for adults who are just beginning their musical journey, with a focus on fiddle tunes, basic skills, and playing in a Read more...
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The Historic Fries Theatre Jam at the Dam - November 12, 2026

November 12, 2026, 10:00 am
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6:00 pm
Located in the historic mill town of Fries along the New River, The Historic Fries Theatre is a volunteer-run cultural center and music venue dedicated to preserving and promoting the traditional music of the Blue Ridge. The Theatre operates independently as a nonprofit organization focused on the region’s musical heritage. Every Thursday evening, the theatre hosts its signature event: the Read more...
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Fancy Gap Country Store Jam - November 12, 2026

November 12, 2026, 6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
The Fancy Gap Country Store is an Affiliated Venue of The Crooked Road located in Fancy Gap, VA of Carroll County. The Fancy Gap Country Store is a BBQ restaurant, ice cream parlor, and old country store all in one. The Store offers authentic food and family hospitality, all while providing a place for old-time and bluegrass music to live Read more...
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Pickin’ in the Pound - November 12, 2026

November 12, 2026, 7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Join us for a weekly jam every Thursday at the Pound Town Hall. Come to play, dance, and enjoy a traditional Appalachian dinner and cake walk. Listen to old-time and traditional bluegrass in person at the jam, or catch it on the air at WMMT. For more information, contact Debbie Large at 276-220-1036 or GodsLife4Me@gmail.com.  Read more...
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Honky Tonk Thursday with the Redd Volkaert Band at The Floyd Country Store - November 12, 2026

November 12, 2026, 7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Join us at The Floyd Country Store for Honky Tonk Thursday: A Night of Live Music and Dancing! FREE – suggested $10 donation for the band Put on your dancing boots and get ready to scoot across the dance floor! We invite you to enjoy a night of foot-stompin’ fun with live music featuring Redd Volkaert, the legendary Telecaster guitar Read more...
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The Friday Night Jamboree at The Floyd Country Store - November 13, 2026

November 13, 2026, 6:30 pm
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9:30 pm
FRIDAY NIGHT JAMBOREE EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT AT 6:30 PM Visit our website for a schedule of weekly bands and to purchase tickets: https://www.floydcountrystore.com/events/category/friday-night-jamboree The Floyd Country Store has become a traditional gathering place on Friday nights for musicians, dancers, and visitors from all over the world. The Friday Night Jamboree is an outstanding and authentic experience shared by old-timers and Read more...
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Songs of the Revolution(s)

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November 13, 2026, 7:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Celebrate 250 years of the United States of America with Songs of the Revolution(s), an uplifting and engaging evening of history through story and song at the historic Cameo Theatre in Bristol, Virginia. Date: Friday, November 13, 2026 Time: 7:00 p.m. (Doors 6:30 p.m.) Location: Cameo Theatre, 703 State Street, Bristol, VA Cost: $15 (includes applicable taxes/fees) Click HERE to Read more...
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Jerron Paxton & Dennis Lichtman at The Floyd Country Store

November 14, 2026, 7:00 pm
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10:00 pm
JERRON PAXTON & DENNIS LICHTMAN LIVE AT THE FLOYD COUNTRY STORE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2026 – 7:00 PM $28 – GENERAL ADMISSION | $32 – RESERVED SEATING $14 – KIDS 12 & UNDER / LIVESTREAM: $10 TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE HERE: https://aftontickets.com/event/buyticket/lwxzmkoljp/jarron-paxton-dennis-lichtman Jerron Paxton and Dennis Lichtman are world-renowned multi-instrumentalists and vocalists whose mutual love of the history, stories, and significance Read more...
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Sunday Music Jams at The Floyd Country Store - November 15, 2026

November 15, 2026, 1:30 pm
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5:30 pm
Every Sunday afternoon The Floyd Country Store comes alive with community music during our old time and bluegrass music jams. Bring your instrument and join in the music or grab some food and be our audience!  THE MUSIC STARTS AT 1:30pm and it is open to the public and free for everyone!  Sunday Music Jams are a great way to Read more...
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Country Line Dance Classes at the Country Cabin II - November 16, 2026

November 16, 2026, 6:00 pm
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8:30 pm
Perfect your dancing with weekly line dance lessons at The Country Cabin! Beginner Lessons:  6:00 – 7:15 PM Intermediate Lessons:  7:15 – 8:30 PM $5 single session | 6 week session – $30 For more information, please contact 276-393-6449.  Read more...
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Jam at the Blue Ridge Institute & Museum - November 16, 2026

November 16, 2026, 7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Join us for the weekly Monday night jam at the Blue Ridge Institute and Museum in Ferrum, VA. Bring your instrument and friends for a night full of music along The Crooked Road. In the warmer months, folks will gather outside under the pavilion. Once it cools down, the jam is held inside the museum. Read more...
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Tuesday Tunes at The Floyd Country Store with Jared Boyd & Friends - November 17, 2026

November 17, 2026, 5:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Join us every Tuesday at 5:00pm for Tuesday Tunes, featuring great bluegrass or old time music from local musicians. This week features old time music from Jared Boyd & Friends. Admission is free with tips appreciated ($10 suggested donation). If you’re hungry pick up some food from the Floyd Country Store Cafe. Read more...
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Chilhowie Bluegrass JAM-Boree - November 17, 2026

November 17, 2026, 6:30 pm
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9:00 pm
The Chilhowie Bluegrass JAM-Boree is an Affiliate Venue of The Crooked Road. This jam is hosted by the Chilhowie Lions Club in Chilhowie, VA of Smyth County. Musicians, dancers, and listeners come each week to enjoy the fellowship and music. For more information about the Chilhowie Bluegrass JAM-Boree, please contact Ron Brickey at eclarkmixon@yahoo.com. Read more...
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Handmade From Scratch: Building a Bluegrass Band - November 18, 2026

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November 18, 2026, 6:30 pm
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7:45 pm
Join us at The Floyd Country Store for a Handmade From Scratch Adult Beginner Class focusing on BUILDING A BLUEGRASS BAND! This class will meet weekly for four weeks on Wednesdays starting at 6:30 pm. These classes are designed for adults who are just beginning their musical journey, with a focus on fiddle tunes, basic skills, and playing in a Read more...
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The Historic Fries Theatre Jam at the Dam - November 19, 2026

November 19, 2026, 10:00 am
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6:00 pm
Located in the historic mill town of Fries along the New River, The Historic Fries Theatre is a volunteer-run cultural center and music venue dedicated to preserving and promoting the traditional music of the Blue Ridge. The Theatre operates independently as a nonprofit organization focused on the region’s musical heritage. Every Thursday evening, the theatre hosts its signature event: the Read more...
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