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After living and working on the family ranch for almost a decade, Ismay is looking for change. For several years Ismay has been playing in a Lucinda Williams tribute band, and writing their own music. An opportunity to record an album sparks a new and different idea -- to instead embark on a road trip to uncover the early days of Lucinda's music career to find a way forward. However Ismay is plagued by self doubt about whether pursuing music would be worthwhile for them. But in spite of his uncertainty, Ismay dives into research to see where a journey across the country could lead. Credits:…
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Finding Lucinda
The Bluegrass Situation · Music · English
Finding Lucinda follows a young singer-songwriter on a road trip of self discovery to trace the roots of their musical hero Lucinda Williams. Amidst self-doubt and uncertainty, ISMAY sets out from the family ranch in Northern California and travels to Texas, Louisiana and Tennessee. There ISMAY meet
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